Thank you for a wonderful launch of the new school year. We've been in school just over two weeks and we've already had a successful backpack giveaway, engaging student assemblies, exciting Fun Friday activities, and our first Cafecito parent gathering. We appreciate your support in focusing on student safety, especially in the school parking lot areas. Based on the recommendations of our Oxnard PD partners, the yellow curbs at the side and front of the school are now designated as loading and unloading zones ONLY. During morning arrival, please pull up to the front of the yellow line and drop your children off there. Please DO NOT park your car and leave it there...it is only for stop-and-go traffic.

As our school partners, it is also important that we ALL focus on improving student attendance this year. Please do your best to schedule appointments outside of school hours or on our days off from school. Remember, our students can't access their learning unless they're here! Don't forget to keep good communication with your child's caregivers and remind them that Early Dismissal Wednesdays happen EVERY WEEK. This past week, we had a lot of students who were not picked up on time. Also, our Wildcats continue to be expected to wear school uniforms Monday-Thursday. This policy plays a crucial role in maintaining a conducive learning environment. However, on Mondays, they may wear the Character Counts color of the month (it's yellow for September) for the chance at special prizes, and every Friday, they will continue to have free-dress.

If you haven't returned your first-day-of-school packet forms, please do so as soon as possible. Please remember that the Williams team is here to help. If you have questions or concerns, you may reach us at (805) 488-3541, or you may also reach our staff through the Parent Square app and via email. Let's stay in touch!

Looking forward to seeing all our families at Back to School Night on Thursday, 09/19/24!

Principal Granado & Assistant Principal Bautista

Admin Team

Please make all necessary transportation arrangements to pick up your child early EVERY Wednesday. Please review our early dismissal schedule below:

• Grades TK & K: 8:00-12:00 PM
  
• Grades 1-3: 8:00-12:35 PM
• Grades 4-5: 8:00-12:45 PM

During arrival in the morning, Assistant Principal Bautista will serve as the crossing guard at the school driveway. PLEASE NOTE: The yellow curb near the blue doors is for drop-offs ONLY. There is NO parking allowed there or at the roundabout in the morning. Drivers MUST PARK their cars to walk students to the blue doors. Please make sure your children exit out of the car door on the sidewalk side.

During dismissal In the afternoon, Assistant Principal Bautista will close the driveway once the 2:20 dismissal bell rings. This is for the safety of ALL of our Williams community. Once the dismissal bell has rung, ONLY Williams staff and drivers with a handicapped placard will be allowed to enter the parking lot. Please plan ahead and park on Anchorage Street or the surrounding streets during busy times. Our parking lot closure times are as follows:

• DISMISSAL: Closed from 2:20-2:40 PM (M/T/Th/F)
  

• EARLY DISMISSAL WEDNESDAYS: Closed from 12:35-12:50 PM (Wednesdays)

We hope you've enjoyed your summer break! If you find yourself in need of counseling support for your Williams student, please reach out to Counselor Hernandez at lhernandez@hueneme.org. She may also be reached by telephone at (805) 488-3541.

Don't be afraid to ask for help...let's work together!

Our school counseling program and the Healthy Start Program sponsored by the Ventura County Human Services Agency are collaborating to provide social worker and community resources to support Williams families. Please reach out for assistance from our social worker team:

• Kenya Dominguez, Social Worker - ext. 3058
• Ana Zapata, Case Aide - ext. 3060

See the flyer below for more information...

09/08: Grandparents Day

09/09: School Board Meeting - 6:00-8:00 PM

09/11: 5th Grade Art Classes BEGIN

09/11: Yearbook Crew meets in room 21 - 1:00-2:00 PM

09/12: 2nd Grade Art Classes BEGIN

09/13: 1st Grade Art Classes BEGIN

09/13: 4th/5th Grade Music Classes BEGIN

09/16: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

09/17: Constitution Day Assembly in the quad - 8:15-8:45 AM

09/18: GATE Class in room 21 - 1:00-2:00 PM

09/19: Back to School Night - 5:00-7:00 PM

• 5:00-6:00 PM (Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting, Mural Presentation and Resource Fair)
• 6:00-6:30 PM (English presentations)
• 6:30-7:00 PM (Spanish presentations)

09/23: Kindness is Free - Lunchtime Pop-up Event

09/24: School Picture Day

09/25: Yearbook Crew meets in room 21 - 1:00-2:00 PM

10/02: Custodian Appreciation Day

10/02: Coffee with the Principal in P2 - 8:00-9:00 AM

10/02: GATE Class in room 21 - 1:00-2:00 PM

10/03: Farm to School Assembly

10/04: Mid-T1 Progress Notices - GO HOME TODAY

We'd like to share that the Hueneme Elementary School District officially launched our new anonymous reporting system, WeTip. Please note the different ways a student may make a report:

• Text REPORT to 844.805.7893

Simply text REPORT to the dedicated phone number to receive a link directly to your mobile device where you can submit any report safely and anonymously.

• Visit the home page of any HESD School Website

Our web-based form gives you an online, anonymous way to report unfolding situations through every school website. You can choose to remain completely anonymous. There is a link on every school website.

• Call (844) 805-7893

Speak anonymously with a trained WeTip Agent to report any bullying, threats, discrimination, or other tips. Report anytime day or night, whatever is most comfortable for you. A bilingual agent is available 24/7.

• Scan the QR Code (On all HESD WeTip Posters)

HESD has been provided with a dedicated QR Code that, when scanned, will take you directly to online reporting forms where you can easily submit concerns.

Here is a brief informational video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NaodVE8l0

Address: 4300 Anchorage Street, Oxnard, CA, USA

Phone: (805) 488-3541

Email: mgranado@hueneme.org
Website: https://www.hueneme.org/o/williams-elementary
Twitter: @WilliamsHESD

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FredLWilliamsElementary

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fredlwilliamselementary