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Willow Springs Middle School
A Message from the Principal
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Dear WSMS Parents and Guardians,
I can’t begin to tell you how much all of the well wishes and good luck emails have meant to me over the past few days. While I won’t be on the campus for too much longer, I can promise you that I will always be invested in the success of your children. Part of that is listening to your input for what you would like to see in the next principal of Willow Springs Middle School. I hope you take the opportunity and attend one of our two planned sessions to get your feedback:
Tuesday, October 26 @ 6:00 PM
Friday, November 5 @ 10:00 AM
Just a reminder that Friday is an early release day. Students will be able to leave campus at 12:10 PM if they are not riding the bus or eating lunch. Please be ready for a heavier car line than usual. EXPERT TIP: If you arrive between 12:25 PM- 12:30 PM, your wait time and frustration level will be much lower.
Hope to see everyone at Leopard Friday!
Willow Springs Proud,
Kevin
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Kevin Parker
Principal
1101 West Lucas Rd, Lucas 75002
Office: 469-742-8417
Mobile: 469-667-2280
@WSMSLovejoyISD
#wsmslovejoy
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REMINDER! Early Release & Career Day - October 22
Our Career Day this year will also fall on an Early Release Day. School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m., but for those who would like to have lunch at school or need to ride the bus home, they will go to the cafeteria. Buses will begin running at 12:45pm. Please click here for a copy of the schedule.
NEW! National Prescription Take Back Day - October 23rd, 10am - 2pm
Did you know the non-medical use of Rx drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse in America? The majority of teens abusing Rx drugs get them from family and friends - and the home medicine cabinet. We encourage all WSMS families to take their old and/or unused prescriptions this Saturday, October 23rd to a center near you. There are locations in Fairview, Allen, McKinney, Plano, Murphy, and Wylie! Click on the link for the location nearest you: https://takebackday.dea.gov/
NEW! Lovejoy Letter Campaign
Lovejoy Family!! The 8th annual Lovejoy Letter Campaign for teachers and staff members has begun! Many of you are familiar with this beloved tradition, but for those of you who are not, it is the time of year when we write appreciation letters for each of our teachers and staff members across the district.
The letters do not have to be elaborate or lengthy. The goal is just for people to write a note of thanks to show appreciation to their teachers, the staff and administration in our district. It is the opportunity for us to take the time to let each person who makes a difference for us throughout the school day know how much we value them.
Please clearly label the envelope with the staff/teacher’s name and LLC (Lovejoy Letter Campaign) and return the letter to the box located in the front office at Willow Springs (or the designated location at any campus) no later than Friday November 12th. Please feel free to share this message as we spread the word about the campaign. We do not want to add any extra burden to our kids and parents, but we do want to share how much we appreciate our teachers and staff - especially this year!
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NEW! Red Ribbon Week - October 25-29
Willow Springs will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 25-29. Please encourage your child to participate in daily themes to show our pride and commitment to living a drug-free life! Here is a list of daily themes:
NEW! WSMS Presents Getting To Know...Rodgers and Hammerstien’s Cinderella - October 28-30
Please join us in revisiting the classic childhood tale of wishes, glass slippers, and happily ever afters, as Willow Springs Middle School proudly presents Getting to Know...Rodgers and Hammerstien’s Cinderella. This show will be presented October 28, 29, and 30, 2021 at 7 pm.
Getting to Know Rodgers and Hammerstien’s Cinderella is a youth, one-act adaptation of the Tony Award winning Broadway Musical with all the same beloved characters and songs, including “In My Own Little Corner '' and “Impossible”.
Tickets are $8 for students, seniors, and staff and $12 for adults. Tickets will be on sale October 18th through our Online Box Office: www.TinyURL.com/LovejoyBoxOffice We encourage our audiences to buy in advance for the best seating options. Come join us for this classic fairy tale at the Lovejoy High School Auditorium at: 2350 Estates Parkway, Lucas, Texas.
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NEW! College Board PSAT 8- Tuesday, November 16
On Tuesday, November 16, WSMS 8th graders will take the College Board's digital PSAT 8 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 assessment will begin promptly at 9am and will last approximately 3.5 hours. 8th graders may want to bring a water bottle for testing. Scores will be released when they become available which is typically in January/ February.
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Parents...
To keep all of our students safe, please partner with us and monitor your child for the following symptoms BEFORE sending them to school.
- Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
- Loss of taste or smell
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Chills
- Sore throat
- Shaking or exaggerated shivering
- Significant muscle pain or ache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
If your student is not feeling well, please keep them at home and email your child’s assistant principal. Please also keep them home, contact the nurse, and their assistant principal if your student receives a lab positive COVID test.
Nurse Young gretchen_young@lovejoyisd.net or by phone at (469) 742-8420.
