Willow School senior, William Xi, has been selected by 826 New Orleans as a "Pizza Poet Laureate." William's contest entry, "Beginning," was selected and will be featured on pizza boxes throughout New Orleans today, on Pizza Poetry Day. We would love for as many families and staff as possible to go out and purchase pizza at a participating pizzeria and support our Willow School poet on this day. G’s Pizza (Mid-City), Midway Pizza, Pizza Delicious, Reginelli’s (all locations) and Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza (Mid-City and Uptown).
Remember to sign up for the Ochsner Blood Drive next Thursday! Donors receive their choice of a light blue t-shirt or a koozie with these cool, Jazz Fest-inspired designs! Sign up here: https://obbportal.team448.com/donorportal/donate-blood/?mobile_code=491347
Purchase CAMALS Film Fest tickets here while they last: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36212/production/1160601
Congratulations to Ian Barnes, Willow School wide receiver, on receiving the All-Star Athlete award from the National Football Foundation. Way to go, Ian!
Our final senior Certificate of Artistry Visual Arts (CAVA) art show is now open in the Cave Gallery (room 407) featuring the intricate, surreal, meticulously painted scenes of Violet Nemeth, the intergalactic-inspired saturated watercolor explosions of Bella Supak, and the modernist, lunar-inspired furniture and cozy room installation of Mila Kwaske. The show is open now through Tuesday. Check it out! There will be a reception (WITH SNACKS) after school on Monday.
Congratulations to pianist Marbella Maristany for earning three music awards!
At The Ursuline Academy Bach Piano Contest, Marbella placed 1st in her division for her performance of Bach's Fugue No. 21 in B-flat major. At the New Orleans Music Teachers Association competition, she placed 2nd for her Bach Fugue performance, and she placed 1st for her performance of Mozart’s Phantasie No. 3 in D minor.
Tornado Relief Drive ends Friday! Bring in a canned good or other donation item to the collection boxes in the office at any campus by Friday.
• Canned Vegetables, Beans and Fruits
• Canned Fish and Meat: Tuna, Chicken, Ham, etc.
• Household Items: Paper Products, Personal Hygiene, Cleaning Supplies, Baby Supplies, Laundry Supplies)
• Cereal and Breakfast Foods
• Peanut Butter
• Boxed and Canned Meals: Soup, Spaghettio's, Mac & Cheese, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, etc.)
• Powdered, Canned or Shelf-Stable Milk
• Juice ... shelf-stable plastic bottles or juice boxes
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of the people in need.
Parenting Center workshop on Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids, tonight, 6pm, at LS cafeteria.
Are you or is someone you know interested in serving on the Board for The Willow School PTSA? Nominate or self-nominate a candidate today from within our school community. If you would like to nominate a fellow parent or be considered for board membership, please submit a brief letter of intent and a one-to-two paragraph bio to phylicia_richardson@willowschoolnola.org by Friday, April 28, 2023.
Go here to register for the GNOCCS Virtual Teacher Fair: https://www.gnocollaborative.com/teacher-fair/
Two exciting arts events this weekend! Spring Dance Concert tonight, 7pm, at Ursuline, and Senior Symphonic Band Concert, tonight at 5pm in HS Room 400.
Please sign up to donate in our Blood Drive, which will take place in the Nashville Avenue parking lot on May 4, 8am-3pm.
Important carpool info:
Lowerline has been closed in the block of the Lower School.
Carpool is being adjusted.
Kindergarten will move to Pine Street.
First grade will move to Jeannette.
Second will remain on Jeannette.
Third and fourth will remain on Willow.
Morning Care and Aftercare pickup and dropoff will move back to Pine.
We are incredibly proud of Willow senior William Xi, who represented us in Baton Rouge this week as a state finalist in the annual Student of the Year competition. Thanks to Ms. Brenda Fitzpatrick for overseeing our high school students' participation in this annual program.
The Early Bird registration discount for our Summer Arts camps ends Wednesday!
Go to our website for info and to register: https://www.willowschoolnola.org/o/lcs/page/2021-summer-arts-innovation-camp
Early giving starts today!! Visit https://www.givenola.org/Willow now through Tuesday, May 2nd. Thank you for supporting The Willow School!!
1st grade fan dancers!
Join us at the Spring Dance Concert! April 20 and 21 at Ursuline. Buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/LA69643?activity=Performing%20Arts
High School parents/guardians, join us for Coffee tomorrow, Thursday, April 5, at 8am in the library (3rd floor). Browse the HS Book Fair selections and chat with the admin team! See you then!
Get ready NOLA educators! The 2nd Annual NOLA Teacher Fest presented by NSNO, NOLA Teacher Community, College Football Playoff Foundation, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Booth Bricker is back bigger and stronger! Join us Friday, May 5, at Champions Square for free food, spirits, give-aways and parking. Be sure to wear your favorite school shirt, bring your hat, don't forget your lawn chair. RSVP right now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-nola-teacher-fest-presented-by-new-schools-for-new-orleans-tickets-596206659167
