Week of May 30, 2011

The Williams School works with each child to build and enduring
foundation for academic, moral and social success. A Williams School
student embodies integrity, confidence and a love of learning.

Honor before Honors

Dear Williams School Families,

Robert Frost is one of my favorite poets. I thought I would share what is probably one of his most famous poems from 1916’s
Mountain Interval. Its genesis was stated by the author back in August of 1953:

"One stanza of 'The Road Not Taken' was written while I was sitting on a sofa in the middle of England: was found three or four
years later, and I couldn't bear not to finish it. I wasn't thinking about myself there, but about a friend who had gone off to war,
a person who, whichever road he went, would be sorry he didn't go the other. He was hard on himself that way."
Bread Loaf Writers' Conference August 1953

While I am not going off to war, nor do I have any regrets at all, I can relate to being hard on yourself and others and believe
that the paths we take in life truly do make all the difference.

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

As you leave for a long weekend, please remember all those who chose a road less traveled by most Americans- Those men and
women who are currently serving in our armed forces, those who have served in our armed forces, and those who made the
ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we so often take for granted.

Best,

Jay
 THIS WEEK

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Monday, May 30
No School – Memorial Day
Camp Williams Not Available
Tuesday, May 31th
ERB Testing and Exam Review
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Piano Recital 6:30pm-8:00pm MPR
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Wednesday, June 1
Head Search Parent Coffee 7:30am-8:30am Library
Weekly School Assembly 2:25pm-3:10pm MPR
ERB Testing and Exam Review
Sports Reception 5:30pm MPR
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Thursday, June 2
ERB Testing and Exam Review
Middle School Awards Assembly 12:35pm-1:35pm MPR
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Friday, June 3
Dress Down Day
Exams Grades 5-8
PLAN AHEAD

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Monday, June 6
Exams Grades 5-8
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Tuesday, June 7
Exams Grades 5-8
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Wednesday, June 8
No School – Camp Williams Available
Teacher Work Day
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8 Grade Graduation 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church
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Thursday, June 9
End of the Year Festival Grades K-8
Last Day of School
Extended Day NOT Available
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Friday, June 10
Teacher Work Day

Search Committee Parent Coffee

Wednesday, June 1 7:30am-8:30am
Library

The search committee would like to invite all parents to come and learn about our progress so far and
to offer any input you might have on this process. We are hosting one more session before school is
out and hope that you will be able to work it into busy end of the year schedules. We look forward to
seeing you and hearing your thoughts on this important endeavor.
TO: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Students and Parents – FINAL EXAMS

Final examinations will be administered on June 3, June 6, and June 7 according to the schedule printed below. Dismissal
times for middle school students will vary and are explained below. Students may only leave early if they return the
signed permission slip. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these early dismissals; however, students who are
unable to leave will attend silent study hall until dismissal. Please note that these are not help sessions. All help sessions
will have already occurred earlier in the day. Lunch will be offered for students who remain until the regular dismissal
time.

Grades Six, Seven, and Eight: On Monday at 12:30 pm and Tuesday at 11:00 students who have their parent’s
permission may be dismissed following their exams. Buses will not run at this time; therefore, students who would
normally ride the bus will need to arrange alternative transportation if they are going to leave early on exam days. The
school will supervise students who choose to remain until regular dismissal at 3:15 PM. On Tuesday, 6th & 7th grade non-
band students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM following their exam. Eighth grade students and 6th and 7th band students
will remain behind for graduation practice until 12:00. There will be no lunch served on half day dismissals unless a
student is staying until the regular dismissal time.

Friday Monday Tuesday

Grade
June 3 June 6 June 7

Science
Social
6th Math
Studies Language
Arts

Math Science
Language
7th
Foreign Social Arts
Language Studies

Earth
Math
Science
Social
8th
Language Studies
Foreign
Arts
Language

 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Permission Slip for Early Dismissal, Please Return to School -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

For scheduling purposes, please return the permission slip below by Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________ has my permission to be dismised at (please initial all that apply.)
Please circle one: My child is a: 6th/7th Band Member Non-Band student Graduate
_____ 12:30 PM on Monday, June 6

_____ 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 7

or
_____ 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 7 - Graduation Rehearsal

_____ will remain at school until the regular dismissal time on the following days:

__________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

 Camp Williams
$40.00 per day*
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
8:30am-5:30pm**
No School – Teacher Work Day
All Around the Neighborhood
8:30-10:00am TWS
10:00-11:30 Chrysler Museum, Glass and Nature Tour
11:30-12:00noon TWS, Games on the playground
12:00-1:00pm Picnic at the Heutte Center with short tour
Return to school by 1:30pm Art/Glass projects at TWS
Raleigh Park Return to school by 4:00pm
Movie and art project completion at TWS

Please make checks payable to

Joyce Soria.

-*Reservations are required, by calling 627-1383 x241. Minimum 8 students Maximum 20, per day. The minimum of 8
reservations must be received by 10:00 am, Friday, 6/3/11. If the minimum enrollment of 8 is not reached by the above
deadline, the following sliding scale applies per child if 3- 7 children are enrolled: 3 children - $90.00, 4 children - $70.00, 5
children - $58.00, 6 children - $50.00, 7 children - $45.00.
-All fees are included for any off campus field trips, crafts, lunch, and snack.
-By enrolling your child in Camp Williams, you are giving your permission for your child to attend the listed on and off
campus activities.
-Camp Williams staff may be reached on the Extended Day cell phone, 237-1875 at all times during the day.
-If you wish your child to have sun screen or insect repellant, please fill out the Medication Administration Form and send
the product and the form in with your child on the day or days of enrollment. Forms are available from the front office,
Extended Day or the website.
-Please let us know if you will not be able to drop your child off by departure time, as there is no available care for your
child at school.

**We will have early drop off at 7:30am for $5.00, extra. Reservations required!

Tuition payments for 2011-2012 begin June 1st. Make things easier for yourself, sign up or
renew automatic tuition payments.
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