WILLIAMS WINS FOUNDATION
When our children win, our community WINS.
ABOUT WINS
WHO WE ARE
The Williams WINS Foundation is a group of parents, teachers, and administrators dedicated to improving the educational opportunities and community for all students at Williams Elementary School, in San Jose, California.
We are a non-profit organization that passionately supports our community through funding for vital programs, salaries of specialist teachers, and supplemental classroom supplies. WINS strives to create an environment where every child can flourish and is prepared for their future.
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Our current Board consists of 5 members:
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VP Communications: Rebecca Schilling
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VP Fundraising: Stacey Gingery
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Secretary: Jennifer Cressio
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CFO: Tanuja Podge
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President: Laura Limasa
​MISSION AND GOALS
The Williams WINS Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to improve and enhance the quality and variety of experiences for Williams Elementary students. In a typical school year, we need to raise approximately $300,000 to fund these academic programs. ​
When our children win, our community WINS.
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Williams prepares our children for the future
Inspires learning
Nurtures uniqueness
Supports community growth
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Together, we are Williams WINS.
HOW WE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
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Art Specialists
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Band
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Book Fair
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Carnival
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Choir
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Class Field Trips
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Classroom Supplies
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Ice Cream Social
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Movie Nights
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Multicultural Fair
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Orchestra
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Parents' Night Out
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Project Cornerstone
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Recess 101
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School Assemblies
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Science Fairs
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Science Specialist
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Sports Equipment
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Technology Equipment & Needs
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Walk-A-Thon
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WINS Art Club
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WINS Garden Club
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WINS Math Club
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& much more!
BOARD MEETINGS & ARCHIVED MINUTES
Our Board Meetings are held monthly in our Williams Community Room where we collaborate as board members & educators and seek ways to enhance our children’s experience.
Board Meetings Scheduled for 2024-2025
- 10/7/2024 @ 2:30pm
- 11/4/2024 @ 2:30pm
- 12/9/2024 @ 2:30pm
- 1/13/2025 @ 2:30pm
- 2/10/2025 @ 2:30pm
- 3/10/2025 @ 2:30pm
- 4/14/2025 @ 2:30pm
- 5/12/2025 @ 2:30pm
Archived Board Meeting Minutes
Current 2024-2025 School Year Agendas & Minutes​
Previous Years Minutes
WINS BYLAWS
Our bylaws are part of the Articles of Incorporation for the Williams WINS Foundation, and were filed with the Secretary of State for California in 2005. They serve as our operating manual and governing document, for all interactions performed by the Foundation.
