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Weekly Update for October 9, 2026
 Picture of the Week
Our 3rd-4th grade students enjoyed a visit from two authors, Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, who cowrite the Dogtown series. Students learned more about the authors' writing process and what inspired them to become writers.
Students also had the opportunity to meet the authors and get their books signed.
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
October is National School Principals Month & Disability History and Awareness Month
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October 12 - No School for Students - School Planning Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 12-16 - National School Lunch Week
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October 13 - 20 Boosterthon Week
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October 14 - PTA Meeting, Virtual, 7 PM
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October 16 - PTA Bingo Night, Cafeteria, Games start @ 6:30 PM
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October 20 - Boosterthon Fun Run
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October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal at 1 PM
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October 30 - End of Quarter One & 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 2 PM
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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 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Schools Closed
View the 2026-27 school year calendar for additional information.
https://www.fcps.edu/calendars
 Calling All Science Foxes! Science Olympiad Openings Still Available
Sign Up Closes on Monday, 10/12!
Does your student love science, hands-on discovery, and working in a team with friends? There are still open spots available on the Willow Springs Science Olympiad teams!
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Division A: Grades 3–5
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Division B: Grades 5–6
Next Steps & Important Information:
If you think your student might be interested, we will be holding a "tryout period" where your student can explore the available events before committing to the team. To sign up for these tryouts, please fill out this Google form.
Please note: Attending tryouts does not guarantee a spot on the team or obligate your student to join.
Practice Schedule:
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Division B (Grades 5–6): Tryouts 14 October and 28 October, regular practices every Wednesday in the cafeteria from 4-5:30
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Division A (Grades 3–5): Tryouts 28 October and 4 November, regular practices every Wednesday in the cafeteria from 4-5:30
Don't miss out on a fun, collaborative STEM experience! Deadline to sign up for Division B tryouts is Monday, October 12, and Division A tryouts is Friday, October 25.
 PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually this Wednesday, October 14 from 7:00 - 7:30 pm. Zoom details will be shared in advance of the meeting.
BINGO NIGHT
Join us for our FREE Willow Springs PTA Bingo Night, on Friday, October 16, filled with fun and prizes for the whole family. Doors open at 6 pm. Games start at 6:30 pm.
Pizza will be available for pre-order and concessions will be available for purchase onsite.
Calling All Dads & Father-Figures: Become a WATCH D.O.G.!
We are excited to invite fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and male role models to join us as part of our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program! This innovative initiative gives you the unique opportunity to play an active, positive role in your child’s school day—whether that’s assisting in the classroom, helping at lunch and recess, or providing an extra set of eyes around campus.
Planning to volunteer? To ensure our teachers have adequate time to prepare and plan for your visit, please make sure to sign up at least two weeks before your desired date. https://signup.com/go/VgLWHms
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and show our students the incredible support system they have behind them!
Important Deadline: Full-Time AAP Referrals for New FCPS Students
Wednesday, October 21 will be a 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday and students at Willow Springs will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. Where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervised activities at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family.
Please let us know what your plans are for your child on the 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday so that we can make the necessary plans to ensure all students go where they need to go and remain safe.
If you have already submitted information on your family’s plan for this day, please disregard this message.
If you have been unable to submit your plans, please follow the written instructions below. These have been UPDATED and everything should work for everyone now. Please complete this information by 9 PM on Monday, October 12.
- Open the SIS ParentVUE Account Access page and enter your username and password.
- https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
- Select ‘Online Packets’ at the top right corner.
- The ‘Select a Packet to Begin’ page will display.
- Select the Online Verification/Update packet. If on a mobile device, you will scroll to the very bottom. Enrolling parent must make any changes/updates.
- You will be asked to verify.
- Choose the students you wish to verify.
- Go through the form, and you will get to the Early Release Days Child Care Options.
- In the dropdown menu, select your choice from the menu and a checkmark will appear.
Go through the rest of the form and be sure to Save and Complete.
Final Reminder: Fairfax Pyramid Elementary Honors Choir
Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! Sign up to represent our school in this special K–12 concert showcase.
 Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
National School Lunch Week! | 
