May 25, 2018
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Schools and Offices Closed Monday, May 28th for
Memorial Day Holiday
All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 for
the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 29.
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Dear Families,
Happy Friday! We began the Memorial Day weekend with our First Graders performing a
patriotic commemoration concert for their
peers and families. It was such an enjoyable event, and one that
paid appropriate tribute to the fallen service members that we remember over the
coming holiday weekend. And with the Memorial
Day weekend here, it is the perfect time to
reflect on the things that make our country so wonderful. In line with that,
our 6th Graders began their service to others with their end of year food
drive. We are so proud of their efforts, and if you are interested in
supporting them, you’ll find the donation box located
in the front lobby. Any contribution you give is greatly
appreciated.
On
Wednesday we had a celebration with our Chess Team, in conjunction with their annual Live Chess event. Complete with wardrobes and
all, sixth grade teams moved staff and students along the chess board to
outsmart their opponent. It was a fun time for all involved, but perhaps
the best part was our students being able to be in charge for once and bossing the principal around for a change!
We
are two-thirds of the way through SOL testing and are looking to finish up
strong with the last of the tests next week. We thank
you so much for your support in making sure your child is present and prepared
so that they can do their very best during this
busy testing time. And after next week
I’m sure everyone will be happy to transition back to
the normal learning schedules that our students are so accustomed to.
As
we look to continually support the mental health of our students, we want to
share with you some guidance that our wellness team in FCPS has put together
for students viewing things that might upset them or trigger negative feelings
and actions. While this publication deals with the new Netflix season of 13
Reasons Why, we are aware of some of our older students viewing videos on
different sites that are in line with this premise. The link can be
found here.
Remember on
this Memorial Day weekend to take a moment to honor those that gave themselves
for our country, and we hope to see many of you next
Friday at our Movie Night.
Have a great weekend everyone and I’ll
look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday!
Dylan Taylor,
Principal
Rashida Green,
Assistant Principal
Sara Van Aalst,
Assistant Principal
ALL WSES Students are Invited to Participate in the Annual 6th Grade Food Drive
(May 29 - June 14)
 Donate food items to this box located in our main lobby, May 29 - June 14.
As part of our end of the year celebration, the sixth graders are asking students to donate food items to support Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. The pantry has a need for nonperishable "Kid Foods" such as:
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Pop-top Ravioli
- Ramen Noodles
- Cereal
- Canned Meat
- Fruit Cups
- Snacks
- Treats
- Juice
- Non-Refrigerated Milk
All food items donated will be deeply appreciated. The purpose of this project is to instill in our students the idea that as good citizens we help our community. Thank you. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Pierce at rbpierce@fcps.edu.
Willow Springs Live Chess Event
Kindergarten Ends Childhood Poverty
One Red Nose at a Time
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Library Book Returns
Parents, please check with your student to see
if he/she has any overdue library books. More than 150 of our students have at
least one overdue library book right now! Students who
have overdue books have been told at their weekly checkouts. Those with
long overdue books have been receiving overdue notices or a parent e-mail was
sent. All books need to be returned to the library by Friday, June 1. We are happy
to send a picture of the book if it is requested. Contact Mrs. Hurley achurley@fcps.edu
with any questions.
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Lost & Found Items
All Lost & Found items will be donated to a
local organization on June 15th. If you are missing items, please
stop by during school hours to check the lost & found rack.
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End-of-Year Medication Disposal Guidelines
Per Regulation 2102, all medication stored in the health room must
be picked up no later than 1:00 p.m. on the last day of school, June 15,
2018. Medication left in the health room after that time will be
discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the
parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Any questions please contact our school clinic at 703-679-6010.
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SOL Testing Information
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests
are required of all students in Grades 3-8 across the state by the Virginia
Department of Education. SOL tests measure the extent to which students have
learned the content and skills specified in the Virginia SOLs. In order to
assist your spring planning, the SOL schedule is listed below. Please avoid
appointments that will take your child out of school during testing.
3RD
GRADE
Reading: May 17th
Math: May 23rd
4TH
GRADE
Reading: May 18th
Math: May 24th
VA Studies: May 31st
5TH
GRADE
Reading: May 16th
Math: May 22nd
Science: May 30th
6TH GRADE
Reading: May 21st
Math: May 25th (Includes 5th Advanced)
6TH GRADE
Advanced Math: May 29th
Electronics Device Policy During SOL Testing
VDOE and Fairfax County Public Schools have an electronic device
policy which is to be followed during all SOL testing. To maintain test
security, the possession of these devices (e.g., cell phones/mobile
communication devices, Apple Watch, FitBit) in the testing room is prohibited.
If a student is discovered with a prohibited electronic device while in a test
environment, the student’s test will be stopped, the electronic device will be
confiscated, and the student will be removed from the test environment. School
administrators, consistent with the Acceptable Use Policy and Student Rights
and Responsibilities, have authority to search the “item of personal belonging”
(e.g., the cell phone or mobile device) if it is believed to contain evidence
of a violation of school regulations (in this case, cheating). School
administrators have the right to apply school-based consequences based upon
their investigation of the situation. Please talk to your student about the
electronic device policy and the serious consequences of violating it.
Kindergarten Registration is Open
Children who reach the age of five on or before September 30, 2018 are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. Please go the Willow Springs website for registration information and to sign up for an appointment.
WSES Looking Ahead
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Friday, May 25th – 1st Grade Patriotic Concert, 2:30 p.m.
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Monday, May 28th – Memorial Day; Student Holiday
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Friday, June 1st – Anti Bullying Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 6th – Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Trattoria Villagio (7145 Main Street, Clifton)
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Wednesday, June 6th - PTA Budget Meeting, 7 p.m. (WSES Cafeteria)
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Thursday, June 7th – Band Concert, 7 p.m. (WSES Cafeteria)
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Friday, June 8th – Schoolwide Challenge 24 Math Tournament
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Monday,
June 11th
– Strings Concert, 7 p.m. (Centreville High School Gym)
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Wednesday, June 13th – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30 a.m.
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Friday, June 15th – Last Day of School; 2 hour early dismissal @ 2 p.m.
If
you are planning ahead for the next school year, check out the 2018-19
school year calendar online. Notable dates include the first day of school,
August 28; Thanksgiving break, November 21-23; Winter break, December 24,
2018-January 4, 2019; Spring Break, April 15-19, 2019; and the last day of
school, June 13, 2019.
Visit the Willow Springs Elementary PTA website.
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