Week of June 9

th
, 2014
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, June 9
th

Summer office hours begin:
Monday through Thursday: 9am-12pm
Monday, June 9
th
-Friday, June 13
th

Coach Gerrards Basketball Camp 8:00AM-12:00PM
Summer Outdoor Fun Camp 12:00PM-5:30PM
Monday, June 16
th
Friday, June 20
th

Mrs. Chambers Summer Enrichment Camp 8:00AM-4:30PM
Monday, June 23
rd
-Friday, June 27
th

Give a Girl a Mirror Summer Camp 8:00AM-4:30PM
Reminder:
2014-2015 Tuition Payments started June 1
st
.
It isnt too late to sign up for automatic withdrawal
(form attached to this Broadcast).
Payment booklets are available by request, by
contacting Cindy Etter at
cetter@thewilliamsschool.org

Questions? Contact Tova Lefkowitz in the business
office at 757-627-1383 ext. 214 or at
tlefkowitz@thewilliamsschool.org.


Please see page 3 for a copy of the graduation
speech made by Jack S.,
8
th
Grade Class President.
8
th
Grade Disney Video
Parents of 8
th
Grade students, and all of those
interested in taking a look at this years Disney
experience:

The 8
th
Grade Disney video has been loaded to
our Smugmug account -
http://thewilliamsschool.smugmug.com and is
also viewable from the school website -
http://www.thewilliamsschool.org/academic-
life/videos.cfm.


Thank you, Maddy M., for creating a wonderful
memory for your classmates and for sharing this
with your TWS family.

2014-2015 Bus Transportation
Interested in signing up for bus transportation for next
year? Bus Contracts for the 2014-2015 school year are
now available. Please see the Bus contract form attached
to this Broadcast.

TWS Summer Office Hours

Monday through Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm





THIS WEEK
Monday, June 9
th

Summer office hours begin 9am-12pm
Days: Monday Thursday. Closed on Fridays.
Monday, June 9
th
-Friday, June 13
th

Coach Gerrards Basketball Camp 8:00AM-12:00PM
Summer Outdoor Fun Camp 12:00PM-5:30PM
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, June 16
th
Friday, June 20
th

Mrs. Chambers Summer Enrichment Camp 8:00AM-4:30PM
Monday, June 23
rd
Friday, June 27
th

Give a Girl a Mirror Summer Camp 8:00AM-4:30PM









Ten Life Rules
1. 1) Know Yourself and Be Yourself
2. 2) Never Be Afraid to Fail
3. 3) Find Mentors
4. 4) Establish Great Habits
5. 5) Work Hard - Dont Ever be Complacent
6. 6) Dont Think Too Much of Yourself
7. 7) Be Kind and Good
8. 8) Be a Team-Player
9. 9) Have Faith and Be Optimistic
10) Be Thankful and Joyful


David J. Benjack,
TWS Graduation Speech, 2014

** a full copy of Mr. Benjacks speech will be sent to
all graduates. Copies of the full speech are available
to all TWS families upon request. Please contact Page
Weaver in the front office: 627-1383 or at
pweaver@thewilliamsschool.org.



Library News
The Lower School and Middle School Summer
Reading Lists are available and on the TWS
website. Click on Academic Life, and then click
on Summer Reading.
For reviews and summaries of the books visit my
Library Blog:
http://www.thehouseowlhoots@blogspot.com

Visit me in the Library! Summer Library Days
are as follows:
Tuesdays
June 10
th
1pm - 5pm
June 17
th
3pm - 5pm
June 24
th
9am - 12 noon
July 8
th
9am - 12 noon
July 29
th
10am - 12 noon

Please let me know if I can help your student with
summer reading selections! Email me anytime!

Beth Miller
CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2014-2015

Monday, August 25
th
First Day of School
Tuesday, November 25
th
Grandparents/Friends of the school Day (1/2 day)
Wednesday, November 26
th
through Friday, November 28
th
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, December 18
th
Carol Service
Friday, December 19
th
Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 5
th
School Resumes
Monday, March 2
nd
through Friday, March 6
th
Spring Break
Thursday, June 11
th
Final School Day for students/Graduation

Although the Calendar is not completed, these dates are set and you may make family plans according to
these breaks. Thank you from the TWS Staff!







