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 Grad Walk
We welcomed former students back for the annual grad walk through our school. Current students and staff lined the halls and cheered for the high school graduates.
 Band Concert
Our band students performed their Spring Concert under the direction of Mr. Connor Burke. Well done, band!
 Writers' Celebration
Our Willow Writers had a celebration and received their anthologies of student writings.
A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
As you can see from the photos above, we have had a week full of excitement as we bring this year to an end. This year brought a lot of changes and challenges like a new language arts curriculum and 3-hour early dismissal days. Through it all, we kept our communication and collaboration strong, and we have much to be thankful for and to celebrate.
We are so proud of our former foxes who are now high school graduates! It is always such a joy to see them again. We wish them all much joy and success in life.
We wish all of our families a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
Medication Pick Up
All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school.
Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. Per school policy, medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian.
Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your student is enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS:
- existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program
- please ask for a copy of existing medication authorization form(s) during pick up
- deliver both forms and meds to summer learning site on first day of the summer program
The Health Room is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for medication pick up. Please stop by the front office to sign in before coming to the Health Room for pick up.
 Lost and Found
Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, water bottles and more! Please remind your child to check here for misplaced items. Any items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated to a local thrift shop.
Last Day of School
Next Wednesday the 11th will be the last day of school. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early, at 2:00 PM.
Language Arts Summer Learning:
Magazines, Weekly Plans, Activities, and More
We will be sending students home with two Benchmark magazines to help them practice their reading and writing skills during the summer. You will also receive a letter from our school with weekly learning plans and activities.
Find more ways to support your child's literacy skills on FCPS’ Summer Learning Resources webpage. All of these activities are optional, but we encourage families to help their students practice reading and writing during summer break, so that they can start strong next school year.
School Supplies
Get a head start on the 2025-26 school year by pre-purchasing your child's school supplies. Order online by July 15.
Ordering information and supply lists can be found on the Willow Springs Website.
PTA Survey
This summer, the Willow Springs Elementary School PTA will be planning for its 2025-2026 year of activities and support. They would love your input! Please complete the following survey by Friday, June 6.
Click here to get started: https://forms.gle/MgBYxBoo3w2wRYfb7 Have questions? Please email board@willowspringspta.net.
Science Olympiad Update
Virginia Division A Science Olympiad (3rd 5th grade) has just announced a significant change for the 2025/2026 school year. Instead of competitions occurring in the fall, next year’s Division A competition will be in the spring (either April 18 or April 25). Additionally, each competition day will have two “sub competitions”, so our school will either compete in the morning or in the afternoon.
Because of the later competition date, there will be more time in the fall to organize teams and hold practice sessions. We are still collecting “pre registration” information now, but there will be another window in the fall to sign up as well.
If you have already filled out the parent interest form, your information is captured and you do not need to fill it out again. I will contact you in the fall to begin the partner selection and event finalization process, after the final event descriptions are released. If you have not yet filled out the parent interest form, please use this new link, which contains the updated competition date information: https://forms.gle/hPNcumGkmt3BVHXD7
Get ready to be inspired, it's our most exciting season yet! Our student hosts interviewed real-life heroes and experts around the world. From bravery in the field to brilliance in the lab, these guests spark curiosity and awe.
So, please tune in to Willow Waves and be part of the conversation as we continue to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our students, staff, and community.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
World Language Summer Camp
This summer the Fairfax City School Board is sponsoring a free World Language Camp at Fairfax High School for rising 5th-7th grade students in the Fairfax High School pyramid. The camp will introduce students to French, Latin, German, and Spanish, and includes free lunch each day. Campers will learn from Fairfax High School language teachers and student leaders from the language honor societies. If you think your student would enjoy this unique opportunity, more information and registration details are available here: bit.ly/worldlanguagescamp.
 Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who is eligible to start Kindergarten in the fall, please complete the registration process by May 30.
Registration will be temporarily closed from June 11 to early July.
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 or any other introductory events Willow Springs may host.
June 9: 3rd Grade End of Year Celebration
June 10: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Cafeteria
June 11: Last Day of School & 2 Hour Early Dismissal
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