Week of August 20th, 2012

The summertime publication for The Williams School community

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.

The Williams School is full of activity and excitement today preparing for the arrival of teachers and staff on Monday. We will have a very full week getting ready to greet students on Monday, August 27th. Among the faculty for the 2012-13 school year we are welcoming three new members. Whitney Nexson A graduate of Norfolk Academy (2006) and the University of Richmond (2010), Whitney is a Norfolk native and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in English and a minor in Secondary Education. She also studied at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Whitney comes to The Williams School by way of Richmond Public Schools, where she taught middle school English. Her assignment at Williams for this school year will include middle school English and library services. Polly Pereos Polly is also a graduate of Norfolk Academy (2003). She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art History from the University of Virginia (2007). Polly has also studied at the Bank Street College in New York City. Her teaching experience includes 3rd grade at St. Bernards School in New York City. Other experience includes serving as Executive Director of the University of Virginia Club of New York. Pollys assignment at Williams for the 2012-13 school year will include the Development Department and Computer Resource. She is also a native of Norfolk. Colt Resnick Colt is from Fredericksburg, Virginia. He received his Bachelors Degree from Old Dominion University (2012). He also studied at the University of Mary Washington and Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland. Colts experience includes student teaching in Norfolk Public Schools, instructor at the Tidewater Gymnastics Academy, and counselor at the Marine Corps Base Summer Camp in Quantico, Virginia. Colt joins The Williams School as a teacher of Health and Physical Education and coach.

Orientation Plan for the 2012-2013 School Year

Back by popular demand, we will be using the same format for orientation in response to the positive feedback that we received after orientation last year. Again, this format should help parents of multiple children attend several orientations. Middle school students will be oriented to school during the first week and then middle school parents will come back on the evening of Wednesday, September 5th for a parent orientation. We have found that in the past many questions concerning the middle school come up after the first week students are in school. We thought having the middle school orientation after the first week would allow our middle school students time to convey information home first, and then teachers could follow-up with an evening orientation with parents to talk about the classroom specifics and answer any questions. We are looking forward to the coming school year.

August 23th 5:00 pm - Kindergarten Parent classroom orientation held prior to the New Parent Dinner.

Popsicle Meet and Greet

Join us on August 24, 2012 from 10 -11am on the school playground to meet and greet your teachers and classmates.

Siblings are welcome to join in the fun too! This is also a great time to drop off your school supplies. We are looking forward to an exciting year of kindergarten! Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Keegan

Volunteer Resource Interest Survey

The Williams School is a community of mind and heart. We encourage your engagement in this community as together we prepare our students for the future. Knowing that you value education and are an enthusiastic participant greatly enhances the learning experience for your child or children. The more parents are involved, the better for all our children at Williams. We need help with the following. Please check all areas in which you are interested and may be able to assist. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PWZGP9P

PLAN AHEAD

Monday, August 20th Faculty Return/Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 21st Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 22nd Teacher Workday Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, August 23rd Teacher Workday Kindergarten Orientation 5:00 p.m. (K classroom) New Parent Dinner 6:00 p.m. (MPR) Friday, August 24th Teacher Workday Popsicle Social 10-11 a.m. Kindergarten; 11-12 noon 1st and 8th grades LOOKING AHEAD Monday, August 27th First Day of School K-8th Parent Welcome 8:15 a.m. (MPR)

Dear Middle School Parents, As many of you are already aware, Middle School students and faculty take an annual trek to Ocean Breeze on the first day of school. We are all looking forward to catching up on all of the summers activities on the 27th. Ocean Breeze details will be forthcoming in an email which will include a permission slip. These need to be filled out before students are allowed to attend, and should be returned to your childs homeroom teacher. The Middle School faculty would also like to extend an invitation to all 6th 8th graders to stop by Friday, August 23rd from 11-12 to put supplies in their cubbies and say Hello. This is by no means required, but we know that many of you like to get a head start. We are all excited to see everyone and hope your summer has been relaxing and fun! See you all soon! The Middle School Teachers

1st-5th Parent Orientation 9:20 a.m. (Classrooms) 6th-8th Students Orientation and Field Trip to Ocean Breeze Park Wednesday, August 29th School Assembly 8:15 a.m. (MPR)

RenWebs ParentsWeb is a private and secure parents portal that will allow parents to view academic information specific to their children, while protecting their childrens information from others. You can see your childs grades, order lunch, view homework assignments as well as other useful school information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary. All you need is an Internet-capable computer. Heres how to access our easy-to-use RenWeb ParentsWeb:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Go to Internet Explorer and enter the address www.renweb.com. Click ParentsWeb Login in the red box. Log in as follows:

Type WILLIAMS for your School ID. Click the Submit button. Click the First Time Users tab if you have not logged in to RenWeb before. If you have, skip to Step 6. Enter your email address that you provided to the school. Click the New User button. You will receive an email containing your password within 3 minutes (to the email address you entered, which must be the same email address that you provided to the school). 9. Click the Parents tab. 10. Enter the password assigned. 11. Click the Parent Login button. 12. Please contact the main office should you require additional assistance.

