Willow Springs Elementary School PTA

10/09/2026

One week from tonight 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 6pm. Game start at 6:30pm. Pizza will be available for pre order and concessions will be available for purchase onsite.

10/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who walked and rolled to school with us this morning! It was so great to see everyone out there and active.

A special thank you to Vanessa Hohenwarter and her foxes for leading this effort on behalf of the PTA!

10/07/2026

See you on the path tomorrow morning for National Walk & Roll to School Day!

10/05/2026

Doing a little shopping over the next few days? Consider adding something to your cart for a Willow Springs Elementary School faculty member! The PTA has gathered faculty wish lists on our website here: https://willowspringspta.net/2026-2027-teacher-wish-lists/

And, these will be updated as more are received and throughout the year!

09/29/2026

🍁 October is here, Foxes! 🦊

Cooler days, changing leaves, and plenty happening around school! From fun activities to important dates, there’s a lot to look forward to this month. We can’t wait to make some great memories together. 🧡🍂

09/14/2026

💚💚Club Alert: 2026 Fall Garden Green Team

The Willow Springs PTA is excited to continue offering the afterschool Garden Green Team (also known as Garden Club) for students in grades 3-6.

Register today: https://wses1.givebacks.com/shop/items/10dbca7629310a

Fall 2026 team participants will learn how to plan, plant, and harvest a garden of flowers and vegetables. They will learn about composting. They will help with the Bluebird Trail on school grounds. Students will learn how to prepare delicious & healthy dishes with seasonal produce. They may also plan and carry out environmental initiatives at our school.

The Garden Green Team will meet on Fridays from 4:00-5:30 PM, beginning September 18 and running through November 6. Students must be picked up from club promptly at 5:30 pm. Meeting dates will be as follows:

Sept. 18 & 25

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Nov. 6

Registration for Garden Green Team will open on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 AM. There will be a limit of 25 students. Registration dues are $50 per child. Please pay dues on the PTA website under Clubs by Wednesday, September 16. Registration is not considered complete until dues have been paid.

If payment is a challenge, please contact one of our school counselors for assistance.

Ms. Aylin Duruman, [email protected]

Ms. Tamela Shelton, [email protected]

Parents are encouraged to help during club at least once a session. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be available during pick up each session.

Questions? Contact club sponsor, Laura Tapper, Assistant Principal at [email protected] Mr. & Mrs. Rice will continue leading the team, along with Mrs. Tapper

09/11/2026

⭐️⭐️CLUB ALERT: Mindfulness Club⭐️⭐️

Registration is now open for the Mindfulness, Movement, Mindset Program, which is designed to help kids build a deeper connection between the mind, the body, and the heart. Additional details below:

8 Week Program
1st to 6th graders
Fridays from 8:00 – 9:00am
Dates – 18 September – 6 November
Cost – $80; students will be responsible for bringing their own yoga mat.

Register here: https://wses1.givebacks.com/shop/items/c249d08935

As with all PTA sponsored clubs, scholarships are available to cover all costs associated with this club for students that qualify for free or reduced lunches. Please contact PTA President Elizabeth Shapiro at [email protected] to request a scholarship. Your confidentiality will be maintained.

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Mindfulness – we will practice meditation, with a focus on bringing our minds’ attention to our breath. Research suggests that deep breathing techniques can help calm the nervous system and foster mental focus.

Movement – we will incorporate the practice of Vinyasa Yoga, which offers a variety of age-appropriate postures with an aim to develop physical strength, flexibility, and a more balanced body.

Mindset – we will practice affirmations and discuss the importance of positive thinking, which is a powerful tool that can rewire our brain, increase confidence, boost our mood, and help handle challenges.

Led by Teresa Cardenas, a certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga since 2021 including at CorePower Yoga and for the federal government. Teresa is also a certified mindfulness instructor and meditation facilitator for the federal government.

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09/08/2026

Did you hear the great news??? Our first PTA meeting is THIS WEEK! Join us Wednesday at 6:30pm at Willow Springs for a meet and greet with Mr. Taylor, Ms. Tapper, and Mr. Wolf along with the PTA Board. Then our meeting will kick off in-person and virtually at 7pm. We hope to see you there!

September is in full swing Foxes 🦊

We’re officially back in the rhythm of school, and there’s lots happening this month! 📚✨ We hope to see you around! 💙

Here’s to a great start to another school year! 🍎📅

09/02/2026

CLUB ALERT!

Chess Club registration is open now through October 1. Sessions will take place on Thursdays from 4:15-5:30pm. Students in 2nd through 6th grade are eligible to participate.
https://chessctr.org/willowsprings/

09/02/2026

CLUB ALERT!
Running Club registration is open now and sessions kick off in just a few weeks. We will have two sessions this year - Wednesday AM and Wednesday PM. Students in 1st through 6th grade are eligible to participate! Learn more and register here: https://www.prtrainingprograms.com/runfit-kidz/