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Willow Springs Middle School Principal Newsletter - April 21, 2017
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Dear WSMS Parents and Guardians,
Today is the halfway point of the final grading period of the 2016-2017 school year. As we head into the final five weeks, please encourage your son or daughter to maintain a quality work ethic and focus on all assignments, tests, and projects. These last few weeks will go fast, - please feel free to email or call your son or daughter's teachers, counselors, and/or assistant principals if you need any assistance. Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Kent Messer
Principal
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Club Day - Today
We are on an activity schedule today; please
go here
for the 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 and Remote Control Club in the front office.
Theatre Shakespeare Murder Mystery Dinner - Tickets Still Available!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 27, 28 & 29
at Willow Springs
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Here Ye! Here Ye!
WSMS Theatre proudly presents: (students grade 6-8 are involved)
WHO HATH DONE IT?
A Shakespeare Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
April 27, 28 & 29 @ 7 pm
3 Course Dinner from Italian Villa
An Interactive game and show all in one!
There are still seats left - but only a few!
Email Mrs. D or Text - you can reserve your spots now via email
Mrs. D will pick the best seats available.
Cheer Camp and Uniforms
Payments for Cheer camp and uniforms may be made at the Online Payment Center by going here.
Cross Country Summer Workout Meeting - Tuesday, May 2
There will be a
Lovejoy High School XC athletes for summer training orientation/Taos Camps
meeting for all incoming freshmen and returning runners to the XC team on Tuesday May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall.
Volleyball Parent Meeting - Wednesday, May 3
If you have a daughter that is interested in trying out for volleyball for the fall of 2017 your attendance is requested at the spring volleyball meeting in the cafeteria at Lovejoy High School at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will cover important dates and details of the 2017 volleyball season. We will also be covering booster club specifics, about Ad sales and support roles for all teams. If you have any questions or concerns regarding volleyball feel free to email Coach Nicholson. The cafeteria is located just inside the high school main entrance.
8th Grade Retreat to Main Event in Frisco - Wednesday, May 17
Congratulations to our 8th Graders for a superb year! We would like to celebrate this momentous transition to high school with them at Main Event in Frisco on May 17, 2017. A packet with details will be sent home with 8th Graders on April 21. Check out details by clicking here.
The cost is $30 per student which includes
access to bowling (shoes included), billiards, a gravity ropes course, laser tag, mini golf, and shuffleboard. Additionally, students are provided a $20 fun card to use on games. Lunch vouchers are included for two slices of pizza and a drink. Any additional purchases while at Main Event would require extra money.
Payment is due by May 5 and can be made online by
clicking here
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STAAR Testing
STAAR tests for all of our students are below. Please keep the STAAR testing dates in mind while scheduling doctor appointments and orthodontics appointments. If a student is pulled out of school once he/she has begun their STAAR exam, the state requires it be graded "as is". If you have questions or concerns regarding any conflicts you may have with the STAAR testing dates, please contact
Kathy Stone
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STAAR Testing Days
For STAAR Testing bell schedules,
go here
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May 1-4
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8th Grade STAAR Algebra I EOC
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May 8th
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7th grade STAAR math
8th grade STAAR math retest
8th grade Fitnessgram
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May 9th
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7th grade STAAR reading
8th grade STAAR reading retest
8th grade social studies & science rotations
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May 10th
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8th grade STAAR Science
7th grade regular class day
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May 11th
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8th grade STAAR Social Studies
7th grade regular class day
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Scoliosis Screening - Monday, May 9
Our school Nurse, Gretchen Young, will be screening 8th grade students for possible Scoliosis, on Monday May 8th during their Fitnessgram Test. Scoliosis screening is required by House Bill 832 passed by the Texas Legislature in 1985.
Students will be required to remove their shirts for the screening. Girls WILL NEED TO WEAR one of the following under their blouse or shirt: swim suit top, bra or sports bra.
The procedure for screening is simple and quick, it requires the back to be visually examined while standing straight and bending forward. For this examination, boys and girls will be seen separately and individually examined by the WSMS nurse.