Graduation Speech 2014
By Jack S., 8
th
Grade Class President


Hello everyone and thank you for coming to our eighth grade graduation. My name is Jack S. and I am the president of this
amazing class we have here. I thank all the teachers, staff, family, and friends for coming here to witness this class go forth. As a way
of expressing our thanks to the Williams School community, I am happy to announce to you that our class has installed a beautiful owl
bench near the Learning Wall outside of the 418 building. The bronze plaque reads The Williams School Class of 2014 Honor Before
Honors.
Now, what I am about to tell you may sound a little bit like one of Mrs. Lindgrens current events. Otzi the Ice Man was
excavated in the Alps after two hikers noticed a strange brown object that was later found to be an ancient frozen human corpse. This
was an archaeological breakthrough and amazed the entire world. It allowed archaeologists to see a glimpse into the past and how
these men and women lived by examining the items that this man was carrying. They concluded that Otzi had embarked on a journey
away from home. He had with him many tools to suggest he was a shepherd or a merchant, yet one in particular really caught some
peoples attention. Otzi carried close to him a small object that was contained within a box that was made out of birch bark and
carefully lined with maple leaves. The object in the box was protected against the cold in every way possible. Otzi knew that this item
was the most important thing for his survival but it was also by far the most fragile. Otzi really inspired me and Ill come back to his box
in just a minute.
I have been at this school since kindergarten as have a number of the students graduating here today. During this time, as
new students have come in to our class, they have been welcomed immediately and soon enough its as though they have been here
since kindergarten as well. We are able to do this because of how close our class is.
In school we enjoy socializing with each other every day, whether it is on the playground, in the cubby room or even in the halls. In
class, we sometimes enjoy socializing a little too much and then after school we utilize all of the social media this generation has to
offer to communicate with each other, from texting to Snapchat and Instagram. Because we are so close, we have had many
experiences that have given us great memories and have strengthened these bonds by a ton.
During one of these experiences, a 6
th
grade trip to Triple C, the Charlottesville Challenge Course, we were introduced to
Chuck the Rubber Chicken while we were all standing on a slippery log, and instructed to pass him down the line using only our
knees. This entire experience brought everyone out of their comfort zones. In 7
th
grade we participated in a long canoe trip.
Immediately when we got on the water, Bobby and Athreya flipped over. A lot of us ran into many rocks, including myself and
Sebastian in our canoe Bessie, along with Will, Ann and Eliza. On this trip, there was no drama and everyone got along perfectly. In
8
th
grade we got to shoot each other with silly string in the school play Bugsy Malone. Caelan, Maddy, Mikael, Juliette, Clay B, Megan,
Sydney, Clay L, Val and Patrick were some of the many stars in this gangster production. It couldnt have been pulled off without the
backstage crew that included Bronwyn, Tucker and Kree.
Throughout our time at The Williams School we enjoyed working together toward a magical common goal that has been an 8
th

grade tradition for many years: our class trip to Disney. The fundraisers for Disney World took a lot of work from everyone, including
the teachers. We really enjoyed setting up for middle school dances and making signs for dances and dress down days, which the
entire school loves. Even if students were not there to help with certain activities, they would always find a way to make it up some
other time. Everyone did his or her part and because of this, we were able to enjoy an amazing time at Disney. Salom, Sarah,
Isabella, Rebecca and Kate were having so much fun that they seem to pop up in every picture.
Im glad that we will always have these photos and these memories, but now, like Otzi the Ice Man, we find ourselves at the
beginning of a new journey. And, like Otzi, everyone in our class is carrying a similar box with something very special inside. At the
top of the mountains with ice as far as he could see, Otzis box protected a still-burning ember that he used to light a fire at night. His
life depended on its spark, its warmth and its light.
Our box holds all of our Williams School experiences together. It holds the spirit of each member of this class and the values
that our amazing teachers have instilled in us. It holds the spark of friendship, the warmth of support and the light of honor.
Everyone in this class is different, some of us excel in sports, some excel in academics, some excel in other activities, but
there is one thing that all of us have in common and hopefully always will. That very special similarity is the box that we all carry and
the Williams School spirit burning bright within it.








































Give a Girl a Mirror Summer Camp
Give a Girl a Mirror is an exciting and creative camp to encourage greater self-awareness, build confidence
and healthy self-esteem. The camp boasts fun activities, individual and group exercises, crafts, guest
presenters, engaging group discussions and invigorating physical activities. Over the week, each participant
will identify her strengths and understand how confidence and strong self identity influence relationships and
interactions with her peers and assist in navigating difficult situations. The camp week culminates with a group
celebration of the uniqueness of each and every girl.

When: June 23 - 27, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Who: Rising 3rd - 5th grade GIRLS
Camp Fee: $300
Camp Fee Includes: T-shirt
Lunch
Snacks
Materials and Supplies
Checks for this camp can be made to: Give a Girl a Mirror
* A minimum of 10 registrants will be required for the camp to be offered.
If you have any questions, please contact LaTasha Chambers at lchambers@thewilliamsschool.org

Childs Name________________________ Grade Level (September 2014) ______
Parents Name_______________________ Telephone # ________________

Still Interested in Signing up for Mrs.
Chambers Summer Camp?

**Please see the attachments to the Broadcast
for Information and Forms

8
th
Grade Girls at their TWS Graduation

TWS Families enjoying Festival Day