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Williams Parent Bulletin

March 2023

Williams ParentBulletinMarch 2023

We're on the move in March!


Welcome to March and congratulations to our students as they close their second trimester of school! I'd like to express our gratitude to all of the families that participated in last month's Family Focus Group. I'd also like to thank everyone for joining last week's Read Across America Spirit Week activities! We were especially impressed by our students' design entries for the Read Across America Bookmark Contest. A winner was chosen from every grade level (winning entries below).


We look forward to more parent engagement throughout March. We'll start with a free-dress day tomorrow for Spring Pictures (March 7th). This Friday, we'll be celebrating the last day of second trimester by inviting families to our Trimester 2 Family Picnic on March 10th (please see the flyer below). Students will also have an End of the Trimester Early Dismissal day on Friday. Dismissal times will be as follows:


  • TK: 8:00-11:51 AM
  • K: 8:00-12:15 PM
  • Grades 1-3: 8:00-12:35 PM
  • Grades 4-5: 8:00-12:45 PM


We are excited to invite everyone to our Spring Open House on March 23rd. After many student and teacher requests to bring the book fair back, I am happy to report that our PTA will also be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair during Open House week: March 20-24.


Not to be left out, our Healthy Start partners will be reaching out to parents and offering workshops where parents can learn strategies to manage their children's behavior, communication and much more. They will be covering super relevant topics such as mental health, social media, healthy relationships, and more. Please see their flyer below for more information on their 6-week series.


Toward the end of the month, our TK and Kindergarten teams will be holding early Spring Parent Conferences from March 27-31. TK/K will be on an early dismissal schedule this week so that teachers may meet with parents.


Ms. Granado

School Principal

Read Across America Bookmark Winners

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Character Counts Trait - Trustworthiness

This month we will be celebrating the character trait of "trustworthiness." We invite staff and students to wear BLUE tops/shirts, bottoms, hats, socks and shoes on Character Counts Fridays this month.


Trustworthiness: Be honest and reliable • Be loyal to friends and family • Always do the right thing • Never lie, cheat or steal

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WeTip - Anonymous Reporting for Safety and Bullying Concerns

We'd like to share that the Hueneme Elementary School District officially launched our new anonymous reporting system, WeTip. Please note the different ways a student may make a report:


  • Text REPORT to 844.805.7893

Simply text REPORT to the dedicated phone number to receive a link directly to your mobile device where you can submit any report safely and anonymously.


  • Visit the home page of any HESD School Website

Our web-based form gives you an online, anonymous way to report unfolding situations through every school website. You can choose to remain completely anonymous. There is a link on every school website.


  • Call (844) 805-7893

Speak anonymously with a trained WeTip Agent to report any bullying, threats, discrimination, or other tips. Report anytime day or night, whatever is most comfortable for you. A bilingual agent is available 24/7.


  • Scan the QR Code (On all HESD WeTip Posters)

HESD has been provided with a dedicated QR Code that, when scanned, will take you directly to online reporting forms where you can easily submit concerns.


Here is a brief informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NaodVE8l0

Event Information

Spring Open House

Williams School will be holding their Spring Open House on Thursday, 03/23/23 from 5:30-7:00 PM.


5:30-5:45 PM - Student Performances

5:45-6:00 PM - PTA Elections

6:00-7:00 PM - Classroom Visits

5:30-7:00 PM - Scholastic Book Fair

When?

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023, 05:30 PM

Where?

Fred L. Williams Elementary, Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA

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Early Dismissal Wednesdays

Please make all of the necessary transportation arrangements to pick up your child early every Wednesday. Please review our early dismissal schedule below:
  • TK: 8:00-11:51 AM
  • Kindergarten: 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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School Uniforms REQUIRED

Please be advised that Williams School remains a school uniform school. Our social worker team is available to assist you with your school uniform needs. Please contact our office at (805) 488-3541 for more information. Uniform reminder notices will begin going out to families effective NEXT WEEK (March 13).


Here is a summary on our uniform colors:

  • SHIRTS:

    • Navy blue, baby blue, white or gray.


    • BOTTOMS/DRESSES/SHORTS/SKIRTS:

      • Navy blue, khaki, gray or jeans/denim


      • SHOES:

        • Closed-toe and closed-back shoes. Please DO NOT wear CROCS to school.


