Pictures of the Week
October is National School Principals Month and our WSES principal, Dylan Taylor, and Assistant Principals, Laura Tapper and Peter Wolf, enjoy visiting classrooms and clubs to see and hear what students are experiencing and learning.
October is National School Principals Month & Disability History and Awareness Month
November is National Family Engagement Month & Native American Heritage Month
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October 30 - End of Quarter One & 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 2 PM
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November 1 - Daylight Saving Time Ends, Fall Back 1 Hour
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November 2 - School Planning Day, No School for Students
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November 3 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students
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November 8 - Diwali
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November 10 - PTA Meeting, Virtual Only
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November 11 - Veterans Day
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November 16-20 - American Education Week
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November 17 - Fairfax Pyramid Honors Choir Concert, 7 PM, KJMS
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November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Schools Closed
View the2026-27 school year calendar for additional information.
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards 2026-2027!
✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE AT WILLOW SPRINGS? ✨
If you know outstanding employees at Willow Springs Elementary School, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Fox families are invited to nominate staff members for recognition!
🏆 NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Principal (or New Principal)
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is 11:59 pm Sunday, November 8th.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing this form.
Questions? Email Assistant Principals Laura Tapper, latapper@fcps.edu and Peter Wolf, pdwolf@fcps.edu.
🦊Thank you for supporting our Wonderful Willow Springs Staff!🦊
Impact Aid is LIVE!
The Impact Aid Survey is now available through ParentVUE. Parents/Guardians can log in to complete the Impact Aid form through ParentVUE.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
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Step 1: Log in to Your SIS ParentVUE account or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.
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Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
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Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
School Visitors & Log-In Procedures Reminder
Campus Security Reminder: Physical ID Required for All Visitors
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Bring your physical ID: All guests must present a physical, government-issued photo ID at check-in.
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No phone photos/copies: Digital photos of IDs or paper photocopies will not be accepted.
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No exceptions: Visitors without a valid physical ID will be turned away at the front office. This applies to all lunch visits, classroom volunteering, and school events during school hours.
Thank you for helping us keep Willow Springs safe!
 Patriot Kids Club
The Patriot Kids Club supports all 22 athletic programs at George Mason.
This club is open to children ages 12 and under. The cost to join is $40.
Benefits in 2026-27 include the following:
● Free admission to all men’s and women’s basketball home games
● Free admission to all GMU Sporting Events
● Patriot Kids Club T-shirt
● Patriot Kids Club Spirit Item
● $10 EBA Concession Voucher
● Patriot Kids Club Credential & Lanyard
We are encouraging our community to come out to the home opener on Monday, November 2nd.
ParentVUE App
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Help Your Student Stay Focused and Engaged Without Digital Distractions
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
Quarter End, Early Release & Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Students at Willow Springs will be dismissed at 2:00 PM.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
Daylight Saving Time Ends
(Fall Back)
Next Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Employee Recognition Programs
We know FCPS employs the best and brightest! Consider recognizing your colleagues by nominating them for one of the following:
- The FCPS CARES Program gives parents, staff, and community members a way to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. Anyone may submit an FCPS CARES through StaffConnect.
- The FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards program celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of exceptional employees. Nominations are accepted from colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents. Finalists are recognized at FCPS Honors every June.
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Impact Awards celebrate the efforts and achievements of individual employees and teams whose job performance produces exceptional results aligned with the FCPS Strategic Plan. Nominations open in the spring. FCPS held the annual celebration for recipients earlier this month. Read about this year’s winners and see photos from the event.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness Month is observed to promote greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, respect, and acceptance, while highlighting their historical contributions and achievements
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Breakout Session Information Available
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Renovation Queue Survey
- Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
- Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Diabetes Fact Sheet for Parents
Parents and caregivers can learn about what diabetes is, what the symptoms are and how to care for and manage diabetes by reading the information included in this fact sheet or by visiting FCPS' Diabetes Fact Sheet webpage.
The Diabetes Fact Sheet and translations are available on the webpage.
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