Tuesday        (Maroon)    
GAP Meetings
Dismiss at 11:37    
Breakfast. . .Biscuit, Jelly & Cereal
Lunch. . . Sack Lunch (PB & J Uncrustable, Chips, Apple, Carrots, Rice Krispy Treat)
                
Wednesday            
NO School

Thursday            
NO School
            
Friday            
NO School

Saturday            
V B BB..Marshfield @ Springfield..9:30 am
V G BB..Eminence @ Mtn. Grove..12:30

1.    Hallway Music:  Tuesday - Christmas Break!
2.    Students to avoid fines when you return from break; you must renew your library books TODAY.
3.    Plans for TODAY. . .
•    11:10 am:  juniors and seniors will be dismissed to pick up sack lunches and return to eat in GAP. 
•    11:15 am:  freshmen and sophomores will pick up sack lunches and eat in GAP. 
•    We will be dismissed for Christmas Break with the 11:37 am bell.
•    Teachers. . .Please have a responsible student take your trash out before we are dismissed.
4.    Congratulations to Linsey Brook and Rebecca Picard for being chosen to participate in the 2016 Missouri Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Program!
5.    Thank you to all the students and faculty that helped make Bears For A Better Christmas a success.  403 children will have a better Christmas because of your donation of toys, books, warm items, money, or your time.  Merry Christmas!
6.    Grades will be calculated and sent out on Monday, January 4.  We will not be able to have new BEAR times posted until later in that week.

When we come back to school in January we will start on a MAROON DAY
(even though we ended 2nd quarter on a maroon day).
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MENU
Today: Sack Lunch - PB & J Uncrustables, Chips, Carrots, Apple, Granola Bar, & Milk
Breakfast Tuesday, January 5th:  Biscuit, Jelly, Cereal, & Milk
Tuesday, January 5th, Lunch:  Chinese Chicken, Rice/Gravy, Green Beans, Applesauce, Fortune Cookie, & Milk
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Any 5th or 6th grade girls interested in participating in Willow Springs Club Bear Volleyball can find information at the Student Info Center. 
1.  Second Quarter Rewards Activities for students with zero ZAPs and one ZAP will be as follows in Grimes:

• 7th & 8th grade - TODAY - 8:30-10:30 a.m.

2.  The seventh grade pulled out the victory for Food Harvest.  The 7th graders will be receiving an ice cream treat during lunchtime sometime after we return from Christmas vacation as a reward.
3.   School will be dismissed TODAY at 11:45 a.m.  There will no school December 23rd through January 4th.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5th, with a Maroon Day.
4.  TODAY students will remain in their second block classes until the dismissal bell rings at 11:35 a.m.  They will eat sack lunches in their second block classes.  The lunch line schedule will be as follows:
  10:30 a.m. - 6th grade
  10:40 a.m. - 7th grade
  10:50 a.m. - 5th grade
  11:00 a.m. - 8th grade
5.  BAND STUDENTS:  Please take your instruments home over the Christmas break!  Do not leave them sitting in the MS hallways due the floors being waxed.
6. All art students:  Must pick up all artwork by Tuesday, December 22nd, between 8:00-8:15 or 3:00 only if you want to take home.
7.  All Grades:  Bear Time rosters for 3rd quarter will be posted outside of classrooms when we return from Christmas Break.
     6th Grade:  M-3 and W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's room.
     8th Grade:  W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.
8.  MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
SPORTS:

7th & 8th Grade Girls - West Plains Middle School Basketball Tournament
Monday, January 4th
   8th grade Willow vs West Plains 5:30 p.m. 
   7th grade Willow vs West Plains 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5th
   7th grade Willow vs Houston 5:30 p.m.
   8th grade Willow vs Houston 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 7th
  7th grade Willow vs MG 7:00 p.m.
  8th grade Willow vs MG 5:30 p.m.

