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Bulldog Nibbles - November 5, 2026

Posted Date: 11/05/26 (12:58 PM)
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Bulldog Nibbles

November 5, 2026

Elementary Bulldog Logo for the Nibbles newsletter, notes form Williams Bay Elementary School

General Information Links

November Menus: Breakfast/Lunch 

School Hours

K-5th Grade: 8:30 - 3:30
4K 1/2 Day: 8:30 - 11:15
4K Full Day: 8:30 - 3:30
3K AM: 8:30 - 11:15
3K PM: 12:45 - 3:30

Breakfast/Lunch Schedule

8:00-8:25 Breakfast Available
11:15 - 11:40 K-2 Lunch / 3-5 Recess
11:40-11:45 Transition
11:45 - 12:10 K-2 Recess / 3-5 Lunch

Breakfast ends at 8:25. Students must be at school by 8:20 if they want to eat.

Social Media Sites

Keep up on what's happening at Williams Bay! Check out the social media accounts for Williams Bay Athletics and Activities!

Absent/Tardy

Please contact the office staff along with your child’s teacher if your child will be late, absent, or leaving early: 262-245-5571 OR email kpanek@williamsbayschool.org.
 

Upcoming Events

Calendar

  • November 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair 4:00-7:15
  • November 6: No Classes/Parent Teacher Conferences & Book Fair  8:00-12:40
  • November 6: Creative Forces Art Studio & Teeko's Bowls: Eat. Paint. Give Back. 
  • November 9: WB School Board Meeting @ 7:00
  • November 10: Elem. Picture Re-Take Day
  • November 12: Veterans Day Celebration
  • November 13: Hearing Screening 3K-5
  • November 16: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 WBES Lunchroom
  • November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break/No School
  • December 1: 4K Outreach Barrett Memorial Library for Tree Lighting @ 6:00
  • December 10: Holiday Help Donations Due
  • December 11: 3K/4K Holiday Concert & Cookie Reception @ 9:00 / K-5th Mini Musicals (See Info Below)
  • December 14: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 in the WBES Lunchroom
  • December 14: WB School Board Meeting @ 7:00
  • December 21-January 1: Winter Break/No School
  • January 11: WB School Board Meeting @ 7:00
  • January 20: 4K Outreach Game Day
  • January 21: End of Quarter 2
  • January 22: Teacher Day/No Classes
  • January 25-Feb.12: Skating Unit in PE 1st-5th
  • February 17: Superintendent Chat @ 8:30 AM in the cafeteria
  • April 23: Spring Concert/Art Auction
 

What's New

When there are changes to pick up/bus for your child, please communicate with the teacher and the office staff.

Referendum Fact of the Week!

THANK YOU for supporting the November 3 referendum.  Your willingness to maintain stable funding to the District allows us to continue our efforts in encouraging our students to Dream. Aspire. Achieve.
THANK YOU! 
Picture with QR code for referendum information.
Veterans Day Celebration Flyer

Veterans Day Celebration on November 12

Williams Bay Elementary will host our annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Breakfast for Veterans and their families will be served from 8:00-8:30. The program will begin at 8:45 in the elementary gym.

Note from th Nurse

Dear Families,

This is a reminder to be on the lookout for signs of head lice. Head lice can spread easily among children through close head-to-head contact, and they can affect anyone, regardless of age, hygiene, or cleanliness.

Please take a few minutes to check your child’s hair and scalp regularly, especially behind the ears and around the neckline. Early detection and prompt treatment help prevent the spread of head lice.

Signs to watch for include:
● Frequent itching or scratching of the scalp.
● A tickling or crawling sensation in the hair.
● Small red bumps or irritation on the scalp or neck.
● Tiny eggs (nits) attached to hair strands, often close to the scalp.
● Live lice, which are small, tan or grayish insects that move quickly.

