Week of October 29, 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: Monday/Tuesday, October 29th-30th ETIS Soccer &Volleyball Tournament Tuesday, October 29th Annual Fund Phone-a-Thon Thursday, November 1st Internet Safety/ Digital Citizenship Workshop Sunday, November 4th Daylight Savings Time Ends Tuesday/Wednesday, Nov. 6th-7th Francophone/Hispanic Celebration *The Benjack Farm Party date has been moved to Saturday, November 3rd due to the uncertain weather conditions for this weekend*

2012 Cross Country League Champions

The election went a bit differently this year because we only had one 8th grade
candidate apply to be on the Honor Committee and one for the SCA. As a result, we ended up with one more 7th grade Honor Council member and one more 7th grade SCA member. All of our student candidates did a fantastic job presenting their speeches to the middle school student body. This was truly a tough decision to make because each and every one of our student candidates possesses the leadership qualities of a great student leader. Please join us in congratulating our new SCA and Honor Council Members! SCA Spencer Chupik Anna Willis Sydney Braham Isabella Casey Rebecca Miller Maria Cetrone *Hannah Auerbach *8th Grade President

Honor Council Jordan Anderson Schaefer Shelton Clay Littel Salome Francis Caelan Shawyer Paul Cogswell

THIS WEEK Monday, October 29th ETIS Soccer Tournament TBD ETIS Volleyball Tournament TBD Dress Down Day Tuesday, October 30th ETIS Soccer Tournament TBD ETIS Volleyball Tournament TBD GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Board Meeting 4:30 PM Annual Fund Phone-a-Thon Wednesday, October 31st HAPPY HALLOWEEN No Assembly Big/Little Halloween Activity K-2 Halloween Singing @ Roper Home Young Yogis 3:05-4:00 PM Thursday, November 1st GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship Workshop 7PM Friday, November 2nd Sunday, November 4th Daylight Savings Time Ends

Weather/Emergency Closings
With the chance of inclement weather moving into the area this week, its a good time to review our communications procedures should we need to alter our school schedule. Decisions concerning School Closing or a late opening because of bad weather will be made by 6:00 AM. A message will be left on the schools answering machine and may be accessed by calling 627-1383. We will also post the information on the schools website: www.thewilliamsschool.org. and blast an automated announcement using voice and text-messaging formats. We will not necessarily follow the decisions of the other schools, so it is important to pay attention specific to The Williams School. In addition, most local radio stations will broadcast announcements. WTAR-AM (AM 79), WNIS-AM (AM 850), WHRO (FM 89.5), WHRV (FM 90.3) and 2WD (FM 101.3) are regularly notified by our school. We also notify WTKR (3), WAVY (10) and WVEC (13).

NEXT WEEK Monday, November 5th Tuesday, November 6th Election Day Francophone/Hispanic Day Celebration GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Wednesday, November 7th K-8 Admissions Open House 5-8 PM Francophone/Hispanic Celebration Young Yogis 3:05-4:00 PM Thursday, November 8th 2nd Grade/Teddys Birthday @ Mrs. Kellys GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Friday, November 9th Kids Night Out 6:00-10:00 PM Makeup Picture Day 9:30-10:30 AM in MPR

LOOKING AHEAD Monday, November 12th Rehearsal @ Chrysler Museum 8:30-10:30 AM Tuesday, November 13th PAC Meeting 3:30 PM GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Wednesday, November 14th Winter Sports Begin Fall Sports Reception 5:30 PM Thursday, November 15th Second Grade Guest Lunch 11:30 AM GOTR 3:15-4:30 PM Friday, November 16th

Thank you for helping TWS reach our goal for the magazine sale. We will celebrate with ice cream on Thursday, November 1st! The Library Wish List has been completed thanks to your generosity. You may continue to help our school by ordering or renewing magazine titles throughout the year, or by purchasing gift items online! 40% of the purchase price of every subscription and products sold comes back to us!
www. gaschoolstore.com School Code: 2686764
Products Ordered Online Ship Directly to Your Home!

Thank you again to our 2012 Canoles Classic Sponsors

Canoles Classic Masters $2,500 Jane Parke Batten Tony and Monica Cetrone Canoles Classic Eagle $750 Kaufman & Canoles and The Davis Family Meredith R. Lauter Mike and Andria McClellan Palladium Registered Investment Advisors Wall, Einhorn, & Chernitzer, P.C. Canoles Classic Birdie $500
Norfolk Tug Smartmouth Brewery Company

We had a gorgeous day at Cedar Point Country Club! Thank you to all our players and volunteers at the 4th Annual Canoles Classic Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament benefit TWS athletic program and the Leroy T. Canoles, Jr. Library Fund.

