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Get to Know PTA Programs

Book Blitz Jr.

A district-wide reading challenge for 4th and 5th graders
Book Blitz teams participate in monthly book club meetings, followed by a district-wide Jeopardy-style competition in April. Students must read at least 6 books from the district-chosen book list prior to the end of March to be eligible to participate. Please email Brooke Zimmerman for additional information

Book Blitz Jr. Information, Booklist, and Registration Here

Chess
Enjoy Friday mornings with friends learning Chess!

Come have fun as you learn the exciting and challenging game of chess! Students can achieve 6 rank advancements as new skills are mastered. Chess meetings are Friday mornings at 8am in the Cafeteria and typically run from October through the Friday before Spring Break. Chess is free to all members. Parents, Grandparents, and friends are invited. Email us at willowspringschess@gmail.com

Sign Up
Chess Website

Reflections
A program that encourages involvement in the arts for all children.
Annually, thousands of students reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of Dance, Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, 2D  Visual Arts and 3D Visual Arts.  2023-24  Theme is "I am Hopeful Because..."  Awards are given in 2 divisions: Kindergarten - 2nd grade, and 3rd - 5th grade.

Reflections information for Parents
How to Submit Entries
Submit Entries Here 

Wildcat Chorus

Before-school choir for 3rd ,4th ,and 5th grade students
The Wildcat Chorus is back! Practices are held on select Wednesday mornings at 7:55am in the cafetorium. Choir is a fun place to learn new songs and make new friends. Learn songs from the Mario Movie, the Beatles, Bob Marley, The Addams Family musical, and a few other surprises!  Performances will be held 2 times per year (Friday November 3 and Tuesday April 23)

Join the Choir & get rehearsal and performance dates here!

Additional programs funded and organized by PTA 

  • Field Trips
  • School T-Shirts provided for all Staff, Teachers and Students
  • Classroom Grants
  • Classroom Educational Subscriptions
  • Teacher Meals
  • Teacher & Staff Birthday Gifts
  • Watch D.O.G.S.
  • Room Parent Support
  • Back to School Night 
  • Jog-a-Thon 
  • Chess Friday Mornings 
  • Reflections Art Contest
  • Red Ribbon Week 
  • Diversity Week 
  • Kindness Month 
  • Reading Month
  • Teacher Appreciation Week 
  • Book Fairs
  • Monthly Willow Springs Newsletters
  • Social Media Announcements & Updates
  • Hearing & Vision Screenings and Picture Day Support
  • Classroom Emergency Kits
  • Spirit Nights
  • And much more