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In case you missed it, check out this WWL-TV story about 2nd graders from The Willow School who joined elders from Poydras Home to make yummy treats for rescue pups at the SPCA. https://video.snapstream.net/Play/10mO3wC1g5CGHvLTDCKMaI?accessToken=ctn87pyzx9tef
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A big thank you to PTSA for providing a delicious lunch for our teachers during Progress Conferences! We appreciate it so much!
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Second graders had a "Balloons Over Willow" parade yesterday!
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World Kindness Day at Lower School Morning Meeting
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We’re gearing up for Family Math Night! We can’t wait to see you!
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First grade dancers explored shapes and levels with Ms. Clutter today.
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Sign up here to volunteer at our annual Block Party celebration of Willow Arts: https://signup.com/go/auZJbQw It's Thursday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8pm--in the High School (Brimmer) campus quad.
Go to https://one.bidpal.net/willowblockparty/welcome for more details and to learn how you can be a sponsor!
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4th grade theatre students let their imaginations run wild while doing some improv scenes in class this week.
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Lower School Open House for parents/guardians of prospective students in grades 1-4 is Thursday, Nov. 17, at 9:30am. Join us!
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We had a great time at City Park Fun Night!
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WHO DAT chant at Monday's Morning Meeting; GO SAINTS!!
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We celebrated Ms. Neibart at Morning Meeting this morning, since she's "Goin' to the Chapel" this weekend.
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Lower School Book Fair coming soon! Join us for the Book Fair in the library, Monday, Nov. 14-Thursday, Nov. 17. See this week's newsletter for hours.
Each class will visit the book fair during the week. Look for a schedule in next week’s newsletter. Proceeds directly benefit the library. Please contact Ms. Hallinan if you can help.
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All after-school student activities are cancelled at the Lower School today. Sewerage & Water Bd. to shut off water to the campus. There will be a regular, 3:30 dismissal. We sincerely apologize for this last-minute disruption.
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Lower School staff are excited to meet prospective parents at the Kindergarten School Fair at the JCC tonight!
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Monday was very festive around campus!
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It's Characters Come Alive Day! Our teachers really enjoy taking part in our Spirit Week celebrations.
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If you missed picture day last month you will have another chance this week. Bring your smiles on Thursday, September 22 and have your school picture taken.
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Kindergarten spent some time learning about community helpers from some of our very own kindergarten parents!
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Dr. Yeh, her Tulane students, and Ms. Son presented information about the Chinese and Vietnamese Autumn Moon Festivals to our 4th graders.
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