Week of October 8, 2012

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS For the following TWS events: Thursday/Friday, October 11th-12th Parent Conferences Tuesday, October 16th STATE of the SCHOOL (No Homework Night) Friday, October 19th Cross Country Championships @ Bishop Sullivan Tuesday, October 23rd Canoles Classic Golf Tournament Wednesday, October 24th Alumni Dinner/Life After Williams

THIS WEEK Monday, October 8th Columbus Day Girls Blue Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00 PM Tuesday, October 9th Boys Soccer @ Williamsburg Christian Academy 4:30 PM Girls Gold Volleyball vs. Friends @ Home 4:15 PM GOTR 3:15- 4:30 PM Wednesday, October 10th Cross Country Practice @ 3:30- 5:15 PM Pick-A-Time Conference Scheduling Closes Young Yogis 3:05- 4 PM in MPR Thursday, October 11th Boys Soccer @ St. Patrick 4 PM Girls Gold Volleyball vs. Norfolk Academy @ Home 4 PM EARLY DISMISSAL 1 PM Parent Conferences 3-6 PM Extended Day Available Friday, October 12th Cross Country @ Mt. Trashmore 4 PM NO SCHOOL/Parent Conferences 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Camp Williams Available NEXT WEEK Monday, October 15th Girls Blue Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00 PM Tuesday, October 16th State of the School 6 PM/ NO HOMEWORK NIGHT Girls Gold Volleyball vs. BEACH @ Home 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. BEACH @ Bluebird 4:00 PM GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM PAC Meeting 3:30 PM Wednesday, October 17th Magazine Sale Ends Cross Country Practice @ 3:30- 5:15 PM Young Yogis 3:05- 4:00 PM Thursday, October 18th First Grade Guest Lunch 11:30 AM Boys Soccer @ Cape Henry 4:00 PM Girls Gold Volleyball Double Header @ Saint Patrick 4 PM Girls Blue Volleyball @ Cape Henry 4:00 PM GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Friday. October 19th Cross Country @ Bishop Sullivan (Championships) 4:00 PM Kids Night Out 6-10 PM 1st/5th Grades to Pumpkin Patch LOOKING AHEAD Monday, October 22nd Boys Soccer @ Norfolk Academy 4:00 PM Girls Blue Volleyball @ Baylake 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 23rd Canoles Classic Golf Tournament Girls Gold Volleyball @ Friends 4;30 PM GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Wednesday, October 24th Young Yogis 3:05-4:00 PM Alumni Dinner 6-7 PM Life After Williams 7 PM Thursday, October 25th Boys Soccer Practice @ Bluebird 3:00- 5:00 PM Girls Gold Volleyball @ Norfolk Academy 4:00 PM Girls Blue Volleyball vs. Great Bridge @ Park Place 4:00 PM Friday, October 26th Halloween Dance (Middle School) 7-9 PM

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.

Canoles Classic Golf Tournament

Tuesday, October 23rd
Cedar Point Country Club *Rain or Shine*

Help us earn new soccer goals for our outstanding soccer teams, plus spectator seating for our athletic games for all seasons. Canoles Classic funds benefit our athletic programs and our students. Thank you for your support!

Please join us for this FUN event! Whether you are a great golfer or a great goofer, we have the game for you! Please open the attached information sheet for the full scoop and to: Register to Play with Us Sponsor Win Prizes Reserve Childcare [only $15 per child with dinner, minimum enrollment of 10 by Thursday, October 18th by contacting Chris Cooper ccooper@thewilliamschool.org] Get With the Program (attached) Sign up online at http://www.thewilliamsschool.org/support-tws/golf.cfm or bring the attached to the front office. Thank you to our sponsors: $2500 Masters Jane Parke Batten Tony and Monica Cetrone $750 Eagle Kaufman & Canoles and the Davis Family Meredith R. Lauter Mike and Andria McClellan Palladium Registered Investment Advisors $500 Pro Smartmouth Brewing Co. Norfolk Tug Old Towne Drug Center Pharmacy & Young Yogis Yoga $150 Hole Jason McEwen Ron Chupik, SEC Enterprises, Inc. ESI & HP The Williams School Faculty and Staff

Interested in volunteering? Contact Julianne Casey at jcasey@thewilliamsschool.org. Questions or for more information, contact Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org

Magazine Wish List

Every student at The Williams School spends time each week in the library. The students truly enjoy reading our magazines. In an effort to support our curriculum and nurture our students interests and curiosities, the Library would truly appreciate any subscription donations.

RECENTLY ADDED
Kids Discover: Exposes kids to all the wonders in the worldscience, space, nature, history and culture

STILL AVAILABLE
Archaeology: Great for sixth grade current events and classroom support Cricket: Features poetry, story, art, and photography contests. Discovery Girls: Very popular with the fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls Sports Illustrated: Big request from the middle school boys Girls Life: Popular with the girls!

Boys Life: Opens boys eyes to the joyous world of reading. Includes a mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, and comics Kiki: For girls who love life, appreciate creativity, and recognize good ideas Click: An award-winning magazine for curious young children Ask: Arts & Sciences for kids Dig: Archeology for kids Odyssey: Adventures in science!
Please contact Polly Pereos if you are interested in donating a subscription!

The Williams School Annual Pansy Sale

Its pansy time again! Please support the Eighth Grade Class trip to Disney World by purchasing some of these beautiful flowers! 6 Pots for $3.50 a piece

AUTUMN BLAZE MATRIX MATRIX

BLUE-YELLOW MORPHEUS

BLUE WITH BLOTCH LAVENDER BLUE SHADES DELTA

WHITE WITH BLOTCH RED DELTA

MIX: SPIRIT DELTA MIX: PANOLA CLEAR _____ _____ _____ _____ My selections: Please indicate the number you would like of each color. Autumn Blaze Matrix _____ Lavender Blue Shades Delta Blue with Blotch _____ Blue-Yellow Morpheus White with Blotch _____ Red Delta Mix: Spirit Delta _____ Mix: Panola Clear # of Pansies x $3.50 = $ ___________ Total Order
You may order online at www.thewilliamsschool.org/support-tws/pansy-sale.cfm There will be a $1.75 processing fee added to each online order. Order Deadline: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Order Pick-up: Monday, October 15, 2012 between 3:15PM-4:15PM
Your Name: Childs Name: Childs Grade: Telephone: ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Paper order forms should be returned to Ms. Adams, Mr. Etter, or Mrs. Ellson.

Please make checks payable to The Williams School.

Camp Williams
$45.00 per day*
Friday, October 12, 2012
Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly 8:30am-5:30pm**
No School Parent Conference Day Featuring a trip to

The Chrysler Museum for a program on the history and

the making of glass! We will leave campus at 10:00am A hot dog cook out (other choices available for non-hot dog eaters) lunch will be here at school from 12:15-12:45. Craft time will follow lunch. 1:45-3:00 is a Ghent excursion to Raleigh Park and 7-11 for ice cream (weather providing) 3:15 Movie at school 4:30-5:30 TWS Playground

Please make checks payable to Joyce Soria.

-*Reservations are required, by calling 627-1383 x241. If the minimum enrollment of 8 is not reached by Monday, October 8, 2012 at 10:00am, the following sliding scale applies per child if 3- 7 children are enrolled: 3 children - $95.00, 4 children - $75.00, 5 children - $60.00, 6 children - $55.00, 7 children - $50.00. -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 or on Joyce Sorias phone, 469-7759 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!