7th grade will play in the small gym and 8th grade will be played at the FEMA building.****************************************************************************
7th & 8th Grade Boys - Willow Springs Middle School Basketball Tournament 
Wednesday, January 6th
   4:30 Mountain Grove 7th vs. Houston 7th 
   5:45 Mountain Grove 8th vs. Houston 8th 
   7:00 West Plains 7th vs. Willow Springs 7th    
   8:15 West Plains 8th vs. Willow Springs 8th
Thursday, January 7th
   4:30 West Plains 7th vs. Mountain Grove 7th
   5:45  West Plains 8th vs. Mountain Grove 8th
   7:00  Willow Springs 7th vs. Houston 7th
   8:15  Willow Springs 8th vs. Houston 8th
Saturday, January 9th
     1:00        Houston 7th vs. West Plains 7th
    2:15       Houston 8th vs. West Plains 8th
    3:30       Mountain Grove 7th vs. Willow Springs 7th
 4:45       Mountain Grove 8th vs. Willow Springs 8th
 
 LOST & FOUND:
If you have lost anything this semester check the lost and found areas before you leave for Christmas break.  Lost and found will be cleaned out over the break and sent to MUNCH.
WEATHER:
For Tuesday, January 5th:  Hopefully a beautiful day!!!

Monday                 (White)                  

• Breakfast. . . Breakfast Pizza & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Cook’s Choice

                                                               
Tuesday                                (Maroon)              
GAP Meetings
Dismiss at 11:37 

• Breakfast. . .Biscuit, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch. . . Sack Lunch (PB & J Uncrustable, Chips, Apple, Carrots, Rice Krispy Treat)

                                                               
Wednesday                                         
NO School
 
Thursday                                              
NO School
                                               
Friday                                                    
NO School
 
Saturday                                               
V B BB..Marshfield @ Springfield..9:30 am
V G BB..Eminence @ Mtn. Grove..12:30

1. Hallway Music:  
           TODAY - Christmas Fun
2.  - Christmas Break!
   
   
3. Students to avoid fines when you return from break; you must renew your library books either TODAY or Tuesday.
   
   
4. There will NOT be any credit recovery TODAY.  Credit recovery will resume when we come back from break. Hours are 3:00 - 5:00, Monday through Thursday.  You must arrive at the Alternative Ed Building by 3:30.

When we come back to school in January we will start on a MAROON DAY (even though we ended 2nd quarter on a maroon day).

MENU
Today: Chicken Crispitos, Corn, Orange, Pumpkin Pie, & Milk
Breakfast Tuesday:  Biscuit, Jelly, Cereal, & Milk
Tuesday Lunch:  Sack Lunch - PB & J Uncrustables, Chips, Carrots, Apple, Granola Bar, & Milk
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1.  Second Quarter Rewards Activities for students with zero ZAPs and one ZAP will be as follows in Grimes:

• 5th & 6th grade - TODAY - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
• 7th & 8th grade - Tuesday, December 22nd - 8:30-10:30 a.m.

2.  The seventh grade pulled out the victory for Food Harvest.  The 7th graders will be receiving an ice cream treat during lunchtime sometime after we return from Christmas vacation as a reward.
3.   School will be dismissed Tuesday, December 22nd, at 11:45 a.m.  There will no school December 23rd through January 4th.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5th, with a Maroon Day.
4.  On Tuesday, December 22nd, students will remain in their second block classes until the dismissal bell rings at 11:35 a.m.  They will eat sack lunches in their second block classes.  The lunch line schedule will be as follows:
  10:30 a.m. - 6th grade
  10:40 a.m. - 7th grade
  10:50 a.m. - 5th grade
  11:00 a.m. - 8th grade
5.  BAND STUDENTS:  Please take your instruments home over the Christmas break!  Do not leave them sitting in the MS hallways due the floors being waxed.
6. All art students:  Must pick up all artwork by Tuesday, December 22nd, between 8:00-8:15 or 3:00 only if you want to take home.
7.  All Grades:  Bear Time rosters for 3rd quarter will be posted outside of classrooms when we return from Christmas Break.
     6th Grade:  M-3 and W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's room.
     8th Grade:  W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.
SPORTS:
7th & 8th Grade Girls - West Plains Middle School Basketball Tournament
Monday, January 4th

   8th grade Willow vs West Plains 5:30 p.m. 
   7th grade Willow vs West Plains 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5th
   7th grade Willow vs Houston 5:30 p.m.
   8th grade Willow vs Houston 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 7th
  7th grade Willow vs MG 7:00 p.m.
  8th grade Willow vs MG 5:30 p.m.

7th grade will play in the small gym and 8th grade will be played at the FEMA building.

