Willow Springs Elementary School

Join us online!!!

https://bit.ly/22-23ptamtg

Change of plans for tonight’s mtg, we will only be virtual at 7pm due to the book fair setup in the library!

https://bit.ly/22-23ptamtg

Join us tonight at 7pm!!

Join us tonight in-person or online for our PTA mtg!

Join in-person in the Willow Springs library or online: https://bit.ly/22-23ptamtg

We can’t wait to see you tonight!

It’s happening tonight. Take a break from cooking and join us from 4-8pm.

Nugget eating contest takes place at 6pm!

See you there!

Let’s finish stocking the lounge!!!

Fox families, we are almost there! Almost all items have been claimed! Let’s show our love and appreciation to the staff and teachers!

Requesting all items be dropped off by Thursday!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aacac29a6fc1-stock

Bingo Night is finally here!

Join us on Friday evening - doors open at 6pm.

Pre-order your pizza by noon on Friday!
https://wses1.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Don’t forget to join us on Friday night for Bingo fun!

It’s finally almost time for family fun Bingo Night!

Come join us this Friday. Doors open at 6pm.

Pre-order your pizza now!
https://wses1.memberhub.com/store

Volunteers needed tomorrow, Tuesday 10/18 and Thursday 10/20 to help with vision and hearing screening for Kindergarten and 3rd graders!

Please sign up using the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aacac29a6fc1-vision

Don’t forget to join us tonight for our PTA meeting. 7pm in the library!

See you there!

Don’t forget our second PTA meeting of the year is coming up tonight! Join us in the library at 7pm.

If you can’t join us in-person join us online!

https://willowspringses.fcps.edu/event/parent-teacher-association-pta-meeting-0

The PTA has two sign ups this week going on.

Tuesday morning at 8am Jump Rope Club opens for registration. Don't wait to register, this club fills very quickly. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ElissaShultz/JumpRopeClub20222023

Wednesday evening at 5:15pm, WATCH D.O.G.S. will have an interest meeting with pizza. Inviting all dads, grandfathers, uncles and father figures to come learn about the volunteering opportunities available.

The best way to find news about the PTA is through the weekly PTA News You ChoosWillow Springs Elementary PTAPTA page, or on our website - http://willowspringspta.net

The PTA is so excited to be able to partner and sponsor so many different types of clubs and activities. Garden Club and Chess Club are open today! Spots are filling quickly so please don't wait!

So many clubs and activities to choose from. We will continue to add to this list as more open up.

1) Garden Club: Open to 3-6th graders - will meet on Fridays 4-5:30pm starting on 9/9 - Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCB5QFP - Pay $50 fee - https://wses1.memberhub.com/store/items/749589

2) Chess Club - Open to 2-6th graders- will meet on Thursdays, 4:15-5:30 p.m starting Sept. 22 to Jan. 19 - $110/student/semester- Register by Aug 28 at https://chessctr.org/willowsprings

3) Math Olympiad - Open to 5th and 6th graders. Fill out Interest form- https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSegRc_xjHhRbt_wfWrReWQNZmsYOd4-MYFhuEhVZ0vXgOAhLQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbclid=IwAR2mtzWZXRW6ywDINQmAULZaadu-rm7AwCcMcBZ8FBZS5m2msInl_LKydsU

4) Science Olympiad - Open to 3-5th graders. Fill out Interest form- https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSe0FeWQ0H5KhkVbNSXbzluUzhfbZpla_GdMknvJUCQGlo8kBg%2Fviewform%3Fvc%3D0%26c%3D0%26w%3D1%26flr%3D0%26fbclid%3DIwAR0O9fB-ATkeKsjneL99M7uQ-3Cj_Dxtl4ITnV9thSCV4WYJDXuc5pkgaAs&h=AT0cn21TMcUqBsTOwoJOqFJE43EVP7qvchgzPCl4f4X8OryZrbQU9Cvybdhwx2UCcvRKpgPU35ZjR3pr4gbD7VYwKS9TF7NR5nSuBItEQ03vJI-OwOSozNlVm7iOz-3uHw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT23EBBIVI7OKK27ev5gZFPA7_wdLBNXfefc4zMdNR98dM7FQ-j5hBdVr46N5oVvxSwiz3kRFrQFHhv5px_bfuD_FAIMfbgqiFVOzEaIqzZbahxTM5u9jjZReBJXhYj1pCqmXGA5pLYVbgRfFQeYWbcFK8714-QHrMMxnB0k2FlVZGU-yncUc_5jn00z8AsCEud10WzYj8csCZxU2luo6f7amVang_7ESw