For information about treating head lice, please visit the CDC’srecommendations at: https://www.cdc.gov/lice/treatment/index.html

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the School Nurse at jbishop@williamsbayschool.org or 262-245-5571

Thank you for helping keep our school safe and healthy.
Julie Bishop, School Nurse

Williams Bay PTO Merchandise

Williams Bay PTO is selling a large variety of Williams Bay merchandise. Take a look at all of the cool gear that is being offered this year!
The order form is linked HERE. All orders are due by November 24. There is a limited supply on some items. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup at Williams Bay Elementary School.
Order now and get the items by the holidays.
Flyer with pictures of all of the merchandise available: t-shirts with bulldog logo, ornaments, keychain, earrings, scrunchie, bow, headband, socks, and hats.
Eat. Paint. Give Back Paint a project at Creative Forces Art Studio and grab a snack at Teeko's Acai Bowls! Friday, November 6. 20% of all purchases goes to Williams Bay PTO. Teeko's Bowls open: 10:00-6:00 Creative Forces open: 12:00-7:00

Holiday Help 2026

To Williams Bay School Families and Community,

As the holiday season approaches, we recognize that this time of year can bring extra stress and financial anxiety for families wondering how to provide a memorable holiday for their children. To support our local community, the Williams Bay School District is proud to host our annual Holiday Help Program.

We are collecting donations to assist families experiencing hardships during the December
holidays (including Christmas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations). All donations go directly
toward purchasing requested items—such as clothing, toys, and gift cards—for local
children.

If your family would like to contribute to the Williams Bay Holiday Help Fund, donations
can be dropped off or mailed to either the elementary or middle/high school office. Make
checks payable to “Williams Bay School”. If you prefer, you can use the Venmo QR code
(@williamsbaysd) below. Please memo or note “Holiday Help Fund” on your donation.

To allow time to plan and purchase items, please make donations by December 10, 2026.
The Holiday Help Program operates discreetly to respect family privacy. Members of our staff will reach out directly to families identified for support this season. However, if your family is currently experiencing hardship and you would like to beconsidered for the program, please contact Mrs.Williamson at mwilliamson@williamsbayschool.org.

All requests for consideration must be received by November 22, 2026.

Thank you for your continued generosity and dedication to supporting our students and
families this holiday season.

K-5th Grade Winter Musicals, December 11

Our winter concerts will be a little different this year. Instead of one concert for all students in 5K-5th grade, Mrs. Doebler has decided to showcase each grade level combination in a mini musical. After each performance we kindly ask all audience members to leave the gym with their belongings so we can prepare for the next performance. We will also provide a queue for families to get in line before the doors open for each performance. Families may take their student(s) home after they perform by checking them out from the classrooms with their homeroom teacher. The performance start times are below so you can plan accordingly. 
  • 9:00 - 3K/4K Holiday Concert and Cookie Reception
  • 10:30 - 5K/1st Grade mini Musical
  • 1:00 - 2nd/3rd Grade Mini Musical 
  • Short intermission (The gym will not close during this intermission, but we ask anyone not staying for the 4th and 5th grade show to exit quickly to make room for families just arriving.)
  • 2:00 - 5th grade band followed immediately by they 4th/5th Grade Mini Musical

1st Place Spiritwear

Support Williams Bay Elementary and get your spiritwear here. Click here to get your gear: https://1stplace.sale/103654

Williams Bay Families—Black Friday all November long. 20% off sitewide. https://1stplace.sale/103654
 

Items from the Last Nibbles

Elkhorn Rotary Coats for Kids Oct. 10 & Nov. 14 11:00-1:00 at Jackson Elementary School
Fontana Tree lighting ceremony Nov. 27 at 5:00
Santa Cruise Flyer

Santa Cruise Williams Bay Schools Winter Fundraiser

JOIN OUR HOLIDAY TRADITION AND
EARN MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL!

Purchase tickets for Santa Cruise on beautiful Lake Geneva and $5 from each ticket will be donated back to your school’s parent organization! This offer is eligible on any tour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
LET’S PACK THE BOAT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3!
Embark on a magical Christmas cruise to Santa’s Hideaway! During your lake tour, you will be captivated by brilliant light displays. Each display unfolds the story of your voyage. Our climate-controlled fleet, decked out in Christmas splendor, will transport you to Santa’s Hideaway. Santa Cruise runs November 20 -December 30.

