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Weekly Update for May 8, 2026
 Parent Input Form is Open!
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, our parent input form is available here. We appreciate sharing constructive feedback that teachers and administration can use in helping make class groupings. Sharing the personality style that best matches your child’s needs is more helpful than names, as sometimes staffing changes! The form will close at the end of next week!
Superintendent Reid Visits WSES!
Last week, Superintendent Reid joined Principal Taylor for a tour of our school. She was struck by the "positive spirit" of our community, specifically praising our colorful hallways and the engaged learning happening in our classrooms. A special highlight was her meeting with our ExploraVision winners, where she commended their critical thinking and purposeful solutions to global challenges. Way to go, Foxes!
 First Place Winners from WSES!
Two fifth graders, Aanya Roy and Keya Pawar, are first place winners in the national ExploraVision competition. Their winning project, Bug Botics: Technology Meets Sustainable Farming, earned one of the highest honors in K–12 STEM for its creative approach to real-world agricultural challenges.
As national champions, Aanya and Keya will each receive:
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A $10,000 U.S. Series EE savings bond (at maturity).
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An all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the ExploraVision Awards Gala.
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Recognition as rising leaders in the fields of science and engineering.
This impressive achievement highlights the power of critical thinking and purposeful innovation in the next generation. Well done, Aanya and Keya!
 Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Final 3 hour early release day for this school year. Students will be dimissed at 1 p.m.
 FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
 WSES Farmer's Market is Open
Friday's after school for the month of May at dismissal from 4-4:30 p.m. Local and healthy from Piney Meadow Farm, AND our school garden, when possible.
BY THE BLACKTOP - CASH AND VENMO ACCEPTED
 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.
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 4-29: 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
June 17: Last Day of School
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