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What's Happening at Willard? | January 22, 2021
Preparing for the Future
Spring WILDLife Clubs Are Here
Yearbook Newsletter
Interested in contributing to our yearbook Into the WILD? Then, you definitely want to check out the monthly newsletter where there are opportunities for you to be featured in our publication. In addition, it includes information about how to purchase this literary gem. If you should have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Yearbook Advisor, Kirsten Cleary, for support.
Lightridge Chinese Club Meeting
The Lightridge Chinese Club is offering our scholars the opportunity to join them for a Chinese New Year 3D Craft on Thursday, January 28, at 4:10 p.m. For students to join, they need to use the Google Meet Code: LZHAOCLUB. The detailed flyer of this fantastic event may be found here. In addition, the detailed supply list for the event is here. We hope you enjoy this engaging activity. Happy Crafting!
WMS Counseling Website
CAMPUS Virtual Presentation
Recently, our eighth grade students received a presentation about CAMPUS from the LCPS CAMPUS Coordinator, Chris Clarke, during CLAWS Club (Advisory). CAMPUS, College Achievement Minority Program for Unique Students, is an academic and college preparatory program designed to meet the specific needs of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education and prospective first-generation college students in LCPS. Mr. Clarke will be offering an interactive Parent & Student CAMPUS Information night on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here for the information flyer. Also, to get access to the virtual Google Meet link, please visit our WMS School Counseling website or reach out to the WMS CAMPUS Counselor, Laura Seipp, at Laura.Seipp@lcps.org.
Academies of Loudoun Background
The Academies of Loudoun will be meeting with our current seventh graders in the spring to help guide them as they begin thinking about their high school options. They have created an informative video to help them see the opportunities that are available. Additionally, they have provided a self-guided virtual tour for students to explore different areas of the school and the available education pathways. We look forward to providing more information in the future about these outstanding opportunities.
Upcoming MAP Assessments
- Each student’s teacher will be sending an email with specific Google Meets for the test administration and log in information. They will also provide contact information for technical assistance during testing.
- If your child has an IEP, 504, or EL Plan with testing accommodations that can be delivered via the remote, online MAP administration, your child’s Case Manager or EL Teacher will also email you with information on how that accommodation will be implemented.
- If you do not wish for your child to participate in one or both of the assessments, please fill out this form with your decision no later than Friday, January 29.
- We anticipate sharing the results of your child’s test in ParentVue.
- You can use the Preparing for MAP Testing video to prepare for testing.
Updated Math Course Selection Process
The LCPS Math Department has recently updated the LCPS Middle School Mathematics Course Selection Process with detailed information regarding the course options and selection process for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. We would recommend reviewing this document as it provides math progression charts, informational videos, and the LCPS Math Curriculum Framework.
Courageous Conversations Webinar
PTA Fundraising Opportunity
Help us raise PTA funds by pre-ordering a Moe's Southwest Grill Taco Kit by Sunday, February 7, by 6:00 p.m. for pick up on Tuesday, February 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. By doing so, we can earn $5.00 for each taco kit sale, which can help benefit Willard scholars. To get started, please complete this pre-order form. You may pick up your kit at the Moe's Southwest Grill in South Riding at 24995 Riding Plaza. For any questions, please contact Moe's team at 804-306-6987 or catering@quesoinc.com. Thank you for your support!
Young Scholars Program Application
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program application will open on Monday, January 11, 2021. The Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need. It provides academic advising, along with financial support for school, summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.Eligible applicants should:
- Be entering 8th grade in the fall of 2021.
- Have earned all As and Bs since the beginning of 6th grade.
- Reside in the U.S. and plan to attend high school in the U.S.
- Demonstrate financial need with a maximum adjusted gross income of $95,000.