Ms. Clogher taught us some breathing strategies with her Hoberman sphere for Mindful Monday. We were excited to welcome kindergarten students to Morning Meeting!
Say cheese! Reminder that Lower School yearbook photos will be taken Aug. 20 and 21. Check the school calendar for a list of homerooms assigned for each day.
Morning Meeting is back! (and with some Willow Middle School guests!)
Willow Kindergarten parents/guardians, we hope to see you tomorrow (Friday) morning in the Lower School cafeteria at 9am (after drop-off) for our PTSA-sponsored Coffee. We'd love to welcome you as the newest members of the Willow family. ALL Lower School parents/guardians are invited to celebrate the new school year over coffee NEXT Friday (Aug. 23) in the cafeteria following Morning Meeting.
Happy First Day of School, Willow Lower School!
Sign up here to help at Saturday's Parent/Guardian Work Day at the Lower and Middle Schools: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EABAD23AAF5C16-50603309-parent#/
We kicked off the 2024-25 school year with the Willowolympics! Staff years of service were recognized in a special ceremony.
NOLA-PS Back to School Boogaloo for kids ages 6 months to 18 years: Saturday, July 13 , 10 am–1 pm, Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127 The event aims to ensure every child in New Orleans is ready and excited for the new school year. The fair will offer a wide array of health, wellness, and educational resources: Health Services and Resources; Children’s Hospital’s ThriveKids Student Wellness Program: Free enrollment for any school health needs that may arise throughout the year.
Immunizations: Provided by the Greater New Orleans Immunization Network for qualifying families. Sports Physicals and Primary Care & Dental Resources: Accessible on-site.
Free Haircuts and School Supplies while supplies last. There will be fun activities and resources for the whole family: live music, snowballs, games, and free food!
Order school supplies by today's deadline (July 1).
School supply lists for grades K-7 are located online at https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/
Enter the campus zip code corresponding to the grade your child will enter this fall.
Lower School (Williams campus, grades K-4): 70118
Middle School (Marsalis campus, grades 5-7): 70115
Join us for Willow Baseball Camp, July 8-12, 9am to noon, $170, for athletes in grades 1-6. Skills covered include hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running. Email thewillowbaseball@willowschoolnola.org for more info.
This is the FINAL WEEK to order your 1st Day School Supplies. Don't risk waiting!
Order Now --> http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1177465 Lower School zip code: 70118; Middle School zip code: 70115 Deadline is July 1.
School may be out for the summer, but Willow School staff members are always seeking opportunities to grow and learn in preparation for the next school year. Many teachers and administrators recently attended the Louisiana Department of Education's Teacher Leader Summit, an annual professional learning conference that brings together Louisiana birth-to-grade-12 educators and content experts.
Team Willow (staff) celebrated the end of the school year at the park. What a great way to wrap up the year! Thank you, Willow faculty, staff and administration, for another fabulous year! Now, time to prep for 2024-25!
5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Happy Summer, everyone!
2nd Water Day is always a hit!
Mr. Barrau and Ms. Staes's second grade class performed for us on Thursday morning, singing "See You Again." Thanks, Sun Rays!
The fourth graders "Passed the Torch" to the third graders on Wednesday afternoon. Representatives from each fourth grade homeroom gave a speech the class had written, explaining what to expect in fourth grade, from behavior to special events to kindergarten buddies. Then they passed a torch with advice and good wishes on it, letting the third graders know that they've got this!
Wednesday morning was a special morning meeting for the fourth graders, as they get ready to move on to middle school. Students shared favorite memories and special morning meetings from the past, and they explained how they were going to pass the literal and figurative torch to the current third graders. Ms. Henry, the principal from the middle school, and Delilah, an upcoming seventh grader, welcomed them to the Marsalis campus next year, reminding them how much will still be the same. We ended with singing "Learning the Willow Way" and wished the students well on their new ventures!
The first grade hosted all the kindergarten classes for a K-1 Fun Day on Monday! They played games, enjoyed popsicles, and made connections with friends as they celebrated the end of the year and the kindergarteners got ready to transition to first grade. What a great day!
What a special Morning Meeting we had today! The seniors, our Class of 2024, came over to the Williams campus so the Lower School students could celebrate them and so they could reminisce about their younger days. After singing "Learning the Willow Way" and receiving their graduation caps made by the kindergarten and fourth grade buddies, the seniors toured the school and played on the playground. Congratulations, Seniors!
