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Willow Springs Middle School
A Message from the Principal
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Willow Springs Parents,
I hope you all are having a wonderful week. Unfortunately, Willow Springs Middle School has had instances of students using discriminatory language as well as vadalism to the bathrooms. Today, during fourth period, I shared a video message with students which included a reminder that kindness, respect, and inclusivity are important expectations here at Willow Springs. As we move forward, our teachers, counselors, and campus administrators will continue working with students to promote healthy citizenship and responsible behaviors.
I acknowledge in the video that the vast majority of our students are doing the right thing, and are doing it every day. If students elect to not adhere to our expected behaviors, outlined in our student handbook, their actions will be addressed according to our Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. Middle school is a significant period for social and developmental transition. Reinforcing expectations and supporting our students in making positive choices is a priority at Willow Springs Middle School.
We consider you a valuable partner in the education of your child, and would appreciate you having conversations at home on this topic. In Lovejoy, two of our Core Values are “One Heart. One Lovejoy.” and “Best Today, Better Tomorrow.” We appreciate you as parents coming alongside us to make Willow Springs Middle School the best that it can be. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to myself, Rebecca May, and/or Rachael Merrick.
Respectfully,
Chris
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Chris Koder
WSMS Principal
1101 West Lucas Rd, Lucas 75002
Office: 469-742-8417
@WSMSLovejoyISD
#wsmslovejoy
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Gifted and Talented Referrals and Testing
The referral window for gifted and talented services opens March 1, 2022 for students in grades 1-11. Referrals must be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by 5:00 pm April 1, 2022.
A parent webinar is scheduled for March 2 at 6:00 pm. The webinar will be recorded and linked to the Gifted and Talented portion of the LISD website.
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STEM Festival CANgineering 2022 |
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Scoliosis Testing
Our school Nurse, Gretchen Young, will be screening all ALL 7th grade GIRL students for possible Scoliosis on Thursday, May 5th and ALL 8th grade BOY students on Wednesday May 11th during their Scocial Studies classes. Scoliosis screening is required by House Bill 832 passed by the Texas Legislature in 1985.
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National Junior Honor Society Applications for Current WSMS 7th graders
7th grade students eligible to apply for National Junior Honor Society will be notified by email during the second week of April. Student eligibility will be based on the cumulative GPA of 94.0 for the first three grading periods of the 2020-2021 school year. Upon receiving this email, students will be allowed to fill out an application for NJHS that will be included in the eligibility email. All applications will be due by 5:00pm on May 13th. This is a firm deadline. Students will receive acceptance letters via email in August during the first week of school. The induction ceremony will be held during the first six weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. More information regarding specific eligibility requirements for NJHS will be coming at a later date.
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Immunizations
Early reminder to parents of students that will be 7th graders during the 2022-2023 school year: It is a State requirement that all 7th grade students must have had 2 required updated immunizations in order to attend school. These required immunizations are, TDaP booster (Tetanus booster) and Menactra (Meningococcal).Please obtain a copy of your child’s updated shots and provide it to our school nurse, Gretchen Young, BEFORE August 1st, 2022. You may drop it off in person, send it through the mail to Willow Springs Middle School, 1101 West Lucas Road, Lucas, TX 75002, by email to Gretchen Young or fax at 469-742-8501.
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If your student will not be returning to WSMS or Lovejoy High School for the 2022-2023 school year, please email Carol Vik with your student’s name, as well as complete and return this form.
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STAAR Testing Dates -
WSMS Spring 2022
Date Test
February 14th (Monday) Algebra 1 Field Test (8th Grade Algebra and 7th Grade GT)
May 3rd (Tuesday) Algebra 1 EOC (8th Grade Algebra and 7th Grade GT)
May 5th (Thursday) STAAR Grade 8 Science (All 8th Grade)
May 6th (Friday) STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies (All 8th Grade)
May 10th (Tuesday) STAAR Grade 7 Math (7th Grade, except GT)
May 11th (Wednesday) STAAR Grade 7 Reading (All 7th Grade)
May 12th (Thursday) STAAR Grade 8 Reading (All 8th Grade)
May 13th (Friday) STAAR Grade 8 Math (8th Math and 8th GT)
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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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March Nutrition Newsletter
Please click here to access our March Nutrition Newsletter.
