It has been a great Spirit Week! Let's cap it off, celebrating our Lions at tonight's Homecoming (home) Game at 7pm.
How about THEM apples? 2nd graders enjoy large, juicy apples at lunch!
Who Dat?! Go, Saints!
The adults had fun with Colors of the Rainbow Day.
Pajama Day is arguably the best day of Spirit Week!
LAST CHANCE to order Homecoming "Nerd Bowl" T-shirts! T-shirts will be distributed before the Homecoming Game. All monies raised will go to Student Life. Shirts are $20. Order here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/43408310
As Seen in Mr. Young’s class: Mesopotamia Art Projects
Homecoming "Nerd Bowl" T-shirts are on sale until Saturday, Oct. 14. T-shirts will be distributed before the Homecoming Game. All monies raised will go to Student Life. Shirts are $20. Order here by Saturday: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/43408310
Ms. Mitchell visited Ms. Barnitz's 3rd graders for Thankful Thursday. They were thankful for: teachers, Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Barnitz, the New Orleans Saints, five-day weekends, Roblox, eating, dino nuggies, and family. Some second grade friends reminded us to wear pink next Thursday for Breast Cancer Awareness.
We all wished Ms. Stewart well on her upcoming wedding on Tuesday morning! Her fourth grade team, along with Mr. Hausman and Mr. Barrau, led us in singing "Goin' to the Chapel" with great gusto. Congratulations, Ms. Stewart!
Sales of this special PINK shirt end Friday. Wear your special edition PINK Willow VB shirt to the team's PINK GAME on Oct. 18 at 4pm in the gym and get free admission. Funds raised will support a local organization doing work to educate the community on breast cancer awareness and treatment. Order here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volleyball
Practice the 4-7-8 breathing technique: Breathe in for a count of 4, hold the breath for a count of 7, exhale for a count of 8. Use this calming breath technique to diffuse moments of tension and restore balance. #mentalminute #NOLAPScares
Second grade students participated in a cultural event presented by LiYi Yeh, professor of Asian Studies Program at Tulane University, and her students.
Students learned about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, read legends, made a bookmark, and tasted a pineapple moon cake.
Mr. Barrau and Ms. Stewart's fourth grade home room performed "What About Us" for us on Friday morning. Thanks, singers!
Update your Willow Athletics gear to show support for your favorite team and student athletes! Grab a team shirt and accessories, just in time for Homecoming! Get your order in now for Fall Sports (Swimming, Running, Volleyball, Football). We are taking PRE-ORDERS ONLY through Monday, Oct. 10 at 5pm. at this link: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/boostermerch
The PTSA Soiree is just around the corner! Don't miss your chance to sponsor this popular event! Go here for sponsorship info or to donate items for the auction: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001HAGGWIA5/events/vevt:628dfe0a-65b9-4959-9cc6-e7445567ee9d/sponsorship-packages
Come out to Raising Cane's on 2900 s. Claiborne Ave. Our PTSA is holding a fundraiser at Raising Cane's until 8 PM tonight!
National Hispanic Heritage Month dedicates time every Sept. 15-Oct. 15 to honor the cultures, experiences and stories of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.
Fall is in the air in kindergarten!!! The kindergarten elephants learned all about leaves this week and created the most unique leaf masterpieces!
Ms. Mitchell went to Mr. Young's 4th grade class on Thankful Thursday this week. Some things they were thankful for were: chicken nuggets, air conditioning, former teachers, the fourth grade team, video games, fire, and friends.