Mr. Hausman led Ms. Hassan's 3rd grade and Ms. Son's 4th grade classes in a strings performance Tuesday. Bravo, musicians! Way to get us in the holiday spirit!
Mr. Smith was joined by some fourth grade helpers for Mindful Monday, leading the school in the affirmation: "I know I can be what I want to be. If I work hard at it, I'll be where I want to be."
This week, we'll say farewell to Officer Carr, who will be taking some time off to focus on his health and his family. Ms. Neikirk passed him the Golden Lion, because of how he always does his best work and is so positive. Ms. Clogher wished him well on behalf of the entire Willow community, thanking him for his tireless work keeping us safe and always taking care of us. Thank you, Officer Carr!
Ms. Louviere's 3rd grade class performed Friday morning, singing "The Sound of Silence" for us at Morning Meeting. Thanks, singers!
The fourth grade TAM students performed "Hello Goodbye" on Thursday, wowing us with their skills! Thanks for that awesome start to our morning!
The TAT 4th graders interviewed Ms. Neikirk's 2nd grade class and Ms. Muhammed's kindergarten class for Thankful Thursday. Ms. Muhammed and Ms. Pitrina's class was thankful for: moms, dads, American flags, boxes, friends, family, the Willow community, hot chocolate, television, video games, snacks, imagination, the world, food, dogs, God, teachers, Christmas, Koalas, artwork, the kindergarten team, BTS, and naps. Ms. Neikirk's class was thankful for: friends, family, animals, dogs, Taylor Swift, sports, best friends, Fortnite, the Willow community and teachers, Winter Break, God, brothers, Hummingbirds, and the 2nd grade team.
Willow middle and high school dancers are performing tonight, Friday(12/6) at 7 pm, and Sunday(12/8) at 2pm, at Willow's own Goldring Center at the lower school. Admission is free but please reserve your seat at the "Buy Tickets" links on our website. Seats are limited.
Ms. Toy is so happy - books are flying out of the book fair! Blue Cypress brought some awesome books, and we're so grateful for all the family helpers. Friday is the last day - it's open until 1:30. Come on by!
The Willow Golden Lion is on the move! Teachers bestow the fabulous lion necklace on each other, identifying why each new recipient is deserving of the honor. Ms. Clogher gave it to Ms. Agostinho for stepping up for her 3rd grade team. Ms. Agostinho passed it to Ms. Darrith, for always being so supportive. Ms. Darrith shared it with Ms. Flynn, who has high expectations of her students while supporting them to help them meet those expectations. Ms. Flynn shared it with the "other half of her brain," Ms. Carney. Ms. Carney gave it to Ms. Maloney, for being amazing for so long (her kids had Ms. Maloney!). Ms. Maloney shared the Lion with Ms. Neikirk, for bringing such positivity to the 2nd grade team. So many teachers are deserving... who will receive the Golden Lion next?!
The second grade "Balloons Over Willow" Thanksgiving parade made us all smile. Amazing music, spectacular balloon structures, and happy faces were a great way to lead us into Thanksgiving Break in great spirits. Thanks, Second Grade!
Ms. Hingle hosted a Mini Art Show with Ms. Neikirk's 2nd grade artists on Thursday as they wrapped up their exploratory rotation in the art room. Artists explained their self portraits, memory paintings, and words of wisdom, and students and visitors wrote Artist Fan Mail to the artists. Stunning work, artists!
Kindergarten and first grade students were treated to an amazing performance on Thursday! Honors Chorus, Dance Troupe, and TAT (Talented in Art - Theatre) students performed during their exploratory time. Thanks Mr. Barrau, Ms. Caleb, and Ms. Santos!
Mr. Barrau and Ms. Son's 4th grade class performed Thursday morning. They sang Maroon 5's "Memories" and one student played the original, "Pachelbel's Canon in D," before the song. Thank you, singers!
It's Thankful Thursday! Our fourth grade TAT students interviewed Ms. Robertson's 2nd grade class and Ms. Hassan's 3rd grade class. The 2nd grade Rockets were thankful for: the world, family, cats, teachers, people that love us, little sisters, earth, trees, all living things, dogs, brothers, good, books, sports, not getting hit by a meteor, amazing parents, past and present Rockets, and a brand new engagement ring. The 3rd grade Fireflies were thankful for: family, friends, Scouts, Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, cold weather, sleep, cats, the Willow community, moms, Alexander Hamilton, Drama Troupe, video games, Mrs. Riggle, and the Fireflies & Frogs.
Students are busy in our amazing Lagniappe after school program! They are creating, growing, playing, learning, and imagining in classes like A Fanciful Twist, Clay Making, Green Thumb Club, Collaging, Bead Art, Story Time - and MORE. Thanks to all of our creative teachers!
Ms. Hingle hosted a Mini Art Show with Ms. Hassan's 3rd grade artists on Friday as they wrapped up their exploratory rotation in the art room. Artists explained their identity maps and still life paintings, and all visitors wrote Artist Fan Mail to the artists. Stunning work, artists!
Monday's Morning Meeting was busy! The Care to Change Team introduced a new No Place for Hate project where we can all add to the lion's mane our promises to be kind. Mr. Barrau and Ms. Oliver's 3rd grade class sang "Rise" beautifully and fourth graders taught us shape breathing for Mindful Monday.
Come to the PTSA Coffee in the LS cafeteria tomorrow Friday, Nov. 8, following Morning Meeting. Hope to see you there!
The Willow School Block Party is Nov. 14! The deadline to order t-shirts with artwork by Tallulah Michalopoulos is Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 PM. Order shirts here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/2024BlockParty.
It takes all of us to throw a party as big as Block Party! We need help setting up, breaking down and working the booths. Sign up for a time slot now at https://tinyurl.com/bdhfrssu. See you at Block Party!
Hope to see you at the Lower School PTSA Coffee Friday, Nov. 8, in the cafeteria, directly following Morning Meeting.