BOOK ONLINE AT
CRUISELAKEGENEVA.COM/SANTACRUISE
OR CALL 262-248-6206 AND USE
PROMO CODE WILLIAMSBAY26 TO DONATE $5 TO YOUR SCHOOL.

TOURS DEPART FROM THE LAKE GENEVA CRUISE LINE WINTER HARBOR
1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, WI 53191

Williams Bay Recreation Department Weekly Newsletter

Click on this link for the WB Rec. Dept. Weekly Newsletter
Holiday Craft Market Nov. 7 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Williams Bay High School
 

Important Safety Reminders

  • Stay in your lane when dropping off students and please be patient
  • Please use the crosswalk (with or without your child)
  • Please do not get out of your vehicle (if your child needs assistance, please park in the parking lot and escort through the crosswalk)
  • Please have your child exit to the sidewalk
  • Please pull all the way forward
  • Please do not park in the handicap space (unless you have proper stickers) 
  • Please stay off your cell phone
We have these expectations in place to help keep our students and families safe.

New Visitor System

We have a new visitor system this year. Please remember to bring your drivers license or ID to check in and receive a badge. We will use this system for the day to day visitors, volunteers, and Stay & Play. You can also use this QR code to sign in with your phone before you arrive. A visitor badge will be waitng for you on the counter. 
This QR code expires 9/22/27.
 

PTO News

PTO Meetings

Please join us for PTO meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month. Meetings are located in the elementary cafeteria. The next PTO meeting is Nov. 16 @ 6:00 at WBES Lunchroom. The December Meeting will be December 14 @ 6:00.

RaiseRight

Looking for an easy way to give gifts or shop for gifts this year? Look no further, you can purchase gift cards through the RaiseRight Program! The QR code and additional information is in this RaiseRight Gift Guide Flyer.
Download the app to have gift cards ready to use at your fingertips, Williams Bay PTO enrollment code is DE4A6B9C54422. Please reach out to Hannah Rogers at 262-215-9766 with any questions!
 

Other Items of Interest

Douseman Bus Info

To arrange the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact:
Lori Chalchoff
Phone: 262-728-2166

Staff Shout Outs

We love to highlight and give shout-outs for all of the wonderful ways our staff impacts our students. We invite our families to join us in celebrating our staff with us. Please complete this form for any staff member(s) you want to highlight. You are welcome to submit for as many staff members as you want as often as you want. It would be fun to include this topic in your family dinner routine to find out about some of the amazing learning your students experienced. Use the following link to access the form: Williams Bay School District Staff Shout-Outs
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Free Senior Citizens Athletic/Activities Passes

To obtain a free senior citizens pass you must be 60 years of age or older, and a resident of the Williams Bay School District or a nonresident grandparent of a current Williams Bay School District student.
 

WBES PBIS

PBIS Building and Classroom Expectations

What is PBIS?
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a proactive systems approach to establishing the behavior supports and social culture needed for all students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.
Why PBIS?
  • At Williams Bay Elementary School, we are using PBIS as a process for creating a safer and more effective school. PBIS focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.
The purpose of implementing PBIS at Williams Bay Elementary School is to:
  • establish a consistent method of addressing student behaviors
  • reward/acknowledge children for appropriate behaviors
  • decrease off-task behavior
  • increase and gain back instructional minutes
  • improve our school’s ability to teach positive behavior for all students in all settings
Ways to Help at Home
• Talk to your child about his/her day • Keep communication between you and your child’s teacher active throughout the year • Focus on the positive choices your child is making
• Find ways to practice positive behavior and expectations at home and in community • Teach your children to speak respectfully to others and to use manners • Practice positive phrases with your child such as: thank you, please, excuse me, and I’m sorry
Classroom Expectations: These are general. Teachers will also collaborate with students to develop classroom expectations specific to their classroom.
Building Expectations: If your child is moved to another table at lunch, please talk to your child about what caused them to be moved.
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