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Middle School News 5-5-2023

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.

Upcoming Important Dates

  • Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12
  • Middle School Piano Recital, May 9, 4:30 pm
  • PTSA meeting, May 9, 6pm @ Brimmer campus
  • 7th Grade Strings & Symphonic Band Class Concert, May 10, 5pm
  • 4th Quarter exams, May 22 - 25, dismissal @ 12:30 PM each day
  • Middle School Parent Coffee, honoring 7th grade parents/guardians, May 26
  • Last Day of School, May 26, dismissal @ 12 PM
  • 4th Quarter ends on May 26.

Please check your child's lunch account and add any needed funds. Thank you!

If a student needs to purchase a new charger for a Chromebook: Click HERE for one option that is compatible with our Chromebooks. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Willow's Teacher Appreciation Week will be May 8-12. Don't forget to thank your teachers for all that they do!
Thank you to all who gave to The Willow School on GiveNOLA Day!
All Middle School parents/guardians are invited to an end-of-year Coffee on May 26. At the coffee, we will honor our 7th grade parents/guardians as a special send-off to high school! More details to come!
Thank you for your donations! ​Willow junior Sal Balsamo coordinated last month's relief supply drive for the victims of tornadoes in Rolling Fork, MS. He collected and delivered 3,000 pounds of supplies to the devastated area-- what a way to spread Project Pride kindness! The story is featured in the Vicksburg News (click here)
information for 7th grade families
scheduling electives for 2023-24 school year

Foreign language, all arts disciplines (including TAM, TAV and TAT), physical education/health, and PLTW/engineering are also offered in the middle school during an exploratory/elective period each day.

Students who are in the Talented programs (TAT, TAV, TAM) must be scheduled for the appropriate talented class first, and then will have electives/exploratory classes for any open slots. Students must have an IEP to be scheduled for Talented classes. TAM, TAT, and TAV services are provided within the designated art class.

Students were given copies of the scheduling planning sheets. Copies are linked below.

The Course Request Google Form was emailed to parents and guardians on Friday, April 27th. If you did not receive the Google Form or need assistance, please email Mrs. Sepanik at elizabeth_sepanik@willowschoolnola.org.

jazz fest spotlight

On Sunday, April 30th, several of our middle school students played on the Congo Square stage at Jazz Fest with Shamarr Allen. It was a truly wonderful performance. The kids worked so hard on their performance with our Symphonic Band Director Mr. Keith Hart. We are so proud of them!

no place for hate art and poetry contest

We are grateful to all of the students who submitted to our annual ADL No Place for Hate Art and Poetry contest. We received over 100 submissions! We will announce the finalists soon. Please enjoy a few photos of some of the art submissions.

Use the above QR code or click here to donate to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. Proceeds will help to rebuild some of the more than 600 schools destroyed in the earthquake. Mert Saygin, The Willow School's I.T. coordinator since 2009, is originally from Turkey and coordinated this effort. Please give if you can. Thank you.
using paper (our online tutoring program)

Let's finish the school year strong! Paper, our online tutoring program, is available 24/ 7 for students. Paper is a great resource for students to use when studying for exams or finishing 4th quarter projects.

ordering school supply kits
Order school supplies HERE for next school year! Our campus earns money on each order received!

Click HERE for more info and to register.

Willow Summer Arts & Innovation Camp will be housed at the Marsalis (Middle School) campus this summer!

Willow School Summer Sports Camps: Basketball Camps - May 29 - June 2 and June 5-9 Soccer Camp - June 12-16 All camps open to boys and girls, ages - 6-13. Registration is NOW OPEN. Camp Director - Hunter Higgins - Hunter_higgins@willowschoolnola.org
New Orleans Public Library Offers Free RTA Passes to Teens

Teens can access free RTA youth passes to get to the Library, thanks to generous funding from the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

The Youth RTA day passes are available at all Library locations for anyone ages 11 to 18. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Visit nolalibrary.org/youth to learn more about all the resources the Library offers for children, tweens, and teens.

jcla
Here's the link to apply: https://nola.gov/neighborhood-engagement/programs/junior-civic-leadership-academy/
The Willow School uses a mobile app to help students, parents/guardians and community members know from their smartphones what is happening on campus. Most families use their phones as a primary means of communication, so we have an app that is custom-built to our school for smartphones. On the app, you can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events and find important documents. The Willow School app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
Learn more about Paper Missions through our online tutoring program Paper HERE
GOt Pictures?

We collect photographs from special events at school throughout the school year. Please help us build our collection! Send us photographs from school-sponsored events such as sporting games, plays, performances, and other special events.

Did you know that all middle school students have access to a FREE tutoring service 24 hours a day? Through the online platform Paper, students may get as much help as they need in any subject. The students have tutors’ full attention with unlimited, 1:1 support in their preferred language. Parents are invited to learn more about the program by attending one of their webinars. Students access Paper through their Clever portal.
Office Hours

Each week, the teachers will hold office hours once during lunch and once after school.

Did you know that all middle school students have access to a FREE tutoring service 24 hours a day? Through the online platform Paper, students may get as much help as they need in any subject. The students have tutors’ full attention with unlimited, 1:1 support in their preferred language.
Students May Access paper through CLEVER.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Middle School Admin Team

CEO: Nicolette London nicolettte_london@willowschoolnola.org

Principal: Kendra Henry kendra_henry@willowschoolnola.org

Assistant Principal: Elizabeth Sepanik elizabeth_sepanik@willowschoolnola.org

Dean of Students and Student Activities Coordinator: Claire Ory claire_ory@willowschoolnola.org

Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Campus, 5625 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 324- 7330 Fax: (504) 324-7340

https://www.willowschoolnola.org/

Language Assistance Services - languagehelp@willowschoolnola.org

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.

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