The Wildcat Chat
What's Happening at Willard Next Week? | February 7, 2020
New This Week
All District Chorus Greatness
WILDLife Spring Session Signup Starts Monday!
Spread the Love and Volunteer
Celebrate this month of love by donating your time and your heart. Kindness spreads...be the spark!
Loudoun Hunger Relief (minimum age is 13): https://loudounhunger.volunteerhub.com/
Youth Advisory Council, Sponsored by Loudoun Youth, Inc.: https://www.loudoun.gov/131
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/volunteer
Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Volunteers: https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/volunteer-opportunities/
HART (Support for Animals): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55ba800ee4b07807b07b28d8/t/5dadf654611aac6dfaa84818/1571681877521/FAQ+Volunteer.pdf
VT Equine Medical Center (Foal Care/Mare Watch): https://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/education-and-jobs/volunteer-program.html
Children’s Science Museum (Support Lab Activities & Weekend Events at the Fair Oaks location): https://childsci.org/get-involved/volunteer/youth/
FOHA (Support Cats): http://foha.org/index.php?id=33
NOVA Creative Reuse Center (Arts & Crafts Creativity Support): https://www.novacrc.org/volunteer-1
Nest4Us (Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities): https://www.nest4us.org/get-involved-volunteers.html
Hopkins House (Read to Kids): https://www.hopkinshouse.org/volunteers/
Color a Smile (Create Cards for Seniors & Those Overseas): https://colorasmile.org/
The FORT (Connect w/Fellow Brilliant Minds): https://www.ryanbartelfoundation.org/the-fort
World Read Aloud Day
WildKnight "Minute to Win It" Game Night at Willard
Come out for a wonderful family night starting with Minute To Win It games followed by a "Knight" of One-Acts put on by the 9th grade theater class, Champe Theater, and the Excalibur Team. See below for all of the details.
Minute To Win It Ticket Details: https://jchs-drama-boosters.square.site/product/minute-to-win-it-entry-for-willard-wild-night/10?cs=true
Show Ticket Details: Champehs.booktix.com
Don't Forget: Last Week Recap
English Textbook Review
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is currently engaged in a textbook and instructional materials review for English and Language Arts. Materials will be on display, at Willard, from today until Wednesday, February 12. Public comment is welcome and will be collected via an online form that will be provided when you review the materials at Willard.
A public information session will be held from on Wednesday, February 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 102 at the LCPS Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. During this session, the adoption process will be outlined with an opportunity for public comment.
The final recommendations to the School Board will be presented as an information item on Tuesday, February 25. For more information, please visit an LCPS school materials display or visit the adoption web site at tinyurl.com/LCPSreviewELA2020.
Course Selections Coming Soon!
Starting in February, students will be selecting their 2020-2021 courses during Advisory, Resource, or Spectrum. With the assistance from the counseling staffs from Champe, Lightridge, and Willard, students will be able to hear more about the course offerings. Please note the following dates in which students will be participating in this effort:
- Tuesday, February 18 & Wednesday, February 19: Rising 9th Grade Course Selections
- Tuesday, February 25 & Wednesday, February 26: Rising 10th Grade Course Selections
Starting March 2, we will announce the process to override teacher course recommendations. We want students and parents to be fully informed prior to course changes. Be on the lookout for details regarding the process for such requests in the coming Wildcat Chats.
Special Note: Core contents include mathematics, science, social studies, and English.
Moe's Spirit Night
Mock ACT & SAT Practice
Mock ACT Registration: http://south-riding.huntingtonhelps.com/practicetest/2871
Mock SAT | Sunday, April 19 | JCHS Library @ 9:00 a.m. | Cost: $20
Mock SAT Registration: http://south-riding.huntingtonhelps.com/practicetest/2872
It's All Write Contest & Library Activities
Enter the Loudoun County Public Library "It's All Write" writing contest by Sunday, March 1.This annual contest is open to all secondary students who have a desire to share their amazing writing. Monetary prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place. Please click here for more information.
In addition, our local Gum Spring library will host, on Tuesday, February 11, a Do-It-Yourself Three Minute Fudge activity at 5:30 p.m. and a Valentine's Day activity at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 13, they will host a teen art night at 7:00 p.m. Come on out for the fun!
Willard Spirit Wear is on Sale Now!
Family Assistance Information
One of our goals at Willard is to help families meet their needs by offering resources both at school and in the community. Through our Family Assistance Program, we can provide food, clothing, supplies, holiday gifts, and more. This wonderful program is coordinated by our school’s Parent Liaison, Erin Mastrangelo.
If you would like to participate in the program, please fill out the Family Assistance Form and return it to the attention of Erin Mastrangelo, Parent Liaison, Willard Intermediate School. Your child may give the envelope to their grade level House Secretary. Please note that all information remains confidential.
If you would like to provide assistance to families in need, please complete the Needs Network section at the bottom of the Family Assistance Form.
Resources for a Great School Year
WildKnight at Willard
Come out for a wonderful family night starting with Minute To Win It games followed by a "Knight" of One-Acts put on by the 9th grade theater class, Champe Theater, and Excalibur Team.
Minute To Win It tickets: https://jchs-drama-boosters.square.site/product/minute-to-win-it-entry-for-willard-wild-night/10?cs=true
Show tickets: Champehs.booktix.com
Friday, Feb 21, 2020, 05:00 PM
Willard Intermediate School
Connect with Us
Email: jeff.rounsley@lcps.org
Website: lcps.org/willard
Location: 40915 Braddock Road, Aldie, VA, USA
Phone: (571)367-4040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillardLCPS
Twitter: @WillardLCPS