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Willow Springs Middle School Principal Newsletter - May 16, 2019
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Dear WSMS Parents and Guardians,
We have had a great week of STAAR testing at WSMS. Our students have worked extremely hard and our teachers did an excellent job of creating a positive testing environment. We are very proud of everyone's efforts.
Please see below for information about upcoming events. We are looking forward to a great week.
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WSMS Elective Ranking
As you are now aware, WSMS is moving forward with our preparation to a 7 period day for all students. This means your middle school student will lose one elective class for the following school year. WSMS start and end times will remain the same. We will begin at 8:50 AM and dismiss at 4:00 PM. Each period will have an additional 4-6 minutes on the 7 period day.
To make sure we are creating a schedule your student will enjoy, we would very much like to hear from you. You may look at your child's requested classes in PowerSchool. We then ask that you complete the elective rank form below
by May 30th
, so our counselors can use your students first choice picks when possible. If you have any questions or concerns, do hot hesitate to reach out to me or one of our counselors.
Summer Enrichment Camps - Enrollment Now Open!
NJHS Application Packets - Due TOMORROW, May 17th
Reminder that all packets are due by by
4:00 pm on May 17th
and that is a firm deadline. Also, the $20 dues payment must be included along with the t-shirt information for the application to be complete. Packets may be turned into Brandi Striplin in the front office.
Students will receive acceptance letters in August during the first week of school. The induction ceremony will be held during the first six weeks of the 2019-2020 school year. More information regarding specific eligibility requirements for NJHS will be coming at a later date.
Final Exam Reviews - Available Friday, May 17th
On
Friday, May 17th,
teachers will provide students with a copy of the final exam review. In addition, an electronic copy will be posted on course websites and on the WSMS website under "Parent Resources" on Friday, May 17th.
Teachers will be going over their review in class prior to the final exam. Each review will provide vocabulary, concepts, and/or skills needed to be successful on the final. Students will be expected to take the information from the review and apply it to questions on the exam that include graphs, charts, maps, diagrams, and excerpts. These application based questions provide a foundation for the level of thinking that aligns with the higher level thinking of our state standards in middle school and high school. Rather than studying the review for 2-3 hours the night before the final exam, we encourage students to prepare for each exam by studying for approximately 15-20 minutes a day. In addition, students should refer to notes, handouts, assignments, and their textbook to support their learning and preparation. For an example of a final exam review topic and how it might be tested on the final exam in each of the core subjects, please
click here
(these questions are from the 7th grade curriculum in ELAR, math, science, and social studies).
WSMS Choir Pop Show "A Night At The Movies" Performance- Monday, May 20th in the LHS Auditorium
Come experience some movie magic performed by the Willow Springs Choir! These singers will be performing classic songs from movies like
Footloose, Guardians of the Galaxy, Dirty Dancing,
and much more! The WSMS Pop Show will have you singing along and dancing in your seat. You don't want to miss this spectacular performance! Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 6th. Tickets are $5.00 (with a $2.00 online fee). All seats are reserved seating this year, so get your tickets early! Tickets are on sale now at the Lovejoy ISD Box office.
https://tinyurl.com/LovejoyBoxOffice1819
End of the Year Award Ceremonies
7th Grade Student Award Ceremonies - Tuesday, May 21
This year our 7th grade student award ceremony will be on Tuesday, May 21 8am - 9:30am in the WSMS main gym. During this award ceremony, we will be recognizing A and A/B honor roll, as well as a select number of students who will be receiving a teacher award from one of their teachers.
Parents will be notified in advance if their child will be receiving an award. We will also recognize students who have received perfect attendance for the entire school year.
8th Grade Student Award Ceremonies - Friday, May 24
The 8th grade student award ceremony will be on Friday, May 24 from 8:50 a.m. -10:30 a.m. in LHS auditorium. We will be sending out more detailed information by email to all 8th grade parents.
8th Grade Panoramic Pictures - Tuesday, May 21
The WSMS 8th grade class of 2019 will be taken on Tuesday, May 21. Panoramic pictures will be on sale during all lunches on Wednesday, May 22. Please
go here
for more information.
WSMS Library Books and Fines - Due May 24
All student library materials are due back on Friday, May 24th. The last day to check out books is May 10th. Students with outstanding materials/fines will not be allowed to receive their yearbooks until the library account is cleared. Lost books may be paid for through RevTrac.
https://lovejoy.revtrak.net/lisd-library#/v/-lisd-library-fines-wsms
Flapjacks for Finals - Tuesday, May 28
As a tradition at WSMS, we will be kicking off final exams with "Flapjacks for Finals" on Tuesday, May 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. in the cafeteria. This is the day before the first final exam. Please encourage your son or daughter to stop by the cafeteria for hot cakes before school.
