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August 14th, 2024
A Note From Your Principal: Week of Feb. 3rd
Black History Month & the Power of Community
Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the impact Black people have had in shaping our world—past, present, and future. At Willard, we know that community is everything, and this month is a reminder of how people working together have created change, supported one another, and built something better for the next generation.
To keep these conversations going at home, we’re sharing a resource that highlights Black leaders, artists, and innovators. Check it out here!
With love,
Ms. Battle
✨Learning in Action✨
Willard Updates
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences will be held on:
- February 11th from 4-7
- February 12th from 4-6
As they approach, we want to ensure that conferences are accessible and comfortable for all our families. Our teachers will offer both in-person and virtual options.
Whole School Peace Song
At the end of the month, our Willard Owls will come together for a pep rally, and this time, we’re adding something special—a whole school song about Peace! Students have started learning the song in music class, which also includes a sign language component.
To help everyone join in, Mr. Molitor has shared both the lyric video and a sign language video so families can practice at home. We can’t wait to see our school community come together for this moment!
Willard PTA
Right At School
RAS Summer Camp Registration Open NOW + Details
Registration for the Right At School Summer Camp is now OPEN!
Location: Kingsley Elementary School
Dates: 6/9/25-7/25/25
Full Day: 7 AM-6 PM
Part Day: 9 AM-4 PM
Half Day AM: 7 AM-12:30 PM
Half Day PM: 12:30 PM-6 PM
Grades: Incoming K-8th
No Camp Days: 6/19 & 7/4
Link to register: https://www.rightatschool.com/school/?school=summer-camp-at-kingsley-elementary&tab=summer-camps
Volunteer Process
Looking to volunteer at Willard? Click here for our district's volunteer process!
District Updates
CCDI Session on Transitions
Please join the Caregivers Council for Disability Inclusion and District 65 for an informational session on transitions. The session will be hosted via Zoom on February 4th at 6:30pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
TWI K-5 Family Survey
Estimados padres y tutores:
¡Espero que les esté yendo bien! Sé lo dedicados y solidarios que son con el programa TWI. El 29 de enero de 2025, deberían haber recibido un correo electrónico de la Directora de Servicios Multilingües, Amy Correa, pidiéndoles su opinión sobre el programa TWI.
Su opinión es importante para que ella continúe mejorando el programa de doble inmersión (TWI) de K-5. Es esencial que usted comparta sus opiniones y sus pensamientos sobre cómo van las cosas para su hijos con la directora.
Si pudiera tomarse unos minutos para llenar nuestra breve encuesta, significaría mucho para mí, ya que queremos lo mejor para nuestro programa TWI. Sus comentarios ayudarán a hacer el programa aún mejor para todos nuestros estudiantes.
Por favor, complete la encuesta antes del lunes 10 de febrero de 2025.
Aquí está el enlace a la encuesta: ENLACE DE LA ENCUESTA AQUÍ
¡Muchas gracias por su tiempo y apoyo!
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you’re doing well! I know how dedicated and supportive you are of the TWI program. On January 29, 2025, you should have received an email from the Director of Multilingual Services, Amy Correa, asking for your feedback on the TWI program.
Your feedback is important for her to continue to improve the K-5 Two-way Immersion (TWI) program. It is important that you share your thoughts on how things are going for your child so far this year.
If you could take just a few minutes to fill out our short survey, it would mean a lot to me, as we want the best for our TWI program. . Your feedback will help make the program even better for all of our students.
Please complete the survey by Monday, February 10, 2025. Here’s the link to the survey: SURVEY LINK HERE
Thank you so much for your time and support!
Useful Resources
Dates to Remember
February
- 4th: District-wide Spelling Bee
- 5th: School Improvement Day-Half Day for Students
- 6th: African American Youth Achievement Awards
- 11th: Conferences
- 12th: Conferences
- 14th: No School