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Willow Springs Middle School Principal Newsletter - November 10, 2016
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Dear WSMS Parents and Guardians,
We are looking forward to a great weekend. This is a great time of year to be a Leopard.
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Friday: WSMS Club Day after 6
th period.
- Thursday-Saturday (see below): WSMS theatre performance of Legally Blonde at WSMS.
- Friday (5:00pm): LHS Varsity Volleyball at Richardson Berkner vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge
Also, please bring your used athletic shoes to donate next week. Students can drop off donations in boxes located in the rotunda, fish bowl, and trophy case.
Go Leopards!
Sincerely,
Kent Messer
Principal
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Tonight Through Saturday! WSMS Theatre Presents Legally Blonde the Musical, JR.
The current online payment center provider for ticket sales has had a national systems issue crash. Therefore, if you did not already purchase a ticket to our family friendly production of Legally Blonde the Musical Jr., you may purchase them in the front office at Willow Springs Middle School. This production runs Thursday, November 10th through Saturday, November 12th at 7:00 PM with a 1:00 PM matinee on Saturday, November 12th at Willow Springs Middle School. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. For additional information, please contact Donella DiPasquale at [email protected].
Club Day - Tomorrow, November 11
Tomorrow is Club Day; we will be on an activity bell schedule.
Go here
for a copy of the activity bell schedule.
Students participating in the Extreme Club must wear a helmet. Students who are in the K9 and Kritters Club must have permission from the counseling office before bringing an animal to school. Students may leave their equipment for Guitar Club, Extreme Club, and Remote Control Club, in the front office.
WSMS Letter Writing Campaign Ends Tomorrow, November 11
Our WSMS PTA letter writing campaign ends tomorrow. If you haven't already, please consider writing a letter of appreciation to our teachers and staff. Please clearly label the envelope with the staff/teacher's name and LLC (Lovejoy Letter Campaign) and return the letter to the front office by Friday November 11th. If you have any questions, Kasey Havens is our PTA campus coordinator at
[email protected]
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WSMS & PTA Presents a look at Sex Education & Your Willow Springs Student - Tuesday, November 15
Join us Tuesday, November 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Auxiliary Gym to preview the Aim for Success Program "Why Avoid Sexual Activity? It Protects." The Aim For Success, Inc. motivational programs have educated over a million young people across America during the past 15 years on topics such as sex, drugs, alcohol, and bullying. Students in grades 7 and 8 will be shown the program on December 5 and December 6 at Willow Springs Middle School. Students will participate in the program through their math classes.
The Parent Program is a preview of the student presentation where parents will learn creative ways to talk about sex with their children and encourage them to avoid sexual activity until marriage. "This is a must see event for anyone concerned about the problems associated with teen sexual activity," said Marilyn Morris, President of Aim for Success.
Sex Education & Your Willow Springs Student, December 5th and December 6th
Students in grades 7 and 8 will be shown the AIM for Success program on December 5 and December 6 at Willow Springs Middle School. Students will participate in the program through their math classes, with a trained AIM presenter. The Aim For Success, Inc. motivational programs have educated over a million young people across America during the past 17 years on topics such as sex, drugs, alcohol, and bullying. AIM has been educating our Lovejoy st
udents for more than 12 years!
This Tuesday at 4:15 - WSMS Battle of the Books
Who will win -- teachers or students? Come cheer on the teams as students and teachers use books as ammunition and go head-to-head in this epic battle.
Library Closed After School - Monday, Nov. 14 and Tuesday, Nov. 15
Our library will be closed on Monday, November 14 due to band auditions taking place in various locations on campus. Mr. Crocker will move Chess Club to another location. On Tuesday, November 15, we will have our much anticipated Battle of the Books after school. Our library will be closed.
Shoe Drive - November 14-18
The PALS students will be collecting used or worn athletic shoes (including cleats) from November 14 until November 18 to donate to those in need during Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle week. Students may drop off donations in the rotunda. We would like everyone to participate in the shoe drive and try to bring one pair of shoes. All of the shoes will be given to a local charity which distributes them in the DFW area.
8th Grade Service Learning Project - Wednesday, November 16
8th Grade Parents: Please
click here
to let us know if you would like to perform this service with your student! Next Wednesday, 8th grade students will arrive on campus and be transported off site to their designated community service location. Students will need to wear a red shirt, dress for the location selected, bring a sack lunch and wear comfortable shoes. Students, parents and teachers will return to campus by 2:00 p.m. that same day. 7th graders will be on a regular class schedule. We will conclude the day with our annual faculty-student basketball game against our 8th grade girls and boys teams.
Spelling Bee - Thursday, November 17
Willow Springs Middle School will be hosting our 10th Annual Spelling Bee on November 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.