Canoles Classic Par $300 Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy / Young Yogis Yoga, Ron and Rita Woods Canoles Classic Hole Sponsor $150
ESI, Electronic Systems & HP Norfolk Wire & Electronics SEC Enterprises, Inc., Ron Chupik Cherie A. James, CPA, PLC Terrasys Designs Parkers Heating and Air Conditioning The Williams School Faculty & Staff

Thursday, November 1 at 7 pm in the MPR, we will host an Internet Safety/Digital citizenship presentation for grades 4-8 parents and students. We also invite the parents of those in grades K-3 to attend. The event will be led by Kenneth Bryn Swartz, Assistant Attorney General and Prosecutor with the Computer Crime Section of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Please join us!

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinellis "SafetyNet" Presentation

The Attorney General's Computer Crime Section (CCS) is comprised of prosecutors and criminal investigators who prosecute and investigate computer crimes across Virginia. A key element of the mission of the CCS is to educate the public about the Internets potential dangers. Last year alone, the CCS trained and educated over 5,000 Virginia parents and children. While the Internet is filled with enormous promise, it also carries serious new problems, namely how to educate children about the consequences of posting too much personal information, including inappropriate material, and how to protect children from Internet predators and scam artists. Today's children and teenagers have become sophisticated and knowledgeable users of the Internet, often times more knowledgeable than their parents. But these children and teens often dont realize the consequences of their actions and their vulnerability while online. Personal information placed on the Internet can damage our childrens futures and serves as an electronic footprint for online predators and thieves to use against them. The CCS' "SafetyNet" presentation is an interactive program that highlights the issues and consequences surrounding cyber-bullying and sexting, and utilizes a real-life story to demonstrate how easy it is for an Internet predator using very little personal information to track down a child victim. The CCS frequently gives these tailored presentation to teachers, parents, and elementary, middle and high schools across the Commonwealth. For more information on Attorney General Ken Cuccinellis Internet safety programs, please visit www.vaag.com.

Events of Care, Comfort and Courage to Honor Hampton Roads Military Spouses A Courage Tree has grown in the front lobby of The Williams School and each leaf on it honors a member of a military family who sacrifice so much so that their family members can serve our country. This tree is part of a community outreach project in partnership with the Virginia Stage Company who will be premiering The Comfort Team, a new play that takes a poignant look at a group of Navy spouses. We invite you to drop by The Williams School by midday Monday, October 29th to fill out a leaf. After Monday, our tree will be replanted at the Wells Theater in the lobby. It will be standing with 9 other trees from all over the Hampton Roads area during the run of the show, which closes November 18th. Special thanks to Girl Scout Troop 1708 for cutting out several hundred leaves.

School Pictures
School picture packages were sent home this week If you pre-ordered on line before picture day (Sept. 24th), your order was enclosed. If you had not pre-ordered, the package contains a proof and an order form. If you would like to order a picture package, please fill out the form and return it with payment to the school by Friday, October 26th. If you order on-line, you will have to pay $7.50 and your photos will be mailed directly to your home. Remember that you have options for backgrounds this year, and dont forget to cut the Safe Kids Card off the proof sheet and keep it in your wallet. Re-Take day is Friday, November 9th. Please call or email the office or Linda Ungvarsky if you would like to have your childs photo re-taken that day. Thank You!

The Francophone and Hispanic two-day celebration, November 6th and 7th, has for purpose to promote the cultures and languages of many countries around the world including Haiti where our Sister School, Saint Gabriel, is located. The theme chosen this year is Monuments and Statues. TWS will be celebrating this event with delicious food in the cafeteria, books in the library, songs, DVDs, activities in the computer lab, art, games, Teddys birthday, and others. Students will present a few of their research projects at assemblies this quarter.

Bonjour! Je mappelle lOurson.

Dear Parents, On Thursday, November 8th, 8:30 a.m.9:20 a.m., Mme. Kelly, a friend and neighbor of TWS will invite the 2nd graders to celebrate Teddys 8th birthday at her beautiful home on Fairfax.

Teddy / lOurson, the 2nd graders mascot from the French Alps will read his birthday cards and open his presents. This happy event will give the children an opportunity to practice their French by making greeting cards, playing games and singing thematic and traditional songs. How can you help? Encourage your child to bring one of his or her beloved teddies and to wear the colors red, white, and blue. Merci beaucoup! Madame Britz

Kids Night Out 2012-2013

Please save the following Kids Night Out dates on your calendar: November 9, 2012 December 7, 2012 December 14, 2012 January 11, 2013 February 8, 2013 March 15, 2013 April 12, 2013 May 10, 2013

Did you know we offer private instruction in guitar, piano, and violin after school each day? There are still a few spots open. For more information please email Edna Broadhurst at: ebroadhurst@thewilliamsschool.org