The Willow Lower School Weekly Newsletter

Feb. 10, 2023

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AFTERCARE CLOSES at 5pm WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY - In anticipation of parade-related traffic congestion in the area, aftercare will end at 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be no Lagniappe classes on those days. There is no school Feb. 17-24 for Mardi Gras Break. Happy Parading!

The first day of school for next school year is Wednesday, Aug. 9, for students in grades 1-12. Fall Break will be Oct. 9 and 10.

Important Upcoming Events:

February is Black History Month!
Feb. 15-16: Aftercare ends at 5pm (no Lagniappe classes)
Feb. 17-24: Mardi Gras Break (No School)

Click HERE for our lunch menu; please be sure to check that your child's lunch account balance is paid in full. Thank you!

Purchase tickets here.

The cost is $15. Prices for STEMfest will increase on Feb. 17 and space is limited.

CRAWFISH BOIL INFO

Sponsor the boil online HERE.

Tickets online at: https://willow-girl-scout-troop-46051.ticketleap.com

At our school, this program is for 3rd and 4th graders. GOTR Registration Link: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/OGPWJEXF0AEHXTX?sid=2afa555d7111481cb22dbbe145f014a8

The Willow Varsity boys soccer team will play in the Quarterfinal playoff game at HOME on Monday, 2/13, at 5pm. Please come out and support our team!

Best Kids and Church's Karate Academy is holding a Mardi Gras Camp. Your kids will be participating in carnival-themed activities, arts and crafts, dance, parkour, karate, indoor and outdoor activities, and many more activities that will keep their energy up and their feet moving! Sign up now by clicking the link below before spots are filled up! https://sparkpages.io/cart/2/?i=_DMQ&c=&ocu=&upID=6254786

The Fun Run Green Team

We were treated to music by Mark Hughes, Michael Harvey, Dave Doremus and Jeff Laufer on Friday! Two songs and lots of dancing!

Molly and Britton tied for 1st place in last weekend’s Pinewood Derby race!

On Tuesday, Coach D taught us some stretches to prepare for the Fun Run Wednesday. Ms. Flynn, Ms. Carney and Ms. Webb joined Mr. Barrau for "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The fourth graders love to dance with their kindergarten buddies!

Kindergarten celebrated their 100th day of school on Wednesday, Feb. 8! We have enjoyed many days of fun, learning and exploring together. In connection with our 100th Day celebration, kindergarten participated in a grade level community service project. Our goal was to collect a total of 100 cans to donate to a local community organization. We exceeded our goal…by a lot! Kindergarten collected a total of 305 canned goods!

First graders jumped 100 times, read 100 books collectively, made 100th day hats, and participated in other fun activities to mark the 100th Day of 1st Grade.

Boesch/Neikirk 2nd graders had a Bug Extravaganza to celebrate “publishing” their bug books. Parents and 1st graders were invited to the Gallery Walk.

First grade celebrated the 100th day of school by making necklaces with 100 fruit loops, building structures out of 100 toys, creating art with 100 marks, completing a 100 drops of water science experiment, and more 100-themed activities!

FUN RUN!

Have a yummy weekend!

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Lost and Found is overflowing! Please label all clothing and check Lost and Found in the cafeteria when you get a chance. Thanks!

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Parents have access to GoGuardian Parent mobile app to help keep them aware of their children's activity on school-issued devices. It is a companion to the classroom management and internet filtering tools that the school uses for devices issued to students. Click here for more info re: this app. Click HERE for instructions on signing into GoGuardian Parent. This account allows parents to block specific sites, pause internet access and monitor internet usage at home.

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The Willow School does not discriminate in the rendering of services to, or regarding employment of, individuals because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

Advocates for Arts-Based Education Corp.

Interim CEO: Nicolette London

Principal: Jan Rice

Dr. Everett Williams Jr. Campus, 7315 Willow St., New Orleans, LA 70118

Phone: (504) 862-5110 Fax: (504) 866-4292

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