Williams Elementary families are invited to attend Once Upon a Math Night on Thursday, November 16th, from 6:00-7:30 PM! 🌟✨ We're embarking on an enchanting math adventure around Williams, and we want you to be part of it. Bring your family along as we explore the magical world of math together! 🏰 Build castles 🎯 Test your estimation skills πŸ” Solve story problems in escape rooms πŸ“ Measure the length of Rapunzel's hair πŸ• Pizza provided It's all about making math FUN for everyone! Remember, a parent or guardian must accompany students. RSVP by November 9th with the link below to secure your spot: mcusd2.org/OnceUponAMathNight See you there! πŸ‘ͺπŸ“š
5 months ago, MCUSD2
You're invited to Once Upon a Math Night Thursday, November 16th 6-7:30 P.M.We’re taking Williams families on an adventure around the school! A parent or guardian is required to accompany students through the tour, so make it a family adventure!Upon arriving, visitors will be given a map to enchanted math lands.   Families will be able to build castles, try their luck at estimation, solve story problems to break out of escape rooms, measure lengths of Rapunzel’s hair, and so much more.   Classrooms will highlight important areas of number sense to boost math skills.    The entire family is encouraged to attend and show students that math is FUN!  Families must RSVP by November 9th by calling 217-238-2800 or by visiting mcusd2.org/OnceUponAMathNight.
5 Tips for IAR Testing November 7th and November 9thπŸ“ πŸ”Ή Tip 1: Get a good night's sleep 😴 πŸ”Ή Tip 2: Stay organized πŸ“š πŸ”Ή Tip 3: Eat a nutritious breakfast 🍳 πŸ”Ή Tip 4: Read carefully πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ πŸ”Ή Tip 5: Double-check your work βœ… We are wishing our students the best of luck this week! You've got this! πŸ’ͺ
5 months ago, MCUSD2
5 Tips for IAR Testing. Get a Good Night's Sleep.  Getting plenty of sleep improves a child's cognitive function, memory retention, and problem-solving abilities, ultimately leading to better test performance and academic success. Stay Organized: Prepare the night before by laying out your student’s belongings. This starts the day with a sense of organization and reduced stress. It allows them to arrive at school early feeling calm. Eat a Nutritional Breakfast: Eating a nutritious breakfast before a test provides a child with the energy and focus needed to sustain their cognitive functions throughout the exam, improving their concentration and alertness. Read Carefully: Remind your student to read each question and answer choice carefully. Make sure they understand what is being asked before choosing an answer. Double-Check Work: If time permits, encourage your students to go back and review their answers. It's easy to make simple mistakes that can be corrected with a second look. IAR Testing for Grades 3-8 Takes Place on November 7th and November 9th.
After working with the phone company, the issue has been resolved, and all phone lines throughout the district are working properly.
5 months ago, MCUSD2
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We are aware of phone outages affecting several buildings throughout the district. We are currently working closely with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
5 months ago, MCUSD2
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Williams Elementary School will host its Scholastic Book Fair October 23-27. Your in-school shop-ortunity will be from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily. Shoppers will be invited to donate spare change to purchase books for One Stop Community Christmas too! πŸ“š Set up an eWallet with the link below so your child can shop the fair without cash: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arlanddwilliamselemschool
5 months ago, MCUSD2
Shop Our Book Fair Online! #ScholasticBookFairs
πŸŽπŸ‘©β€πŸ« Today, we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day! πŸ«πŸ“š Our Principals, Assistant Principals, and Deans lead with passion, dedication, and a vision for excellence. They inspire our students, guide our educators, and foster an environment where learning thrives. We are grateful to have these amazing leaders in our district.🌱🌟
5 months ago, MCUSD2
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. Mattoon High School. Mr. Duckett, Mrs. Schumacher, Mr. Stuart, and Mr. Kimbro
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. Mattoon Middle School. Mr. Endebrock, Mr. Arnold,Mrs. Stewart.
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. Arland D. Williams Elementary School. Mr. Shaffer, Mrs. Trussell
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. Riddle Elementary School. Mrs. Kleiss and Mr. Rahar
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. Franklin Preschool. Mrs. Holt
Principal Appreciation Day October 20, 2023. Thank you for all you do. LIFT Central Illinois. Mr. Schaefer
Just a reminder, Student-Led Conferences are taking place throughout the district this evening and tomorrow. There will be no school tomorrow (Friday, October 20th). For more information on the conferences, please visit the link below:πŸ‘‡ mcusd2.org/StudentLedConferences
5 months ago, MCUSD2
Student-Led Conferences October 19th & 20th. No School on friday,October 20th. mcusd2.org/StudentLedConferences
We are currently hiring substitute nurses. 🩺 βœ… Flexible schedule βœ… Summers off βœ… People-focused βœ… Regionally competitive pay Apply online:πŸ‘‡ bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
6 months ago, MCUSD2
we're hiring substitute nurse. apply online: bit.ly/mcusd2-apply. Flexible schedule, summers off, people-focused, regionally competitive pay
Williams Elementary School has updated the meal menu for next week (October 10-13). Please click the link below to view the new menu. πŸŽπŸ‘‡ mcusd2.org/WESMenu
6 months ago, MCUSD2
Updated menu! View the updated WES meal menu. mcusd2.org/WESMenu
πŸ“£ Reminder:πŸ“£ There will be no school on Monday, October 9th. πŸ«πŸ“š
6 months ago, MCUSD2
Columbus Day - No School October 9, 2023
πŸ“£ SMS Update: πŸ“£ You'll receive two alerts today to your mobile device. One alert was sent at approximately 10 AM CST to opt in for our school alert system. This will say it's from Mattoon School District alerts. πŸ“±βœ‰οΈ IF you would like to receive text alerts from the school, please opt-in "Y" to the Mattoon School District alerts message. The second alert is a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System from FEMA and FCC that will involve all consumer cell phones and take place later this afternoon at approximately 1:20 PM CST. This message is not from the school. This test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. πŸ“±
6 months ago, MCUSD2
SMS Update: You'll receive two alerts today. One alert was at approximately 10 AM CST to opt in for our school alert system. This will say it's from Mattoon School District alerts. The second alert is a nationwide test from FEMA and FCC that will involve all consumer cell phones and take place later this afternoon. This is not from the school. IF you would like to receive text alerts from the school,  please opt-in "Y" to the Mattoon School District alerts message that went out this morning.