LHS Course Verifications for Current 8th Graders - Changes due May 31
LHS Counselors uploaded instructions for making course request changes as well as a copy of Freshman Elective Options to your 8th grader's Google Classroom (Class of 2023). If your student would like to request changes for their courses next year, please direct them to Google Classroom for the instructions. Changes are due by Friday, May 31.
Lost and Found - Donated May 31st
Please encourage your son or daughter to look through the lost and found by the library and the athletic lost and found and claim any sweatshirts, shoes, hats, etc. they may have left behind. All items not claimed by May 31st will be donated to Allen Community Outreach.
Rising 9th Grade Summer Reading Assignments
Rising 9th graders at Lovejoy High School have summer reading assignments for Pre-AP English I, Pre-AP English I GT, and AP Human Geography. Please visit
summer assignments here.
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Campus Information and Reminders
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As school dismisses at 4:00 every day, we are asking our students to exit the building by 4:10. If they remain in the building, we ask that they be in a classroom for tutorials, the CAT, the Library, or the Fine Arts wing for rehearsals. We will be sweeping the halls between 4:00-4:10 asking students to move to their designated location. If your student needs to remain on campus past 4:10, please encourage them to remain in tutorials, the CAT, the Library, or the Fine Arts wing until you arrive.
Not Returning to LISD Next Year?
If your student will not be returning to WSMS or Lovejoy High School in the fall, please email
Carol Vik
with your student's name and where they will be attending school. Please
click here
for the withdrawal form that must be completed and returned to Carol Vik.
Lovejoy High School Store - Spring Sale
Stop by the school store at LHS to stock up on your Lovejoy spirit wear and accessories, between 8:30am - 4:15pm.
The store will offer items at 50% off.
Some exclusions may apply.
Important News from Student Nutrition Regarding Student Meal Accounts
This is a courtesy message from Lovejoy Student Nutrition Services to inform households of an upcoming change in student meal accounts. In an effort to minimize negative balances at the end of the school year, beginning Wednesday, May 8 and for the remainder of the school year, students will no longer be able to charge meals which will result in the student incurring a negative balance to their meal account. Students may continue to use their lunch accounts as long as they have money in the account. Households with students who currently have negative balances will receive reminder emails and phone calls. Federal regulations prohibit us from rolling over negative balances to the next school year. Please make arrangements to remit payment for any negative lunch accounts your child may have incurred.
All positive balances will be rolled over to next school year. If you have a graduating senior, funds may be transferred to any sibling in the school district. To request a meal account refund, please complete a refund request form located on the Student Nutrition website. For assistance, please contact Student Nutrition at 469.742.8041.
Student Nutrition Services thanks you for your understanding and for allowing us to serve your student(s) this school year.
Dress Code Policy
With the weather getting warmer over the next six weeks, please help us by making sure what your son or daughter wears to school every day is in compliance with the LISD dress code. As part of the emotional, psychological, and physical changes of adolescence, middle school students can sometimes be nervous and apprehensive about what they or other students are wearing to school. Let's work together to lower their anxiety by following the LISD Dress Code. For more information about the LISD Dress Code, please
go here.
Notes from the Nurse - Medications
If your child has medicine at school, please make sure your child has exactly enough medicine to finish the school year. You are responsible for picking up any extra medicine as the school district has a policy against sending medicines home with students. At the end of this school year, any remaining medicines, including inhalers, will be thrown out. The school cannot store these for you during the summer.
Please remember, if your child is going to continue being medicated at school during the 2019-2020 school year, you will need to complete a new medication sheet at that time and bring a SMALL or travel size bottle of medicine that is not expired.
Immunizations
Early reminder to parents of students that will be 7th graders during the 2019-2020 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 16, 2019. 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.
Lovejoy ISD App
The Lovejoy ISD App is available for download on both Apple and Android devices. To download the app for Apple devices, please
click here
. To download the app for Android devices, please
click here
.
Twitter and Facebook
Are you following the district on
Twitter
? Have you liked us on
Facebook
? Join us on social media for news and announcements.
Reporting an Incident at WSMS
One of our top priorities at Willow Springs Middle School is to ensure the safety of all of our students. Our most important asset in this is the eyes and ears our students can provide us on campus. We will begin using the Safe Schools Alert System this year for students and parents to report incidents they are aware of happening. You can access the system by going to
www.lovejoyisd.net
. Under Quick Links click on "REPORT IT!" You will have four ways to submit an incident. Furthermore, you will receive an access code to follow the progression of how an incident is being handled.
