The Lynx Word (Family Edition)

Fewest Tardies and Phones at Lunch:

8th Grade

Best Attendance and Phones at Lunch:

6th Grade

April:

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!

STAAR RLA and Social Studies Make-Up

April 18: Staff and Student Holiday

April 21: Student Holiday

April 22: Spring Pictures

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

April 24: STAAR Science/Biology Make-Up

April 25: Cheer Field Trip

April 29: STAAR Math/Algebra - all grades

Choir Pop Show - 6:30pm

April 30: STAAR Math/Algebra Make-Up

May:

May 1: Band Gator Fest Trip: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Only

May 2:

School Lunch Hero Day! Celebrate our Food and Nutrition Team!

Spring Family Friday Engagement: 11:15-3:05 RSVP: https://forms.gle/7jUmJjkbt3oxjRrK9

Las Carnales Food Truck on campus!

Band Wind Ensemble Performance at SHSU

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6: MAP Growth Reading

Band Spring Concert 7pm

May 7: NJHS Induction Ceremony 5:30pm

May 8: MAP Growth Math

May 9:

Beginner Select Band Performance and Trip to Main Event

Spring Orchestra Concert at PAC 7:00pm

May 12:

6th Grade Choral Concert Trip

8th Grade Celebration Trip to Main Event

May 13: MAP Growth Science 8th Grade Only

May 15: UnIntended Consequences Fentanyl Presentation: All students will participate unless you choose for them to opt out and not participate. Email Ms. Jordan to opt out.

May 19: Choir trip to Big River Waterpark

May 20:

Powder Puff 9:30-10:30am

Spring Theater Production 6:30pm Lucas Auditorium

May 21:

8th Grade Appreciation (Like Graduation) Ceremony 6:30-8:00pm

May 22: All Day Field Day: Must meet qualifications to participate

May 23: RSVP for 4th 9 Weeks Awards Here: https://forms.gle/MZEndbge5nfFU3i89

6th Grade Awards: TIME CHANGE: 8:15am

7th Grade Awards: TIME CHANGE: 9:15am

8th Grade Picture on the field: 10:00am

Lunch Changes:

6th Grade: 10:30am

8th Grade: 10:45am -- Picnic on the Field

7th Grade: 11:00am

8th Grade Clap Out! 11:30am

Senior Clap Out!

Last Day of School -- Early Release at Noon

**Date Change Updates: We changed the times of our 6th and 7th grade awards because both Parmley and Hardy have grade level awards in the morning. We want to ensure parents are able to attend all awards programs for all siblings, so we adjusted our times. We truly appreciate your understanding!

Families,

We have our STAAR tests over the next three weeks. This week, all students will be taking Reading STAAR on Tuesday, April 15th and 8th graders will be taking Social Studies STAAR on Wednesday, April 16th. You can help with your student's success by ensuring they get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast on the morning of the tests.

Students may bring snacks for testing day to help them stay focused. Snacks can include goldfish, crackers, or mints. Since the test is computer based, snacks need to not be messy, such as cheetos or takis. Please email Mrs. Soose at asoose@willisisd.org with questions.

To find your student's testing room, click on the tests below.

READING STAAR

SOCIAL STUDIES STAAR

We are asking for donations to celebrate our amazing staff in May for Staff Appreciation. We are trying to collect Reese's peanut butter cups and individual Simply Lemonades to give to the teachers.

If you would like to donate, please email Mrs. Soose at asoose@willisisd.org or you can drop donations at the front office with Attn: Mrs. Soose. All donations are needed by Wednesday, April 30th.

Friday, May 2nd is our Family Friday Engagement.

This also overlaps with a Wind Ensemble concert at SHSU. They will be back around 12:30pm. They will have lunch, and head to 6th period. You are welcome to join them upon their return! We can go over the expectations with you prior to their 7th period class!

🌟 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? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

RSVP for Family Friday Engagement: https://forms.gle/7jUmJjkbt3oxjRrK9

We’re excited to help spread the word about Lee Baron’s Fuel Your Sole grade incentive program, a fun and meaningful initiative that rewards students for their academic achievements. With up to $20 off a new pair of shoes, students can earn $5 for every A and $3 for every B in core subjects by simply showing their report card!

This initiative is a great way to celebrate hard work, encourage students to do their best, and support families with savings on back-to-school or everyday shoes. It's a powerful reminder that when we recognize effort and achievement, we inspire even greater success - both in and out of the classroom.

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

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

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