
Kindergarten winter art is hanging all around the school. The pictures have snow but we are glad we don't!

FUN RUN IS COMING! Start stretching and lace up your shoes! Fun Run will be Feb. 8 at the Brees Family Field on the high school campus! Be on the look out for an email about the running schedule, volunteers, sponsorships and permission forms!


Morning Meeting is back in full swing to kick off 2023!

Welcome back to school! Please be sure to label all jackets and belongings.

Calling all Alumni! Join us at the Freret Campus for the annual alumni visit and luncheon on Friday, January 6, 2023 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Speak with our current sophomores, juniors and seniors to share advice on life after high school, including college, military or other experiences. Visit with faculty and staff, and enjoy a delicious lunch from the Munch Factory.
(Please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/suW1W4iX1wynozms6)
High School Campus, 5624 Freret Street, NOLA 70115

Auditions for NEW ORLEANS OPERA’S PRODUCTION of MADAME BUTTERFLY
Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023
Carrollton United Methodist Church - 921 S. Carrollton Ave.
Go to https://neworleansopera.org/audition-notice/ for more info
The role to be cast is for Butterfly's young child.

Happy Holidays from 4th Grade!

The Spring 2023 Read4Me Virtual Reading Discussion Circle Registration is now OPEN!
Gifted identification is NOT necessary to participate in this program.
Students currently in 4-6th grades who are able readers, and those who like to read: Join the SPRING2023 Reading Discussion Circle. The topic this semester is survival.
Check the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Center for Gifted Education website: www.louisiana.edu/giftededucation or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/center4giftedULL.

Ms. Rhonda Balsamo served as a long-term sub for Ms. Barnitz in third grade. Here is a picture of her with the kids on her last day. Thanks, Ms. Balsamo!


Still in that World Cup spirit?
The Girls and Boys Varsity teams have a doubleheader tonight for their last game of 2022, and we'd love to have you out one last time!
Girls kickoff at 5:00pm versus McGehee
Boys kickoff at 7:00pm versus Dutchtown
See below for ticket links!
V Girls Soccer vs McGehee
https://gofan.co/app/events/806560?schoolId=LA69643
V Boys Soccer vs Dutchtown
https://gofan.co/app/events/763908?schoolId=LA69643


The grown ups on campus are gifts, too!



Mr. Hausman and guests led us in a Hanukkah song Monday morning, as all the students and staff dressed as the gifts that they are to the school!

People are starting to show some holiday spirit on campus!

Ms. Renee Webb, presented a session on student support during the New Teacher Academy Thursday after school.


Reading time in Ms. Harris's classroom





As the forecast for expected inclement weather indicates that severe weather will enter our area earlier than anticipated, and out of an abundance of caution, The Willow School will close at 12:30 today. All aftercare and after-school events are cancelled. Please be safe.


Ms. Santos's TAT students performed a rewritten theatre version of a rock song on Tuesday.

The Willow School Spirit Shop will be open Friday, Dec. 16, from 8am- 1:30pm at the High School campus. T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Long-Sleeve Shirts are available.


The Dance Troupe performed their Block Party dance at Morning Meeting today.



The Willow School high school dancers performed for us today. This is how Kindergarten felt about the performance.
