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Weekly News You Can Use: 5/07/23
SCHOOL REMINDERS & HAPPENINGS
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AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Celebration
We are excited to announce our very first annual AAPI Event will be coming to Willard.
Save the Date!
When: May 12th
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: Willard
More detaIls to come
TWI Chat
We will start with an update on the Student Assignment Project ( TWI update in the Fast 5).
We will then go into Open Space Rotations.
Please complete the google form to share ideas that you want to discuss at the Open Space.
This is the final one this school year, we hope to see you all there as we continue to build and connect our school community.

SNEAKERBALL- SAVE THE DATE! MAY 26TH
We present our SNEAKERBALL!
We will be hosting our very first dance of the school year!Save the date: FRIDAY, MAY 26TH
6-8PM
WILLARD
Details to come.
5th Grade End of Year Activities
5th Grade Breakfast
- June 5th
- 9:30-10:15 am
- We will have a separate ceremony for each class to provide an intimate/ personal setting.
- June 5th
- Times to come
5th grade picnic: Lovelace Park
June 6, 2023 (Rain date: June 6th)
12-2pm
More details to come
Willard Open House
Please Join us to learn more about a day in the life at Willard Elementary School.
If you have family members or friends who are looking at Willard next year, please share this link with them.
Who:Kindergarten & New Families
When: June 1, 2023
Time: 6-7 pm
DISTRICT-WIDE EVENTS & UPDATES
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District 65 PTA One Fund Native Plant Sale
The second annual District 65 PTA One Fund Native Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10am to 1pm at the District 65 warehouse (2017 Greenleaf St., Evanston). Many native plants, shrubs and trees will be available for purchase, and pick up is available for all who pre-ordered.
Volunteers needed! If you are able to help set up on Friday, May 12, or assist at the sale on Saturday, May 13, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/D65plantsalevolunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated.
To view a list of the trees, shrubs and plants available for sale on May 13th, please visit www.bit.ly/D65nativeplantsale and click "Buy Items."
LGBTQ+ Family Meeting
Given some of the recent legislation being proposed as well as the news surrounding the tragedy in Nashville, we want to make sure we are providing support and resources for students, staff and families in our LGBTQ+ community who are impacted by the harmful rhetoric and media attention. Please access and share the resources below which include a list of community resources and lesson supplements. Although the District is not continuing with Equity weeks, educators may absolutely implement lessons from the resources provided in the past.
Community Organizations & Resources
There will be at least two more LGBTQ+ staff and family sessions offered through Chicago Therapy Collective this school year. We are working to identify one more additional session and will provide updates once this has been confirmed. These virtual sessions provide an opportunity for our staff and families to build community, support each other and share valuable resources and support. Please help spread the word!
Family Sessions 7pm-8:15pm, Zoom Link
Wednesday, May 17
Staff Sessions, 3:30-5:00pm, Zoom Link
(allies welcome and invited!)
Wednesday, May 24th
D65's BIG 5
In everything that we do we are committed to:
- Courtesy
- Respect
- Dignity
- Professionalism
- Humanity
Please partner with us as we live out the BIG 5 in our daily walk, talk, & communal interactions.
Looking to Volunteer?
Click here to fill out the virtual D65 Volunteer Form.
We have a few opportunities coming up be on the look out...
COMMUNICATION
Upcoming Events
AAPI Event
- May 12th
- 6-8 pm
- Willard
D65 Native Plant Sale
- May 13th
Haven Orientation: Rising 6th Graders
- May 16th
- 6-7 pm
TWI Chat
- Wednesday, May 17th
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Fleetwood
Affinity Group Meeting
- Thursday, May 18th
- 6:00-7:30 pm
LGBTQ+ Family Meeting
- May 17th
PTA Townhall
- Tuesday, May 23rd
- 6-7 pm
- Zoom
Sneakerball
- Friday, May 26th
- 6 - 7:30 pm
Field Day
- Friday, May 26th
- 3-5: 9:20-10:50 pm
- K-2: 1:50-3:20 pm
No School- Memorial Day
- Monday, May 29th
Hootenany
- Tuesday, May 30th
- 7:00-8:00
- Fleetwood
Willard End of Year Family Celebration
- Friday, June 3rd
- 6:00-8:00 pm
5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies
- June 5th
- 1:30-3:30 pm
Last Day of School
- Tuesday, June 6th
Family and Community Engagement Retreat
- Saturday, June 10th
- 9-12 pm
- Willard