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7th & 8th Grade Boys - Willow Springs Middle School Basketball Tournament
​Wednesday, January 6th

   4:30 Mountain Grove 7th vs. Houston 7th 
   5:45 Mountain Grove 8th vs. Houston 8th 
   7:00 West Plains 7th vs. Willow Springs 7th    
   8:15 West Plains 8th vs. Willow Springs 8th

Thursday January 7th

   4:30 West Plains 7th vs. Mountain Grove 7th
   5:45  West Plains 8th vs. Mountain Grove 8th
   7:00  Willow Springs 7th vs. Houston 7th
   8:15  Willow Springs 8th vs. Houston 8th
Saturday, January 9th
     1:00        Houston 7th vs. West Plains 7th
    2:15       Houston 8th vs. West Plains 8th
    3:30       Mountain Grove 7th vs. Willow Springs 7th
 4:45       Mountain Grove 8th vs. Willow Springs 8th
 
 LOST & FOUND:

If you have lost anything this semester check the lost and found areas before you leave for Christmas break.  Lost and found will be cleaned out over the break and sent to MUNCH.
Found:  2 Locks.  Stop by the MS Office to claim.
WEATHER:
For Tuesday, December 22nd:  Cloudy with a passing shower in the afternoon.  High of 55 and low of 47.

​

Thursday               (White)                  
JV/V G BB @ Mansfield..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
7/8 G BB..Licking..5:30..Here

• Breakfast. . .Poptart & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Taco, Salad/Tomato, Pears, Refried Beans

                                               
Friday                     (Maroon)              
Finals 3rd & 4th Blocks
JV/V B BB..Alton..6:00..Here
Hoop Queen        

• Breakfast. . .Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Cooks Choice

Hallway Music:            
- Christmas Party Music and Weezer's "Sweater Song"Friday - The Force Awakens (Star Wars Music)

1. Friendly Reminder:  Internship assignments are due TODAY. 
   
   
2. Letter jackets will be delivered TODAY at 11:15 in the commons area.  Checks need to be made payable to Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods.
   
   
3. School pictures, for those students that did not have their pictures taken during our previous picture days, is Friday at 8:15 in the Auditorium.  If students wish to purchase a packet they will have to contact Lifetouch after the pictures are taken.  The students need to report to Miss Connie’s office as soon as the first bell rings Friday @ 8:15.
   
4. Reminder to all Candidates and Escorts:  We will be having Hoop Queen Court practice tomorrow (Friday) morning at 8:30 am.  Report to your first block class and get roll taken, then report to the commons area. We can get this done quickly if everyone shows up in a timely manner. 
5. Due to many students' family holiday events and the premiere of Star Wars The Force Awakens, we will not be having a dance following the basketball game Friday night.
   
6. Hopefully everyone got their donations for the Food Harvest to their GAP’s room.  The winner of the pizza party will be announced tomorrow. 
7. Willow chess team took part in the Central Ozarks chess tournament in WP last Saturday. Brett Kelley was 5th, Alex Sheehan 14th, Emily Ryan 23rd in a competitive HS division, winning fourth team.  Middle school and elementary was third overall.  Good job! Next tournament is at home on Jan 16.
   
8. This is the last week to purchase a candycane-gram. 
9. Spirit Week. . .            

- To Grandmother's House We Go - Ugly Sweaters
- Blizzard Conditions - It's a total white-out, wear all white

When we come back to school in January we will start on a MAROON DAY
(even though we ended 2nd quarter on a maroon day).

Today: Corn Dog, Broccoli, Grapes, Granola Bar, & Milk
Breakfast Friday:  Toast, Cereal, & Milk
Friday Lunch:  COOKS CHOICE

​1.  This week is SPIRIT WEEK FOR HOOP QUEEN.  It's A Winter Wonderland.  We will be "Dressing" up as follows: 
 Friday - Blizzard Conditions! - It's a total white-out...wear all whites.
**Please note as with all other Spirit weeks before, no face painting allowed.  Hats will be permitted when they fit a particular day's theme.  Students will be expected to be 100% cooperative with teacher direction in all cases when hats need to be removed during class.
 2.  Willow Chess Team took part in the Central Ozarks chess tournament in WP last Saturday.  Patrick Burch was undefeated in second place, Auston Burgess-14th, Drake Marshell-17th, Alyosha Dudko-29th, Owen Moore-30th, Colton Wood-31st, Kyle Nabors-32nd, Gennadiy Dudko-33rd, and Rogan Traver-34th in a very competitive MS Division, winning third as a team.  High school was fourth and elementary was third overall.  GOOD JOB! Next tournament is at home on January 16th.   
3.   School pictures, for those students that did not have their pictures taken during our previous picture days, is December 18th at 8:15 in the Middle School Auditorium.  If students wish to purchase a packet they will have to contact Lifetouch after the pictures are taken.  We will start with high school, followed by middle school and then elementary.
4.  Cheerleading Picture Schedule for December 18th:  8th grade cheerleaders will eat with the 7th graders at 11:15 a.m.  Instead of going to recess at 11:35 a.m. all MS Cheerleaders will change into their uniforms and meet in the new gym. 
5.  Next Art Club meeting will take place TODAY from 3:00-5:00 p.m. which is our Christmas Party.  Please bring one finger food to share with the group.
6.   FCCLA and FBLA MUNCH FOOD HARVEST will be December 1st-December 17th.  Bring in cans and nonperishable items to help families in need.  Each grade level will have a collection box.  The winning grade in Middle School will receive a surprise at lunch following the contest.  
7. All art students:  Must pick up all artwork by Tuesday, December 22nd between 8:00-8:15 or 3:00 only if you want to take home.
8.  All Grades:  Bear Time rosters for 3rd quarter will be posted outside of classrooms when we return from Christmas Break.
     6th Grade:  M-3 and W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's room.
     8th Grade:  W-8 rosters will be posted on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.

