Dear Williams Elementary Parents,

We are deeply involved and focused on our studies at Williams Elementary.  This semester is an important learning time for all of our students.  Our teachers are ensuring that each child is on grade level and is prepared to show that learning through his/her grades and performance on the TAKS tests. 

If a student is not progressing at the rate at which they are expected, we are offering extra opportunities for assistance.   Our 7:15 a.m. tutorials continue and our Title, as well as homeroom teachers, are working extra with students before school as well as during any available time during the school day.  I am so proud of our students and staff for putting in these extra efforts.  They will pay off in the form of higher level learning and successful performance.   

I greatly appreciate the partnership that has developed between our school and our parents.  Overwhelmingly, Williams Elementary parents are eager and willing to do whatever is necessary for our children to succeed at the high level expected in Texas.  Please continue to read with your child, ask about school, help them with learning their math facts and check the EAGLE folder each Thursday.  We so greatly appreciate this support and partnership!  Parents are the most influential persons in a child’s life. 

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the UIL events and SCIENCE FAIR this year.  This is the first year that we have offered these two valuable events.  Special thanks to PTA board member Dierdre Madole and 4^th grade teacher, Lorraine Bonsall, for leading these activities!

Lots of activities are planned for this spring semester.   Please remember to put these events on your home calendar.  We are 100% committed at Williams Elementary to ensuring that we have a positive, safe, caring and loving school climate that children can successfully live, learn and participate in.

Again, thanks for sharing your child with us.  We are climbing the mountain together!  Please call us if you have any questions, comments or concerns. 

With PRIDE,

Cheryl Lang
Principal

TAKS Testing Schedule

WEDNESDAY, March 5^th
4^th Grade WRITING TAKS and 3^rd & 5^th Grade READING TAKS

Please note that this date was changed by the Educational Commissioner recently!

March 26 – RPTE (all Limited English Students only)
April 8– 5^th Grade MATH TAKS
April 29 – 3^rd and 4^th Grade MATH TAKS
April 30 – 4^th Grade READING TAKS and SECOND ADMINISTRATION 
   FOR 3^RD & 5^TH  Grade READING TAKS
May 1st – 5^th Grade SCIENCE TAKS
May 13-SECOND ADMINISTRATION of 5^th GRADE MATH TAKS

  **Only students who do not master the first administration (Reading for 3^rd   graders and Math & Reading for 5^th graders) of the TAKS will be required to take the 2^nd Admn.

  **Students who do NOT pass the 2^nd Administration will be required to attend GISD summer school and take the 3^rd Administration and pass to be promoted to the next grade level in addition to passing all their classes. 

CALENDAR DATES

Feb 1 – Spring School Pictures
Feb 4 – 6:30 PTA Board Meeting
Feb 4 – 4^th and 5^th Grade Human Growth & Development Curriculum Preview at VILLAGE ELEMENTARY, 6:15 for 4^th parents
Feb 6 – CICI’s pizza night for Williams Elementary
Feb 7 – 6:15 Community Forum at the NINTH GRADE CENTER
Feb 8 – 7:10-7:50 am MUFFINS WITH MOMS breakfast
Feb 14 – VALENTINE’S DAY PARTIES (3^rd at 12:30 and 4^th & 5^th grades at 2:00)
Feb 14 – PROGRESS REPORTS go home
Feb 21 – 6:00 pm BILINGUAL Family Night
Feb 25-BAD WEATHER DAY
Feb 26 – 29:  EDUCATION GO GET IT WEEK (COLLEGE FOCUS WEEK)
Feb 27 & Feb 28 –4^th & 5^th Grade Human Growth & Dev. Lesson w/Nurse
March 1-UT EXPLORE

MARCH 5^TH WEDNESDAY

4^TH GRADE TAKS WRITING AND 3^RD & 5^TH GRADE READING TAKS

March 5- CICI’s Pizza Night for Williams Elementary
March 6-7^th:  TAKS MAKE UPS!
 March 6-6:15 Community Forum at the NINTH Grade Center
March 14-FIFTH Grade Field trip
March 14-END OF THE THIRD NINE WEEKS

 SPRING BREAK:  March 17^TH-21^ST

March 27 – REPORT CARDS go home in EAGLE FOLDERS
March 28-AWARDS ASSEMBLIES
April 1-PTA Meeting and 4^th Grade Musical, THE ALAMO