Week of March 28, 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,

This week we had Owl Awards during our assembly on Wednesday. I know I spoke about our
assembly last week, but I think these awards deserve a mention.

The Owl Awards are given to middle school students and only happen a few times a year. The award
is not a trophy, but instead it is a special change to a school t-shirt. I hope you've seen our “Honor
before Honors” shirts. They are the ones with the word "Honor" on the front and "Honors" on the
back...get it?

Well, these shirts are specially embroidered for this award and have the words "Owl Award" stitched
onto the sleeve. We have these shirts embroidered by Eggleston Services who "...envisions a
community that values the abilities of all persons, and endeavors to improve quality of life at work, at
home, and at play." Eggleston Services' expressed values of "Integrity, Choice, Empowerment, and
Quality" are an excellent fit with The Williams School mission and motto, and we are proud to work
with and support their mission. In order to get an Owl Award, you need not be a perfect middle
school student. In fact, grades are not figured into the equation. It is truly about trying ones best at
academics which is a key aspect of the award as is personal integrity and trying to do the right thing
especially when no one is looking.

This round of Owl Awards went to three students. One from 6th grade, one from 7th grade, and one
from 8th grade. E.C., B.A., and B.M. all were described as trying to look on the bright side of things,
trying hard at school, and trying to be a good friend to all. Students and teachers all have stated that
these are students whom they respect and trust. Anne Hastings, middle school coordinator, stated
that there were many students under consideration for this award but these three stand out at this
time. Others will have their opportunity and there will be more Owl Awards in the future.

My hope and dream is that there will be a whole middle school full of students wearing an “Honor
before Honors” t-shirt with expertly embroidered "Owl Award" on their sleeves. I'd like to think that far
from a dream it's a real possibility at The Williams School.

Take Care,

Jay
 THIS WEEK

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Monday, March 28
Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
Girls Soccer Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
Dress Down Day
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Tuesday, March 29
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Tennis Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Fergus Reed
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Wednesday, March 30
No Weekly School Assembly
Girls Soccer Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
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Thursday, March 31
Fourth Grade to Jamestown
Tennis Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Fergus Reed
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Friday, April 1st
Chinese Language & Culture Club 3:15pm-3:45pm
Forensics Club 3:15pm-3:55pm

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Grades K-4 $1.00
Grades 5-8 $2.00
Thank you for supporting the 8th grade class!

PLAN AHEAD

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Monday, April 4
Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
TWS Soccer vs. Baylake Pines @ Bluebird Park 4:00pm
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Tuesday, April 5
Tennis Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Fergus Reed
TWS Lacrosse vs. Norfolk Academy 4:00pm
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Wednesday, April 6
Weekly School Assembly 2:25pm MPR
Girls Soccer Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm Bluebird Field
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Thursday, April 7
TWS Tennis @ Norfolk Collegiate 4:00pm
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
School Musical Chrysler Museum Kaufman Theatre 6:30pm
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Friday, April 8
Chinese Language & Culture Club 3:15pm-3:45pm
Forensics Club 3:15pm-3:55pm
 COMING EVENTS
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Monday, April 11
Class Picture Day
TWS Tennis vs. Cape Henry 4:00pm
Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
TWS Soccer vs. Norfolk Academy 4:30pm
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Tuesday, April 12
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Wednesday, April 13
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6 Grade to Camp Triple C
TWS Lacrosse vs. Cape Henry 4:00pm
Girls Soccer Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
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Thursday, April 14
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6 Grade to Camp Triple C
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Friday, April 15
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6 Grade to Camp Triple C
TWS Tennis vs. Norfolk Academy 4:00pm
Chinese Language & Culture Club 3:15pm-3:45pm
Forensics Club 3:15pm-3:55pm
Kids Night Out – MPR 6:00pm-10:00pm

Magazine Reminder
Don’t forget that you can always order new magazines or reorder existing subscriptions and the
Williams School will receive 40%. Just go to www.williamsschool.org, look under “What’s
New” and click on the Magazine Sale link; everything you need to know will be listed there.
Thank you for your continued support!

Congratulations to Sophie Zimm a Williams School alumna (2009). Sophie is a

sophomore at Maury High School and she will be inducted into the French National
Honor Society on March 31st.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE: FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST, 2011 (NOT AN APRIL FOOL’S JOKE!)
SPRING FLING THEME
**SADIE HAWKINS “THEME” AT THE DANCE**
(Once you arrive at the Spring Fling, the girls get to ask the boys to dance)
WHO: GRADES 6 – 8
WHEN: 4/1/2011 7:00 – 9:30PM
WHERE: THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL, MPR
TICKETS ON SALE AT BREAK 3/28-4/1
(Guest forms available at break as well)
$3.00 IN ADVANCE
$5.00 AT THE DOOR
RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE FOR $0.50 EACH

Come Get Stuffed!

In preparation for Garden Week, we’d love your help preparing topiary animals for our garden. Constructed in
a wire form, the animals need to be stuffed with sphagnum moss and then covered with green sheet moss.
Meredith Lauter will bring all materials. We’ll meet at 1:00 on Thursday, March 31 in the development office,
3rd floor Humanities building. If you’d let us know by email (mlauter@thewilliamsschool.org) if you’re
interested, that will be wonderful and we’ll look forward to working together!
 Camp Williams
$40.00 per day, Please make all checks payable to Joyce Soria
We will have early drop off from 7:30-8:30am for $5.00, extra. Reservations
required!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
8:30am-5:30pm*
No School – Good Friday

Monday, April 25, 2011

Led By Joyce Soria and Janice Ford
8:30am-5:30pm*
No School – Easter Monday

Friday, May 6, 2011

Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
8:30am-5:30pm*
No School – Parent Conference Day
-*Reservations are required, by calling 627-1383 x241. Minimum 8 students, Maximum 20, per day. The
minimum of 8 reservations must be received 4 school days prior the enrolled day. 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.
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Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Phone: (757) 627-1383 Fax: (757) 627-0869 E-mail: rgerrard@thewilliamsschool.org

2011-2012 Bus Rates

Round trip $1,430.00

Cost for each additional child per family $ 1,025.00
One way $1,235.00
Cost for each additional child per family $ 1,025.00

Please initial the payment option you elect for the balance:
_____ 1. Payment in full by September 1, 2011.

_____ 2. Payment on a semester basis with one half of the balance due on September 1,
and the remainder on November 1.

_____ 3. Monthly payments of 1/10 due on the first of each month from September 1
through June 1.

_____ 4. Payments will be included with my tuition payment, June-Feb.

Parents will be responsible for transporting their children to or from the designated pick up/drop off points. All routes are subject to
change and dependent on sufficient ridership.

 Norfolk  Round trip

 Virginia Beach/ Chesapeake  AM Only

 Portsmouth /Suffolk  PM Only

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

I hereby make application for my child (ren) ___________________________________________________ to use the transportation
services of The Williams School for the 2011-2012 school year.

________________________________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature of person financially responsible Date

PLEASE RESPOND BY APRIL 15th

Our Community in Action

COME JOIN THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL TEAM and SUPPORT the Up Center Stair Climb on Sunday,
April 3, 2011
10-2pm at The Dominion Tower, Norfolk, VA.

Our TWS Family has created a team and would LOVE for you all to come participate. Our team will
climb together in the Non-Competitive 25 Stories section.
To sign up and climb with us, go to www.TheUpCenter.org. Hit Register Now and this will take you to
where you will select Team Members – Register for Your Team.
We are The Williams School team. Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Children ages 8 and up
are allowed to participate.
Please email me if you have any questions, JCasey@thewilliamsschool.org.
Our Community in Action