Week of April 23rd, 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

Race to Nowhere The Conversation

Continues with Mike Spencer
Friday, April 27th 5:30 Screening of film 7:00 PM Panel & Audience Discussion

Please join us for a panel discussion following the film Race to Nowhere. Select the link below to R.S.V.P. for this event. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFCFQJN
Will child care be available?
All enrolled TWS students are welcome. Child Care is available in the Humanities Building during the screening and the following panel discussion - 5:30-8:30pm. For parents who wish to see the movie beginning at 5:30pmand attend the discussion, the fee is $20.00 for the first child and $5.00 for each additional child. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm for those children whose parents are attending the movie and discussion. For the parents who wish to attend only the discussion beginning at 7:00pm, the fee is $12.00 for the first child and $5.00 for each additional child. We will need a minimum enrollment of 6 families by Monday, April 23rd at 3:00pm to offer this child care. Please make your childs reservation today ccooper@thewilliamsschool.org

What is the film about?

Race to Nowhere is a documentary film produced last year featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students arent developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do whats best for their kids.

Why are we showing the film again?

We are offering another viewing of the Race to Nowhere to our TWS families that were not able to see the first screening that was shown last September. Of course, everyone is welcome to see the film again.

What will be the focus of the panel discussion?

The discussion will be specifically about The Williams School and will focus on three themes: What has changed? What is changing? What has not changed and why not?

Will there be refreshments?

Yes, our eighth grade class will be selling popcorn, soda and water.

THIS WEEK Sunday, April 22nd Forensics Competition @ Cape Henry 4th-6th Grade Monday, April 23rd Boys Lacrosse Practice @ Bluebird Field 3:30-4:50 PM Boys Tennis Practice @ Fergus Reed 3:30-5:00 PM Girls Soccer vs./@ Cape Henry 4:00 PM Tuesday, April 24th 4th Grade Oyster Transplant field trip GOTR @ 3:00-4:30 PM Library Board Meeting 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 25th Assembly- 4th Good Citizens 3rd & 5th to Virginia Living Museum Boys Lacrosse vs./@ Norfolk Collegiate 4:00 PM Boys Tennis Practice @ Fergus Reed 3:30-5:00 PM Camp Triple C 6th Grade Young Yogis Yoga 3:00-4:00 PM in MPR (last meeting) Thursday, April 26th Camp Triple C 6th Grade GOTR @ 3:00-4:30 PM Library Friday, April 27th Camp Triple C 6th Grade Va. International Tattoo @ Scope Arena 4th Grade Race to-Nowhere Follow-up panel discussion with Mike Spencer 7:00 PM NEXT WEEK Monday, April 30th Boys Lacrosse vs. Norfolk Christian @ Bluebird Field 4:00 PM Boys Tennis Practice @ Fergus Reed 3:30-5:00 PM Tuesday, May 1st GOTR @ 3:00-4:30 PM Library FYI - Just in case anyone is interested: Girls Soccer vs./@ Baylake Pines 4:00 PM May Baskets to Neighbors Candidates Forum: City Council Super Wednesday, May 2nd Ward 6 Assembly Band Dress Rehearsal There will be a Candidates Forum Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM rd held on April 26th, beginning at 6:30pm, at the Thursday, May 3 Girls Soccer vs./@ Norfolk Academy 4:00 PM Chrysler Museum in the Kaufman Theater. New Parent Reception 5:00 PM in the MPR This is an opportunity for residents to Friday, May 4th participate in a discussion with the four SCA to Five Guys for lunch candidates running for the Super Ward 6 seat Boys Lacrosse vs./@ Cape Henry 4:00 PM on the Norfolk City Council. Boys Tennis vs./@ Cape Henry 4:00 PM Middle School Dance LOOKING AHEAD Monday, May 7th ETIS Girls Soccer Tournament TBA Boys Tennis vs. Norfolk Collegiate @ Fergus Reed 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 8th ETIS Girls Soccer Tournament TBA GOTR @ 3:00-4:30 PM Library Wednesday, May 9th Science Expo @ 8:15-9:00 AM in MPR No Assembly Thursday, May 10th 4th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. GOTR @ 3:00-4:30 PM Library Friday, May 11th Busch Gardens Band Competition Kids Night Out

Are you interested in finding out what is going on in our community? Check out http://ghentva.org/ and get an update about the Utility Construction in the Ghent neighborhoods. The next GNL meeting is May 9th, 6:30 at the Chrysler Museum in the Education Room.

