A Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear Willow Springs families,
This week our strings students put on a wonderful spring concert at Rocky Run Middle School and our 4th graders went on a fieldtrip to Jamestown. SOL testing began on Thursday, and our 5th and 6th grade students have already taken the reading test. It was a busy week!
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week and we look forward to honoring our exceptional staff.
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, please remember that student attendance continues to be important. There is still a lot of learning taking place!
We hope you have a great weekend. Thank you for sending us your best every day! #WillowPride
Sincerely,
Dylan Taylor, Principal
Ipsa Stringer, Assistant Principal
Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal
 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
 Farmer's Market
The Willow Springs Farmer's Market is now open for business every Friday during dismissal and after school. Students in the Garden/Farm-to-Table club run the market in conjunction with Piney Meadow Farm. The money students raise through the produce sales go towards the Garden Club and STEAM activities. The market is open in the spring and fall.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Sixth Grade Panoramic Photo is Online!
Any student who has not had a chance to order a Panoramic photo, it’s not too late! All orders using this link will direct ship to a home address entered at checkout.
Please use your student ID as your online code.
For questions or about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill Studio: underclass@vosphoto.com
Parent Input Forms for the
25-26 School Year
Our planning for the 25-26 school year has begun! To assist in this process of class placement decisions, we invite you to provide some information about your child.
Willow Springs Elementary School Class Assignment Input for 2025-2026
Your child’s current and upcoming classroom teachers work together with specialists and the grade level team to make class placement decisions for the coming school year. As part of this process, they will review the information obtained from you via the parent input form consider the information relevant to the class assignment.
Willow Springs has an incredible staff! Please do not request a specific teacher.
Please complete the parent input form by Friday, May 9th! If you have more than one child enrolled at Willow Springs, please fill out ONE form per child.
Willow Springs Elementary School Class Assignment Input for 2025-2026
 Summer Sports Camps
Fairfax High School Athletics is excited to host multiple sports camps this summer for elementary and middle school students within the Fairfax High School pyramid.
See the flier above for more information or click the link below to register
http://camps.fairfaxhighathleticboosters.com
Basketball Camp
Attention All Rising 2nd - 7th Graders
The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting basketball camp the week of July 14 – 18 from 9 AM – 3 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
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Head Girls Basketball Coach Tim Lucas at Tflucas@fcps.edu.
 Techstravaganza
All are invited to this annual STEM activity fair which will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.
 Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who is eligible to start Kindergarten in the fall, please register them now.
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, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events Willow Springs may host.
As you plan your spring and summer activities and travel, please keep in mind that our 3rd - 6th grade students will be taking standardized tests (SOLs) in May and June.
If you can avoid traveling or appointments that will keep your child out of school on a scheduled testing date, that would be greatly appreciated and will benefit your child.
Students tend to prefer taking these tests in their classrooms and learning spaces with their peers and their usual teachers. When students are absent on a testing day, they are eligible for a makeup opportunity, but the makeup test will be given by any available staff, and it will not take place in the classroom.
The testing dates are listed below, and the testing calendar is linked here. Please know the schedule is subject to change.
May 5: 4th grade SOL Reading test
May 6: 3rd grade SOL Reading test
May 8: 6th grade SOL Math test (including Math 7)
May 9: 5th grade SOL Math test (including Math 6)
May 12: 4th grade SOL Math test
May 13: 3rd grade SOL Math test
May 16: 5th grade SOL Science test
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month
May 5: 4th grade SOL Reading test
May 6: 3rd grade SOL Reading test
May 7: PTA Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY
May 8: 6th grade SOL Math test (including Math 7)
May 9: 5th grade SOL Math test (including Math 6)
May 12: 4th grade SOL Math test
May 13: 3rd grade SOL Math test
May 16: 5th grade SOL Science test
May 19: 3 Hour Early Dismissal
May 26: Memorial Day Holiday
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