Week of August 27th, 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.

As we begin the school year we would like to welcome our students who are new to Williams. We know that everyone will work to make them part of this community.
Kindergarten Lydia Tyson Mary Alice Vedant Clarke EmmaJane Sarah Daniel Gabriel Arlie Kaitin Adeline Larissa William Hobie Nicholas Collin Grace Audrey Megan Henry Margaret Grade 1 Adam Chioe Daniel

Grade 2 Marcella Nicholas Grade 3 Riddhi Jacob Grade 4 Alexandre Grade 5 Syrina Madison Coleman Grade 6 Katherine Grade 7 Patrick Grade 8 Grace

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 27 th. 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 27th First day of school K-8 Parent Welcome and 1st -5th grade Orientations 8:00 am 1st -8th STUDENTS are dropped off on the playground. Kindergarten students should be dropped off directly to the kindergarten classroom and PARENTS should attend the brief welcome and orientation in the MPR. PARENTS may gather in the MPR for an informal meet-and-greet prior to orientation. 8:15 9:15am 1st -8th STUDENTS are dismissed from the playground to their classrooms. Kindergarten and middle school students will remain in the classroom for the first day of school. PARENTS of students in grades K-8 will gather in the MPR for a brief welcome and orientation. 9:15am (Kindergarten and 6-8 PARENTS may leave) Kindergarten PARENTS already having had their orientation the previous Thursday may leave after the MPR orientation. 6th -8th grade PARENTS may also leave after the MPR orientation. PARENTS will return on Wednesday, September 5 th for a 6:00pm orientation.

9:00- 9:30am (1st 5th PARENTS Classroom Orientation) 1st-5th grade STUDENTS are dismissed from classrooms to attend the student orientation in the MPR. 1st 5th grade PARENTS are dismissed to attend orientation in their childs classroom. PARENTS that only have one orientation to attend may leave at 9:30am. 9:30 10:00 (1st 5th PARENTS Classroom Orientation Repeat performance of 9:00 orientations) 1st-5th grade STUDENTS remain in MPR for the student orientation. 1st 5th grade PARENTS with more than one student may use this time to attend a different orientation

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 27th First Day of School K-8th Parent Welcome 8:15 a.m. (MPR) 1st-5th Parent Orientation 9:00 a.m. (Classrooms) 6th-8th Students Orientation and Field Trip to Ocean Breeze Park Wednesday, August 29th School Assembly 8:15 a.m. (MPR) Thursday, August 30th 2nd Grade Field Trip-Va. Living Museum @9:15-12:15 PM LOOKING AHEAD Monday, 3rd No School, Labor Day Camp Williams: NOT Available Tuesday, September 4th Fall Sports Begin Wednesday, September 5th Sports Orientation @ 5:15 PM in MPR 6th-8th Grade Orientation @ 6 PM in MPR Friday, September 7th Spencer Welcome Party 6-8 PM

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. 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.

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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.

Please Join The Williams School in Welcoming Our New Head of School Friday, September 7, 2012 6:00 - 8:00 pm The Williams School Old Main Hall Refreshments and Libations
Invitations will arrive in your mail at home. Please respond to Meredith Lauter: 757-627-1383 ext. 213 or mlauter@thewilliamsschool.org We look forward to seeing you!

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!

Easy Ways to Support The Williams School

All you have to do is deposit all receipts, labels, and box tops to Nancy Keating in the front office.

Farm Fresh
The Farm Fresh 123-4 Program offers TWS the opportunity to earn free educational equipment, such as audio visual, books, computer and sports equipment. Simply, send in the bottom of the receipt with 1234 total starting September 8th.

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 at www.target.com/redcard/main!

Harris Teeter Its Time to Re-Link!

Link your VIC card to TWS! The re-link process must take place each school year and is effective August 1 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: 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. TWS 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! You can also register online with TWS code TIE4369 at www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx.

Campbells Labels for Education

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

Box Tops
1. Clip & Earn: Clip Box Tops from your favorite products and turn them in to earn cash for TWS. 2. Shop & Earn: You can earn eBoxTops for TWS by shopping online at participating retailers through the Box Tops Marketplace. Learn more at www.btfe.com.

Please contact Polly Pereos at ext. 232 with any questions. Thank you for all your support!

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Telephone: 757-627-1383 Fax: 757-627-0869 E-mail: frontoffice@thewilliamsschool.org Web: www.thewilliamsschool.org

Auction 2012 Festivities Its not too late to sign up!

Scavenger Hunt Saturday, September 22, 2012 This unforgettable evening on Saturday, September 22nd will include a scavenger hunt for up to thirty people. Personal drivers will conduct our lucky players through Norfolk as teams try to solve the clever clues and unearth silly treasures. Dinner, adult beverages, and delicious desserts will be provided. A night of frivolity and fun not to be missed! Price is $100 per person. Due to the frivolous nature of this event, the invitation is restricted to our TWS family members. Limited space is still available. Please join us by contacting Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org.

Benjacks Farm Party: Kick Off Fall in Franklin! Saturday, October 27, 2012 Come join the Benjacks at their farm in Franklin on Saturday, October 27th. The Benjacks have graciously agreed to open their home and fields for these GREAT fall festivities. Fish in the river, ride the zip line, hike, camp out, and enjoy the fellowship of the outdoors and fine friends. Bring the whole family for a picnic lunch, lots of conversation and good old fashioned fun! Feel free to bring a tent and spend the night. BYOB. Rain date will be Saturday, November 3rd. This party was offered as a sign-up event at our February 2012 Auction, open to the first 75 families at the cost of $150 per family. Limited space is available, so please join us by contacting Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org.

Please join us... The Williams School 2012 Big/Little Reveal and Family Picnic Friday, September 14th
Your children will remain in their classrooms until 3:30pm. Snacks and our Big/Little Reveal will begin at 3:30pm on the playground. Bigs and Littles will remain together while playing supervised games until 5pm when our parents are welcome to join us. The faculty will be with your children until 5pm when they will be returned to the TWS playground just in time to meet you for the picnic. Our school-wide picnic, in front of our school, will begin at 5pm. All children must be picked up from the playground before beginning the picnic portion of our evening. There will be no afternoon bus service and no Extended Day on the day of the picnic. Parents must notify teachers if they will not be attending the picnic and a chaperone for their child (ren) must be in place. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs. The street will be closed so we can easily gather in front of our two buildings. We are so fortunate to have BBQ catered by Q Daddys! We will be distributing wrists bands for those who will be eating. Children $4 and Adults $6. HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US! Please reply to JCasey@thewilliamsschool.org with the number of people attending NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 5TH! You may register online or bring your money to our Front Office. Thank you in advance for replying.