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6th Grade Learning
6th grade students recently performed Readers' Theater as part of the social studies unit of study on European Explorers in the Americas.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
What a change we have all experienced this week with the frigid temperatures! Suddenly, it feels like winter and before you know it, we could be talking about snow days. Please see the information below about preparing for winter weather and please make sure your child comes to school dressed to participate safely and comfortably in outdoor recess.
If jackets, sweaters, hats, and more don't make it back home, please check the Lost and Found area in our front lobby. It is already FULL of unclaimed clothing and more!
We wish all of you a safe and warm weekend!
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
3 Hour Early Dismissal
Monday will be a 3 hour early dismissal day and students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM. Parents, please make sure PickUp Patrol is updated to accurately reflect the dismissal plans for your child.
Students who will be staying until the 4:00 PM dismissal time should come to school with a snack and a drink. They should also be prepared to participate in a variety of activities to include PE games and art lessons.
Monday specials will be held on Tuesday the 10th. Please make sure your child comes to school on Tuesday prepared for Monday specials.
For your planning purposes, here are the remaining 3 Hour Early Dismissal Dates:
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Full Time AAP Referrals
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Willow Springs’ Advance Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Ashley Raymond, no later than December 15, 2024. Please email digital paperwork to alraymond@fcps.edu.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Ashley Ramyond at
alraymond@fcps.edu.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Here are links to the referral form:
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
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Student Monitors Needed at WSES
Willow Springs is looking to hire student monitors. This is a full-time position that provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include, but not limited to, the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal. Monitor helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students. Monitors must feel comfortable operating technology and performing administrative and noninstructional duties and can expect to work with both individual and small groups of students during the day. It is another great entry point into a career in FCPS!
If you are interested in becoming a Student Monitor and would like to learn more, please check out this link HERE and contact Assistant Principals Ipsa Stringer at: ibstringer@fcps.edu or Laura Tapper at latappper@fcps.edu.
December 8: Bodhi Day
Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Buddha achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree.
December 9: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
December 10: PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM
December 11: Strings Winter Concert, Katherine Johnson Middle School
December 16-20: Spirit Week
- Monday - wear red and white
- Tuesday - wear bright colors
- Wednesday - white out
- Thursday - wear hats and sweaters
- Friday - Pajama Day!
December 23-January 3: Winter Break
January 20: Holiday - MLK Day & Inauguration Day
January 29: Teacher Workday
February 24: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
March 17: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
April 28: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
May 19: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
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