Willow Springs' Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) Program

Did you know that all Willow Springs students in grades K-6 receive weekly Spanish language lessons in our FLES classrooms? Many of our students develop proficiency in reading, speaking and writing Spanish as a result of this program.

Pictured above left to right; Sra. Keener and Sra. Garcia, the long term sub for Sra. Castaner who recently gave birth to her second child.

Schools Closed on Monday--Diwali

Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali and all FCPS schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.

We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. #OurFCPS

Digital Citizenship Spirit Week

Digital Citizenship Week kicked off on Friday and runs through next Friday.

Digital Citizenship Week is an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people.

Here is a list of themes by day:

Tuesday, 10/21 - Orange & Positive Messages Day

Wednesday, 10/22 - Sock Day

Thursday, 10/23 - Twin Day

Friday, 10/24 - Sports Day

Willow's Wonderful Book Fair Week is coming November 17-21.

Book Fair Volunteers

Our book fair will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars for November 17-21.

We will need several volunteers throughout the week to help with everything from set up and take down, to making wish lists with our younger students, and working the register. Anyone volunteering must be registered as a level 1 (or higher) FCPS volunteer. Here is a link to our sign- up page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4DACA72CAA8-59407968-2025.

We are looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a live performance by 1, 2, 3 Andres!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with 1, 2, 3 Andres!

September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students have been learning about famous and notable Americans of Hispanic heritage during our Willow Springs Spanish FLES classes.

Today we were visited by Latin Grammy-winning due, 1, 2, 3 Andres who shared lively and engaging music with us. It was a very special & lively performance! We look forward to sharing photos in our newsletter next week.

WSES Family Assistance Questionnaire

Willow Springs Elementary School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community.

To help us better support our students and families, we have developed this questionnaire to identify areas of need.

The survey is entirely optional and confidential and translated copies are linked below.

You only need to complete and return the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance to address the needs in your family.

Completed forms should be turned in to Ms. Prezioso, school social worker. If you have any questions about this form, please contact Ms. Prezioso, at afprezioso@fcps.edu or 703-679-6000.

Arabic form

Spanish form

Korean form