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
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
Early Dismissal Wednesdays
- 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
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:
- BOTTOMS/DRESSES/SHORTS/SKIRTS:
- SHOES:
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.
Navy blue, baby blue, white or gray.
Navy blue, khaki, gray or jeans/denim
Closed-toe and closed-back shoes. Please DO NOT wear CROCS to school.
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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. | 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. | 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
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 | UPDATES
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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.
- Spring Break: School will be CLOSED April 3-14 for Spring Break.
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
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.
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
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.
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...
Fred L. Williams Elementary School
