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 Chorus Concert
Our Willow Springs Chorus had their Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 8th. Both 5th and 6th Grade choirs performed a concert during the day for grades 2,3,4, and one in the evening for families. The students performed a wide variety of songs including folk songs in different languages, a spiritual, a song about the Northern lights, and a song from the musical “Hamilton.” Congratulations to the Chorus on a great concert!!!
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
Our days and weeks are filled with so much learning, activity and excitement and we are grateful for all of it. In addition, we are all a bit a tired too, and we are ready for some rest. Next week is Spring Break and we hope all of you are able to enjoy yourselves by doing things you love with those you love.
After Spring Break, we are going to be very busy with all of the end of the year assessments and activities. SOL testing starts on May 1st (scroll down to see the schedule) and many other assessments are ongoing. There will be celebrations and other special events to plan for and time is sure to fly by.
We wish all of you a wonderful and safe Spring Break. Thank you for sending us your best every day! #WillowPride
Sincerely,
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
All County Choral Festival
We’d like to congratulate the 6th grade students who represented Willow Springs at this year’s All-County Choral Festival. The students were selected by audition and then worked hard over several months to prepare challenging music. The festival was March 28 and 29 at Mount Vernon High School and featured over 800 singers from around the county. They presented a fantastic concert on Saturday. Our students did an amazing job representing Willow Springs!
LAST DAY to Order Yearbooks!
Don't wait, order your yearbook today. Hardcover yearbooks are $30.
Order and upload student pictures for the yearbook here. Use our school code: 25528.
There is a button on the order page to share your own images/photos.
PTA Meeting
This week we held our April PTA meeting and the slides from the meeting are attached.
Our next meeting is scheduled for May 7th at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY.
 Spring Break
Schools will be closed next week, April 14-18 for Spring Break.
The Willow Springs office will be closed during Spring Break.
Schools will reopen on Monday, April 21st.
 🎨✨ You're Invited to Our Spectacular Student Art Show! ✨🎨
Get ready to be amazed! Our talented young artists have been working hard, and now it’s time to showcase their creativity at our Fairfax Pyramid Art Show! Join us for an evening filled with color, imagination, and inspiration as we celebrate our students' artistic achievements.
📅 Date: April 22, 2025
📍 Location: Fairfax High School
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Come admire incredible student artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy delicious bites from Rita's and Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck. This is a fantastic event for the whole family—don’t miss it! See you there! 🎭🍕🌟
Earth Week
April 21-25 is Earth Week and Tuesday the 22nd is EARTH DAY.
Let's celebrate our wonderful planet and learn how to take care of it.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
 Techstravaganza
All are invited to this annual STEM activity fair which will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.
 Kindergarten Registration
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. If you have a child who is eligible to start Kindergarten in the fall, please register them now. Early registration gives us the information we need to start supporting YOU as you prepare to send your child to public school.
If you have question please contact Liz Flaherty, Registrar at WSES.
Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Online Registration.
OLR provides families with the information to utilize this convenient registration tool. Parents and guardians can still register students using the electronic bundle or choose to complete paper registration forms if they prefer.
Willow Springs Student Registration Page for New Students.
After registration is complete the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events Willow Springs may host.
Kindergarten Testing
Our Kindergarten students are participating in important end of the year assessments to measure their learning and growth. Below are their assessment windows.
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EMAS: April 7 – May 16
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VALLSS: April 22 – May 16
 Willow Springs Green Team has several successful environmental initiatives: the after-school garden club, farmer’s market, bluebird trail (our feathered friends will be nesting in the next 2-3 weeks, btw), girl-scout-led plastic recycling campaign, and cafeteria food sharing program.
What have they been up to lately? Please view the movie here. What's Next? Earth Day (April 22 to be exact). About the GREEN Team? Student-led club for third-sixth graders. Read all about the Team on our website.
As you plan your spring and summer activities and travel, 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 teachers. 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 testing dates are listed below, and the testing calendar is linked here. Please know the schedule is subject to change.
May 1: 6th grade SOL Reading test
May 2: 5th grade SOL Reading test
May 5: 4th grade SOL Reading test
May 6: 3rd grade SOL Reading test
May 8: 6th grade SOL Math test (including Math 7)
May 9: 5th grade SOL Math test (including Math 6)
May 12: 4th grade SOL Math test
May 13: 3rd grade SOL Math test
May 16: 5th grade SOL Science test
April is School Library Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Month of the Military Child, and Arab American Heritage Month
April 14-18: Spring Break
April 22: Fairfax Pyramid Art Show
April 28: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
May 1: 6th grade SOL Reading test
May 2: 5th grade SOL Reading test
May 5: 4th grade SOL Reading test
May 6: 3rd grade SOL Reading test
May 7: PTA Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY
May 8: 6th grade SOL Math test (including Math 7)
May 9: 5th grade SOL Math test (including Math 6)
May 12: 4th grade SOL Math test
May 13: 3rd grade SOL Math test
May 16: 5th grade SOL Science test
May 19: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
May 26: Memorial Day Holiday
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