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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LISD Calendar
WSMS Report Card
We recently received our updated TEA federal report card for Willow Springs. This has been uploaded to our website and can be viewed by clicking here.
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Band UIL Contest Results
Congratulations to the Willow Springs Bands on their performances at Band UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest at Wylie East High School last week. Both bands received the Sweepstakes Award, receiving both a 1st division Superior Rating on stage AND in the sight-reading room! These are the highest possible ratings at UIL Contest and we are so proud of our students. Their musicianship and maturity were reflected in every aspect of their performances. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Best In Texas Journalism Awards--TAJE
Congratulations to several media/journalism students for winning awards in the Texas Association of Journalism Educators "Best of Texas" contest. You will notice our kids are the only middle school students to win awards in the state of Texas. They are up against 6A high schools too!! The contest focuses on the "quality of concept, writing and design to give news, online news and broadcast staff members an opportunity to gain recognition for their individual journalistic accomplishments."
Winning entries will be awarded certificates of superior, excellent or honorable mention by qualified scholastic journalism judges. Entries receiving superior ratings will be eligible for the Best of the Best award. One overall winner and two runners-up will be selected from each contest group. Good Luck to our Superior winners. Click here for the list of winners.
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Thank you so much for heeding the call and helping us shower love on our amazing teachers and staff by stocking the lounge for the last quarter! Watch for our upcoming sign-up for Easter!
Parent Program Recordings
Parent programs can be found on our web site at:
Next Meeting and Parent Program: Michelle Nietert
The next membership meeting of the PTO will be held on April 12 and this will be our meeting to elect next year's officers. Following the meeting, counselor Michelle Nietert will equip parents to prevent and recognize student addiction to / reliance on screens.
Next membership meeting: April 12
Warm Regards,
Christy Forte'
WSMS PTO President
2021-2022
https://willowspringsmspto.wixsite.com/willowspringspto
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Middle School Sports Tickets
To purchase a ticket for this week's home soccer games, please click here.
WSMS Soccer vs Rockwall Cain
Boys
7th Grade: Lost
8th Grade: Won
Girls
7th Grade: Won
8th Grade: Won
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Athlete Physical Information
Any and all online paperwork questions should be directed to Steve Smith at 469-742-8411 or wsmsathletictrainer@gmail.com.
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
See below for more information for Denim & Diamonds as well as the Men's Tailgate and Cornhole Tournament.
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NEW! Leopard Store Spring Sale
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NEW! Sewing Camp 2022
Join the fun at the 15th annual Summer Sewing Camps to be held at Lovejoy High School. Sewing Basics 101 teaches machine and tool basics while making a pillowcase and PJs. Sewing Skills Builder 201 continues to develop your skills with your choice of an individualized project. Choose 1, 2 or all 3 sessions, which will take place in June. To reserve your spot; Click the QR code on the form attached and fill it out. Your registration will be confirmed by return email. Space is limited, sessions fill quickly, I do maintain waitlists. Please call me at 972-890-3724 or email me louisekingtx@gmail.com with any questions. Click here for the 2022 form and dates! Can’t wait to sew with you!
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City of Lucas Spring Cleanup
The City of Lucas is holding the Keep Lucas Beautiful Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9 am to 1 pm. We are encouraging volunteers to sign up and choose a neighborhood, park or other area to remove trash and debris in Lucas. We would provide volunteers with cleanup supplies such as safety vests, trash bags, gloves, and trash grabbers. We have posted additional information and online registration forms at:
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