5) Girl Scouts - email [email protected] for more information

6) Cub Scouts - email [email protected] for more information

7) Running Club - will meet Wednesday's 4:05 - 5:20PM - beginning 9/21 http://www.runfitkidz.com/home.html

😎 Mindful Math - Open to 4th graders. Will meet Fridays 8:15-9 starting 9/16. Registration will open 9/2/22 @ Noon - Register here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6WMWPP and then pay fee here: https://wses1.memberhub.com/store?category=Club%20Registration
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Just two more sleeps until school starts! =)
There's a lot happening and the PTA is ready to serve our school, teachers and community!

Share your Willow Welcome pictures by tagging us! We will include them in a FB reel all week.

If you missed us at the Willow Welcome, you can catch up right here:

1. Join the PTA - membership is only $20. Stay connected and on top of all of the Willow news! Our first PTA mtg is on 9/6 @ 7pm in the library. Join now- https://wses1.memberhub.com/store/items/750998

2. Buy Willow Spirit Wear! Our store is up 24-7. 365 days a year and they deliver right to you. Hundreds of options - shirts, sweats, active wear, hats, and so many tie dye options. Our first spirit day will be announced soon so buy now so you don't miss out.
https://willowspringses.fcps.edu/announcements/wses-spirit-wear

3. Our clubs and activities will continued to be updated as school starts so check back often.
The Math Olympiad will have an online mtg on 8/22 at 7pm. Math Olympiad is for 5th and 6th graders.
Math Olympiad Interest form-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegRc_xjHhRbt_wfWrReWQNZmsYOd4-MYFhuEhVZ0vXgOAhLQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

The Science Olympiad will have an online mtg on 8/26 . A link will be sent when the interest form is filled out. The Science Olympiad is for 3rd-5th graders.
Science Olympiad interest form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0FeWQ0H5KhkVbNSXbzluUzhfbZpla_GdMknvJUCQGlo8kBg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Cub Scouts Interest Mtg - Cub Scout Pack 1858 is sponsoring a "Join Scouting" night on Wednesday, August 24th, from 6-8 pm at Willow Springs. Come learn more about Scouting, registration is available that night and current and future Scouts will be participating in learning stations. For more information, contact
[email protected].

Running Club - you can still sign up!
http://www.runfitkidz.com/

The Farmer's Market will open on Wednesday 8/24 from 4-4:30pm. Visit us at the blacktop entrance every Wednesday for fresh fruit and vegetables.

https://willowspringses.fcps.edu/activities-clubs
Coming soon - Chess club, Garden Club, Yearbook, Jump Rope.

4. Lastly, don't forget to mark your calendar and join us to celebrate the first week of school at our first movie night of the year. We will be showing Moana. Pizza is available for pre-orders and concessions will be available. See you there!
https://wses1.memberhub.com/store

DM us for any questions!

Check out our clubs and activities!
We will continue to add as school begins so check back often~
https://willowspringses.fcps.edu/activities-clubs/2022-23-school-clubsactivities

Welcome back Staff and teachers!

The PTA and Bagel Buddies helped to provide a yummy breakfast to staff who returned today.

We love our teachers and staff and can’t wait to work alongside you this year.

Photos from Willow Springs Elementary PTA's post

It’s almost time to welcome back our Willow Family! 💙🦊💚

Kindergarten families, mark your calendar! 💙🦊💚 We hope to see our youngest foxes next Wednesday!