πŸ“£ Reminder: SMS opt-in begins today! Watch Your phone to opt-in for our text alerts. πŸ“£ Stay informed, stay connected! πŸ“±βœ‰οΈ Here's what you can look forward to: βœ… Instant Updates: Receive real-time notifications about school closures, delays, and essential announcements right on your mobile device. βœ… Emergency Alerts: Rest easy knowing you'll be the first to know about any critical situations or emergencies within the district.
6 months ago, MCUSD2
10:00 a.m. 10/4/23. Reminder SMS opt-in begins today. Watch Your phone to opt-in for our text alerts. I got it, thanks
First grade classes from Williams Elementary have been studying community in Social Studies. On Thursday they visited the Board Office to learn more about what each of the employees there do for the district. They also visited LIFT, the Public Library, and the Police Station. Thank you to the kids and teachers for visiting! πŸ₯°
6 months ago, MCUSD2
WES visits ASC
WES visits ASC
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πŸ“£ Exciting news for our parents and guardians! SMS alerts are coming soon! πŸ“£ On Wednesday, October 4th, you’ll be able to sign up for SMS Alerts from our school district!πŸ“±βœ‰οΈ Stay informed, stay connected! Here's what you can look forward to: βœ… Instant Updates: Receive real-time notifications about school closures, delays, and essential announcements right on your mobile device. βœ… Emergency Alerts: Rest easy knowing you'll be the first to know about any critical situations or emergencies within the district. To get started, mark your calendars for October 4th! On that day, we’ll send you a text for you to quickly and simply opt-in. We can't wait to make our communication even more convenient for you. Get ready for October 4th! πŸ“šπŸ«βœ¨
6 months ago, MCUSD2
Receive alerts & important information about your child's school straight to your phone via text! SMS Alerts coming soon!
Mattoon Supervisors from both Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools recently met to participate in a de-escalation training provided by Kendra Rogers from EIASE. Paras also attended in a separate group. A shout-out to EIASE for helping with this training.
6 months ago, MCUSD2
deescalation training
A shout-out to The Fellowship Center for their recent donation. They held a collection for school supplies for students in need at our elementary schools. We appreciate their donation and thoughtfulness. 🫢
6 months ago, MCUSD2
Fellowship Center Donation
Fellowship Center Donation
Check out photos from the first youth athletics soccer match last week! Williams Elementary ended up outscoring Riddle Elementary on Thursday, September 14th. View more photos with the link below.⚽️ mcusd2.org/YouthSoccer
6 months ago, MCUSD2
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Check out photos from the first youth athletics soccer match last week. Williams Elementary ended up outscoring Riddle Elementary on Thursday, September 14th. View more photos with the link below. ⚽️ mcusd2.org/YouthSoccer
6 months ago, MCUSD2
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It's Riddle vs. Williams in Youth Soccer tomorrow evening at Riddle Elementary beginning at 4:30 PM.⚽️
7 months ago, MCUSD2
youth soccer. Riddle Elementary vs. Williams Elementary. Riddle Elementary School at 4:30 PM
πŸ“£ We are just ONE week away from Green & Gold Day! Students from across our district will participate in community service projects throughout the school day. Green & Gold Day values include: +Service to others: community, district, school, etc. +Team building +Utilizing unique talents & strengths +Student voice & choice +Mentoring & being a role model +Skill building +Serving or meeting the needs of others +Expressing gratitude +Sharpening the saw: body, heart, mind, spirit +Building a positive culture and community On Green & Gold Day, we look forward to serving with pride, leading with confidence, and inspiring to impact lives.πŸ› πŸ«Ά
7 months ago, MCUSD2
Students from across our district will participate in community service projects throughout the school day. Green & Gold Day values include:  Service to others: community, district, school, etc. Team building Utilizing unique talents & strengths Student voice & choice Mentoring & being a role model Skill building Serving or meeting the needs of others Expressing gratitude Sharpening the saw: body, heart, mind, spirit Building a positive culture and community On Green & Gold Day, we look forward to serving with pride, leading with confidence, and inspiring to impact lives.