Broadcast 10172011
Broadcast 10172011
Broadcast 10172011
The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring foundation for academic, moral, and social success. Williams School students embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.
Honor before Honors
Dear Williams School Families, A great part of what makes Williams better is the dedication of the teachers and staff to participate in professional development experiences that benefit our students. Blair Ellson and Amy Lindgren attended a conference entitled Bad Things Happen to Good People Even Kids over the summer. This past week Cherie Geiger and P.J. Brandt attended an anti-bullying workshop. Not that we have an over abundance of bullies here at The Williams School, we do realize that part of our job is to educate our students on how to deal with a bully situation. Attending conferences and workshops like these help us enhance our program and further the social education of our students. Liza Needham forwarded me an article called Bully-proofing Your Kids that I thought might be of interest to parents. There is also a special on CNN tonight at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Andersons town hall Bullying: It Stops Here. Although the incidence of bullying is low here at Williams, we do understand that our students will leave Williams and encounter more complex social situations. Therefore, it is important for us to encourage courageous behavior and help our students develop a positive sense of self. We are thankful for our partnership with parents as together we educate the whole child. Have a great weekend, Melanie
THIS WEEK Monday, October 17th School Picture Money is due! Tennis Practice vs. Cape Henry @ Fergus Reed 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. Norfolk Christian @ Suburban Park - 4:00 PM Pansy Order Deadline Kindergarten/5th Grade Field Trip- Hunt Club Farm Tuesday, October 18th Volleyball vs. Greenbrier Christian @ Park Place Rec. 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. Cape Henry @ Bluebird Park 4:00 PM Girls on the Run 3:00-4:30 PM PAC Meeting 3:30 PM in Science Room Wednesday, October 19th Assembly 8:15 9:00 AM First Grade Field Trip to SPCA Volleyball vs./@ Friends 4:00 PM Young Yogis 3-4 PM Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed (P/U @ Fergus Reed at 5:00 PM) Alumni Dinner 6:00 PM Library Life After Williams 7:00 PM MPR (8th Parents/ Students Only) Thursday, October 20th Girls on the Run 3- 4:30PM
Friday, October 21st Cross Country Championships @ Bishop Sullivan Catholic High - 4:00 PM Pansy Pickup @ school 3:15 PM Kids Night Out 6:00 -10:00 PM NEXT WEEK Monday, October 24th Girls Tennis vs. Nansemond Suffolk @ Fergus Reed 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. Torah @ Bluebird Park 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 25th Boys Soccer vs./@ Norfolk Academy 4:00 PM Volleyball vs./ Cape Henry 3:30 PM Board Meeting 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 26th No Assembly Today Big/Little Pumpkin Activity Girls Tennis vs./@ Norfolk Academy 4:00 PM Young Yogis 3:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday, October, 27th Boys Soccer ETIS Tournament (TBA) Volleyball ETIS Tournament (TBA) First Grade Guest Lunch 11:30 12:00 AM Friday, October 28th 1st/2nd Grade Field Trip @ Willet Hall Halloween Dance for Middle School 7:00-9:30 PM in MPR LOOKING AHEAD Monday, October 31st K, 1st, 2nd Grade Field Trip to Roper Home 12:55-2:00 PM K, 1st, 2nd Grade Halloween Parade 2:00 PM Dress-Down Day Tuesday, November 1st Annual Fund Phone-a-Thon Tuition due for those using the Semester Plan Wednesday, November 2nd Promethean Band for Afternoon Assembly 2:20-3:00 PM 60s Dress-up Day Young Yogis 3:00 - 4:00 PM Girls Volleyball ETIS Tournament (TBA) Boys Soccer ETIS Tournament (TBA) K-8 ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE 5-8 PM Thursday, November 3rd Jeremy Wheeler visits 2nd Grade Girls Volleyball ETIS Tournament (TBA) Boys Soccer ETIS Tournament (TBA) Friday, November 4th
Three Cities Cocktail Parties Home of Cindy & Bob Aston December 3rd, 2011 Home of Mike & LeAnne Benedetto January 14, 2012
The Astons and the Benedettos invite you to join them for cocktails! As a part of our Auction 2011, we invite you to join us at the home of Cindy and Bob Aston in Portsmouth for a holiday party to end the year on a festive note on Saturday, December 3, 2011. (This date has changed from the original, and if you have already signed up and cannot attend, please contact Chris Cooper and we will be happy to prepare a refund for you.) Start the new year off right with a Bahama-themed party on January 14, 2012 with Mike and LeAnne Benedetto at their home in Virginia Beach. (You're welcome to take a polar plunge into Broad Bay if the Bahama heat leaves you feeling a bit warm.) The price for this fun duo of parties is $135 per couple. To join the festivities, please contact Chris Cooper at ccooper@thewilliamsschool.org. All proceeds benefit TWS!