The Lynx Word (Family Edition)

Fewest Tardies and Phones at Lunch:

8th Grade

Best Attendance Phones at Lunch:

6th Grade

March:

March 17: Mandatory Parent Meeting for Drill Team (see flyer)

March 18: Math and Science in the Wild Night 5:30-7:00pm (We will have special guest appearances!!!)

March 19: Option 1 for Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer (see flyer)

March 24: Option 2 for Mandatory Parent Meeting for Cheer (see flyer)

March 24 - April 4: Boosterthon Fundraiser - more information coming soon!

March 25 - 27: Required Drill Team Clinic WHS Gym (see flyer)

March 28:

Lynx PRIDE Breakfast

Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Ceremonies

6th Grade: 8:30-9:00am

7th Grade: 9:15-9:45am

8th Grade: 10:00-10:30am

Drill Team Tryouts WHS (see flyer)

April: Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month

April 11: Purple UP! Wear Purple to support our children of the military!

April 14-16: Required Cheer Clinic BMS Main Gym (see flyer)

April 15: STAAR RLA - all grades

April 16: STAAR Social Studies - 8th grade only

April 17: Career Day!

April 23: STAAR Science/Biology - 8th grade and 7th Accelerated Science

April 29: STAAR Math/Algebra - all grades

May:

May 6: MAP Growth Reading

May 8: MAP Growth Math

May 9: 11:30- 3:00 Family Friday! RSVP HERE

May 13: MAP Growth Science 8th Grade Only

Lynx Family, we need YOUR help! 🐾

Our STAAR Enrichment Camp is coming up on three special Saturdays, and we want to make it an unforgettable experience for our invited students and dedicated staff.

We're looking for raffle prizes—gift cards, fun goodies, or anything exciting—to reward their hard work and commitment! 💡🎁

If you’d like to contribute, please drop off donations at the front office. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!

💙 Thank you for supporting our students and staff! Let’s make this camp amazing together! #LynxStrong #STAARSuccess

Do you like to dance? Then come tryout for the 11x National Champion Willis High School Sweethearts Dance Team! The mandatory tryout meeting will be held on Tuesday March 18th at 6:30pm in the WISD PAC. Ms. Trotter will go over all the tryout information so you are prepared for tryouts the first week in April. If you have questions or want to learn more, then head to willissweethearts.net to learn about the 52 Year Old Legacy!

RSVP Here for Family Friday

🌟 Exciting news for all! Lynn Lucas Career Day is happening on April 17th from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM! 🎉 Are you interested in sharing your career and inspiring young minds? We invite you to set up a "booth" style presentation. Don't forget to bring some "swag" to engage students! 😄 Please complete the Google form by clicking the photo or email Mrs. Cheatham for more info. Who’s excited to participate? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Grades 6th A-K, 8th All: Contact Mrs. Jordan: sjordan@willisisd.org

Grades 6th L-Z, 7th All: Contact Mrs. Cheatham: acheatham@willisisd.org

At Lynn Lucas Middle School, we are committed to educating our students about important issues that impact their safety and well-being. On March 20, 2025, students will participate in a presentation called Unintended Consequences, which focuses on fentanyl awareness. This presentation provides valuable knowledge about the dangers of fentanyl and aims to empower students to make informed decisions.

If you prefer that your child not participate, please complete this quick OPT OUT Form to opt out.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Jordan sjordan@willisisd.org.

Thank you for your support in keeping our students informed and safe.

All athletes must have a completed/updated RANK ONE Form each school year with their physical. Click HERE to visit the link to your Rank One Parent Portal.

On Campus Medication

Parents the nurses clinic is open for medication drop offs. Please make sure that the 24-25 MEDICATION FORM is completed and turned in at the time of drop off.

Lice

Need assistance with Lice, please contact Nurse Johnson for more information.

The Willis ISD webpage has been updated. Therefore the handbook link did not work. The new link is here: https://bit.ly/wisdstudenthandbook

Click the image or scan the QR code to buy a yearbook!

OR CLICK HERE!

At Lynn Lucas, we love to acknowledge our students’ birthdays. We know that your child’s special day is important. We are not doing cupcake delivery, pizza for friends, or any special decorations such as balloons or gifts. Please do not send cookies or cupcakes that will be crushed in backpacks when sent home. Please do not plan to bring outside food for students other than your own.

Mission: At Lynn Lucas, we will ensure that all students will learn at high levels.

Vision: Witness Greatness in EVERY student and staff member EVERY day.

CORE VALUES:

We are Lynx PRIDE:

P - Productive

R – Resilient

I – Integrity

D – Dedicated

E –Empathetic

In order to achieve our shared vision, we will commit to the following:

• Support all students, staff, and parents

• Maintain a positive school climate and provide outstanding customer service

• Fulfill our professional responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a Growth Mindset

• Utilize reflective practice and accept constructive feedback

• Be collectively responsible for all students’ social-emotional and academic growth

• Hold each other accountable to ensure teacher and team growth.

• Utilize student reflection and goal setting to grow student self-efficacy.

• Intentionally share and utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies

**Is your student absent?**

Please fill out this form: Absence Form: https://forms.willisisd.org/240845025509051

You can also upload doctor’s notes directly through the form!

For questions, email our Attendance Clerk: Mary Beth Rhoden: Mrhoden@willisisd.org