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Such a Treat!
Spending time eating ice cream with friends is a great way to end a busy day.
Thank you to our PTA for organizing WSES' Family Night at Bruster's Ice Cream. It was such a treat to see so many students, families, and celebrity scoopers!
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
What a busy month this has been. The days seem to be flying by and next week will be the end of the 1st quarter. Many teachers are already holding Parent/Teacher conferences. If you haven't scheduled yours yet, please be sure to do so soon.
Thank you for supporting us at Bruster's on Tuesday! That is such a fun event and we love seeing our community come together.
Don't forget that next Thursday is Book Character Dress Up Day and a 2 hour early release day and Friday is a school holiday in observance of Diwali.
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 dismissed from school 3 hours early on Monday, October 28th. Dismissal will be at 1:00 PM.
If your child will be staying at school, please be sure to send them with an afternoon snack. For those students, dismissal will be at 4:00 PM.
On Wednesday, 10/30, students will follow the Monday specials schedule and will need to come to school prepared to follow the Monday schedule (instruments, sneakers, etc.).
The Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available to families online through ParentVUE on Monday, October 21. Enrolling parents will receive an email on Monday from Superintendent Reid explaining the Federal Impact Aid Program, which is designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. FCPS is eligible for these grants due to the federal presence in our area and we anticipate receiving approximately $3,000,000 that will become part of FCPS’ general operating budget.
Enrolling parents should fill out the form through their ParentVUE account, your information will be kept strictly confidential.
View Photos Online
Retake/Makeup day images are now online. Families will have received a reminder email to view images from Victor O'Neill Studios. If you do not see your email, please check spam folder. If you need help ordering/viewing contact underclass@vosphoto.com
Let's Stock the Lounge!
As the first quarter comes to an end, the Willow Springs PTA would like thank our teachers for all of their support so far this year. They are about to put in countless hours grading papers, writing progress reports, conducting parent-teacher conferences and getting ready for the second quarter. Let's show them how much we appreciate them by stocking the teachers lounge to help them get through those early mornings and late nights! This year, we are planning to stock the lounge only twice with supplies to last a bit longer; so please consider helping today!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C4AACAC29A6FC1-52456041-fall
FCPS' Cell Phone Expectations
FCPS' cell phone expectations for students help foster engagement, learning, and positive social behavior in the classroom. The expectations for elementary school students apply to ALL FCPS students in ALL elementary schools. The expectations are as follows:
- Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.
- With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.
You can read more about FCPS’ cell phone policy on the website.
Reflections Program:
Call for Entries
For over 50 years, National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, and develop artistic literacy through creating their own works of art. This year's Reflections Program theme is Accepting Imperfection.
Willow Springs students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. For more information on how to submit your artwork, please click here.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Family Engagement Night
Family Engagement Night is planned for Thursday, Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. We will have the book fair, food trucks, a parent information session, and more!
October is National School Principals Month and Disability History and Awareness Month
Monday, October 28: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday, October 31: End of Quarter 1 and 2-Hour Early Dismissal and Book Character Dress Up Day
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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