Carol Vik Carol_Vik@lovejoyisd.net - Attendance/PEIMS Clerk
Rebecca May Rebecca_May@lovejoyisd.net - Assistant Principal for students whose last name begins with the letters A-Le.
Rachael Merrick Rachael_Merrick@lovejoyisd.net - Assistant Principal for students whose last name begins with the letters Li-Z.
If there is a positive case of COVID in your child's classroom, we will send an email to let you know. Lovejoy ISD will maintain our current COVID-19 dashboard by each campus on the website. Numbers will be updated at the end of each day. We are also required to notify the Health Department and the TEA of positive cases in our schools.
Please click here for the most up to date information regarding LISD’s 2021-2022 Health and Safety Measures.
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October Nutrition Newsletter
REMINDER! ParentPortal Update Needed - PAST DUE
The PowerSchool ParentPortal is now open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. As of today there are still 317 students whose forms need to be completed. Please click here to access the Parent Portal. Completion of these forms is required every year for every student. Please take a few minutes to update your contact information and other forms.
Developing Student Ownership in Learning
One of our goals is to work with students to build ownership and responsibility in their own learning. Consider having your student make first contact with his/her teachers by emailing them about assignments and/or tests. For example, if your student has not completed a homework assignment or a test, please encourage your student to do the following:
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Log into Power School to determine what test/assignment is missing.
- Go to the Google Classroom to print off and complete the assignment and/or any test preparation materials
- Email their teacher and ask questions about the assignment or missing work
- Talk to their teacher about the missing assignment or test
- Know how and where to turn in the assignment or complete the test
WHY ATTENDANCE MATTERS
How important is it for kids to be in school?
School attendance is a baseline factor in determining school success.
A missed school day is a missed opportunity for students to learn.
Regular attendance fosters a classroom connection between teachers and students.
Attending school also provides time for social interactions with peers.
Did you know that?
- Attendance is the most significant driver in the funding Lovejoy ISD receives from the state each year?
- A 3% reduction in the yearly average daily attendance (ADA) can cause the district to lose $800,000 in funding.
- An increase of 1% in the yearly ADA can fund 3 teachers’ salaries.
- Although it may seem insignificant that the district loses $50 a day when a student is absent, consider the impact when 250 students are absent across the district and the district loses $12,500. Multiply that by 15 days and it is a loss of $187,500. The impact is significant.
- Attendance taken at 10 AM determines the ADA funding that Lovejoy ISD receives for that date. If the student is on campus at that time, LISD receives approximately $50.00 per student. If a student is absent, ADA is lost.
PowerSchool App
The PowerSchool app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You use the same PowerSchool online login. Enter the District code NJBC.
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We are so thankful for Mr. Parker’s leadership on our campus, and we will miss seeing his face every day, but we are so excited that he has the opportunity to have an even bigger impact on our district. Congratulations, Mr. Parker!
Principal Month
We have some great opportunities to honor and thank Mr. Parker as part of National Principal Month. Check your email for details.
Letter Writing Campaign
The PTO is excited to be spearheading this important campaign this year. I encourage you to review the details above and write your letters early and often!
Parent Programs
Substance Abuse: Emerging Drug Trends with Misty Harris (Substance Abuse Counselor for the Collin County Substance Program) – October 26 at 1:00pm via Zoom here
Last week’s Principal Luncheon recorded here
Next membership meeting: November 9
Warm Regards,
Christy Forte'
WSMS PTO President
2021-2022
https://willowspringsmspto.wixsite.com/willowspringspto
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Middle School Sports Tickets for Home Games
To purchase a ticket for this week's home volleyball or football games, please click here.
WSMS Volleyball vs Allen Ford 10/14/21
7th Grade
A Team - Won
B Team - Won
C Team - Won
8th Grade
A Team - Won
B Team - Won
C Team - Won
WSMS Football vs Allen Ford 10/19/21
7th Grade
Black Team - Won
Red Team - Won
8th Grade
Black Team - Lost
Red Team - Won
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Athlete Physical Information
Any and all online paperwork questions should be directed to Victoria Reyes at 469-742-8411.
The 2021-2022 physical forms are now available for players to pick up. Players may get one at the front office of WSMS, or print one by clicking here.
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Community News
The Lovejoy ISD Community News Page includes news from our schools, programs, booster clubs, student organizations, Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, community, and more. Check back often for up-to-date news on events and activities.
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
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We’re excited to kick off our Annual Appeal campaign! Our goal is to raise $300,000 and have 35% community involvement. The students of Lovejoy ISD are touched by Foundation dollars in every school and grade throughout the district. Now, more than ever, they need our support to ensure no interruption to the Lovejoy standard of exceptional learning.
Visit our website today to learn more and donate!
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