THE WHOOT!
August 14th, 2024
A Note From Your Principal: Week of Feb. 18th
The Value of Community
This past week was a beautiful reminder of what makes Willard such a special place. Our Peace Pep Rally brought the whole school together, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the time, energy, and love our teachers put into making it happen! Thank you Ms. Johnston and Ms. Lopez!!
One of the most moving moments was watching our entire school sign A Wish For Peace. Thank you to Mr. Molitor who took the time to teach us. Seeing every student and staff member signing together was truly something special. It warmed my heart. This is what school community should feel like. The way we show up for each other, the way we create joy for our students, the way we come together—it all matters. Let’s keep that spirit going. 💙💛
Click here to see our community in action!
✨Spirit Week✨
This week’s Spirit Week is in full swing, bringing joy, energy, and school pride to every corner of Willard! 🎉 Huge shoutout to our Culture & Climate Team, who have worked hard to make sure the week is fun, inclusive, and accessible for all students. From creative dress-up days to exciting activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s keep the spirit alive and make this a week to remember! 🦉💙💛
Willard PTA
African Diaspora Celebration: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking forward to a very special event - our African Diaspora Celebration on Fri., Feb. 28! We need your help to plan the activities, decorations, and food. If you have 30 minutes or several hours, we would love your help! Please join the planning committee for this event by emailing willardowlspta@gmail.com. Thank you!
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
Foster School Community Meeting on Feb. 19
Future Foster Families (who live in the 5th Ward attendance boundary for Foster School):
Meet other families and get involved in your future school as we gather for a pizza dinner on February 19th at 6:00PM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center (1655 Foster St.). Pizza served from 6:00 to 6:30 PM with school updates and activities to follow.
Futuras familias de la escuela Foster (que viven en el límite de asistencia del Distrito 5 para la escuela Foster):
Conozca a otras familias y participe en su futura escuela mientras nos reunimos para una cena de pizza el 19 de febrero a las 6:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario Fleetwood-Jourdain (1655 Foster St.) Pizza servida de 6:00 a 6:30 p.m. con actualizaciones escolares y actividades a seguir.
Useful Resources
Dates to Remember
February
- 28th: African Diaspora Celebration