The countdown has begun.
T-19 days until the first day of school!
Join us at the annual Willow Welcome on Fri, August 19

Come meet your teachers and see your classroom:
9-9:45 (5th & 6th Grades)
10-10:45 (3rd & 4th Grades)
11-11:45 (Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades)

*Informational tables including band/strings, cafeteria info, PTA and more will be available from 9-12pm.

*There will be food trucks on site until 1pm.

We can't wait to see you there.

The countdown has begun.
T-19 days until the first day of school!

Join us at the annual Willow Welcome on Fri, August 19
Come meet your teachers and see your classroom:
9-9:45 (5th & 6th Grades)
10-10:45 (3rd & 4th Grades)
11-11:45 (Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades)

*Informational tables including band/strings, cafeteria info, PTA and more will be available from 9-12pm.

*There will be food trucks on site until 1pm.

We can't wait to see you there.

We know you love battling the crowds for the last yellow notebook on the store shelf, but why not spend an extra afternoon at the pool and buy your school supplies in one click from Campus Survival Kits?

The more parents who order, the more free supplies the school receives so stretch your dollar and your summer fun by ordering today! Order by July 31 for guaranteed delivery to the school before the back to school orientation.

www.campussurvivalkits.com/willowsprings

We would like to welcome our new PTA board of officers for the upcoming school year.

Marci (President)
Nayyiara (Vice President)
Emily (Treasurer)
April (Secretary)

A big thank you to Jill, Jay, Vidhya and Linda for serving as the PTA board the past two years.

Willow family, let's give a warm welcome to our new PTA board!

There's lots of exciting planning already going on. Stay tuned.

If you don't follow our PTA page, start following us, Willow Springs Elementary PTA

School's out but we are already preparing for the new school year. Don't wait to order your school supplies.

Order by July 15th to guarantee pricing and delivery right to your child's classroom.

https://bit.ly/schoolsupplies2223

We love our bus drivers! Let's show our appreciation with a hot breakfast on 5/23.

Sign up here to provide items for the breakfast. https://bit.ly/3Fzn0iD

Get involved and stay connected! The PTA is looking for new board members as we close out 2021-2022. Send your nominations to our nominating committee - [email protected]

DM us for any questions!

It’s that time of year! Help us thank the amazing teachers and staff!

Faculty Appreciation Week: 5/2-5/6!

SignUpGenius:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4aacac29a6fc1-faculty

Favorite Things Lists:
https://willowspringspta.net/our-favorite-things/

Friday, 4/22 is the last day to order your yearbook. 489 of you have already ordered. Don't miss out. ybpay.com

Innovation Night is tomorrow!

This is a free, student-centered outreach event, hosted by Willow Springs Elementary School for our families and community! More than 30+ student volunteers have agreed to facilitate sessions and showcase "passion projects" that will engage families in learning and creativity!

The school is looking for volunteers for the event. Great opportunity for high schoolers: https://bit.ly/38Oxleu

This is a free, student-centered outreach event, hosted by Willow Springs Elementary School for our families and community! More than 30+ student volunteers have agreed to facilitate sessions and showcase "passion projects" that will engage families in learning and creativity!

Join us on April 21st and watch students spotlight their passions!

The school is looking for volunteers for the event. Great opportunity for high schoolers: https://bit.ly/38Oxleu

Don’t forget to show your support this week as we celebrate our military connected students. April is the month of the military child & we are proud to support our children who give the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to our SCA for supporting this Spirit Week! 💙🦊💚

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This is a free, student-centered outreach event, hosted by Willow Springs Elementary School for our families and community! More than 30+ student volunteers have agreed to facilitate sessions and showcase "passion projects" that will engage families in learning and creativity!

You can expect to meet Ani and Namira, two 5th graders who entered a recycling video contest and recently traveled to Las Vegas to present at the ISRI and Jason Learning Convention. You will also meet 3rd grader, Kingsley, who was recently featured on WJLA Channel-7 for developing his own educational app! Join us on April 21st and watch students spotlight their passions!

