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.
On Thankful Thursday, Percy Jackson (a 4th grade TAT student) interviewed Ms. Stewart's 4th graders - here's what they were thankful for: Halloween, friends, family, kids, grandmas, grandpas, books, free candy, cookies, food, Xbox, the Willow community, the 4th grade team, and all the fourth graders.
Characters Come Alive! Take a look, they're from your favorite book... or maybe a book you'd like to try!
Mr. Hausman (or Sulley?) and Ms. Louviere's 3rd graders performed "Monster Mash" for us on Thursday morning. Thanks for getting us in the holiday spirit!
Mr. Barrau and Ms. Robertson's 2nd grade class performed "You Say" on Tuesday morning. Thank you, Rockets!
Congratulations to Tallulah Michalopoulos for her winning art design on the 2024 Block Party t-shirt! It is for sale on the Block Party website. Stay tuned for more great artwork from the winners of our art competition! https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/BLK-SHIRT
The Drum Lab, along with Mr. Mitch, Mr. Hausman, and Mr. Barrau, helped us cheer on the Saints with Who Dat chant Friday morning! Thanks, Drum Lab!
Mark your calendar for the Lower School Book Fair! Dec. 2-6. A volunteer sign up will be shared soon.
It's Thankful Thursday! To be respectful of all sharing, we practiced clapping once for what each person was thankful for. Our wonderful fourth grade TAT student interviewed Ms. Chevalier's 1st grade Owls, and here's their thankful list: dogs, sisters, soccer, sports, moms, dads, Mrs. Chevalier, the Willow School community, lovely teachers, bugs, pizza, brothers, support from family, the amazing first grade team, and the Owl class.
We were joined by a guest performer at Thursday's morning meeting: Ms. Jenna McSwain. She, Mr. Hausman, and Mr. Barrau performed "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" and we loved dancing and singing along with them!
