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We ❤️ Our School Counselors!

This week was National School Counselors Week. At Willow Springs, we are so fortunate to have TWO incredible school counselors! Every day, Ms. Shelton and Ms. Duruman go above and beyond to support all of our students, staff, and families. They are a bright shining light in our school community!

If you would like to share a note of gratitude with them, we encourage you to email them to let them know how much YOU appreciate them. Email them at 

tmshelton@fcps.edu

aduruman@fcps.edu

Meal Kits for Fasting Students

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

Cards for Kids

February is Random Acts of Kindness Month and our SCA has organized Cards for Kids. All students are invited to make cards for children in hospitals. Completed cards are due by Wednesday, Februrary 11th.

Help Keep Willow Springs 

Phone-Free!

Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) can not be used during the school day. Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Smart watches may be used but they should be in school mode and should not be used to text or call while in school. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans. 

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-679-6000. 

It's Kindergarten Registration Time!

Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.

Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

If your child will attend our school, 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.