The Willard Weekly

Hello, Willard Families! Our students have been busily preparing for their holiday performance this Friday, under the direction of Mrs. Craig and Ms. Wittry. Our teachers have been supporting their efforts and our parents have been preparing decorations, baked goods, and helping with performance wear. It is a busy and exciting time for us on campus as the holiday buzz helps us all feel festive in our own way. TK/K performance will be at 8:15am and we will have a special parent program at 1:00pm. We do hope you are able to join us!

In case you missed it, here are some pictures from our November Assembly. These include winners and presentations:

November Awards Pictures

November Presentations and Program

Holiday Concert Front Section Seating Raffle: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20. Buy in the office with Mrs. Campos. Last day to buy is Wed Dec 6th. Three seats will be reserved for each winner.

Please consider helping us make our program even more festive!

Be sure to stop by our Baked Goods table after the show. Pick up some yummy treats and support our school!

Self awareness and Social awareness are the important themes of instruction in our IB classrooms at this time of year. Research indicates that the better students know themselves, their individual strengths and preferences, the better they are able to relate to and navigate the world.

Examples of self awareness activities that students may engage in at any time in and outside of the classroom are daily journaling, doodling, noticing and expressing their moods at different times of day through singing, painting, dancing, and telling stories. Casual conversations with caring adults may address their natural curiosity about their growing and changing selves...Losing a tooth is a big deal to a first grader! As is a haircut.

They may also reflect on their behaviors by using the following thought stems:

-I feel...when...because...

-I will...when...does/says this...because...

Social awareness develops and becomes refined as children interact with their environment and become exposed to the world outside of their homes. We pass down to our child our values and behaviors by modeling, guiding, correcting, encouraging, and sharing through daily routines, traditions, and celebrations.

The holidays are a perfect opportunity to learn about diversity in our world and about the many different ways people around the world celebrate similar values. Respecting differences and striving to find common ground is a skill that will serve our children well.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, joyous holiday season.

Ms. Marineh

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and informal conversation. Ask questions and hear school updates. We hope to see you there!

To all of our families who celebrate, we would like to wish you a Happy Hanukkah!

Come celebrate this festive season with us as our students perform their holiday program. Performance times are as follows:

8:15am - TK/Kindergarten Performance

1:00pm - Parent Holiday Program (All Grades)

We look forward to seeing you then.

There is still time to purchase delicious holiday meals and support the Willard Annual Fund. Our Honey Baked continues until December 31st. See link below to place your order today!:

https://www.honeybaked.com/fundraising/Willard_Annual_Fund

Are you looking to take advantage of all the great Cyber Monday deals? If so, feel free to peruse our Special Programs Teachers' Wish Lists. They do so much for ALL our Willard students and we are so appreciative of them.

Every child living within PUSD boundaries is assured placement in their neighborhood school Find My School. Through PUSD’s annual Open Enrollment, families can apply for their children to attend one of the district’s signature programs or schools. Some key 2023-2024 Enrollment Calendar Dates:

December 4, 2023 and ongoing Neighborhood school registrations begin for:

• New to PUSD TK-12 students who prefer their neighborhood school.

• Current PUSD students who are advancing to 6th or 9th grades and prefer to attend their neighborhood school. PUSD school locator

Preschool programs, including full and half-day, and dual language immersion are offered at select locations: pusd.us/ece.

For more information, visit pusd.us/enroll.

See the 2024-2025 enrollment dates at Enroll / 2023-24 Enrollment Dates. To get updates and reminders about open enrollment lotteries please sign up for our newsletter.

DECEMBER

• 12/4 Coffee with the Principal at 8:00am
  
• 12/8 TK/Kinder Holiday Program @ 8:15am
• 12/8 Holiday Program for Parents at 1:00pm
• 12/8 Annual Fund Bake Sale begins
• 12/8 Fieldtrip to the Armory (Hughes and Reyes)
• 12/11 School Tour at 8:30am
  
• 12/13 PTA Restaurant Night
• 12/13 Art Center Field Trip (Beaumont)
• 12/14 ELAC Meeting and Parent Workday at 8:30am
• 12/14 School Site Council @ 3:00pm
• 12/18-12/21 Holiday Spirit Week!
• 12/21 Shortened Day (School Ends at 11:55am)
• 12/22 - 1/7 Winter Break

The Willard Annual Fund is a key source of funding for programs at our school. In the past, the WAF has paid for science lab, language classes, and our library coordinator.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Annual Fund. Any amount helps. Thank you!

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Willard

Please select the link to join. Your membership supports all of our students. Thank you!

https://sites.google.com/willardmagnetpta.org/home/

Follow our new Instagram account at:

https://www.instagram.com/willard_elementary_pasadena/

You can also follow our PTA Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/willardelementarypta/

Both are a great ways to keep up with school events!

Willard Facebook Page

Please make sure to sign-up for your Parent Portal account. Instructions and details can be found HERE. The Parent Portal is an easy way to keep your contact information up-to-date and monitor your child's attendance and records. You need to verify your data yearly, but only need to register your account one time, while your child is in a PUSD school. Please contact Mrs. Campos for help or your Verification Code. Thank you!

French Toast is partnering with our school for uniform sales. (A portion of sales goes toward supporting our school and students.)

Sizing Guide - English

Tabla de Medidas

Don't forget to see Willard's Family Handbook for the most comprehensive information.

BREAKFAST MENUS (November-December 2023)

Breakfast - English

LUNCH MENU (November-December 2023)

Lunch - English