Willow Springs School News, 11/16/25: Thanksgiving Lunch, Early Release Wednesday, Family Night & more!

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The WSES Annual Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for this Thursday, November 20th. Use the link to RSVP via a Google form.

Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday

The annual Thanksgiving Lunch will be served in the cafeteria this Thursday, 11/20 and parents are invited to join their student(s) for lunch. 

If you plan to join us for lunch, please RSVP using this link.

To allow extra time and space for all the guests we expect to welcome, we will follow an adjusted lunch schedule which you can find HERE. Please note that this lunch schedule is subject to change in response to the RSVP list. More time and/or space may be needed. In addition, there will be overflow tables set up in the lobby and in SACC Room 2.

The cost of a cafeteria lunch for guests is $5.00 per person and payments may be made using cash or check. Please plan on paying with exact change or small bills. We will not be able to make change for large bills. Also, Apple Pay and other forms of electronic payment are not available.

We expect MANY visitors on this day and parking will be limited. Overflow parking is available at Patriot Park North. Please allow yourself extra travel time to park and walk to the school. 

We look forward to welcoming you into our Fantastic Fox Den!

 


Willow Springs honors the service and sacrifices of current and former members of the United States military. We thank you for your service!

Thank You for Your Service!

We will honor our current and former members of the military on Thursday during the Thanksgiving Lunch and evening Family Night and Book Fair. Please visit our Walls of Honor to view pictures and stories of the current and former military members in our families and in our community.

We will be sending out a link our new families can use to add their pictures and stories to our Walls of Honor.


Wednesday, November 19th will be a 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday.

November Early Release Wednesday

Wednesday, November 19th will be a 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday.

Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.

Please make sure your child's dismissal plans are updated in PickUp Patrol.


We are in need of 20-30 adult volunteers for the evening for centers and activities put on by the Children’s Science Center.

Family Night & Call for Volunteers

This year’s annual Family Night Event will be held on November 20th!

We are in need of 20-30 adult volunteers for the evening for centers and activities put on by the Children’s Science Center. Anyone volunteering must be registered as a level 2 (or higher) volunteer in the FCPS volunteer system. Here is the direct link: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/1611


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

Book Fair Volunteers

Our annual Fall Book Fair opens tomorrow and will be open through Friday.

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


Spots Still Available in Science Olympiad

The WSES Division A Science Olympiad team still has a few spots (currently seven) available for interested 3rd - 5th graders.

Science Olympiad offers students the opportunity to improve their understanding in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to work together in teams to learn new skills. Division A is a fun introduction to Science Olympiad for 3rd 5th graders. If your child is interested in participating in Science Olympiad, please contact Coach Kristy DeWitt at kristy.dewitt@verizon.net for more information, and a list of open events. Practices will start in January, and the regional competition will be on April 25.


✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey ASAP

FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.

Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.  

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.


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November 17-21: WSES Book Fair Week

November 19: 3 Hour Early Release at 1:00 PM

November 20: Annual Thanksgiving Lunch & Family Night


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