Summer Notes

Hello Willard Families,

These are just some last minute updates and notes as we start summer.

Hope your break is off to a great start!

Mrs. Brambila

We were so pleased to celebrate our 5th graders on Friday. Here are the pictures from the ceremony. All links will stay available for two weeks.

Check out our pictures from the Kindergarten Ceremony! We can't wait to see you in August!

On May 20th, LEARNs hosted its Alice in Wonderland showcase. Here are some pictures of the performance. Great job, Wildcats!

In the next two weeks, we will send home a copy of your child's report card, iReady Diagnostic results, and SBAC Data, if available. Please take some time to look it over. We are also send some summer tips, to keep your students' skill up over the summer. You can also find these below.

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership throughout this academic journey. Together, we have navigated challenges and celebrated successes, and now it’s time for a well-deserved break.

While summer is a fantastic opportunity for rest and rejuvenation, keeping our children’s minds engaged is important to prevent the “summer slide.” The summer slide refers to the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the school year. To help your children retain their skills and continue learning over the summer, we have compiled some simple and effective tips:

• Set aside time each day for your child to read books of their choice. Visit the local library or explore digital reading platforms.

• Read together as a family and discuss the stories to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills.

• Engage your child in educational games and activities that promote math, science, and language skills. Websites and apps like Khan Academy, PBS Kids, iReady, BrainPop, and epic! offer fun and interactive learning experiences.

• Cooking, gardening, and planning trips can also provide hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and geography.

• Encourage your child to keep a summer journal, write letters to family members, or create their own stories.

• Take advantage of museums, zoos, and cultural events in your community.

• Incorporate math into daily activities, such as measuring ingredients for recipes, calculating travel distances, or budgeting for a family outing.

• Use math workbooks, card games, or online resources to practice basic skills regularly. Here is a great site with some fun game ideas: https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/

We hope these tips will help your child stay engaged and ready to start the new school year with confidence. Thank you once again for your continued support. Have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching summer!

PUSD has compiled a resource for summer opportunities for PUSD students. Please click on the link below to browse the catalog.

PYSO is hosting a summer camp for 4-5th grade students who play a wind or string instrument. Please see the flyer below for details and to register.

Hi All BGCP Families,

Just a reminder, registration opens on Monday, March 11th at 8am.

REGISTER HERE

We hope to see you this Summer!

JUNE

• 6/6 Summer School (LEARNS and ESY) Begins
• 6/10 PEF Summer Begins
• 6/19 Juneteenth Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED
• 6/21 School Office Closes for the Summer

AUGUST

• 8/19 First Day of School for 2024-2025

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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