Early giving starts today!! Visit https://www.givenola.org/Willow now through Tuesday, May 2nd. Thank you for supporting The Willow School!!
Loyola University New Orleans Neuro Camp
Over the course of a week, you will cycle through demonstrations and lab activities in the departments of Psychological Sciences (neuroanatomy and brain imaging), Biological Sciences (comparative animal behavior), and Physics (bioelectricity). You will also learn some basic programming skills. This is also the perfect opportunity to learn more about Loyola's interdisciplinary major in neuroscience! The camp fee is $100 for the week, and participants receive a camp t-shirt and one college credit. This program is only open to rising Juniors and Seniors. Applications from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
You can follow this link for more information:
http://cas.loyno.edu/loyola-university-new-orleans-neuro-camp
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!
Applications are open for the Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA). JCLA is a free 6-week workshop program that provides an in-depth look at City government while empowering youth to become leaders in their communities. Youth may apply online until May 19 at www.nola.gov/jcla
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
Our next senior CA Visual Art show is now open in the Cave Gallery on the 4th floor, featuring Surreal paintings by J. Parker, intricate drawings of distorted faces by S. Bruno, and a huge light-up jellyfish sculpture by B. Paull. Check it out! The show is open through this Thursday and there will be a reception after school Thursday... WITH SNACKS. All are welcome.
Don't miss today's Senior Dance Concert at 3pm at the Middle School campus auditorium.
This week's newsletters are available at the following links:
Lower School: https://express.adobe.com/page/Nq9iNqMbmAR7B/
Middle School: https://express.adobe.com/page/D7QSAPy0keeXQ/
High School: https://express.adobe.com/page/EI1I0pStOxvF2/
Students! Here's another volunteer opportunity!
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Where: HERE!!! The Willow (Middle) School - Marsalis Lawn
When: Saturday, April 1, 11:00 - 4:30
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
PLEASE email Ms Roberts to SIGN-UP stacey_roberts@willowschoolnola.org
Students! Here's another volunteer opportunity!
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Where: HERE!!! The Willow (Middle) School - Marsalis Lawn
When: Saturday, April 1, 11:00 - 4:30
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
PLEASE email Ms Roberts to SIGN-UP stacey_roberts@willowschoolnola.org
8th and 9th grade ELA classes were treated to a reading and talk by Marti Dumas on Thursday 3/30. Ms. Dumas read from her latest book, Wildseed Witch, and answered lots of student questions. Wildseed Witch will be available for purchase in paperback and hardcover at the HS Book Fair; you can also pre-order the sequel, Charmed Life, which will be delivered on May 2.
Our CA Dance Seniors will be performing their own choreography along with the Juniors, this Saturday on April 1 in the Middle School auditorium at 3pm.
Last Friday, Mamaroneck High School, from Mamaroneck, NY came to the Willow School to play for and collaborate with Mr. Jordan's Certificate of Artistry Jazz Band.
Please sign up to help at the HS book fair, April 3-6. We can't do it without you!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945afab29a0fcc70-willow#/
Order Willow Soccer Championship Gear here! Scan the QR code and enter this school sale code: willowsccham
Deadline to order is April 18. Your purchases will support this championship team!
Our state champion Boys Varsity Soccer Team was honored at last week's OPSB meeting. We are so proud!
Come out to the Brees Family Field today at 4:30 pm to cheer our Varsity Baseball team as they host Houma Christian. Let's go Lions!!
#StaffAppreciationGame
Another service hours opportunity! --Right here at The Willow School!
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Where: HERE!!! The Willow (Middle) School - Marsalis Lawn
When: Saturday, April 1, 10:45 - 4:30
What: ARC of Greater New Orleans EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
PLEASE email Ms Roberts to SIGN-UP--stacey_roberts@willowschoolnola.org
Need service hours?
Spring Cleaning at Marsalis Harmony Park
When? Earth Day! Saturday April 22nd
Time? Please join us from 9 AM - 1PM.
What to bring? Gloves and a water bottle. (We will have more water and snacks)
We will provide all the tools
Reply? Use link below (preferred) or reply to this email with your availability and preferred task area (see below)
What do we need help with?:
Mulching
Weeding
Planting
Painting
Shoveling
fixing, etc...
Full details of all volunteers spots can found by clicking the link below.
GREAT! How do I sign up?
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to Friends of Marsalis Harmony Park's invitation: https://signup.com/go/wWUFtCK
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!