If your child would like to showcase their work and participate as a student presenter Thursday, April 21, sign up here- https://bit.ly/3vaFlOm.

The school is looking for volunteers for the event. Great opportunity for high schoolers: https://bit.ly/38Oxleu

Don’t forget to come out and support our Adopt-a-School partners on Sunday! Let’s cheer on the Mason Softball Team as they take on the University of Massachusetts! 💙🦊💚🥎💛

It's finally here! New Willow Springs Spiritwear...just in time for the holidays!

Lots of new designs and new options. 15% of all sales come straight back to the PTA and back into the school.

https://bit.ly/wsesspiritwear

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” — Walt Disney

The Willow Springs Book Fair is happening tomorrow night from 5-7:30PM. Come grab dinner and dessert from Mr. Wrap and Little Miss Whoopie and check out the book fair!

If you can't join us in-person, shop online - www.bit.ly/wsesbookfair21

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” — Walt Disney

The WS Book Fair is happening tomorrow. Get those wish lists out that your children made at school and come visit us from 5-7:30pm tomorrow night! Mr. Wrap and Little Miss Whoopie pie will be serving dinner. Can't wait to see you!

We are down to the last few hours of the PTA Fall Auction. Time to get some of your final bids in to lock down your favorites. Amazing options at bargain prices make great gifts for your loved ones or treat yourself. https://www.32auctions.com/WSES2021

Going once...Going twice....almost.....

The PTA's fall auction launched on Monday and we are well into bidding. We have a few days remaining and there are lots of things you can still bid on.

It's still not too late. There's a variety of items. Goldfish Swim School, wineries, restaurants, auto shops, activities. You name it, we got it.
https://www.32auctions.com/WSES2021

Going once...Going twice....almost.....
We have a few days remaining in our fall auction.
Thank you to all who have participated and bid on some pretty awesome things.

It's still not too late. It's LIVE until Monday evening. There's a variety of items. Goldfish Swim School, wineries, restaurants, auto shops, activities. You name it, we got it.

https://www.32auctions.com/WSES2021

It's November, the leaves have changed color and the air is colder...
Here are our upcoming events:
➡️ 11/8-11/15: Fall Auction 🍂 starts tomorrow!
➡️ 11/9: PTA Meeting; 7 PM; WSES Library or virtually via Zoom 📝
➡️ 11/11: 2-Hour Early Release
➡️ 11/12: BINGO Night; 6 PM; WSES Cafeteria
➡️ 11/18: Book Fair; 5-7:30 PM; WSES Library
➡️ 11/24-11/26: Student Holidays 🦃

There are many ways to help and volunteer at Willow Springs. Cafeteria volunteers makes a huge difference in the day to day scheduling of lunch time.

Because of COVID-19 precautions, students are spread out all over the school so more volunteers are needed on a daily basis.

Please consider taking 30 minutes to volunteer! If one parent in each household signed up for 1 spot, we would be covered for rest of the year.

Sign up here:
bit.ly/wsescafeteria

Hey Willow Springs families! Everyone enjoying Spirit Week? Crazy Hair day was today! Share some pictures with us from the week!

We can't wait to see those book characters on Friday!

What does the PTA have coming up this November? Two exciting things.

Our next event is BINGO night on 11/12 at 6pm in the cafeteria Doors open at 6pm and games start at 6:30pm.

The Fall auction is also coming up. Starting on 11/8, you can place your bids for your favorite things. So many things to choose from - restaurants, activities, wineries, massages...Take a look at our auction page: https://bit.ly/21ptafallauction

All the funds we raise go directly back to our school and our teachers and our kids. Be generous and make those bids!

Jump Rope Club is back? Do you know the Side Swing, Skier or the Straddle? These are all cool jump rope tricks you can learn at Jump Rope Club. Sign ups on 9/14 at 7 am.