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Kids Do Good Cleans Up
Willow Springs
Did you notice that our school grounds were a little cleaner this week? The PTA-sponsored Kids Do Good after school service club, parent volunteers, and high school student volunteers picked up trash and recycling at Willow Springs on Tuesday, October 8. Thanks Kids Do Good for cleaning up our school!
Kids Do Good is also collecting donations of unopened cereal and snacks for the Loudoun County Hypothermia Shelter through October. To arrange a drop off, please contact Archana@dogoodglobal.org.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
This week we enjoyed returning to our regular schedules and a full week of school, complete with beautiful fall weather and daily recess! We are so grateful for these things, especially in light of what others in our country are experiencing. We hope that your friends and family members are all safe.
We invite all of you to join us for the October PTA meeting on Wednesday from 7-8 PM. You can join us in person in the library or virtually via Zoom. We will send out a new Zoom link on Wednesday that should work for everyone.
Yom Kippur begins today at sundown and it is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast.
We hope all of you have a wonderful & safe weekend. #WillowPride
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminder
This is a reminder that students will not have school on Monday. It is a staff development day and student holiday.
All parents are invited to join our PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 16 from 7-8 p.m. in the Library. There will also be a link to join via Zoom which will be emailed to you on Wednesday.
We are excited to debrief about Boosterthon, talk about volunteer opportunities that are available, and share more about what's to come this year.
Schools across the country and world are participating in Digital Citizenship Spirit Week from October 14-18. This year's Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student's mental and physical health in relation to technology use.
For ideas and resources parents can use to support children at home, visit Common Sense Media.
Willow Writers is a creative writing club open to WSES students in grades 4, 5, and 6. It is a space for students to write and share creatively outside of school assignments with a supportive group.
When and how will Willow Writers Club meet?
Tuesday mornings from 8:15-9:00am with Mrs. Young & Ms. KiKi in the music room
Fall Session: Tuesday, October 29 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (7 weeks)
Registration will open Tuesday, October 15 until registration is full or on Friday, October 25th.
The session will be capped at 30 students. There will be another session in the spring of 2025.
There is no fee to participate in Willow Writers.
We are excited to welcome one of our own staff members, Ms. KiKi as part of our club this year! In addition to working at our school, Ms. KiKi is obtaining a degree in Professional Writing and she is thrilled to help students find their writing voice!
How do I sign up?
Registration will open on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:00am. Sign up using the QR Code below OR by typing this link into your URL: https://forms.gle/kpq7i42qmQMVaHPe6
Questions? Email Ms. Young at acyoung1@fcps.edu
 National School Lunch Week
National School Lunch Week (NSLW) — October 14 to October 18, 2024 — celebrates the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This program provides millions of children a nutritious meal each school day.
Balanced nutrition throughout the day contributes to student success in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers students fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and fat-free or low-fat milk (or dairy substitute) with every school lunch.
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a student’s life and the impact it has made inside and outside of the classroom.
Before the cold sets in, come out to Bruster's of Fairfax on October 22, 2024 between 5:00 and 8:00pm to enjoy ice cream and support the Willow Springs Elementary School PTA! The evening will feature 'Celebrity Scoopers' from WSES. Bring your families and friends to help support our school!
Bruster's of Fairfax, 3903 Fair Ridge Drive, 703-801-4452.
October is National School Principals Month and Disability History and Awareness Month
Friday, October 11: Yom Kippur
Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day & Student Holiday
Wednesday, October 16: PTA Meeting 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22: Family Night at Bruster's Ice Cream
Monday, October 28: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, October 31: End of Quarter 1 and 2-Hour Early Dismissal
Friday, November 1: Diwali & Student Holiday
Monday, November 4: School Planning Day (Student Holiday-No School)
Tuesday, November 5: Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday-No School)
Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day- Holiday (No School)
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
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