College Board PSAT 8/9 - Wednesday, November 30
On Wednesday, November 30th, WSMS 8th graders will take the College Board's PSAT 8/9 test. This assessment is an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to assess a student's math, writing, and reading skills needed to be college-ready. For more information on the College Board's PSAT 8/9 test, you can visit this website. The PSAT 8/9 assessment will begin promptly at 9am on Wednesday, November 30th and will last approximately 3.5 hours. 8th graders may want to bring a bottle of water for testing. All 8th graders will eat C lunch that day. We ask all 8th graders to leave their cell phones at home on testing days. If students choose to bring their phones to school, they will be asked to sign a waiver and place their phone in a bin that will be removed from the room during testing. Phones will be returned after testing. While we will take precautions to keep all phones safe, we cannot be held accountable for lost or damaged phones. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kay Bordelon, [email protected].
Final Exams, December 13 -16
For a copy of the fall semester final exam schedule, please
click here
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We officially have three weeks (four with Thanksgiving break) until final exams. Final exams will officially begin, Tuesday, December 13. Teachers are expected to provide students with final exam reviews by Friday, December 2. In addition, all final exam reviews will be loaded on the WSMS website on December 2 (under both student and parent). Please encourage your son or daughter to begin working on their final exam reviews early. As they begin to study, encourage them to study every night in short 15-20 minute increments rather than "cramming" the night before the test. Research shows that students who study in small chunks of time over a period of days are more successful on assessments.
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Campus Information and Reminders
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Safety Corner
Willow Springs Middle School is equipped with security cameras inside and outside the building. The interior cameras provide views of all hallways, gyms, and the cafeteria; while the exterior cameras provide views of the building periphery and entrances.
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Cross Country Meet in Rockwall
We will race in Rockwall at Harry Meyers Park next Tuesday, November 15th. The first race should start at 4:15 PM. We will depart from Willow Springs at 2:30 PM. Students will be released after 6th period; they will miss 7th and 8th periods. All athletes will ride the bus to Rockwall. Please remind your student to be proactive in getting their work ahead of time so they do not fall behind.
Willow Springs Tennis Tryouts - January 9th-13th
The Willow Spring Tennis tryouts will take place January 9th-12th (Second week back from Christmas break) from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at LHS. During the first week back from Christmas, if tennis players have 8th period athletics they need to meet at WSMS by 8:00 a.m. and we will practice until 8:30 a.m. First period athletes need to be there by 8:30 a.m. and we will practice until 9:00 a.m. I am not at WSMS during 8th period due to being at the High school for Varsity practice. We will use the first week back to go over scoring and get players prepared for tryouts. Please make sure to bring enough water and snacks. The tryouts will be a tournament format and every player will have a match each night. All Skill levels are welcome! Please be able to keep score and bring your own racquet. The sign up sheet will be located outside of the locker rooms in December. Players must sign up to attend. All buses from Willow Springs will end up at LHS for tryouts. Once the team is set, I will send out more information. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at
972-975-2631. I played tennis in college and basketball at a high level. Tennis is very difficult if you have never played. It is important to practice 3-4 times a week with a junior development program.
Please contact Lou Hervey if you would like information regarding his Junior Development Tennis Program and private Lessons. Coach Cherry and I teach privates during the summer. Here is Lou's cell
214-883-3822. - Coach Davis
Other good JD's
High Point Tennis Center
The courts at Mckinney
Eldorado Country Club
Brookhaven Country Club
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Lovejoy Preschool Newsletter
Please
click here
for the current issue of The Paw Print from the Lovejoy Preschool PTA. This organization is for parents with infant, preschool, and kindergarten children in the Lovejoy School District. They provide parent education, social opportunities, and fundraising to support their program.
Celebrate Arbor Day: November 12
Girl Scout Troop 8938 would like to invite you to Celebrate Arbor Day:
Saturday, November 12th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lucas Community Park, 655 Country Club Road
Girl Scout Troop 8938 will be handing out free tree seedlings to the first 100 attendees. Come out and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Help us keep Lucas Beautiful.
Senior Project Blood Drive, Thursday, November 17
LHS Senior, Katie Hale, is organizing a blood drive for her Senior Project. Read below to see how you may donate blood to the American Red Cross.
Where: Lovejoy High School Auxiliary Gym
When: Thursday, November 17th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
How:
- Go to www.redcrossblood.org
- Type lovejoycampus in box at the top right of the page. See example below:
- Choose a time slot to donate. You will receive a reminder text as the donation date approaches.
It's that easy. Thank you for supporting the blood drive. Your donation could help save a life.
November is American Diabetes Month
American Diabetes Month is part of the American Diabetes Association's efforts to bring attention to the disease and those affected by it. The American Diabetes Association's website provides additional information which may be found
here
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Each Friday during National Diabetes Awareness Month you may show your support for people affected by diabetes by wearing blue.
Click here
for details.
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