SPORTS:
7th & 8th grade girls basketball games TODAY at home against Licking starting at 5:30 p.m.

LOST & FOUND: Remember to check the lost and found areas for missing items.
If you have lost anything this semester check the lost and found areas before you leave for Christmas break.  Lost and found will be cleaned out over the break and sent to MUNCH.
Found:  2 Locks.  Stop by the MS Office to claim.

WEATHER: For Friday, December 18th:  Plenty of sunshine with a high of 45 and low of 26.

​Wednesday          (Maroon)               Breakfast. . .Waffles & Cereal          
                                                                Lunch. . .Chili, Corn, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Banana
 
Thursday               (White)                   JV/V G BB @ Mansfield..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
                                                                7/8 G BB..Licking..5:30..Here
Breakfast. . .Poptart & Cereal
                                                                Lunch. . .Taco, Salad/Tomato, Pears, Refried Beans
                                               
Friday                     (Maroon)               Finals 3rd & 4th Blocks
                                                                JV/V B BB..Alton..6:00..Here
                                                                Hoop Queen        
Breakfast. . .Toast, Jelly & Cereal
                                                                Lunch. . .Cooks Choice

1. Hallway Music:            
2. - Cold Songs

Thursday - Christmas Party Music and Weezer's "Sweater Song"
Friday - The Force Awakens (Star Wars Music)

1. There will be a representative from Columbia College in the Bears Den during lunch TODAY.  Any interested junior or senior can visit with her and obtain information about the college.
   
   
2. Those wishing to donate to the Food Harvest must have their food items to their GAP advisor by 8:15 AM on Thursday.  The winning GAP group will receive a pizza party. 
   
   
3. Friendly Reminder:  Internship assignments are due Thursday. 
   
   
4. This is the last week to purchase a candycane-gram. 
   
   
5. Letter jackets will be delivered Thursday at 11:15 in the commons area.  A list of balances due is posted on Mrs. James’ office window.  Checks need to be made payable to Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods.
   
   
6. Spirit Week. . .            
7. - Over the River and Thru the Woods - Wear flannel, hats, mittens
8. - To Grandmother's House We Go - Ugly Sweaters
9. - Blizzard Conditions - It's a total white-out, wear all white
   
   

When we come back to school in January we will start on a MAROON DAY(even though we ended 2nd quarter on a maroon day).    

                                                                               
Tuesday                                (White)                   JV/V B BB @ Winona..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
                                                                7/8 G BB @ West Plains..5:30 (Bus leaves at 4:30)
Breakfast. . .Biscuits, Gravy & Cereal
                                                                Lunch. . . Corn Dog, Broccoli, Peaches, Cookie
                                                               
Wednesday          (Maroon)               Breakfast. . .Waffles & Cereal          
                                                                Lunch. . .Chili, Corn, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Banana
 
Thursday               (White)                   JV/V G BB @ Mansfield..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
                                                                7/8 G BB..Licking..5:30..Here
Breakfast. . .Poptart & Cereal
                                                                Lunch. . .Taco, Salad/Tomato, Pears, Refried Beans
                                               
Friday                     (Maroon)               Finals 3rd & 4th Blocks
                                                                JV/V B BB..Alton..6:00..Here
                                                                Hoop Queen        
Breakfast. . .Toast, Jelly & Cereal
                                                                Lunch. . .Cooks Choice

1. Hallway Music:            
2. - Christmas Movie Music

Wednesday - Cold Songs
Thursday - Christmas Party Music and Weezer's "Sweater Song"
Friday - The Force Awakens (Star Wars Music)

1. Play practice after school TODAY in Ms. Griffith’s room until 4:30.
   
   
2. Anyone signed up to go Christmas shopping TONIGHT that needs a ride in the school suburban may meet Coach Waggoner at the new gym by 4:00.  Everyone who is driving will meet at Walmart at 4:30 on the pharmacy side.  See Mrs. Brower if you have questions.
   
