Willow Wood Weekly
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September 19, 2025
Makerspace is OPEN!
Homecoming Day Livestream
Get ready for an exciting Homecoming showdown tonight as the Melissa Cardinals face the Frisco Liberty Redhawks at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime. Can’t make it to the game? You can watch it live at www.melissaisd.org/livestream.
Parents are reminded that children in 5th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult and all secondary students need their student IDs. As you head out to the game, don't forget to review the Melissa ISD spectator guidelines and clear bag policy here: https://5il.co/21ynh. Let’s make it a safe, spirited, and unforgettable night—GO CARDS!
Wall of Honor:
Nominations for the 2025–2026 Wall of Honor will be accepted from Sept. 22 through Oct. 8, 2025. The Wall of Honor celebrates former students, staff, and community members who have made a lasting, positive impact on the district and/or the community. This ongoing initiative recognizes compassionate, high-achieving individuals whose legacy reflects the Melissa ISD core values of integrity, loyalty, honesty, humility, and hope. To learn more or submit a nomination, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/wallofhonor.
Melissa High School Ruby Belles To Host Dance Clinic
The Melissa High School Ruby Belles invite students in grades K-11 to join the Ruby Belles Dance Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at East Cardinal Middle School. Students in grades K-5 will spend the morning dancing with the Ruby Belles, while grades 6-11 will focus on Audition Prep skills.
The cost is $50 per camper, which includes a Ruby Belles Dance Clinic shirt and a snack. All participants will be invited to perform pre-game at the varsity home football game on Friday, October 24. To register, visit http://www.melissaisd.org/dance.
Kicking Off the 2025-2026 Football Season: Student and Spectator Guidelines
WWE CARPOOL MAP....
Please be sure to review the carpool map below. As a reminder, there is a single lane for AM carpool and a double lane for the PM carpool. Be mindful of all traffic signs and remember to follow traffic guidelines while in the neighborhood. We have had several Willow Wood families calling the front office stating that cars are blocking their driveway at their homes.
Melissa Homecoming Week Festivities for Sept. 15-20, 2025
Mark Your Calendar...
- September 15th: First Day for Parent Visitors during Lunch
- September 15th-19th: Homecoming Week
- September 18th: 2nd Grade Field Trip
- September 23rd: Fall Picture Day
Drop-Off in Back...
This is just a reminder that the back of our building is not a general drop off location. The back lanes are designated for our buses and VIP Cardinal students.
Education Beyond! (1st TUESDAY of every Month)
Campus Procedures & Reminders
General Reminders:
- Students/Parents may NOT bring cupcakes/cake to school for birthdays.
- The front office is NOT a designated dismissal area. Afternoon dismissal includes car-pool, walker/biker, and bus.
- Please make sure your student has a water bottle every day.
- Continue to have your student check the Lost & Found for missing items.
- Classroom snacks should be clean/dry (i.e granola bars, pretzels, goldfish)
Arrival/Dismissal:
- Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:15am. Please DO NOT drop your child off prior to 7:15am. There is no staff on duty before 7:15am.
- If you arrive to see the "Oops you're late sign", please proceed to the main office entrance. If it is after 7:43, you will need to come in and sign your child in.
Breakfast:
Breakfast will close at 7:38am. This will allow students to finish breakfast, and be seated in their classroom by 7:45am. This will also give our cafeteria staff time to begin preparations for lunch. Please note, if a bus is late to school, those students will be allowed to eat breakfast when the bus arrives.
DISMISSAL CHANGES (REDIRECTS)
If there is a change in the way your child will be going home (redirect), please call the office at 214-386-2700 OR email melanielake@melissaisd.org BEFORE 2PM to ensure that your child is dismissed the correct way.
Important Contacts
Assistant Principal, Julie Armstrong
Dean of Students, Ana DeOliveira
Counselor, Natalie Schuckert
natalieschuckert@melissaisd.org
Nurse, Rachel Taylor
Receptionist, Melanie Lake
Attendance Clerk, Sami Stone
Office Manager, Christa Shriver
COMMUNITY NEWS FOLDER
Our new Community News Folder is designed to help local businesses and organizations share family-friendly programs, fundraisers, events, and activities with the community. The folder is updated regularly, so don't forget to check back often. This week, you'll find details on exciting events like performances of The Nutcracker, Selfies with Santa, and the Santa's Helpers 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. If you'd like to feature your business or organization's events in the Community News Folder, please visit our Community Connections webpage for more information.
Willow Wood Elementary
Website: https://www.melissaisd.org/o/wwe
Location: 5780 Parkdale Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: (214)386-2700
Facebook: facebook.com/willowwoodelementary/
Twitter: @WWECardinals