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What's Happening at Willard? | December 17, 2021
Winter MAP Testing
Last Call for Picture Orders
Student pictures are now available to view/purchase online—including those photographed at the recent make-up sessions. It's not too late to order or re-order pictures. Please visit: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000875993 and use your child's Student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures please feel free to email underclass@vosphoto.com.
Shrek the Musical Jr. Cast
Spelling Bee Finalists Announced
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists who will be competing in January to represent Willard as part of the larger Loudoun County Bee. Great job: Adyanth Agili, Harshini Amarnath, Aaditri Ambekar, Akshar Bangaru, Sanjana Chilambi , Pradyuma Chivukula, Ramsha Cyclegar, Kyra Djossinou, Medha Dontineni, Yasharth Garg, Ria Garlapadu, Krishnav Gudepu, Farhan Khan, Deetya Katkuri, Helina Mengesha, Furqan Mohammed, Saadhya Munigela, Jayanth Narra, Aryan Nindra, Anuraag Pasula, Prathima Prakash, Samhitha Ramshetti, Beeraj Shrestha, & Rishik Vanga.
New Bus Locations in January
Upcoming CLAWS Lessons
When we return, students will begin deciding on what project they will complete connected to our book, Song for a Whale. In addition, they will engage in reflective activities connected to the new year. For our Second Step Social & Emotional Lessons, the sixth grade will raise awareness about bullying. Our seventh graders will distinguish helpful thoughts from unhelpful ones. Lastly, our eighth graders will create a plan for disrupting factors that contribute to bullying and harassment at school.
BLAST Applications Due in February
Applications are now being accepted for BLAST, a FREE residential STEM program held during the summer on a college campus (applicants select from ODU, UVA, or VT when they apply.) BLAST is a program of NASA’s Virginia Space Grant Consortium in partnership with Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. BLAST is designed to inspire and build confidence in students who have an interest in STEM, particularly those who have not participated in similar experiential learning opportunities before or who have had limited access. Applications are due Sunday, February 7, 2022. Click here to find out how to get started!
Assistant Principal Interview
Administration Updates for the New Year
Survey for Elementary Scholars
SCA School Store Launches
LCPS Safety & Security Update
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has noticed a recent uptick in social media and verbal threats involving its schools. We want to take this opportunity to remind our community that threats of all kinds should be reported immediately to law enforcement, a school official, or a trusted adult. We all play an important role in helping keep our school community safe. Using the Safe2Talk App and following the See Something, Say Something Protocol are easy ways to do your part. We encourage you to talk with your child(ren) about how important it is to immediately report any suspicious or concerning behavior. To learn more, click here.