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WSES Staff started this day spreading holiday cheer by singing loud for all to hear!
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
What a festive and joyful week this has been as we have all counted down the days to Winter Break! Students at every grade level have had many opportunities to celebrate learning, friendships, family, and more! Our celebrations have been made possible by outstanding support from parents and our PTA. This exceptional support is a hallmark of our WSES school community. We appreciate all you do to make our school such a special place for all!
On behalf of our staff, we express sincere and heartfelt appreciation for all of the gits and treats you have showered us with.
Staff and students have worked so hard this year and everyone now deserves some time to rest and enjoy a break.
To all who celebrate Christmas or Chanukah, we wish you much joy & light!
We wish all of you a safe and warm weekend!
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
Winter Break Office Hours
Our Willow Springs school office will be closed from December 23rd-January 3rd. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, January 6th at 8:00am.
❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
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 among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
WSES' Outstanding Employee
Award Winners
We recently had the pleasure and honor of announcing this year's recipients of outstanding employee awards (see photos below). We are very honored to work with such passionate and talented educators. We are so proud of them and of all of our nominees! These winners will go on to be considered for the Fairfax Pyramid awards.
After Winter Break, we will give parents an opportunity to provide input to include in the nomination packets for these teachers.
Willow Springs' Outstanding Teacher:
Adriel Ignacio, 6th Grade Teacher
Willow Springs' Outstanding New Teacher:
Christien Shehat, Special Education Teacher
Spring 2025 SOL Testing Calendar
We know that when Winter Break ends, many of us turn our attention to planning our spring and summer activities and travel. As you make plans for the warmer months, please keep in mind that our 3rd - 6th grade students will be taking standardized tests (SOLs) in May and June.
If you can avoid traveling or appointments that will keep your child out of school on a scheduled testing date, that would be greatly appreciated and will benefit your child. Students tend to prefer taking these tests in their classrooms and learning spaces with their peers and their usual teachrs. When students are absent on a testing day, they are eligible for a makeup opportunity, but the makeup test will be given by any available staff and it will not take place in the classroom.
The calendar is linked here. Please know the schedule is subject to change.
We will be sharing more information about testing in the new year. Please stay tuned and attend PTA meetings if possible.
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.
Fairfax High School Science Fair
Judges needed
Fairfax High School is recruiting judges for their upcoming school Science Fair which will be on February 1st.
Our school and our community is part of the Fairfax High School Pyramid and a valued member of our community, we hope you can help out.
Your support will play a crucial role in making this event a success for our students. Please refer to the image above or the informational flier linked here for more information on becoming a volunteer judge.
December 23-January 3: Winter Break
December 25: Christmas and Chanukah (during winter break)
Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas.
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.
January 10: PTA Movie Night
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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