If you do not wish for your student to be screened you must have your child examined by your healthcare provider and an affidavit submitted to the nurse's office on or before May 4th. Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow up is necessary.
If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to submit medical documentation regarding your child, please contact
Gretchen by
email
or phone
at
469-742-8420
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Campus Information and Reminders
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Fidget Spinners
WSMS teachers and staff are noticing an abundance of Fidget Spinners on campus. Spinners are hand-held fidget devices that are great for students that may need stress relief, or an object to help bring focus back to the work at hand. Unfortunately, Spinners are becoming a distraction for students. Spinners can become a distraction when they are used on top of a desk, passed back and forth, held up during class time, or are visible/distracting to other students. Please have a conversation with your student about these devices. Some school districts have banned them from campuses. We want to allow them on campus for students who may need them, but when spinners become a distraction in the classroom, teachers may need to take them up. If a student is using a spinner in such a way that is causing a distraction for other students, teachers may pick them up and hold them until the end of the day. If you have questions or concerns, please contact
Kay Bordelon
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Kathy Stone.
Dress Code Police
With the weather getting warmer over the next six weeks, please help us by making sure what your son or daughter wears to school every day is in compliance with the LISD dress code. As part of the emotional, psychological, and physical changes of adolescence, middle school students can sometimes be nervous and apprehensive about what they or other students are wearing to school. Let's work together to lower their anxiety by following the LISD Dress Code. For more information about the LISD Dress Code, please
go here
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Choir All-Region Results!
WSMS choirs h
ad 24 singing leopards place in the All-Region Choirs. There were over 470 students who auditioned.
These students will perform on April 22nd in the All-Region Concert.
Please congratulate the following students as you see them today and this week:
Treble Choir
Emma Boland
Hannah Cole
Taylor Crosby
Caroline Dobbs
Madison Du Bois
Lindsey Hughes
Claire Johnson
Brianna Kim
Marissa Liebl
Darby Manning
Alex McCaffity
Geneva Miller
Rachel Riley
Soli Stubbs
Paige White
Tenor-Bass Choir
Aidan Abramson
Devon Cantu
Will Craft
Sam Fowler
Jacob Huettner
Landon Kerr
Andrew Mao
Dayton Stammen
Mason Stein
Choir Solo and Ensemble Results!
The Lovejoy ISD 6th - 8th Choir students participated in Solo and Ensemble on April 18th. Our singing leopards showed exceptional singing through their performance tonight.
Way to go Singing Leopards!
7th and 8th grade Superior/Excellent Solos:
Ashley Abraham
Aidan Abramson (Exemplary Performer)
Makenzie Aubel
Grace Baker
Emma Bittlestone
Emma Boland
Bailey Bradshaw
Elle Brumley and McKenna Slatten - Duet
Lauren Burgess
Devon Cantu (Exemplary Performer)
Kylie Cass
Ashton Cook
Zoe Clough
Will Craft (Exemplary Nomination)
Taylor Crosby
Hannah Cole (Exemplary Performer)
Jordan Day
Caroline Dobbs (Exemplary Performer)
Kendall Dohman
Avery Durham
Sadie Finch
Sam Fowler
Claire Johnson (Exemplary Performer)
Landon Kerr (Exemplary Nomination)
Brianna Kim
Marissa Liebl
Darby Manning
Andrew Mao
Alex McCaffity (Exemplary Nomination)
Michelle Nwadilobi
Rachel Riley
Sydney Simpkins (Exemplary Performer)
Taryn Sutherland
Dayton Stammen
Mason Stein
Soli Stubbs
Avery Templin
Dinah Thadikonda
Marcus Tsai
Lauren Utley
Arturo Yount-Pacheco
Paige White (Exemplary Performer)
Brooklyn Yeager
13 Ensembles received Superior Ratings
Templin Ensemble
Bittlestone Ensemble
Finn Ensemble
Berman Ensemble
Baker Ensemble
Du Bois Ensemble
Gapp Ensemble
Rowe Ensemble (Exemplary Ensemble)
Cardwell Ensemble (Exemplary Ensemble)
Cole Ensemble (Exemplary Ensemble)
Rogers Ensemble (Exemplary Nomination)
Legg Ensemble - 6th grade (Exemplary Nomination)
Send Forth a Song Ensemble
1 Ensemble
received Excellent Ratings
Manning Ensemble
Safety Corner- Online Safety & Hidden Apps
The cell phone is a valuable tool for teens and their parents, as well as for use in the classroom. However, this technology can also provide temptations for misuse, with photo vaults or "ghost" apps. These apps allow for the password-protected storage of photos, videos, and some provide Internet access with no traceable history. In addition to these apps, there are also social media websites that parents should be cautious of. Gaggle, an internet safety company for schools, has created a list of social networks, websites and apps that pose a potential risk to students. This list is updated frequently, so you will have the most current list of potential threats. To view their most current list,
visit this site
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Walk a Mile sock drive
Packages of new socks will be collected during the month of April. These will be donated to Caldwell Elementary students in McKinney, as part of our theme: Making a Difference through Compassion.
