2017-2018 Back-to-School Timeline
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New Student and Parent Orientation - Thursday, August 10
This program is for all new families to Lovejoy ISD. Students will have the opportunity to meet other new students to WSMS, as well as tour the school to familiarize themselves with their class schedule from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. During this time there will be an informational parent meeting.
Schedules and Schedule Changes - Wednesday, August 16
Walk the Springs - Friday, August 18
"Walk the Springs" is Friday, August 18 from 8:55 a.m. -11:55 a.m. for all 7th and 8th graders. This event helps to ensure that the first day of school goes smoothly by providing the students with an opportunity to walk through their schedules, find their classrooms, meet their teachers, and reunite with their friends. Traditionally, this is a day designed for students only.
Buses will run routes according to the regular school year schedule. See below for more bus information.
School Picture Day - Friday, August 25
Students will be taking pictures for the Willow Springs yearbook and their student ID's on Friday, August 25. Please assist your student in dressing appropriately to ensure they follow
LISD dress code
. Students out of LISD dress code will be provided a school shirt to wear during their ID photo and will have the option to retake their yearbook photo on Tuesday, October 3.
Principal's Coffee - Tuesday, August 29
I would like to invite you to our upcoming Principal's Coffee, on Tuesday, August 29 at 9:00 a.m. The Principal's Coffee is a forum discussion for all 7th and 8th grade parents to visit with me about the middle school experience over a cup of coffee. During the discussion, I will provide information about the overall 7th and 8th grade experience at Willow Springs and answer any questions you may have. Attending parents are encouraged to park in the front parking lot to enter and sign-in through the front office. Additional meetings will be held September 26 and October 31.
Middle School FAQs - Tuesday, September 5
This parent presentation is geared toward incoming 7
th
grade parents that want to learn more about the overall student experience at Willow Springs. We will be discussing how to maximize academic performance in middle school as well as how to managing the social side of adolescence. Counselors and administrators will present on campus programs and systems designed to support students academically and emotionally. Please join us in the WSMS cafeteria from 5:30 - 6:15 PM.
Open House 7th/8th Grade - Tuesday, September 5
Our 7th/8th grade Open House will be Tuesday, September 5 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Parents will have an opportunity to walk their student's schedules and hear from all of their teachers. Student's schedules and school maps will be available in the rotunda upon arrival. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a brief WSMS introduction in the main gym. Parents will begin first period at 6:45 p.m.
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