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Weekly Update for April 9, 2026
 Student Holiday Tomorrow:
School Planning Day
Friday, April 10
 School Pictures are Ready to View!
Your child's class and individual photos are available for viewing and purchasing online at Victor O'Neill Studios. Just Input your child's student ID#.
Any sixth grader who has not had a chance to order a Panoramic photo, it's not too late! All orders using this link will ship to the address entered at checkout.
If you have trouble accessing student photos please contact Victor O'Neill Studios, they will be able to assist you.
 Support Military Children
We invite all employees, students, families, and community members to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 15, for military children.
Why purple? Because purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and the blue of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force.
Exciting news, Willow Springs families! We are officially gearing up for a major transformation of our campus. To better serve our growing community, construction on several new additions and building renovations is scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2026.
We want everyone to stay informed as we pave the way for an even better learning environment for our students.
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View the Plans: See renderings of the new additions.
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Timeline: Get details on the construction phases.
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FAQs: Find answers regarding safety and school operations during the build.
Visit our Website for Full Renovation Details
 WSES Field Day is Back!
Get ready to bring the energy, WSES! We are thrilled to announce that our favorite day of the year is officially on the calendar. Mark your schedules for a day of teamwork, sunshine, and school spirit.
The Game Plan
Date: Friday, April 24
Grades 4-6: 9:45 am - 12 pm
Grades K-3 and Enhanced Autism: 1:30 -3:30 pm
What’s Next?
Rest up and enjoy your time off! We will share more details—including station activities and how you can get involved—right after Spring Break.
For now, just make sure those sneakers are ready to go!
 
We invite YOU to join us for our international festival!! It is planned for April 17 from 6-8 PM. We are currently looking for people interested in hosting tables, hosting tables with food, or performing. Use this link for sign ups.
Tables and potluck will be open from 6 - 7:30 PM. We will close the evening with several live performances from 7:30-8 PM.
We are asking that families RSVP for the event so we can plan for food and prizes! If you plan to attend, please use this RSVP form.
To see all information that has been sent home so far, please see this link.
Don’t forget about our art contest! Please see the flyer coming home in your child’s folder. You can also access it here.
We will send out more detailed information closer to the event! If you have questions, please email Mrs. Keener or Mrs. Wood. Thank you!
 Multi-Sport Clinic and Camp
Clinic April 19, Grades 1-6, 1-3 PM
Camp June and July, Half and Full Day, Grades 1-3, 4-6
Register at SYA Sports
 Unleash Your Creativity!
Looking for ways to keep your student engaged, active, and inspired this summer? We are kicking off our summer opportunities list with some fantastic arts programs hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether your child is a budding Picasso, a future Broadway star, or just loves to move and groove, there is something for everyone!
🎨 Featured Opportunity: FCPS Fine & Performing Arts Camps
Registration is open now through June 5, but don’t wait—classes are filling up fast! These camps are held at Robinson Secondary School and are open to all students (FCPS, private, homeschool, and out-of-county).
The Essentials:
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Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and aftercare until 5:00 p.m. available).
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Transport: Bus transportation is provided at no extra cost from select FCPS middle and high schools.
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Tuition: Assistance is available for FCPS students eligible for Free and Reduced Meals.
For Our Elementary Students (Grades K–5)
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) Students rotate daily through art, music, theatre, and dance. It’s a joyful, age-appropriate environment led by expert FCPS arts teachers.
For Our Rising 6th Graders (Grade 6)
Older elementary students have even more specialized options to choose from:
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Institute for the Arts (IFTA): Students select four specific courses in visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, or design.
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Production Camp: Join the cast or crew to produce a full theatrical production! This year’s show is High School Musical 2.
Note to Parents: This list will be updated weekly as more summer opportunities and local camps become available. Keep an eye on this section to help plan your student's best summer yet!
 Yearbook Orders and Photos
Yearbook Orders are Open, the deadline to order is April 10.The book is $30 and the order code is 25528.
Yearbook Photos Needed - We need your favorite snapshots to help fill our pages.
More information and details can be found on the Willow Springs Website..
 Parent Teacher Book Club!
We’re diving into Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation to discuss the impact of the digital age on our kids. Facilitated by Mrs. Mukherjee (K) and Mrs. Wood (Tech).
The Willow Springs PTA is proud to offer our first Parent-Teacher Book Club, which will take place via Zoom on the following dates at 7PM:
- April 15
- May 6 or 13 (TBD)
Please complete the form found here to register. A Zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting.
This event series is open to all Willow Springs teachers and staff, parents, and caregivers. Participants are asked to commit to attending all four sessions. Participation is limited to 20 individuals
 Registration and Orientation
If your child will attend Willow Springs, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
Kindergarten Orientation will take place on Friday, April 10 for registered students.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
Students in grades 3, 4, 5, ad 6 will take the Standards of Learning (SOL)Tests in May. Visit our school's website to see the testing dates. Testing dates can be found on the Willow Springs Website's Events Page.
Monday, May 4 | 6th Grade Reading
Tuesday, May 5 | 5th Grade Reading
Thursday, May 7 | 4th Grade Reading
Friday, May 8 | 3rd Grade Reading
Tuesday, May 12 | 5th Grade Math
Thursday, May 14 | 4th Grade Math
Friday, May 15 | 3rd Grade Math
Monday, May 18 | 6th/7th Grade Math
Tuesday, May 19 | 5th Grade Science
Thursday,May 21| Algebra
April is Month of the Military Child, National Arab American Heritage Month, School Library Month, and Autism Acceptance Month
April 10: Student School Holiday, School Planning Day, Kinder Orientation
April 15: Purple Up! Day: Wear purple in support of military connected youth
April 17: Willow World Festival, 6 - 8 PM
April 21: School Closed, Polling Location for Virginia Statewide Election
May 4-29: SOL Testing in grades 3, 4, 5, & 6
May 20: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday, 1 PM Dismissal
May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, All Schools Closed
May 26: Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
May 27: Eid Holiday, All Schools Closed
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