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Dear Willow Springs Parents and Guardians,

I hate to start the newsletter off with bad news, but I needed this information to be at the top so that you and your student can plan accordingly.  We will not be having Leopard Time tomorrow due to the trash that was left behind in the cafeteria, hallways, and outside today during Leopard Time.  After numerous warnings to our students, we were in a position where we had to take action so that our warnings did not become empty threats.  We greatly value Leopard Time and the freedom that it gives our students, but ultimately Leopard Time is a privilege and has to be treated as such.

As we near the end of the nine weeks, we want to remind students to be checking their grades and getting their work turned in.  We only have a couple of weeks left in this nine weeks.

We appreciate your support and commitment to Willow Springs. Thank you for having those crucial conversations with your students about their grades and responsibilities.

Please see below for more information about upcoming events in our school.

Respectfully,

Our Lost & Found is quickly becoming full.  Please encourage your student to take a look through the items and claim what is theirs.  Any items left will be donated on Thursday, October 6th.

We are so excited to have our Classroom Conversations this year. This will be every Monday during 4th period. We will be focusing on character traits that empower our students to be good citizens who are trustworthy, responsible, and caring. 

We will be continuing with discussing responsibility and how that applies to making decisions, solving problems, and behaving responsibly.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor.

Kelly Collins - 7th Grade

Carey Miller - 8th Grade 

All 8^th grade recognition ads must be paid for, created, and submitted online by Friday November 11th at midnight. With your student’s recognition ad in mind, now is the time to start collecting photos and preparing a plan for your 8^th grade recognition ad.  You can use the direct link below to purchase and create.

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01101585

Lovejoy ISD Campus Library Updates

In an effort to support transparency and parental involvement, Lovejoy ISD school libraries are initiating a communication practice. Parents will receive a weekly notification from the campus librarian that includes library materials their student currently checked out. Librarians began sending notifications out the week of September 12th. Parents should ensure email contact information is current in PowerSchool so to receive the weekly information.

Parents will also have the option to request limited access for their child to library materials. Campus librarians will post information on the campus website that provides guidance for parents to request specific book titles they do not want their child to check out.

Our campus librarians serve as an excellent resource for parents should you have questions. The District is committed to providing extension and enrichment opportunities for students with library materials through school and home partnerships.

No Pass-No Play: Six Weeks Progress Reports

Friday, September 23rd, will be the last day for six week progress reports. Although we are on a nine week grading system, UIL requires all schools to check eligibility after the first six weeks and again at the end of the first grading period if it exceeds six weeks. Our first grading period will end on Thursday, October 6th. For a copy of the UIL eligibility calendar, please click here.

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:

• 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

WSMS Yearbook - On Sale Now!

The 2023 yearbook is now on sale!  You can purchase the 2023 book online at jostensyearbooks.com or by clicking on the below link:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01101585

Save the Date

Coffee with Mr. Koder: October 19th, 9:30am-10:30am WSMS Cafeteria

Join & Give

Your membership and donations to the Leopard Drive allow us to fund programs like Rachel’s Challenge, Red Ribbon Week, College Preparedness presentations and more. It also provides access to the WSMS PTO directory, parent resources and helps us provide opportunities to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them.  

Dues are $8 per member.    Mom, Dad, Grandparents, students and community members are all welcome to join.   

Join and Donate Here

Remind:

Sign up for Remind to stay informed about PTO news and events

Get PTO reminders on news, events, parent presentations and volunteer opportunities!

TO JOIN:

Step 1: Download Remind app 

Step 2: ADD CLASS wspto 

or TEXT @4wspto to 81010

Middle School Sports Tickets

This week our football and volleyball games get started. To purchase a ticket for this week's HOME games, please click here.

Concessions

Concessions are back at all sporting events. Make sure you stop by while attending a game!

Scores

Football vs Allen Ford

7th Grade

Red Team: Lost

Black Team:Lost

8th Grade

Red Team: Won

Black Team: Won

Volleyball vs Rockwall Utley

7th Grade

A Team: Won

B Team: Won

C Team: Won

8th Grade

A Team: Won

B Team: Lost

C Team: Lost

Boys Basketball Pre Season Parent Meeting

Willow Springs Middle School would like to invite all athletes and parents to the boys basketball preseason parent meeting on Monday, October 3rd.

The meeting will talk about the number of teams we will field, how many players will be kept, and what the tryout process looks like for the program. We will also have an opportunity to introduce our staff for this year.

The meeting will take place at the Lovejoy High School cafeteria from 6:00-6:30 pm.  

Thanks and if you have any questions, please contact Will Yaeger  at will_yaeger@lovejoyisd.net

Athlete Physical Information

Online athletic forms are online and ready to be completed for the 2022-2023 school year. Please go to https://lovejoyisd.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx set up your account, and fill out the forms.  The physical forms are now available for athletes to pick up. Players may get one at the front office of WSMS, or print one by clicking here.  

Any and all online paperwork questions should be directed to Steve Smith at 469-742-8411 or wsmsathletictrainer@gmail.com.

September Student Nutrition Newsletter

Please click here to access this months newsletter.  The topic this month is 6 After-School Snack Ideas Kids Will Love.  

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.

LISD Calendar

Please go here for LISD calendars.

Foundation for Lovejoy Schools

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.

Lovejoy Theatre Presents: All In The Timing

Lovejoy High School Theatre is thrilled to present their production of All in The Timing, by David Ives. The show will be performed on September 30 and October 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm. 

Wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun! This production features nine diverse and interesting one-act comedies. They range from the sentimental to the absurd, but are all equally hysterical. Every scene focuses on the way that people utilize language, and deconstruct the perspectives people have on life and meaning. 

All in the Timing uses inspired language and word play to examine various attempts at relationships and communication with comical results.  It will push your smart buttons, tease your brain, and tickle your heart!

Tickets are $7 for students, seniors and staff, and $10 for adults. Tickets will be on sale beginning September 19 at the online box office at https://tinyurl.com/LHSBoxOffice22-23. 

Join us for an evening of laughter and an experience that breaks all the rules of Theatre. Come join us for All In The Timing at the Lovejoy High School Auditorium at: 2350 Estates Parkway, Lucas, Texas.