   
3. Because of the final exam schedule, we will be unable to have a traditional pep rally on Friday. Fear not, though, student body because we will be having games and activities Tuesday through Friday at lunch! You will only be eligible to participate in the games if you are dressed for Spirit Week. (Don't let that stop you from dressing up, though, because no one will be forced to play!)
   
   
4. There will be a representative from Columbia College in the Bears Den during lunch on Wednesday.  Any interested junior or senior can visit with her and obtain information about the college.
   
   
5. Found:  A phone was found on bus 8. . .see Connie to claim.
   
   
6. Junior Class T-shirts have arrived!  Mrs. Brower has few extras for $12 if you are interested. The first one with money in hand can buy them. There is a small, 2 mediums, and 1 large available.
   
   
7. This is the last week to purchase a candycane-gram.  They are on sale at lunch in the Bear's Den each day through Friday.  They will be delivered on Monday the 21st!  You can send them to any building on campus for just $1!
   
   
8. Letter jackets will be delivered Thursday at 11:15 in the commons area.  A list of balances due is posted on Mrs. James’ office window.  Checks need to be made payable to Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods.
   
   

Spirit Week. . .            
- Holiday Characters - Be inspired by your favorite holiday movie character
- Over the River and Thru the Woods - Wear flannel, hats, mittens
- To Grandmother's House We Go - Ugly Sweaters
- Blizzard Conditions - It's a total white-out, wear all white

Monday                 (Maroon)              
JV/V G BB..Alton..6:00…Here          
7/8 B BB @ Ava..5:30 (Bus leaves at 4:00)   

• Breakfast. . . Pancake on Stick & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Chicken Nuggets, Beans, Sweet Potato Tots, Pumpkin Pie      

                                                               
Tuesday                                (White)                  
JV/V B BB @ Winona..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
7/8 G BB @ West Plains..5:30 (Bus leaves at 4:30)

• Breakfast. . .Biscuits, Gravy & Cereal
• Lunch. . . Corn Dog, Broccoli, Peaches, Cookie

                                                               
Wednesday          (Maroon)              

• Breakfast. . .Waffles & Cereal          
• Lunch. . .Chili, Corn, Cheese Stick, Crackers, Banana

 
Thursday               (White)                  
JV/V G BB @ Mansfield..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:15)
7/8 G BB..Licking..5:30..Here

• Breakfast. . .Poptart & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Taco, Salad/Tomato, Pears, Refried Beans

                                               
Friday                     (Maroon)              
Finals 3rd & 4th Blocks
JV/V B BB..Alton..6:00..Here
Hoop Queen        

• Breakfast. . .Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Cooks Choice

Hallway Music: TODAY - PJ Day LullabiesTuesday - Christmas Movie Music
Wednesday - Cold Songs
Thursday - Christmas Party Music and Weezer's "Sweater Song"
Friday - Basketball Jams

1. Junior Class T-shirts have arrived!  Mrs. Brower has few extras for $12 if you are interested. The first one with money in hand can buy them. There is a small, 2 mediums, and 1 large available.
   
   
2. This is the last week to purchase a candycane-gram.  They are on sale at lunch in the Bear's Den each day through Friday.  They will be delivered on Monday the 21st!  You can send them to any building on campus for just $1!
   
   
3. Letter jackets will be delivered Thursday at 11:15 in the commons area.  A list of balances due is posted on Mrs. James’ office window.  Checks need to be made payable to Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods.
   
   
4. Found:  A ring was found in the girls restroom last week. . .to claim see Miss Connie.
   
   
5. Spirit Week. . .
           TODAY- Snowed In - Wear school appropriate pjs
6. - Holiday Characters - Be inspired by your favorite holiday movie character
7. - Over the River and Thru the Woods - Wear flannel, hats, mittens
8. - To Grandmother's House We Go - Ugly Sweaters
9. - Blizzard Conditions - It's a total white-out, wear all white
   
   
10. Community blood drive TODAY at the United Methodist Church until 6:00 pm