Williams Elementary School

Stretch Time will be cancelled tomorrow (Wednesday, September 21st) for all buildings so families can attend the Broadway Bolt and Homecoming parade. Find more details on all the HOCO festivities with the link below: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/mhs/documents/homecoming%2Fgreen-%26-gold-2022-information/373377 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

We have been experiencing phone outages across the district this morning. Consolidated has been contacted and is working to fix the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #

This week kicks off our Homecoming festivities! Wednesday 9/21: Broadway Bolt HOCO Parade Friday 9/23: Green & Gold Day The following streets will be closed to traffic on 9/21 from 3:00-7:00 PM Broadway Avenue, between 12th Street and 2nd Street Richmond Avenue, between 12th Street and 2nd Street Prairie Avenue, between 12th Street and 6th Street For more details on all our Homecoming Events throughout the next two weeks click the link below: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/mhs/documents/homecoming%2Fgreen-%26-gold-2022-information/373377 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

This past Thursday was the first Learning Walk of the year. During Learning Walks, some of our staff and administration take tours throughout our different schools and are guided by students. While there, they get to visit various rooms to discover how students are learning and leading. Pictured are the learning walk guides from Williams Elementary. They did a wonderful job! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary

Our families are AWESOME! Thank you for all your help with our Step It UP! Program at Williams! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Kinnaman's First Grade class at Williams Elementary, they read, "The Giant Jam Sandwich", in which a town gets invaded by wasps and community members must work together to create a trap. Afterwards, students collaborated with their peers to create and name their own wasp traps! The entire class synergized and some amazing ideas came to life! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary

Green and Gold Day will take place on Friday, September 23. Students will be taking part in community service projects together throughout the community. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #GreenAndGoldDay

Remember and honor. 9/11

Big thanks to 101.3 WMCI and the Cromwell Media Group for having Superintendent Tim Condron live on air this morning to discuss all the events happening around our schools this month! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Now that summer break is over, you’re probably getting back into the school-year routine. It’s a great time to remember the importance of breakfast. Studies show students who eat breakfast are more likely to pay attention in class, have stronger memories, and get better test scores. Get ideas to start their day off right with the link below from our friends at Aramark. https://www.fyp365.com/success-starts-with-breakfast/ #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

According to the Mattoon Police Department, the Marshall Ave railroad tracks will be closed from Friday the 9th through Wednesday the 14th. We felt it important to share this information out with our families as many use this route to and from school. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Ashley Armstrong playing her harp in Mrs. Schafer's 2/3 grade class at Williams Elementary. The class has a behavioral incentive program where students earn "Schafer Bucks". They can buy prizes from a list of options and Ashley selected Show & Tell because she wanted to share her passion for playing the harp! Ashley has taken lessons since she was very young and she is becoming an extremely talented harpist. Way to go Ashley! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary

-NO SCHOOL TODAY- Happy Labor Day! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #LaborDay

There is still time to register, enter contact information of your friends and family and have a chance to win BIG with a $250 Amazon Gift card! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Families, we need your help to hit our goal! Register and enter at least 20 contacts on your personal donation page for a chance to win this COOL fridge stuffed with cash! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Check out the materials coming home with your students today on how you can help our school (with the Step It Up POP fundraiser)! Make sure you register and enter 10 or more contacts to get in on the FUN! #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Step it UP! Is about to launch thanks to our friends at POP! We're empowering our kids to make a difference at our school. Plus, they'll earn some really cool prizes! Are you ready? #itspossiblewithpop #beawesome #empowerkids #stepitup #makeadifference

Mr. Mann, the elementary band teacher, will be visiting 5th grade classes this week to pass out information to students about joining the 5th grade band. Families are encouraged to review the information that goes home, and those that are interested in signing their student up for band will please plan on attending our official informational and sign-up meeting on Monday, August 29, in the Williams Elementary School Cafeteria, beginning promptly at 5:30pm. Mr. Mann will then review important points from the information packet, The Music Shoppe will discuss renting instruments and the services they provide, and families can formally sign up for band! If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Mann at alekmann@mcusd2.com. The meeting will be recorded, so those unable to attend will still be able to watch. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Mrs. Grabiec's 3rd grade class at Williams Elementary has been reviewing Habit 3- Beginning with the End in Mind, as a part of the 1st 8 Day’s curriculum. The 3rd grade team shared this activity for the kids to work on. In teams, students had to get their worm through the candy ring by only touching paper clips. The students had fun with it! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #WilliamsElementary

If your child attended the 26th Annual Wavette Dance Camp, check out this tutorial video to help get them ready for the half-time experience on Friday, August 26! Even if they weren't part of the camp, they can still have fun and learn at home! https://youtu.be/2frbNKQRyC0