Principal News and Notes
January 22 - January 26
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela
"Education is the kindling
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
of a flame, not the filling
A teacher is not a service profession or a job, it is a pillar of the society.
of a vessel."
~ Socrates
"If a curriculum does not respond to the culture, then the culture won't respond to the curriculum."
Schedule of Upcoming Activities
Marvelous Monday:
All Staff Meeting in Gym @ 3:15
Dual Language Parent Meeting in Library 5:30-6:30
Please submit any Character Trait Nominations for the month today!
Terrific Tuesday:
RtI meetings (check schedule)
Wellness Wednesday:
What are ways to promote healthy choices within your classroom, office or work space?
Thoughtful Thursday:
Have you taken time to tell someone how much you appreciate them?
Fabulous Friday:
Have you connected with parents this semester? What are ways that you can reach out to support the relationships you have with the parents/family members of your students?
Collaboration Schedule:
Monday:
10:10-10:40 Cooper-Peyton, Williams & Byrne, Bailey & Guido
1:10-1:40 Gittens, Meyer
2:20-2:50 John, Williams
Tuesday:
8:10-8:30 Fine Arts Team
9:00-9:30 Loos, Carr
10:10-10:40 Helrich, Delgado
1:10-1:40 Gittens, Meyer
2:20-2:50 Schaub, Hart, Dial
Wednesday:
8:10-8:30 Fine Arts Team
10:10-10:40 Byrne, Bailey & Guido
1:10-1:40 Holbert, Short, Maxey
Thursday:
8:10-8:30 Fine Arts Team
9:00-9:30 Loos, Carr
10:10-10:40 Cooper-Peyton, Williams
12:35-1:05 Avila, Delgado
2:20-2:50 Schaub, Hart, Dial
Friday:
10:10-10:40 Delgado, Helfrich
12:00-12:30 Delgado, Avila
1:10-1:40 Holbert, Short, Maxey
1:45-2:15 Williams, John
Reminders:
We are hopeful that our intercom system will be working properly by the end of the day on Monday. Please continue to say the pledge within the classroom. We will have longer announcements on the first day to make up for missed announcements and birthdays. Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Bells will ring at 2:55p.m. and 3:00p.m. for dismissal once the intercom is working again. Please be sure to arrive to dismissal on time each day as it has a number of impacts on the entire dismissal procedure.
Print Shop:
When submitting print shop requests digitally, please send them to Print Shop, Mr. Magers at tmagers@usd116.org and I so that we can ensure your request is completed in a timely manner. Thank you so much for your attention to this matter!!!
Changing Weather:
Please remember that we are unable to take students outside if the temperatures are lower than twenty degrees including the windchill. Please be sure to check district email and local listings for school closings when conditions warrant. Thank you! :)
In the Classrooms @ Dr. Williams:
Is there something that you would like to share with our staff that you are doing within your classroom? Do you have pictures that you would like to include? Please email me (dmjackson@usd116.org) by Thursday of each week with a description and any pictures you would like to include and I will post it in our next newsletter! Our students do outstanding things daily, please share it with everyone! You never know who you will inspire with your work!
Looking Forward:
January 22: All Staff Meeting
Dual Language Parent Meeting in Library @ 5:30p.m.
February 1-28: Penny Wars PTA Fundraiser
February 2: 100th Day Celebration
February 16: Institute Day
February 19: No School Presidents' Day
February 28: Risk Watch K-2: 1:00-1:30; 3-5: 1:45-2:15
PBIS Corner
Please take time to offer praise to students when you see them doing the right thing! Offer compliments to classes when they are demonstrating hallway expectations. A kind word goes a long way!
Character Trait of the Month
Completely prepared or available for a task.
Celebrations!!!
Happy Birthday to our January Birthdays:
10- Stephanie Helfrich
16- Marissa Holbert
17- Kayanna White
25- Susan Miller
28- Patti Murray
Several Resources to explore on a variety of topics of interest.
Dr. Williams Elementary School
Email: dmjackson@usd116.org
Website: http://www.usd116.org/drwilliams/
Location: 2102 E Washington St, Urbana, IL, United States
Phone: 217-384-3628