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Weekly Update for April 24, 2026
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  What a Day! Field Day 2026 Highlights
Field Day is officially in the books, and we couldn't have asked for a better day. A huge shout-out to our amazing volunteers and staff who helped coordinate the games and kept our students hydrated and happy!
The joy on the students' faces says it all. Thank you for making this one of the best days of the school year!
A Night to Remember!
What an incredible turnout! We were thrilled to see over 400 students and parents join us for this year’s Willow World Festival. From the mouth-watering global flavors to the high-energy cultural performances, the evening was a beautiful showcase of the diversity that makes our community so special. It truly was a "Willow World" celebration!
A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers
An event of this scale doesn't just happen—it takes a village (or in our case, a very dedicated pack of Foxes!). We want to extend our deepest gratitude to:
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Our Planning Committee: For the months of coordination and heart you put into this event.
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The Performers: For sharing your incredible talents and traditions with us on stage.
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The Food Donors: For providing the delicious samples that allowed us to "travel the world" through our taste buds.
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Set-Up & Clean-Up Crews: For being the first ones there and the last ones to leave to ensure everything ran smoothly.
We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for making Willow Springs such a vibrant place to learn and grow.
 Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Girls Basketball Camp
The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting basketball camp the week of July 13-16 from 9 AM – 3 PM and Friday July 17 9 AM – 12 PM at Fairfax HS. The camps will provide quality instruction, skill development, fun interactive games and team play. For more information, online registration, and payment go to
https://givebutter.com/futurelionsgirlsbasketball
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!
 Registration
If your child will attend Willow Springs, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
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
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week
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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