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Williams Parent Bulletin

February 2022

Williams ParentBulletinFebruary 2022

We appreciate you!

Welcome to the sixth month of school and congratulations on making it to the 100th day of the school year (02/08/22). We appreciate everyone's support in helping our Wildcats reach this important milestone!


We are well into the second half of trimester 2, so please take some time to check in with your child's teacher to set up your Wildcat for a successful end of the trimester.


This month we focus on the character trait of caring. This is an excellent opportunity to show our counselors how much we care during our Counselor Appreciation Week activities. Please check out the appreciation activities below and find out what our counselor does for Williams too!


We appreciate you...thank you!

Maria Granado

School Principal

Please join us for Counselor Appreciation Week!

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Hernandez, our AMAZING school counselor, & Mrs. Burnette, our WONDERFUL social emotional support specialist!!! They have been beacons of hope and kindness to all of our Williams Wildcats. We appreciate you opening up your hearts and showing them how much we appreciate everything they do for all of us.


Mrs. Hernandez's & Mrs. Burnette's counselor appreciation events will be as follows:

  • Monday, 02/07 - They help us to grow! (Draw them flowers or bring them real flowers.)
  • Tuesday, 02/08 - They connect students to their school. (Wear your Williams gear.)
  • Wednesday, 02/09 - We love our counselors! (Students can write thank you notes or bring them a Valentine card.)
  • Thursday, 02/10 - They motivate us to perform! (Record a video message using FlipGrid or the camera on your device.)
  • Friday, 02/11 - They are there for us in SO MANY ways! (Free-choice activity.)
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Breakfast available before school!

REMINDER: Our wonderful kitchen team serves breakfast in the cafeteria EVERY DAY from 7:30-7:55 a.m. ONLY students are allowed in the cafeteria during breakfast.


PLEASE SEE THE FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU BELOW:

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Student Checklist - Have students bring these EVERY DAY.

Please remind your student(s) to bring ALL of the following items to school every day:


  • Face Mask
  • iPad / Chromebook and Charger
  • Water Bottle
  • Positive Attitude
  • Can-do Spirit
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COVID Reminders

Students should not come to school if they have any of the COVID related symptoms below:

  • Congestion/Runny nose

  • Cough

  • Sore throat

  • Headache

  • Fatigue/Muscle or body aches

  • Fever above 99.5 degrees

  • Loss of smell/taste

  • Difficulty breathing


Please contact our office at (805) 488-3541, if your child tests positive so that we may connect you with our health office team staff. They will be able to assist and support you with your COVID related questions.

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Presidents Holiday Weekend - SCHOOL CLOSED 02/18 & 02/21

Williams School will be CLOSED for the 4-day Presidents Holiday Weekend. We will be closed on Friday, 02/18 and Monday, 02/21. Students will return to school from the 4-day weekend on Tuesday, 02/22/2022.
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REMINDER: We have Early Dismissal EVERY Wednesday!

Please make all of the necessary transportation arrangements to pick up your child early every Wednesday. Please review our early dismissal schedule below:


  • TK: 8:00-11:21 am
  • K: 8:00-12:15 pm
  • Grades 1-3: 8:00-12:35 pm
  • Grades 4-5: 8:00-12:45 pm
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Character Counts Trait: Caring

During the month of February, we'll be celebrating the character trait of "caring." We invite students to wear RED tops/shirts, bottoms, hats socks and shoes on Character Counts Fridays this month.


Caring: Show that you care • Help people in need • Forgive others • Be kind to everyone

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Celebration Protocols

FYI: Students may bring cards and sealed candies/snacks for their classroom celebrations. Please do not send homemade treats or loose unpackaged candy/treats. Please contact your child's teacher for specific information about their plans for the day.

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PTA Membership Drive

Our Williams PTA is looking for interested parents that would enjoy planning and fundraising to organize fun events for our Williams Wildcats. Please contact Principal Granado if you'd like more information.
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Parking Lot Safety

We're reaching out to our Williams community in an effort to address the traffic issues in front of Williams School. Please help us by being extra careful when dropping off and picking up students. We've observed and received numerous parent phone calls regarding cars being left unattended in the middle of the street, students crossing through traffic, cars zooming through the parking lot and a lot of unsafe driving behavior. We have reached out to our traffic patrol partners and they've agreed to send extra units during arrival and dismissal times. Please drive safe for the sake of the kids.

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TK/K Registration OPEN NOW

We are pleased to announce that TK/K registration is OPEN NOW. Our office can assist you with your 2022-23 TK-K registration packet during registration hours. Registration hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:00 am & 1:00-2:00 pm. Please note the age requirements below for K and TK enrollment:


  • Kindergarten - To enroll in K, students must turn 5 years old on or before 09/01/2022.
  • Transitional Kindergarten - To enroll for TK, students must turn 5 years old between 09/02/2022-02/02/2023.


TK-K Program Video - English

Video de Programas de TK-K - Español

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Healthy Mind -Healthy Body Parent Workshops

Our partners at Ventura County Behavioral Health & Achieving Well Being will be offering a series of workshops designed to help our Williams community understand the importance of maintaining good mental and emotional health. Workshops begin on 02/15/2022. Please see the flyer below for more information.
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Parking Lot Closure Hours

The parking lot is CLOSED during the following times:


Arrival - Monday-Friday from 7:45-8:00 am


Dismissal - Monday-Friday from 2:10-2:40 pm


Early Dismissal Wednesday from 12:20-12:55 pm

Great Kindness Challenge


We appreciate our Student Council and Counselor Hernandez for inviting us to the Great Kindness Challenge last month. Our Wildcats had a great time participating in the spirit week dress-up days, 5-day Kindness Challenge activities and fun recess events. Thank you to all of our staff and students for your participation!
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Counselor Hernandez

If you find yourself in need of counseling support for your Williams student, please reach out to Counselor Hernandez at lhernandez@hueneme.org. She may also be reached by telephone at (805) 488-3541, ext. 3089.


Let's work together to support our Wildcats!

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Monthly Reminders

02/07-02/11: Counselor Appreciation Week

02/08: 100th Day of School

02/09: Williams Spelling Bee

02/14: Valentine's Day

02/15: 5th Grade Field Trip (Gomez & Hernandez)

02/15: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:30-3:30 pm

02/18-02/21: Presidents' 4-day Weekend

02/22: Oral Health Screenings - Grades 3 & 5

02/22: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:30-3:30 pm

02/28: School Board Meeting - 6:00-8:00 pm

03/01: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:30-3:30 pm

03/02: GATE Class (room 13) - 12:45-1:45 pm

03/08: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Rush & Martenies)

03/08: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:30-3:30 pm

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Maria S. Granado, School Principal

Inspire. Thrive. Empower.

Email: mgranado@hueneme.org
Website: https://www.hueneme.org/o/williams-elementary
Location: 4300 Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA
Phone: (805) 488-3541
Twitter: @TK5_Wildcats