The Willard Weekly

Hello Willard Families,

I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. While we had a quiet week in terms of school-wide events, our classrooms have been far from quiet. Our wonderful teachers always take advantage of the time to engage our students in learning (and some celebrations, too!) See below for just a small sample of what our students have been up to in their classrooms! Great work, Wildcats!

Mrs. Penny's class having a rockin' good time on Valentine's Day!

Mrs. Kaiteris' and Ms. Cahir's class were treated to a visit from the Pasadena Fire Department as a part of their IB Jobs Unit. Students learned all about fire safety and the typical duties for firefighters. They were also given a tour of the the fire truck and the equipment/gear used.

Mrs. DeGroof's class published their own book for their IB Unit on Communities. The class named their community "Rustyland" after their favorite classroom volunteer!

This is a notification from the health office that we have had a rise in Conjunctivitis/Pinkeye cases at Willard at all grade levels. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (the inside lining of the eyelids.)

Symptoms of Conjunctivitis/Pink Eye are redness, discharge, tearing, itching, and irritation. The discharge occasionally causes the eyelids to stick together, especially after sleeping. The affected person usually complains of feeling sand or dirt or burning in the eyes and may complain of sensitivity to light. The infection is commonly caused by bacteria or viruses.

Pinkeye is contagious and easily spreads from person to person. If your child is experiencing any of the above symptoms, we advise that you keep them home and have them see their health care provider. Please feel free to contact our Health Office if you have any questions or concerns.

On Monday, February 19th, school will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.

You're invited to our February Virtual Parent Leaders Network meeting on Tuesday, February 20th from 6-7pm.

This month's meeting will be an overview of the District's Planning Process. Our amazing partners, Pasadena Education Network, will also be doing a presentation on the Art of Active Listening!

This gathering is for parents and caregivers to develop friendships and learn information that will help them actively participate on school and district committees, you do not need to be a leader of any kind. All are welcome!

See attached flyer for more details and we'd appreciate your help with forwarding to your units or to any parents that may be interested. Link to join meeting.

Our PTA will be sponsoring restaurant night on Wednesday, 2/21, from 11am-9pm, at The Stand on El Molino. Come grab a dinner and support our school. Thank you!

Young and Healthy is once again partnering with USC for their Mobile Dental Clinic. Please see flyer below for details on how to access their FREE services and make an appointment.

Attention 5th Grade Families:

It's time to begin placing your order for your promoting 5th graders yearbook ad. You can include special pictures and a personalized message. Please see the flyer below for details and contact Mrs. Campos if you have any questions. The deadline to order is February 23rd!

On Saturday, from 8:00-12:00pm, we will host a Beautification Day. We will be working on our garden boxes and perimeter of our playground. Grab your garden gloves, your favorite work clothes, and come join us! Please enter through the staff parking lot. Thank you!

PUSD's Annual African-American History Bee is coming soon. If your child is interested in participating, please have them notify their teacher or Ms. Novelo. We will get preparation materials to them. This competition is open only to students in grades 3-5. Thank you!

It's time to order your school yearbook! Yearbooks are a great, traditional way to preserve school memories.

Cost: $25

Cash - please send exact amount in an envelope to Mrs. Campos with student name and grade.

Check - Payable to Pasadena Educational Foundation (send to Mrs. Campos.)

Credit - order HERE. (Please enter Access Code: 0004213YB.)

Deadline to Order: March 29, 2024

Please see flyer below for details or contact Mrs. Campos if you have any questions.

The City of Pasadena is sponsoring an Art Contest for all TK-12th grade students. Please click on the flyer below for details. Good luck, Wildcats!

Every child living within PUSD boundaries is assured placement in their neighborhood school Find My School. Through PUSD’s annual Open Enrollment, families can apply for their children to attend one of the district’s signature programs or schools. Some key 2023-2024 Enrollment Calendar Dates:

December 4, 2023 and ongoing Neighborhood school registrations begin for:

• New to PUSD TK-12 students who prefer their neighborhood school.

• Current PUSD students who are advancing to 6th or 9th grades and prefer to attend their neighborhood school. PUSD school locator

Preschool programs, including full and half-day, and dual language immersion are offered at select locations: pusd.us/ece.

For more information, visit pusd.us/enroll.

See the 2024-2025 enrollment dates at Enroll / 2023-24 Enrollment Dates. To get updates and reminders about open enrollment lotteries please sign up for our newsletter.

FEBRUARY

• 2/19 President's Day Observed - NO SCHOOL
  
• 2/22 Young and Healthy Dental Clinic (See Flyer Above)
  
• 2/24 Beautification Day
• 2/26 Mad Science Classes begin
• 2/29 Leap Year!
• 2/29 Blue Ribbon Dance Festival (5th Grade)
• 2/29 PUSD (Virtual) African-American History Bee @ 5:00pm

MARCH

• 3/1 Free Dress Friday
• 3/1 Kinder Dental Screenings
• 3/4-3/8 Read Across America Week!
• 3/4 Coffee with the Principal @ 8:00am
• 3/5 Read Across America Celebration
• 3/6 5th Grade Panorama Picture
• 3/6 City of Pasadena Walk Field Trip (2nd Grade)
• 3/7 K9 Unit Visit to 1st Grade (IB Unit)
• 3/7 Huntington Gardens Field Trip (Nhem, Marsh, Reyes)
• 3/8 Black History Program - Parent Performance at 1:00pm
• 3/8 Spring Movie Night
• 3/8 Report Card Available on the Parent Portal
• 3/8 PTA Association Meeting at 5:00pm

Feel free to peruse our Special Programs Teachers' Wish Lists. They do so much for ALL our Willard students and we are so appreciative of them.

The Willard Annual Fund is a key source of funding for programs at our school. In the past, the WAF has paid for science lab, language classes, and our library coordinator.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Annual Fund. Any amount helps. Thank you!

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Willard

Please select the link to join. Your membership supports all of our students. Thank you!

https://sites.google.com/willardmagnetpta.org/home/

Follow our new Instagram account at:

https://www.instagram.com/willard_elementary_pasadena/

You can also follow our PTA Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/willardelementarypta/

Both are a great ways to keep up with school events!

Willard Facebook Page

Please make sure to sign-up for your Parent Portal account. Instructions and details can be found HERE. The Parent Portal is an easy way to keep your contact information up-to-date and monitor your child's attendance and records. You need to verify your data yearly, but only need to register your account one time, while your child is in a PUSD school. Please contact Mrs. Campos for help or your Verification Code. Thank you!

French Toast is partnering with our school for uniform sales. (A portion of sales goes toward supporting our school and students.)

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Don't forget to see Willard's Family Handbook for the most comprehensive information.

BREAKFAST MENUS (January 2024)

Breakfast - English

LUNCH MENU (January 2024)

Lunch - English