BUS Transportation 2012-2013

The Williams School provides transportation to most areas of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and to some areas of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk. In an effort to determine transportation needs and establish the bus routes for the 20122013 school year, we are asking families to give us feedback regarding bus transportation needs. Even if you are remotely interested please complete this short survey to help us with our planning. Transportation contracts will be mailed out in April and are due, with a deposit, no later than May 1st, 2012. Projected costs are as follows: Round Trip $1475.00 One-Way $1275.00 2nd Rider $1055.00 We will be mapping the bus routes before the end of this school year. Please understand that due to an increase in ridership, we may need to designate bus stops to shorten travel time. If possible, we will pick-up students at their homes but please bear in mind that we do not want any student on the bus for more than an hour. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VMSK7V2 Thank you, Tova Lefkowitz Business Manager

Carol Service videos are here! Complete and ready for distribution, you may pick up your copy/copies in the front office. A perfect gift for Mothers Day or Fathers Day, the camera has captured the spirit of the evening, features many close-up shots of your children, and includes carol robe preparation, students doning their robes, the procession to Christ & St. Lukes, glimpses into the audience, and the complete service of lessons and carols. Offered at $20 each when you order one or $15 each when you order two or more, your purchase price helps to defray the cost of producing the video. If you havent yet ordered and would like to reserve your copy/copies, please contact Meredith Lauter at mlauter@thewilliamsschool.org or 757.627.1383 ext. 213. Thank you so much for your support!

The GNL is a civic association for the area bound by the Hague, both sides of Colonial Avenue, south of 21st Street and Hampton Boulevard. The membership fee is $10 a year. Membership is open to all property owners and renters living within this area. Each member receives one vote and you must be a member for 45 days to exercise your voting right. http://ghentva.org/

Please remit membership to: Ghent Neighborhood League P.O. Box 11431 Norfolk, Virginia 23517

Keeping Williams Green

In celebration of EARTH DAY 2012, the Port of Virginia will be holding an ELECTRONICS RECYCLING event at the Portsmouth Port Operations Center on SATURDAY, APRIL 21, FROM 9:00-1:00. This event is open to the public. So, if you have old electronics in your home, garage, attic, etc., that you would like to dispose, please bring them to this event for recycling. Electronics include anything with a circuit board, including small household appliances, radios, clocks, telephones, toys, gaming consoles or handhelds, old stereo equipment, computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, etc. We also will accept old rechargeable batteries. All computer hard drives and memory will be destroyed on site. As an incentive, anyone who brings items for disposal will be entered into a raffle for a $200 GIFT CARD. (FLYER ATTACHED TO BROADCAST) The Williams School is working to achieve the highest level (and beyond!) recognition as a River Star organization with the Elizabeth River Project. We hope all eligible Williams School families in the Elizabeth River watershed will become RiverStar homes. You may sign up with Sally Marr or at http://elizabethriver.org/RiverStars/default.aspx . More info to come. Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Riverfest. First graders painted a rain barrel that will be auctioned off at RiverFest on April 28 to support The Elizabeth River Project.

The Williams School has recycled 39 pounds of Batteries from February through April 10. WOW!

Coming up on Saturday, April 21st - Global Youth Service Day through Volunteer Hampton Roads - Join VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads as they celebrate the 13th Annual Global Youth Service Day. This event
engages local youth in volunteering and environmental stewardship. Adult volunteers serve as mentors to the youth participants. Projects are available in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake. Space is limited at each site, so register now to get your first choice location! Select the link to register:

http://www.volunteerhr.org/VHR_Global_Youth_Service

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Summer Camp Ideas

The 4th Annual - 2012 Williams School Basketball Camp
Robert Gerrard 2010 ETIS Coach of the Year Location: Park Place Recreation Center Dates: June 11-15, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Grades: Rising 3rd to 8th Cost: $130.00 (Form attached to Broadcast) T-shirt included Basketball fundamentals Individual improvement drills Team game experience

The Williams School Field Hockey Camp June 19-22, 2012 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
The Williams Schools fifth grade science and sixth grade language arts teacher, Sue Schneider, is currently the Head Field Hockey Coach at Maury High School. For the past 4 seasons, she has also coached at Blair Middle School and at Norfolk Collegiate School. She is offering a field hockey camp for the first 20 novice or experienced Williams School students in rising grades 4-8. Campers at The Williams School Field Hockey Camp will be introduced to the basic skills and rules of the game. What a GREAT time we had in 2011! A typical camp day will include a stroll to The Field for instruction time, drills, and scrimmages with members of the Maury High School field hockey team and Coach Schneider. Upon returning to TWS campers will enjoy a snack and craft time. Campers will need: a snack, plenty of water, mouth guard, shinguards (soccer is fine and we have some extras), and a stick (we have a few sticks to share). Registration begins immediately and will continue until the camp is full. Please complete the attached form and return it to school with a check for $125, made payable to Sue Schneider.

A message from Mrs. Adams regarding a summer camp opportunity:

iD Tech Camps is offering summer technology camps for students age 7 and up. If you are interested, the flyers are on the buffet by the front stairs in Old Main. Camps being offered for ages 7-17 include: The Video Game Designer, The App Programmer, The Robotics Engineer, The Filmmaker, The Designer and The 3D Animator. Camps being offered for ages 13 and up include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy There is a charge for the camps, but a discount is being offered if you register before May 2. The website is http://www.internaldrive.com and the telephone is 1-888-709-TECH (8324).
TWS is not endorsing or recommending the camps, but merely providing this as information

The will once again return to TWS. The th camps will take place from July 30 through August 10th from 9:30-11:30 AM. Details can be found at http://www.tidewaterwritingcamp.org/. Applications for the camps will be available soon.

Tidewater Writing Camp

2012 Summer Safari Camp at the Virginia Zoo For more information visit: http://virginiazoo.org/education/zoo-camps.asp

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