LISD Calendar
May Student Nutrition Newsletter
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Athletic Locker Clean-Out
All athletic students will need to remove contents from their lockers over the next week. Any items left, will be donated with Lost and Found items.
Performance Course for incoming 7th-12th
We are encouraging all of our players to participate in performance course. This is a great opportunity for team building and individual development!
Varsity Tryout Information (8th grade parents) - 2019 - Team Tennis Season Information
First off, please mark your calendars for the 2019 varsity tryouts. We will have varsity tryouts August 5-8 - Monday-Thursday in the morning. Coach Cherry will send out specific times as the time get closer. Most likely 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for the girls and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for the boys. Just like last year, Coach Cherry will invite 16 girls and 32 boys. The top 16 girls and top 16 boys will be in 8th period.
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Estate Life Magazine Golf Scramble - Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
June 28
The first annual Estate Life Magazine Golf scramble will be held on June 28 at 1:00 PM at Heritage Ranch to benefit the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools. Registration is only $75 per player. There will be a putting contest and a Hole in One prize. This will be a fun event for a golfing family. Registration is now open at
https://estatelifegolf.com/
Turn Lucas Green
The First Saturday of every month, Turn Lucas Green hosts a Styrofoam drop-off event in the parking lot of the Lucas Starbucks (next to the Lucas Walmart) from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Please rinse, clean, and collect your Styrofoam throughout the month and bring it to the drop-off event.
Acceptable Styrofoam items are marked #6 and include:
Egg Cartons
Meat Trays
Fast Food Clam Shell Containers
Cups
Packing Materials
*Packing Peanuts Will Not Be Accepted
You are invited to join Turn Lucas Green Facebook and Twitter groups for up-to-date reminders and news regarding recycle events in Lucas. Make a difference & recycle ♻️.
LHS Choir Pop Concert - May 17 and 18
Tickets are on sale now at the Lovejoy ISD Box office:
Lovejoy Tennis Junior Development 2019: June 3 - July 15
Class Description:
JD 1-Beginner tennis instruction for Elem/MS students-minimum 2nd grade
JD 2/3-Instruction for experienced Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School players
JD ADV - Instruction for experienced Middle School and High School players
"Instructors reserve the right to move students to appropriate levels"
Goal of all Sessions:
Focus will be on teaching fundamental tennis skills and rules. Individual instruction, match play and games will be provided in each session. Level of technical instruction will be geared toward specific age group.
Classes will be managed by Coaches Adam Cherry, Will Davis, Lou Hervey and staff. All coaches have extensive teaching experience. Both Coach Cherry and Davis played #1 for McMurry University and coach at Lovejoy High School. Cherry was 3A 2012 coach of the Year. Davis was 2009 conference player of the year. Coach Hervey has been directing the LJ JD program for 12 years.
$50 per week JD 1 (2x per week)
$75 per week JD 2&3&ADV (3x per week)
Lou Hervey
300 Hampton Ct
Fairview TX, 75069
This Junior Development Tennis Program is supervised by Lou Hervey, Adam Cherry and Will Davis who have successfully completed an SB 9 criminal background check including fingerprinting. Other instructors within this program have completed at minimum the name-based local background check which is the same as for all Lovejoy ISD Volunteers
Lovejoy Summer Musical Theatre Camps - July 9-20
We are excited to announce our 2019 musical: Seussical KIDS!
Acting, choreography, lighting, costuming, set building, and painting are just some of the fun activities taking place in Lovejoy's Summer Musical Theatre Camps: Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Intern Camp.
Students will work together to produce and perform Seussical KIDS. Students who attend will develop confidence, sharpen their musical and theatrical skills, and create wonderful memories along the way. Directed by Jessica Brewster, LHS Head Theatre Director, and musically directed by Anne Tracy, LHS Puster Elementary Music Specialist, this show is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Please read the detailed handouts for more information and a link to register your child. If you have any questions please contact
[email protected]
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Musical Theatre Camp (35 student performers)
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Technical Theatre Camp (7-10 technicians)
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Musical Theatre Intern Camp (assist student performers develop their musical and theatrical skills)
Online registration can be accessed from the flyers or with these links:
Summer Sewing Camp - June and July Offerings
Join the 12th year of summer sewing fun at a new location: Lovejoy High School! Sewing Basics 101 teaches machine and tool basics while making a pillowcase and PJ's. Sewing Skill Builder 201 will continue developing your sewing skills with an individualized project. Sessions are available for two weeks in June and one week in July. You may choose one, two or three sessions! Spots fill quickly. Email
[email protected]
to reserve your spot. Click
SEWING
for details about the camp as well as details about a special project option: T-shirt quilt.
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