Magazine Sale
Order at www.gaschoolstore.com School Code #2686764

dear williams school families,

To order:

Each year our students and school programs are helped by funds raised through our Magazine Sale with QSP which is now part of Great American, a division of Time, Inc. Primarily a renewal campaign, 40% of your order goes directly to our school, and we very much appreciate your support! In addition to magazines, TWS will also receive 40% of your order of gifts and other items found on www.gaschoolstore.com.

Go to www.gaschoolstore.com Click on Parents & Students Register to receive a Student Online ID Number which ensures your student receives credit for each purchase made Click on SHOP NOW Enter the School Organization #2686764 or click on School/Organization Finder Enter the Student Online ID Number or Students First and Last Name Click on SHOP Click on the magazine or publication you wish to order Click in the circle to select the subscription duration Be sure to check the box if it is a RENEWAL Click ADD TO CART Click CONTINUE SHOPPING or PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
With questions or for more information, please contact Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org. THANK YOU for helping The Williams School!

Magazine Sale
Order at www.gaschoolstore.com School Code #2686764

Thank you for your support of our Magazine Sale! Funds raised supplement our schools operating budget for everyday expenses including teacher salaries, school supplies, field trips, PE uniforms, maintenance and utilities costs. Kick-Off Wednesday, Thank you for being a part of it!
September 12, 2012 Everybody Plays Turn-in Day Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Last Turn-in Day Friday, September 28, 2012

Every student at TWS receives the Mr. Spencer Weepul

Win a weepul for every 3 orders you turn in (with cash, check, or online) by today

Win a weepul for every 3 orders you turn in (with cash, check, or online) by today

40% to TWS

Cumulative Prizes Awarded

First 3 orders win Owl Weepul Next 3 orders win King/Queen Weepul Next 3 orders win Big Fella Weepul Top Seller wins Giant Weepul

School Wide Goal $5,000 All You Can Eat Ice Cream Party

Thank you for your support!

ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org

Be a part of it

Questions?

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Tidewater Community Helpers - Support for TWS Our community has several programs to raise money for The Williams School.

Harris Teeter Its Time to Re-Link!

Starting August 1st each year, parents and community members are able to link their VIC cards to TWSs Together in Education school code. This one time sign up process must take place each school year. The school of your choice is linked to your VIC card until May 31. You can link your VIC card to up to five schools and Harris Teeter will evenly distribute funds to the schools. How to Link: Its easy and its FREE. Simply give the cashier our code, TIE4369 and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year. Thats it! You only have to link your VIC card once each school year. Once your card is linked, The Williams School will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand and Pharmacy purchases credited back to our account. This program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money! Dont forget to link your VIC card to our account code next time you are shopping at Harris Teeter. You can also register online with TWS code TIE4369at http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx.

Target
Targets program, Take Charge of Education, donates 1% of your REDcard purchases at Target and Target.com and % of Target VISA Credit Card purchases made everywhere VISA credit cards are accepted. Register your card for TWS!

Campbells Labels for Education

Save your Campbells labels and we can earn points that can be redeemed for art, athletic, and academic merchandise. For participating products, visit http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Portals/0/assets/pdf/EnglishParticipatingProductsPage.pdf .

Farm Fresh

The Farm Fresh 123-4 Program offers schools the opportunity to earn free educational equipment, such as audio visual, computer and sports equipment, books, and many more items to use in a school. Simply, save the 123-4 Farm Fresh receipts during the school year. More information to come in September. All you have to do is deposit all receipts and labels to Nancy Keating in the front office. Thank you for all your support!

Caroline Herre hosted a reunion on August 14th of everyone who had ever been in her class K-8 at TWS. She located 30 people; 3 had moved away and 20 came! They enjoyed a nostalgic game of basketball on TWS playground.

The Williams School sends its best wishes to the Class of 2008 alumni as they are off to college this fall!