GROWL NIGHT ‘07  was a big success.   The middle school alone raise over $6800.  Thank you for to all who helped and attended!

 May 10th the Willard Middle School will have a parent meeting to

review the year and learn about the upcoming bond issue. 

The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the MS library.  Hope to see you there!

What: Annual end of the year Sock Hop, Live DJ, dinner, prizes, live and silent auctions.

Who: Everyone looking for fun, games, prizes, and to be a part of one the biggest thematic basket auctions of the year!

Where: Willard East Elementary

When: Tomorrow, Saturday May 5 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Additional information: If you would like to volunteer to help with Willard East Field Day next Friday, please contact your child’s teacher or call and sign up with Betty or Nikki.

Have a great weekend and we will see you at the Sock Hop!

Melinda

We tried our best to set a new record for how many different activities we could fit into one week!  Monday, we celebrated our year’s worth of art, writing and talent with a very successful Fine Arts Night, capped off with the first ever Talent Show.  We had guest appearances by Sonny and Cher, Ike and Tina Turner, The Judds, Dolly Parton, and Elvis Presley who all assisted in the introductions of our very talented fifth and sixth grade performers.  Thanks to all our staff who contributed to making the evening a success.  The Book Fair has been going on all week, and the kids have enjoyed having the chance to shop for their favorite books.  Wednesday our sixth grade enjoyed a slightly soggy but fun trip to St. Louis, where they saw several “cool” displays and activities at the Science Center and the Zoo.  Thursday, our last group of fifth grade students completed their requirements for the DARE program, and went through their DARE graduation.  Thanks to Police Chief Tom McClain for spending his time with our kids for this valuable experience.  Today, we’ve enjoyed sharing our “facilities” with the children and staff at Willard North, while their water was shut off. 

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, I have something thing to keep my interest as I stay up late working.  As Marv Alberts and Steve Kerr relive some of the greatest moments and teams in NBA history, the 6 Chicago Bulls’ Championships in the 1990’s come up often.  Besides Michael Jordan, one of the main reasons for the Bulls’ success was Phil Jackson’s Triangle Offense.  When their team worked together, this 3 pronged approach provided options and support that made the Bulls virtually unstoppable. 

Willard Central is blessed to have the triangle offense of Parents/Community/Teachers to ensure student success.  It has been wonderful to watch the flawless execution of the ”Willard Central Triangle Offense” this week.  Tuesday evening was our Family Science Night hosted by the WC Science Cadre.  Local businesses related to the science field along with students and teachers from all grade levels flooded our gym to learn some amazing and interesting facts and perform experiments.  The evening was a wonderful event with about 500 people in attendance.  

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 5th, this Triangle Offense will be in full swing again with the WC PTO Carnival from 11:00-2:00.  The Community has so been generous with their resources and our PTO parents have been working tirelessly to ensure an amazing time will be had by all.  There will be food, entertainment, games, inflatable equipment, a dunk booth (manned by teachers, custodians and yours truly), a car show and AMAZING raffle baskets.  Please plan to join us as we raise money to enhance the technological resources of students at Willard Central. 

It is amazing to see the wonderful things that happen for kids when Parents, Teachers and the Community work together to support them.  Our students are blessed to be part of such a supportive school community!!  We are our own dynasty in the making.

Willard Central is “On Track for Success!!”
Shane Medlin, Principal