WSES Updates

PTA Happenings – The First Week of School!!!

We were so excited to see all of our Fox Families at this past week’s Willow Welcome. As we prepare for the first day of school, here are a few updates to keep you in the know:

  • Miss out on your Willow Springs Swag?? Don’t worry! Find our merch site here that allows you to customize your own Willow Springs items and ship them to your house. Our tie dye sweatshirts were super popular. You can design your own by clicking here.
  • Join us for Back to School Movie Night on this Friday, August 25 for a showing of Bad Guys! Field opens at 6:30pm. Pizza orders arrive at 6:45pm. Our movie starts at 7:30pm. Bring your blanket or chairs, spend some time with old and new friends, and enjoy the movie! Preorder pizza now here. Concessions will be available on site.
  • Check out our Facebook page here to join the conversation!

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Join Us at Willow Welcome 8/18!

It’s countdown time! We can’t wait to see our Foxes fill the halls. Save the date and join us for our annual Open House and Back-to-School event scheduled for the morning of Friday, August 18th.
This is a great annual WSES event which provides families and students with the opportunity to visit the school, meet classroom teachers and other WSES staff, see and talk with friends and neighbors, and drop off school supplies in classrooms. The Willow Welcome schedule is as follows:
Session 1: 9:30 – 10:30 AM (last name A-K)
  • 9:30-9:40 Meet & Greet with homeroom teacher
  • 9:40-10:10 Teacher Presentations
  • 10:10-10:30 Continue with Meet & Greet or visit with Specialists, PTA, Clinic, Transportation, and Cafeteria (in the gym)

Session 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (last name L-Z)

  • 11-11:10 Meet & Greet with homeroom teacher
  • 11:10-11:40 Teacher Presentations
  • 11:40-12:00 Continue with Meet & Greet or visit with Specialists, PTA, Clinic, Transportation, and Cafeteria (in the gym)

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Upcoming

Wednesday, October 12, the PTA will host a Farm Animal Visit. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who signed up. All spots are full but we can’t wait to share pictures. 

 

 

 

 

 

We are participating in the PTA Reflections Contest. Students need to submit entries by October 28. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Unleash your inner artist by participating in the PTA Reflections contest! The Reflections program helps students with both art appreciation and helps boost their confidence in their own artistic abilities. Over 300,000 students in pre-K through 12th grade year create original works of art based on a given theme. This 50+ year old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and life

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K – Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8).

How to Submit:

Complete the submission form and email Nayyiara Siddiqui on or before October 28, 2022 to wsesreflectionscontest@gmail.com

To learn more about the program visit:

https://www.vapta.org/programs/student-programs/reflections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oOU3kyk28Y

Reflections categories and contest entry rules

Willow Springs Elementary students may submit art work for any of the following categories in the stated file format.

  • Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1 GB in size. Acceptable formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, and MP4.
  • Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1 GB in size. Acceptable formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, and MP4.
  • Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and non-fiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screenplay and play script, narrative and short story. Entrant may write in their primary language as long as an interpretative English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Acceptable formats: Single-sided print on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper or PDF.
  • Music Composition: All music styles and combination of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1 GB in size. Acceptable formats: Acceptable formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions
  • Photography: Photo must be a single print or digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including, but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3″ x 5″ and no larger than 8″ x 10″. Acceptable print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11″ x 14″.
  • Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including, but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted materials is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24″ x 30″ with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 21, is BINGO Night. Doors will open at 6pm. We can’t wait to see you there! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help us Stock the Lounge as first quarter comes to end. We love our staff so much! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome Back!

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great first day of school! If you missed the PTA table at the Willow Welcome, here are a list of things that you may be interested in!
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
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.
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.
The Science Olympiad will have an online mtg on 8/26 @7pm. A link will be sent when the interest form is filled out. The Science Olympiad is for 3rd-5th graders. – Science Olympiad interest form
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 cubscoutpack1858@gmail.com.
Running Club – you can still sign up!
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.
Continue to check back for updates on our activities and 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!

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Staff Appreciation Week is This Week!

Thank you all so much for your help this year! We are in the home stretch. Staff appreciation week is HERE (May 2nd – May 6th) and we’d love your help to make this an amazing week for the
Willow Springs staff. Please see the attached flyer and please help spread the word!

And as a reminder, here is a link to staff’s favorite things — https://willowspringspta.net/our-favorite-things/

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2021-2022 Yearbooks Available Now + Still Time to Submit Photos!

WSES 2021-2022 Yearbooks are on sale now! Price is $23. Personalization and enhancements are not available this year. Order your softcover yearbook online at ybpay.lifetouch.com, school code 9870122 

Deadline to order is April 20, 2022.

Fill the Yearbook Challenge

Want to see a special picture in the WSES 2021-2022 yearbook?

Upload your photos to help us share your stories!

Movie Night, Glow Party, Book Fair, Clubs, Scouts, Spirit Days, Restaurant Nights, School Parties & Events, Etc!

*Please include name, grade and description when uploading.

https://wsesyearbook22.shutterfly.com/

Please see the password emailed out by the school March 31, 2022, or email board@willowspringspta.net if you need the password.

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We Need YOU For the PTA Nominating Committee

The WSES PTA is looking for three members to serve on this year’s Nominating Committee.

What’s a Nominating Committee?
The Nominating Committee will work together to identify potential candidates to serve on the PTA Executive Board for the 2022-2023 school year. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in the future of the PTA! Nominating Committee members must be current paid members of the PTA. (You can still become a member for only $15!)

*If you are considering serving on the Executive Board, please do not volunteer for the Nominating Committee.

Interested? Please email board@willowspringspta.net and let us know!

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PTA Virtual Meeting, Important Votes, Tonight (2/9) at 7pm

The PTA will hold a virtual membership meeting tonight, Wednesday February 9th at 7pm online at the following URL: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96635481010

In addition to regular business, the PTA will be holding two important votes. The first is whether to amend the previously approved budget. The approved budget reflected only the net revenue of $20,000 for the Boosterthon Fun Run, instead of accurately reflecting an anticipated revenue of $40,000 and expenditures paid back to Boosterthon in the amount of $22,000. The proposed amended budget can be seen here: Willow PROPOSED Budget Jan 2022

The second vote will be on which school supply kit vendor to choose for the upcoming school year.

We hope to see you there!

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