Bulldog Nibbles
Week of February 9, 2024
Week of April 5, 2024
Social Media Sites: Keep up on what's happening at Williams Bay! Check out the social media accounts for Williams Bay Athletics and Activities!
- Website: williamsbayathletics.com/
- Twitter: @WBAthleticDept
- Instagram: @williamsbayathleticsactivities
- Facebook: facebook.com/williamsbayathleticsactivities/
Please contact the office staff along with your child’s teacher if your child will be late, absent, or leaving early: jhopkins@williamsbayschool.org OR kpanek@williamsbayschool.org.
What's New
Showers of Blessings!
Dear Williams Bay Elementary Families,
Two of our beloved staff members-Mrs. Biley (third grade teacher) and Mrs. Theobald (3k teacher) have been fighting serious health battles this year. Each of them travels weekly for treatments and both face more surgeries in the weeks or months to come. We wanted to offer our families a chance to come
alongside these two ladies to help elevate the financial strain that these health battles have caused.
If you feel like you want to help, would you consider sending in a gift card to a local restaurant, door dash gift cards or gas gift cards. If you would prefer you can send in a monetary donation as well.
Please send these to school by April, 8.
Thank you for all you do for our school and teachers
2024 Best Communities for Music Education
Congratulations to the music department who officially received the 2024 Best Communities for Music Education award from the NAMM Foundation. They have received this award each year since 2019. We are very proud of our teachers and the quality music program they provide.
April 16 is Pajama Day!
Tuesday 4/16 - Pajama Day! It's National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day on April 16, so we're inviting staff and students to wear PJs or comfy clothes that day while we all work.
2024-2025 Family Registration
1st Day School Supplies
Parents, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies. I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!
Orders are placed online and delivered directly to the school. They will be here when you arrive for the Open House on August 28, 2024 from 3:45-6:45. All you need to do is open this 1st Day School Supplies Flyer and scan the QR code on the flyer OR go to the following link: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=117199
to select the grade level and place your order. This is a stress free and easy way to start the school year.
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) is working to share the need for housing for our workforce throughout Walworth County. They are trying to bring municipalities, builders, organizations and residents together to help fill the current void of this much needed housing. This housing is for our teachers, medical staff, caregivers, postal workers, company employees, first responders, police and firefighters, and more. Please check out this link to view a poster about the need for workforce housing in Walworth County.
Williams Day Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
The Williams Bay memorial Parade & Ceremony will be on Monday, May 27, 2024. See flyer HERE.
The parade will start at 10:45 AM on Clover and Cherry Streets, on to Edgewater Park.
Participants: Williams Bay Schools, Civic & Youth Groups, and Service Organizations
11:15: Ceremony at the Williams Bay Veteran's Memorial
Opening Prayer/National Anthem/VFW Presentations/Reading of "In Flanders Fields"
Wreath Ceremony/Playing of Taps/Rifle Salute
Music Performed by the following organizations:
- Williams Bay High School Band: National Anthem, Taps, On Wisconsin
- Williams Bay High School Choir: "Armed Forces Medley
Contact Ron Grabski RGrabber2@gmail.com for Organization Participation
Spring Sing/Art Auction on May 24 at 1:30
Our 2024 Spring Sing and Art Auction will be taking place on Friday, May 24, and will feature students in grades 4K through Five. The concert will begin at 1:30pm, and the Art Auction will be taking place before and after the concert.
- We are looking for picture frames of 8X10 or larger if you are interested in donating.
- Students and families may access the recordings and lyrics to their songs at this LINK in order to practice the songs at home.
Old News
Free Community Friendship Meal on April 10
The first Wednesday of each month. Community Church of Fontana will be hosting a FREE hot meal from 5-7 pm or until the food runs out. Come for a meal, stay for the fellowship. See this flier for more details.
Forward Assessment Grades 3-5
As partners in your child’s education it is important that you are informed and prepared for upcoming events in our school process. One way to determine student preparedness is through assessments, and therefore, in compliance with state statute: Wisconsin will assess students in grades 3-8. Students in these grades will take what is called the Forward Exam. Students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 will take assessments in English Language Arts, and Math. Students in grades 4 and 8 will take assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Students in grade 10 take assessments in Social Studies, and Science. The Forward Exam is administered online and will include multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and written responses. We will be taking the Forward Exam the week of April 8. We will be working to establish testing schedules that will minimize the disruption to the academic schedule.
As with all assessments, we encourage students to take the assessments seriously and to put forth their best effort. The Forward Exam will be one of the state indicators of our school’s academic success and will be the basis for our state school report card. Thanks for your cooperation as we continue our journey to excellence.