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Kevin Parker, Principal of Puster Elementary School, "shoots hoops"
with incoming Pre-Kindergarten student, Crew Thomas. |
Lovejoy ISD Pr
e-Kindergarten
Lovejoy ISD is accepting applications for tuiti
o
n-based Pre-Kindergarten. This comprehensive program will be staffed by credentialed
teachers and housed on the Puster Elementary School campus. This progra
m will offer enhancements in music, fitness, art, library, science, technology, engineering, and math. We are enthusiastic to provide a Lovejoy education for community members looking for a rich learni
ng experience which will provide a firm foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
To apply, please
click here
. To schedule a tour of the Pre-Kindergarten program, please contact
Stacey Dillon
at 469.742
.8003.
The Summer Enrichment Camps have been finalized, and we are excited to offer opportunities for Pre-K through 12th grade. You will find everything from dodge ball to robotics, and cooking to coding.
Summer Enrichment Camps will be offered in three sessions:
Session I: June 12-16
Session II: June 19-23
Session III: July 10-14
Click here
to see all of the exciting summer enrichment camp offerings. Registration is open.
With a few exceptions (athletic camps and Lovejoy theatre camp), information for all enrichment camps is available through this link. If there is a need to register through the camp provider, the link will be provided with the session description for each session (e.g., PSAT Prep from Princeton Review). Please review the enrichment camps and consider one or more of these excellent opportunities for your children this summer.
Lovejoy ISD Athletic Summer Camps and Performance Course
Registration is now open for Lovejoy ISD Athletic Summer Camps.
Click here
for details.
Lovejoy Athletics is pleased to announce its partnership with Geno Pierce's Performance Course for the 2017-2018 school year. Performance Course brings with it a proven track record of championship success. Performance Course offers many different courses from high-intensity to foundational programs. There is something for everyone.
Click here
for details and registration links.
Lovejoy Country Run - Saturday, May 6
The 10th Annual Lovejoy Country Run will take place on Saturday May 6th. This is a fun community event for the whole family. You can race it or walk it! Online registration closes on April 28. Go here to register.
Softball Senior Night - Friday, April 21
You are invited to join the LHS Softball team on Friday, April 21st, for Senior Night. This is the last district game at Leopard Park. Senior Night activities will begin at approximately 6:45 PM, with the game beginning at approximately 7:05 PM.
Lovejoy Lacrosse Senior Game Day - Saturday, April 22
The Lovejoy Lacrosse Club invites everyone to join them for their Senior Day game this Saturday, April 22, at Lovejoy High School Stadium. Game time is 2:00 PM. The Lovejoy Lacrosse team will be taking on the Fort Worth Panthers in their final Varsity home game of the season. The Seniors, George, Cole, Tyler and Logan, will be honored at halftime. Come on out and show your support.
Friends of Fairview Firefighters Association Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, April 22
The Friends of Fairview Firefighters Association will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 22nd from 8:00 - 11:00 AM at Fairview Fire Station #2.
Click here
for details.
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