Bake Sale Volunteers Needed
We're in need of bakers and supply buyers. If you can help, please see the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
- Please drop off supplies in the office by the end of school Friday December 6th.
- Please bring in baked goods at drop off on the date of the slot you signed up for.
December 7th: PUSD at Christmas Tree Lane
On Saturday, PUSD will be present to celebrate the lighting of Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony and Winter Festival. The event starts at 3pm with performances, food trucks, local artists vendors and our own CTLA merchandise booth. The lights turn on at 6:30pm then stroll the streets until 9pm. It’s the only day the streets are blocked off for safe walking. Feel free to bring your entire family!
The Pasadena Jaycees - Operation Santa
It's that time of year again! The Pasadena Jaycees now accepting letters to Santa for Operation Santa. If you or anyone you know in the Pasadena area would like to have Santa deliver toys on December 24, please fill out the letter form here by December 21. Go to opsanta.com for more details!
¡El tiempo navideño nos ha llegado de nuevo! Otra vez, estamos aceptando cartas a Santa Claus para el programa "Operation Santa." Si usted, su familia, o alguien que conozca, en la area de Pasadena, desea que Santa Claus entregue juguetes a su hogar el 24 de diciembre, favor de llenar el siguiente formulario aqui antes del 21 de diciembre. ¡Visite opsanta.com para obtener mas información!
Student Safety and Start of School Day
We would like to remind our families that the first bell rings at 7:45am. At this time, teachers bring their classes in to start the instructional day. We ask that you help us build good habits in our students by having your student at school on time and lined up by 7:45am.
Once this bell rings, please help our students understand that it is time to start school by clearing the hallways and exiting the building. If students continue to see other adults on campus, it communicates that school hasn't really started yet, since parents are still present.
Additionally, we ask that you not engage teachers in conversation once their class is with them. If you need an appointment with a teacher, please come directly to the office, so that we could help communicate that with the teacher.
We are always happy to welcome you to campus, but we ask that it not interfere with our students' instructional minutes and that you help us keep our campus safe.
Thank you in advance for all your support.
No Drop Off or Parking in Staff Lot
We would like to remind our families that there is no Drop Off or Parking in the Staff Parking Lot. We have many staff members arriving in the morning looking to get to their classrooms and offices on time. (Families with a handicap placard are exempt.) Please help us be ready for your students by following this policy. Thank you!
Uniform Dress Code Policy
We would like to remind everyone that Willard has a Uniform Dress Code Policy. We have a number of students not adhering to our Uniform Policy. We will begin enforcing Dress Code policy, asking students to change, and calling home.
Why Uniform Dress Code?
Uniforms contribute to a positive school climate. Students are less distracted by what they or their peers are wearing and focus better on school. This reduces potential bullying and peer conflict. It also helps create community and cohesion as a school. (Uniforms, also, make morning dress routines easier as there is no need to decide what to wear.)
DECEMBER:
- 12/2 Return to School
- 12/2 Innovation Club @ 12:45pm
- 12/4 Bloom Music TK @ 8:35am
- 12/6 WAF Free Dress Day
- 12/6 Coffee with the Principal @ 8:00am
- 12/6 Pasadena History Museum Field Trip (Nhem and DeGroof)
- 12/7 Christmas Tree Lane Lighting Ceremony from 3-9pm
- 12/9-12/11 La Brea Tar Pits Interactive Trailer (K-2)
- 12/9 School Tour @ 8:30am
- 12/9 WAF Bake Sale Begins After School
- 12/10 PTA Meeting @ 5:30pm (Food and Child Care Provided)
- 12/11 ELAC Meeting @ 8:15am
- 12/11 Bloom Music TK @ 8:35am
- 12/11 PTA Restaurant Night
- 12/12 Winter Music Programs (TK-K Only @ 8:15am; 1st-5th @ 9:00am & 10:40am Parents welcome at either assembly.)
- 12/12 School Site Council @ 3:00pm
- 12/13 PTA Glow Party for Read-A-Thon
- 12/16 Dance Workshop
- 12/16-12/20 PTA Spirit Week (Read-A-Thon Prize)
- Monday - Dapper Day (Fancy Dress)
- Tuesday - Crazy Hat Day
- Wednesday - Crazy Socks Day
- Thursday - Holiday Colors Day
- Friday - PJ Day
- 12/18 Bloom Music (TK) @ 8:35am
- 12/18 Huntington Gardens Field Trip (Woolfork)
- 12/18 Fire Drill @ 12:35pm
- 12/20 Early Dismissal @ 11:55am
- 12/23 - 1/3 Winter Break
JANUARY:
- 1/6 Return to School
- 1/6 Coffee with the Principal @ 8:00am
Willard Annual Fund
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!
Parent Teacher Association - Join Today!
Please select the link to join. Your membership supports all of our students. Thank you!
Willard's Instagram
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!
Parent Portal
French Toast Uniforms Willard Uniforms
French Toast is partnering with our school for uniform sales. (A portion of sales goes toward supporting our school and students.)