        • BASIC GUIDELINES:

          • NO open-toe or open-back shoes.
          • NO transparent or spaghetti strap tops.
          • NO torn jeans, pajamas or overly baggy pants.
          • NO inappropriate pictures, profanity or alcohol/drug related logos.
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      Family Focus Group - Thank you to all the parents that provided their input and opinions on how to improve parent engagement at Williams School.
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      Read Across America - We appreciate all of the work invested by our Read Across America committee this year. Students had fun participating in the Bookmark Design Contest, dress-up days, special in-class readers, Seussville and treats.
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      Big Buddies-Little Buddies - It was a special treat to watch our 5th grade buddies make slime with their Kindergarten buddies.
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      REMINDERS

      • Daylight Savings Time: Don't forget to move your clocks forward an hour on Sunday, March 12th.

      • ELPAC Testing: We have launched the 2022-23 Summative ELPAC exam for all English Learners. We have 350 English learners who will be tested this year.

        • February - 5th grade

        Late February-early March - 4th grade

        February-mid-April - 1st grade

        February-late April - TK & K

        March - 3rd grade

        Mid-April-End of May - 2nd grade

      • Spring Break: School will be CLOSED April 3-14 for Spring Break.
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      UPDATES

      • Spring Picture Day: Our Wildcats will be taking Spring Pictures on Tuesday, 03/07/23. Order forms are available in the office.


      • Coffee Chat with the Principal: Our next Coffee Chat will be on Wednesday, 03/08 in room P7 from 8:00-9:00 AM.
      • Enrichment Classes: Session 3 of our SHINE enrichment classes begins on March 13th. If your child is interested in attending a class, you may print up the registration form or pick one up from the school office. Students already enrolled in ASES do not need a form completed, as they already have access to all the classes.
      • T2 Report Cards: Report cards for second trimester will go home by Friday, 03/17.
      • Parking Lot Safety: PLEASE SLOW DOWN while on school property. Vehicles are driving through our parking lot too fast. Since we are a school, always expect to encounter students and parents walking across the parking lot.
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      OFFICE

      • 2023-24 TK/K Registration: TK/K registration is OPEN. Please stop by the office to pick up a registration packet. We can help you process your registration paperwork Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:00 AM & 1:00-2:00 PM.

      • Student Devices: Students must charge their devices (iPads or Chromebooks) EVERY night and bring them to school every morning so they're ready for class.
      • Attendance: PLEASE call the office every time your child is absent from school. Please contact the office if your student tests positive for COVID, so that our health office may assist you. (805) 488-3541
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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.

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      Healthy Start Team

      Our school counseling program and the Healthy Start Program sponsored by the Ventura County Human Services Agency are collaborating to provide social worker and community resources to support Williams families. Please reach out for assistance from our social worker team:


      • Kenya Dominguez, Social Worker - ext. 3058
      • Rhonica Rubio, Case Aide - ext. 3060


      See the flyer below for more information...

      PLAN AHEAD

      03/07: Spring Pictures

      03/07: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      03/08: Cafecito con la Directora in P7 - 8:00-9:00 AM

      03/09: 1st Grade Field Trip - Aguilar/Evans

      03/10: T2 Family Picnic

      03/10: End of T2 - End of Trimester Early Dismissal

      03/12: Daylight Savings Time - MOVE YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR

      03/14: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      03/15: GATE Class in room 13 - 1:00-2:00 PM

      03/20-03/24: Spring Book Fair in the library

      03/21: 3rd Grade Field Trip - Mercado/Valladolid

      03/21: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      03/23: Spring Open House - 5:30-7:00 PM

      03/25: City of Port Hueneme 75th Anniversary Parade - 9:00-11:00 AM

      03/27: 1st Grade Field Trip - Casillas/Reed

      03/27: 5th Grade Field Trip - Gudaz/Hanneman

      03/27: School Board Meeting - 6:00-8:00 PM

      03/27-03/31: TK/K Parent Conferences & TK/K Early Dismissal

      03/27-03/31: CAASPP Practice Week #3 (Grades 3-5)

      03/28: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      03/28: 3rd Grade Open House - 5:00-6:00 PM

      03/31: PTA Movie Night - 6:00-7:30 PM

      04/03-04/14: Spring Break

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      Fred L. Williams Elementary School

      Maria Granado, School Principal

      Email: mgranado@hueneme.org
      Website: http://williams.hueneme.org/
      Location: 4300 Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA
      Phone: (805) 488-3541 -3099
      Facebook: facebook.com/FredLWilliamsElementary
      Twitter: @WilliamsHESD