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Williams Parent Bulletin

September 2022

Williams ParentBulletinSeptember 2022

Autumn is here!

Hello Williams Community!


It's officially September and we're off to the races again. This month marks our transition from summer to autumn and with that, my hope for much cooler temperatures. This month also brings the fun of Labor Day, Grandparents Day, Constitution Day and Back to School Night. In addition, we have some amazing extra-curricular opportunities that we will be offering our Wildcats which include the ELO After School Enrichment Program (grades 1-5), Chess Club (grades 4-5), WIldTAPS Tap Dancing Program (grades 1-2), Student Council (grades 4-5), Video Bulletin Crew (grades 3-5), Circle of Friends (grades 1-5) and Golf Club (grades 4-5).


We will continue focusing on safety and the character trait of "respect" this month. The goal is to start the school year on the right foot. I will be holding behavior expectation assemblies with each grade level. School Resource Officer Karina Hurtado will be visiting classrooms to introduce herself. Plus, we will resume safety drills to make sure all students practice what to do in case of an emergency. Our campus assistant team plays an important role in keeping Williams safe every day. Please remind all students to be respectful of them as they work around campus.


Finally, a little tip to help our families out. PLEASE write your child's name on the inside of their sweaters/jackets, as well as their backpacks and water bottles. A lot of items are being left behind on the playground, cafeteria, quad and classrooms. This will make it easier for our Wildcats to find their lost items.


Thank you for all you do to support our Wildcats!


Maria Granado

School Principal

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School uniforms are back!

School uniforms are back for the 2022-23 school year. Here's a summary of our uniform colors:

  • TOPS: Navy blue, baby blue, white or gray.
  • BOTTOMS/DRESSES/SHORTS/SKIRTS: Navy blue, khaki, gray, or denim/jeans
  • SHOES: Closed-toe and closed-back shoes.


BASIC GUIDELINES:

  • No open-toe or open-back shoes.
  • No transparent or spaghetti strap tops.
  • No torn jeans or pajamas.
  • No inappropriate pictures, profanity or alcohol/drug related logos.
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Parking Lot Safety

Campus supervisors will follow the parking lot closure schedule below. During closure times, ONLY staff with a Williams parking permit and drivers with handicapped placards will be allowed into the parking lot. Please plan on dropping off your child at the Anchorage Street curb during the times the parking lot is closed.


  • AT ARRIVAL: Closed from 7:45-8:00 am (Monday-Friday)
  • AT DISMISSAL: Closed from 2:10-2:40 pm (M/T/Th/F)
  • DURING EARLY DISMISSAL WEDNESDAY: Closed from 12:20-12:55 pm
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09/05/2022 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

School will be closed on Monday, 09/05/2022 for the Labor Day Holiday. Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States since 1894. Please enjoy the 3-day weekend with your families! We will see students back at school on Tuesday, 09/06/2022.
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EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE - 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: 8:00-11:51 am (no change)
  • K: 8:00-12:00 pm (no change)
  • Grades 1-3: 8:00-12:35 pm
  • Grades 4-5: 8:00-12:45 pm
Event Information

Williams Back to School Night

We invite our Williams community to visit our school on Back to School Night. The schedule will be as follows:
  • 5:30-6:00 pm - Welcome & Introductions
  • 6:00-6:30 pm - Classroom Presentations (English)
  • 6:30-7:00 pm - Classroom Presentations (Spanish)

When?

Thursday, Sep 22, 2022, 05:30 PM

Where?

Fred L. Williams Elementary, 4300 Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA

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FREE Breakfast & Lunch for All

REMINDER: Our wonderful kitchen team serves a FREE 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 SEPTEMBER LUNCH MENU BELOW:

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Call in student absences

Please kindly call our front office team to report your child's absences. Our office staff may be reached Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 pm at (805) 488-3541.

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Get to School on Time

Please arrive to school on time. We need your help to set up our Wildcats for success every day. Please arrive between 7:30-7:55 am so that students have time to eat breakfast and/or walk to their class number on the blacktop.

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Turn in Your School Forms

We ask parents to PLEASE fill out, sign and return all of your child's first day packet forms. During the first week of school, we've needed to access updated emergency card information for sick or hurt students. Please send the completed forms with your child or return completed packets to the office.

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CHARACTER COUNTS TRAIT: RESPECT

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


Respect: Show respect to everyone • Use good manners and language • Be considerate of feelings • Never bully, hit or hurt others

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Let's work together!

Let's team up to stay healthy. Please screen our Wildcats BEFORE they come to school. Remember, students should stay home when they feel sick. Please notify your child's teacher and our office if your child tests positive for COVID-19. Our health office team is ready to assist and support all of our Wildcat families. COVID FAQ'S Link

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Our PTA needs you!

Williams is looking for parents to join our PTA! We need interested parents that would enjoy fundraising and planning fun events for our Wildcats. Please contact Principal Granado for more information. (805) 488-3541
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ELO After School Enrichment Program

We invite you to sign up your child for our wonderful After School Enrichment Classes. The time commitment is way less than our typical ASES program. Please check out the flyer below. Please CLICK on the Online Link to the Interest Form here:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9N6ugQ2wgXOlZ1Osr31GEPaFzE8IZZljqHYPfDjiRzfrTFA/viewform

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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.


Don't be afraid to ask for help...let's work together!

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Introducing our Healthy Start Team!

This year, we will be piloting the Healthy Start Program in partnership with the Ventura County Human Services Agency. Counselor Hernandez will be collaborating with our new Healthy Start partners to provide social worker and community resources to support our Williams families. Please help us welcome our new team members:

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

09/05: Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

09/08: Bye, Bye Bully Assembly

09/10: GATE Field Trip to UCLA Football Game

09/11: Grandparent's Day

09/12: School Board Meeting - 6:00-8:00 pm

09/17: Constitution Day

09/22: Back to School Night - 5:30-7:00 pm

10/02: Custodian Appreciation Day

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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