Friday fun was recently taken to the next step... SURGERY! 🏥👩⚕️
Students in 3rd-grade classes at Williams Elementary were recently able to put on surgeon gear and get their hands dirty in some hands-on pretend surgery. Sarah Bush generously donated surgeon items to help the students take on their roles! Future doctors, nurses, and dentists in the making! 🦷😷💉
We are now hiring custodians and sub-custodians! 🤝
✅ Retirement Benefits
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ Regionally Competitive Pay
✅ Rich Culture
Apply online:👇
bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
View photos from all the Veterans Day Events held on November 9th and 10th throughout the district with the link below.🇺🇸🫡
mcusd2.org/VeteransDay2023
Elementary basketball registration for 4th and 5th-grade opens January 5th. The season will run from January 22nd to February 15th. Get your sports physicals now to be able to participate! Find additional information at mcusd2.org/athletics.
The Winter Wavette Dance Camp will be held for grades K-5 on Saturday, December 2nd from 1:00-2:15 p.m. This camp will enable your child to become a part of the tradition that is Mattoon Dance. Each camper will be taught by a group of high school dancers led by one or more veteran dancers of our team. 👯♀️
All attending will be invited back to perform with the Wavettes during half-time of the JV Girls Basketball Game on Monday, December 4. 🏀
Checks can be made payable to the MHS Dance Team.
mcusd2.org/HalfTimeExperience
Williams Elementary multi-age (4/5) classes (McCoy & Schafer) recently had a demonstration from Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative. A lineman came in to teach the students about the process of fixing a downed wire and the safety equipment they have to wear, daily. We appreciate him taking the time to teach the students a little more about his career! 🙌
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Just a reminder, we will not have school November 22nd-24th. School will resume on Monday, November 27th. 🦃🍁
November 15, 2023 marks School Board Members Day in Illinois. We are thankful to our board members for their commitment to education. Our board members spend multiple hours each month on district work, attending meetings, and other responsibilities most will never hear or read about. We want to thank all six members of the Mattoon CUSD #2 Board Education for their service to the district and our students.📚✨
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
🔍 Solve story problems in escape rooms
📏 Measure the length of Rapunzel's hair
🍕 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! 👪📚
5 Tips for IAR Testing November 7th and November 9th📝
🔹 Tip 1: Get a good night's sleep 😴
🔹 Tip 2: Stay organized 📚
🔹 Tip 3: Eat a nutritious breakfast 🍳
🔹 Tip 4: Read carefully 🕵️♀️
🔹 Tip 5: Double-check your work ✅
We are wishing our students the best of luck this week! You've got this! 💪
After working with the phone company, the issue has been resolved, and all phone lines throughout the district are working properly.
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.
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! 📚
Set up an eWallet with the link below so your child can shop the fair without cash:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/arlanddwilliamselemschool
🍎👩🏫 Today, we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day! 🏫📚
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.🌱🌟
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:👇
mcusd2.org/StudentLedConferences
We are currently hiring substitute nurses. 🩺
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Summers off
✅ People-focused
✅ Regionally competitive pay
Apply online:👇
bit.ly/mcusd2-apply
Williams Elementary School has updated the meal menu for next week (October 10-13). Please click the link below to view the new menu. 🍎👇
mcusd2.org/WESMenu
📣 Reminder:📣
There will be no school on Monday, October 9th. 🏫📚
📣 SMS Update: 📣
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. 📱✉️
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. 📱
📣 Reminder: SMS opt-in begins today! Watch Your phone to opt-in for our text alerts. 📣
Stay informed, stay connected! 📱✉️
Here's what you can look forward to:
✅ Instant Updates: Receive real-time notifications about school closures, delays, and essential announcements right on your mobile device.
✅ Emergency Alerts: Rest easy knowing you'll be the first to know about any critical situations or emergencies within the district.