Test Taking Tips
The week of April 8, your child will begin taking our state’s standardized test, the Forward assessment.
Let’s work together and make your child’s experience a positive and successful one! We’ve been preparing at school, working on practice questions in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math and practicing how to use the online technology tools that are available on the test.
Families have graciously donated healthy snacks for students each day before they take the test. Families have also provided peppermints that are available to students while they take the tests.
Here are some suggestions you can do to help everyday:
Ensure your child arrives at school on time.
Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.
Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
Gently encourage them to do their best.
Yerkes: Nothing Can Eclipse Community Day
Our Community Day in the Bay is Monday, April 8th from 1- 5pm.
We'll celebrate our lake district residents and the last solar eclipse visible in North America until 2044. This will be a partial solar eclipse as viewed from Williams Bay, reaching approximately 90% of totality.
Come join us for safe eclipse viewing and fun activities on the Olmsted Ellipse lawn. There’ll be food and drinks for purchase. Community Day in the Bay takes place rain or shine. In the event of cloudy skies we’ll live-stream the total eclipse inside on our 9’ screen.
Tickets are required, and we expect this event will sell out fast. More information is available on our solar eclipse news post. You can also learn more about solar eclipses on our website.
WBES Fun Fair April 12
Join us at the Fun Fair this year on April 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. There are many fun activities and games planned with music and dancing as well. To see the flier, click HERE. Save time in line at the Fun Fair by pre-ordering tickets, unlimited wristband, and raffle tickets. Here is the Pre-order Form
Bike + Gear Swap
Have a bike collecting dust? Consider donating it to the bike swap, Don't know how to get there? Contact us at akpether@gmail.com or at 262-215-8679. Geneva Lakes Community Bike + Gear Swap is Saturday, April 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM rain or shine. Bring your bikes and gear to Town Bank Parking Lot at 567 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI.
Truckapalooza April 20
Join us for fun, food, and more! Williams Bay High School parking lot from 4:00-6:00 on Saturday, April 20.
Coat and Jacket Weather for 3K-3rd Grade
We have decided to start a 3K-3rd grade threshold for wearing coats outside. It is very windy on the playground. Students must wear a coat/jacket outside for recess if the temperature is below 50 . When the temperature is between 50-60 at least long sleeves. We will certainly use judgement for the days that the sun is out and the wind is low and coats/jackets may not be necessary. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, 3K-3rd Grade Staff
2024 4K Round Up: CHANGE
Change to the 4K Round-Up. The 2024 4K Round-Up will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 9:00-11:00. This is a scheduled 4K Community Outreach Day. Instead of the outreach activity on April 17, we will be holding the 4K round-up for incoming 4K students who will start in the fall of 2024. There is no school for current 4K students on this day and no community outreach. If you have a student who will turn 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 and want to participate in the round-up, please contact the office at 262-245-5571.
Seal-A-Smile
The Seal-A-Smile team at Open Arms is looking forward to working with us and our students again this year on April 18, 19 & 22. Please complete the online consent form that is linked below.
Important Items
Big Foot Summer Camp Opportunities
Registration is now open! Click on this link for details:Big Foot Summer Day Camp
Raise Right
RaiseRight Orders due the first Friday of every Month!
All orders are to be placed through your online account or mobile device and are due by 6pm on the first Friday of every month and will be available for pick up in the Elementary School office.
New to RaiseRight? Visit www.raiseright.com and create a login with our school's enrollment code: —4CF1A94254422 to join the Williams Bay PTO.
You can still order from our local retailers online!
If there are any questions on how to sign up and create an online account to place your order, please contact Hannah Rogers 262-215-9766. Click on this link for the RaiseRight Flier.
1st Place Spiritwear
Click on the link to view the fun spirit wear available for the whole family: 1st Place Spiritwear
Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/103654.
Upcoming Events
April 8-12: Forward Assessments for 3rd-5th Grade Students
April 12: Fun Fair
April 16: Pajama Day
April 17: 4K Round-Up for 2024-2025 (No school for current 4K students)
April 20: Truckapalooza 4:00-6:00 WBHS Parking Lot
April 24: Administrative Professionals Day
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 21 Fisheree 4:00-5:15 PM
May 24: Spring Sing and Art Auction 1:30-3:00
June 3: Field Day
Jun 4: Bounce Houses / Field Day Rain Date
June 5: Last Day of School: Dismissal at 12:30 & Summer Bash 4:00-6:00