Williams Parent Bulletin

February 2023

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Fabulous February!


There is a lot of activity happening around Williams this February. This month we celebrate our amazing counseling team: Mrs. Laura Hernandez and Mrs. Nieves Martinez. Our counselors have taken the lead on spreading the word about social-emotional learning on campus. Please check out their School Counseling Newsletter below...thank you for all you do for our Wildcats!


We will also be celebrating the 4-day Presidents Weekend (February 17-20) and are very excited to have our parents participate in the Parent Focus Group on Wednesday, 02/22/2023 from 8:00-10:00 AM.


In order to get a better understanding of our parents' needs, we have partnered with Families In Schools to host family focus groups at Williams. Your input is very important to us and we'd like to hear from you about how we can improve family engagement at Williams. We invite our families to join us on Wednesday, 02/22 from 8:00-10:00 AM. Child care and breakfast will be provided to parents.


Finally, Valentine's Day is coming up on Tuesday, 02/14. Lots of parents have called the office with questions about Valentine cards and party snacks. Please kindly reach out to your child's teacher directly and ask them for more details about what will be happening in your student's classroom.


Ms. Granado

School Principal

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Williams School is partnering with Families In Schools to host family focus groups to hear from our community about how we can improve family engagement. Your input is very important to us, and we invite you to join us on:


  • Date: Wednesday, 02/22/2023
  • Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
  • Location: Williams School Cafeteria


Toddler care and breakfast will be provided for parents. If you are interested, please REGISTER HERE.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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Character Counts Trait - Caring

Character Counts Trait - Caring

This month we will be celebrating the character trait of "caring." We invite staff and 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

Character Counts Trait - Caring
Presidents' Day Weekend - NO SCHOOL on 02/17 & 02/20

Presidents' Day Weekend - NO SCHOOL on 02/17 & 02/20

Williams School will be CLOSED on Friday, 02/17/23 and Monday, 02/20/23 in celebration of Presidents' Day Weekend.

Presidents' Day Weekend - NO SCHOOL on 02/17 & 02/20

FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU

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Early Dismissal Wednesdays

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
Early Dismissal Wednesdays
School Uniforms REQUIRED

School Uniforms REQUIRED


Families please be advised that we continue to be a school uniform school. If you need school uniform assistance for your child, please contact our office and we will assist you. (805) 488-3541


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. No CROCS.


        • 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.
      School Uniforms REQUIRED
      Counselor Hernandez

      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.

      Counselor Hernandez
      Healthy Start Team

      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...

      Healthy Start Team
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      PLAN AHEAD

      02/06-02/24: Counselor Appreciation

      02/14: Valentine's Day

      02/14: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      02/15: GATE Class in room 13 - 1:00-2:00 PM

      02/17: Lincoln's Birthday Holiday - NO SCHOOL

      02/20: Washington's Birthday Holiday - NO SCHOOL

      02/21: Dental Screenings in the computer lab (K & 3rd)

      02/21: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      02/22: Parent Focus Group in the cafeteria - 8:00-10:00 AM

      02/27: School Board Meeting - 6:00-8:00 PM

      02/28: Math Olympiads in room 2 - 2:35-3:35 PM

      03/03: 5th Grade PE Rotations - 9:05-10:05 AM

      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

      03/10: End of Trimester 2

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      Fred L. Williams Elementary School

      Fred L. Williams Elementary School

      Fred L. Williams Elementary School
      Maria Granado, School Principal
      4300 Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA mgranado@hueneme.org (805) 488-3541 -3099 williams.hueneme.org/