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Willow Springs Middle School
A Message from the Principal
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Dear WSMS Parents and Guardians,
Our School Social last Friday was a big hit. It was another example and opportunity for us to see what great kids you send us each and every day. They were so respectful and appreciative of having the opportunity to get together. Many of the parent volunteers commented on the kids’ great behavior which really made me proud.
Tomorrow is Fall picture retakes. If your child was not present for the first day of pictures or not satisfied with how the first take turned out, make sure they are ready for retakes tomorrow! More information is listed below.
Friday will be our first pep rally of the school year. We will recognize our Fall sports’ teams (football and volleyball) and enjoy the performances of our Band, Cheerleaders, Color Guard, and Dance team. The pep rally will take place at the end of the day on Friday. As a reminder, for our first pep rally, I am asking parents NOT to be in attendance as we get a good grasp on the logistics. For every pep rally the remainder of the year, parents will be welcomed to attend. I can’t wait to see and hear our school spirit!
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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NEW! LISD Socioeconomic Information Form
This year, all Lovejoy ISD parents are asked to complete the LISD Socioeconomic Information Form, regardless of socioeconomic need. State and federal funds are allocated to school districts based on this information.
If you have already completed this form for 2021-2022 you do not need to complete another form. However, if you have not completed this form for the 2021-2022 school year, please click Socioeconomic Information Form to download the form, complete one form per student and return it either to the campus PEIMS personnel or to PEIMS Coordinator, 259 Country Club Rd, Allen, TX 75002 by October 8, 2021.
Please note that this form is not sent to the Texas Education Agency and that the income levels indicated for your family are not reported to the Texas Education Agency. Only the Economic Disadvantaged status of each student as determined by the information provided is reported to the Texas Education Agency.
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REMINDER! Picture Retakes - September 29th
Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, September 29th from 8:20am - 3:15pm in the Ensemble Room. Students are encouraged to come through their lunches or an elective period.
REMINDER! ParentPortal Update Needed by September 30th
The PowerSchool ParentPortal is now open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. As of today there are still 385 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. These must be completed by September 30th.
REMINDER - Peanut Butter Drive - North Texas Food Bank - Donation Deadline is September 30th
The PALS students are partnering up with the North Texas Food Bank and their Peanut Butter Drive. They will be collecting PLASTIC jars of peanut butter to help families in need across North Texas. Please help us meet our goal of 800 jars of peanut butter. Boxes will be placed in the rotunda area starting Wednesday (September 15th). We are taking jars of PB until September 30th.
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NEW! WSMS Student Spirit Shirts
We recently received notification that our student spirit shirts are on backorder. If you ordered one of these shirts, please know that we will be handing them out as soon as they arrive.
NEW! WSMS Career Day ~ We Need your Help!
SAVE THE DATE, October 22, 2021, 9:00 - 12:15pm
WSMS will host its 6th annual Career Day on Friday, October 22nd. Come share your professional expertise with Willow Springs students! Each Career Day presenter will meet with groups of students in 20-30 minute presentations, sharing educational requirements, salary and travel expectations, future prospects, and what a "day in the life" is like in this career field. We hope you can join us to share your experience and expertise with WSMS students. The Career Day sign up form can be found by clicking here.
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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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“Stop The Bleed” Student Training
Welcome to the “Willow Springs “Stop The Bleed” training program. This program is a difference maker and will allow students to possess a critical skill set that can be carried with them throughout their entire lives. Stop The Bleed training allows students to learn how to administer initial care in a life threatening situation to an injured individual.
Although this training is not mandatory for our students, we are required by state law (86RHB496) to offer it to all students in grade levels 7-12. If you choose to sign your child up for this free training, keep in mind they will be exposed to photographs of injured individuals that will contain severe injuries. Students will learn how to tend to laceration, broken bones, puncture wounds, etc. Students will also learn skills such as applying a tourniquet, applying pressure to injuries and bandaging an injured individual.
Our safety and security foundation is built on the “Force Multiply” concept. We believe in empowering our teachers, staff members, students, parents and community members with knowledge that can save lives!
If you would like to register your child for this training, please click on the link below. Each class is limited to 40 spots. The sessions will be led by LISD security personnel. Participating students should report to the cafeteria after dismissal.
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
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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Please watch for an email from the PTO with info on how you can help with the October teacher luncheon! This is just one way we can come together to show teachers how much we care about and support them.
Upcoming Parent Programs
“Principal Coffee” with Mr. Parker – October 12 at 12:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym at WSMS
Substance Abuse: Emerging Drug Trends with Misty Harris (Substance Abuse Counselor for the Collin County Substance Program) – October 26 at 1:00pm via Zoom (link to be shared prior to program)
Career Day
Please consider signing up to be part of Career Day next month (see details above). It is so beneficial for our kids to be exposed to all kinds of careers, and we have a great variety in Lovejoy!
Hospitality Events for Teachers and Staff
We know that many of you want to support our teachers, and joining the PTO is a great way to do that! These are some of the things we have planned for the remainder of the year. If you would like to join the committee that plans these events or have ideas or connections, please reach out to Lety Salazar at glgsalazar@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Fall Luncheon – October 7
Holiday Luncheon – November 19
Cookies and Cocoa – December 14
Valentine Lunch – February 14
STAAR Breakfast – May 4
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 Wylie Burnett 9/23/21
7th Grade
A Team - Won
B Team - Won
C Team - Lost
8th Grade
A Team - Won
B Team - Won
C Team - Won
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WSMS Football vs Wylie Burnett 9/21/21
7th Grade
Black Team - Won
Red Team - Won
8th Grade
Black Team - Lost
Red Team - Won
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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