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Week of February 9, 2024
Week of May 3, 2024
Social Media Sites: Keep up on what's happening at Williams Bay! Check out the social media accounts for Williams Bay Athletics and Activities!
- Website: williamsbayathletics.com/
- Twitter: @WBAthleticDept
- Instagram: @williamsbayathleticsactivities
- Facebook: facebook.com/williamsbayathleticsactivities/
Please contact the office staff along with your child’s teacher if your child will be late, absent, or leaving early: jhopkins@williamsbayschool.org OR kpanek@williamsbayschool.org.
Upcoming Events
May 6: Nurses Day
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 21: Fisheree 4:00-5:15 PM (no bus this year)
May 24: Spring Sing and Art Auction 1:30-3:00
May 24: All Library Books are Due
June 3: Field Day
Jun 4: Bounce Houses (Students need socks) / Field Day Rain Date
June 5: Last Day of School: Dismissal at 12:30 & Summer Bash 4:00-6:00
What's New
Cinco de Mayo Glassblowing Event: May 4
Hey everyone! Privato Private Events will be hosting hands-on glassblowing workshops for Cinco de Mayo this year! This event will be on Saturday, May 4 12:00-8:00 PM. No experience required, you can make your own glass pendant to take home and treasure. After class enjoy a Margarita courtesy of Privato! A portion of the proceeds benefit The World's Tallest Glass Tree. For more details or to sign up follow this link: https://events.humanitix.com/cinco-de-mayo-glassblowing-workshops
View the flyer HERE.
Skyward Food Service Fees
Family lunch accounts should be checked to make sure there is no negative balance. All payments should be made to ensure there is enough money in the lunch account to cover the rest of the school year. Students with negative lunch balances may not be able to participate in the end of the year Field Day/Bounce House celebrations.
Old News
Spring Sing/Art Auction on May 24 at 1:30
Our 2024 Spring Sing and Art Auction will be taking place on Friday, May 24, and will feature students in grades 4K through Five. The concert will begin at 1:30pm, and the Art Auction will be taking place before and after the concert. THe Art Auction donations will go to SMILES Equestrian Therapy in Darien.
- We are looking for picture frames of 8X10 or larger if you are interested in donating.
- Students and families may access the recordings and lyrics to their songs at this LINK in order to practice the songs at home.
1st Place Spiritwear
Give Mom and Grandma the gift of spirit this Mother's Day! Get FREE SHIPPING on all orders with code: MOM24 through Saturday. Shop: https://1stplace.sale/103654
Click on the link to view the fun spirit wear available for the whole family: 1st Place Spiritwear
Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/103654.
Strength & Speed Summer Course for Incoming 6th Grade Students
Get ready to boost your strength and speed this summer! We are excited to announce that Williams Bay School District will be hosting a middle school Strength and Speed Summer Course for all students, starting on June 10th and running through July 30th.
- Details:
- Dates: June 10th through July 30th on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (No class on July 4th)
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Gender-Split Courses: Two courses will run simultaneously, one for each gender
- Location: Weight Room, Gyms, and Outside.
- Instructors: Coach Welch and Coach Landers
This course is a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your athletic abilities, regardless of your current fitness level or sports interests. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, our dedicated coaches will help you reach your goals. This course is also free for Williams Bay Middle School students.
We understand that summer schedules can be busy with work, vacations, and other commitments. However, we encourage all students to sign up, even if you anticipate missing some sessions. Consistency is key to progress, and we want to support you every step of the way.
To sign up, please use the link or QR code provided above:
Don't miss this chance to improve your performance and have fun with your peers! If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact Coach Welch at wwelch@williamsbayschool.org or Coach Landers at mlanders@williamsbayschool.org.
Let's make this summer one to remember with our Strength and Speed Course!
Summer Theatre Camp
Check out this FLYER for details to register for Summer Theatre Camp, June 17-21 for students ages 6-16.
Village of Williams Bay Recreation Department
The recreation department has many opportunities for students to get involved this spring and summer. For additional information and to register, please scan the QR code or visit williamsbay.org/recreation department. See the WB Rec Dept. flier HERE.
Yerkes Observatory PLAY/SPACE
Yerkes Observatory is building PLAY/SPACE, which is an astronomy and space-themed playground like no other. Your support of this cutting-edge, accessible playground will be DOUBLED by the Blair Family Foundation... up to a total of $500,000! To learn more about supporting this stellar project, visit www.yerkesobservatory.org or click on the link for the flyer.
2024-2025 Family Registration
1st Day School Supplies
Williams Bay Elementary parents, buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and eliminate the nightmare of back-to-school shopping. Think of visiting those big box retailers: the empty shelves, the crying babies, the demands for more things from your kids! 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies! Order now.
Orders are placed online by July 1 and delivered directly to the school. They will be here when you arrive for the Open House on August 28, 2024 from 3:45-6:45. All you need to do is open this 1st Day School Supplies Flyer and scan the QR code on the flyer OR go to the following link: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=117199
to select the grade level and place your order. This is a stress free and easy way to start the school year.
Williams Day Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
The Williams Bay memorial Parade & Ceremony will be on Monday, May 27, 2024. See flyer HERE.
The parade will start at 10:45 AM on Clover and Cherry Streets, on to Edgewater Park.
Participants: Williams Bay Schools, Civic & Youth Groups, and Service Organizations
11:15: Ceremony at the Williams Bay Veteran's Memorial
Opening Prayer/National Anthem/VFW Presentations/Reading of "In Flanders Fields"
Wreath Ceremony/Playing of Taps/Rifle Salute
Music Performed by the following organizations:
- Williams Bay High School Band: National Anthem, Taps, On Wisconsin
- Williams Bay High School Choir: "Armed Forces Medley
Contact Ron Grabski RGrabber2@gmail.com for Organization Participation
Important Items
Big Foot Summer Camp Opportunities
Registration is now open! Click on this link for details:Big Foot Summer Day Camp
Raise Right
RaiseRight Orders due the first Friday of every Month!
All orders are to be placed through your online account or mobile device and are due by 6pm on the first Friday of every month and will be available for pick up in the Elementary School office.
New to RaiseRight? Visit www.raiseright.com and create a login with our school's enrollment code: —DE4A6B9C54422 to join the Williams Bay PTO.
You can still order from our local retailers online!
If there are any questions on how to sign up and create an online account to place your order, please contact Hannah Rogers 262-215-9766. Click on this link for the RaiseRight Flier.