Week of September 17, 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

Its Charlie
I am pleased to introduce Charlie as the newest member of the Williams community. Charlie is a seven (7) week old Chesapeake Bay retriever. He was presented to me on Friday, September 7 at a social event. Students had the opportunity to vote for his name on Wednesday and Thursday from a list of four possible names. Among his various duties, Charlie will be here to support the efforts of our children. His normal availability will be on the porch, in his crate during the student recess periods. Please come by and visit Charlie when you are in the building.

THIS WEEK Monday, September 17th NO SCHOOL, Rosh Hashanah Camp Williams Available Tuesday, September 18th Boys Soccer vs. St. Patrick @ Bluebird 4PM Girls Gold Volleyball Practice @ Park Place 3:30-5:00 PM Wednesday, September 19th First Turn-in for Magazine Campaign Young Yogis 3:05-4 PM 5th Grade to Va. Aquarium Cross Country Practice @ 3:30-5:15 PM Thursday, September 20th Kindergarten Guest Lunch @ 11 AM Girls Gold Volleyball vs. St. Patrick @ Home 4:15 PM Boys Soccer vs. NA @ Bluebird 4 PM Friday, September 21st 7th/8th Forensics Try-Outs 9 -12 noon MPR Kids Night Out 6-10 PM Cross Country @ Bishop Sullivan HS 4 PM 1st Grade to Childrens Museum in Portsmouth Saturday, September 22nd Scavenger Hunt NEXT WEEK Monday, September 24th School Picture Day Cross Country Practice @ 3:30-5:15 PM Girls Blue Volleyball vs. BEACH @ Rock Church 4:30 PM Tuesday, September 25th Board Meeting 4:30 PM Boys Soccer vs. BEACH @ Bluebird 4PM Girls Gold Volleyball vs. BEACH @ Rock Church 4:30 PM Yom Kippur ( begins @ sunset) Wednesday, September 26th No School/Yom Kippur Camp Williams Available Thursday, September 27th Girls Gold Volleyball @ Baylake Pines 4 PM Girls Blue Volleyball @ Norfolk Collegiate 4:30 PM Boys Soccer @ Baylake Pines 4 PM 3rd Grade - Elizabeth River Learning Bridge Friday, September 28th Cross Country @ St. John 4 PM 7th/8th Grades Holocaust Museum Second/Last Turn-in for Magazine Campaign LOOKING AHEAD Monday, October 1st Girls Gold Volleyball @ Gateway 4 PM Girls Blue Volleyball @ Alliance Christian 4:15 PM Tuesday, October 2nd Boys Soccer vs. Baylake Pines @ Bluebird 4 PM Girls GoldVolleyball vs. Baylake Pines @ Home 4 PM Wednesday, October 3rd Cross Country Practice @ 3:30-5:15 PM 7th Grade to Camp Triple C Thursday, October 4th Pick-A-Time Conference Scheduling Begins Friday, October 5th Cross Country @ Norfolk Academy 4:30 PM

Scavenger Hunt Saturday, September 22, 2012

This unforgettable evening on Saturday, September 22 will include a scavenger hunt for up to thirty people. Personal drivers will conduct our lucky players through Norfolk as teams try to solve the clever clues and unearth silly treasures. Dinner, adult beverages, and delicious desserts will be provided. A night of frivolity and fun not to be missed!
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Price is $75 per person. Due to the frivolous nature of this event, the invitation is restricted to our TWS family members. Limited space is still available. Please join us by contacting Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org.

Camp Williams
$45.00 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!

Monday, September 17, 2012 Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly 8:30am-5:30pm*
No School Rosh Hashanah Leaving school at 9:00am and returning to school by 2:30pm. Visit to Virginia Living Museum, Newport News Picnic Lunch (make your own sandwich before leaving) at Museum Afternoon - animal crafts, games and a movie at TWS! Minimum Number Reservation Deadline Wednesday September 12th

No School Yom Kippur Leaving school at 9:00am and returning to school by 2:00pm. Visit to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach Outdoor Exploration Program Picnic lunch make your own sandwich. Afternoon aquarium related crafts, games and a movie at TWS! Minimum Number Reservation Deadline Thursday September 20th
-*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.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly 8:30am-5:30pm*

Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship

On Thursday, September 27 at 9 am a special assembly on Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship will be held for grades 4-8 in the MPR. Parents are welcome to join us! Gene Fishel, Senior Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's Computer Crime Section, will be here to present and answer questions. 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. http://www.thewilliamsschool.org/support-tws/vaburton.cfm

PICTURE DAY INFORMATION

Williams School Parents: PICTURE DAY IS MONDAY, SEPT. 24TH The Williams School has once again contracted with Lifetouch Photography for student school pictures. These photos provide the basis for the school yearbook and class pictures. Parents will have the opportunity to purchase the photos. New this year is a more advanced camera process, offered to select schools. I have highlighted some of the advantages and changes to help with this transition. Please read over the order form and go online (mylifetouch.com) to pre-order for the best prices and options. Order forms will be sent home with students on Friday, Sept. 14th. Please email or call Linda Ungvarsky with questions. Thank You!! BETTER QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY BETTER VARIETY: Choice of a different background for each sheet (A sheet is 1 8x10, or 2 5x7s, or 4 - 3X5s). BETTER OPTIONS: You can order one or two sheets rather than an entire package. YOU MUST PRE-ORDER TO GET THE BEST PRICE Order online, or send the payment and order form BEFORE picture day with your child. IF YOU FORGET TO PRE-ORDER, YOU HAVE 48 HOURS AFTER PICTURE DAY TO ORDER ON-LINE AND GET THE BEST PRICE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER PICTURE DAY TO ORDER, YOU WILL RECEIVE PROOFS, BUT THE COST OF PHOTOS IS $4.00 MORE PER SHEET WHEN YOU ORDER. YOU MAY WANT TO PLAN PICTURE DAY CLOTHING BEFORE YOU PRE-ORDER TO COORDINATE WITH THE BACKGROUND OF YOUR CHOICE. (Solid colors may work better with some of the backgrounds)

Magazine Sale
Order at www.gaschoolstore.com School Code #2686764

dear williams school families,

To order:

Each year our students and school programs are helped by funds raised through our Magazine Sale with QSP which is now part of Great American, a division of Time, Inc. Primarily a renewal campaign, 40% of your order goes directly to our school, and we very much appreciate your support! In addition to magazines, TWS will also receive 40% of your order of gifts and other items found on www.gaschoolstore.com.

Go to www.gaschoolstore.com Click on Parents & Students Register to receive a Student Online ID Number which ensures your student receives credit for each purchase made Click on SHOP NOW Enter the School Organization #2686764 or click on School/Organization Finder Enter the Student Online ID Number or Students First and Last Name Click on SHOP Click on the magazine or publication you wish to order Click in the circle to select the subscription duration Be sure to check the box if it is a RENEWAL Click ADD TO CART Click CONTINUE SHOPPING or PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
With questions or for more information, please contact Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org. THANK YOU for helping The Williams School!

Easy Ways to Support The Williams School

All you have to do is deposit all receipts, labels, and box tops to Nancy Keating in the front office.

Farm Fresh

The Farm Fresh 123-4 Program offers TWS the opportunity to earn free educational equipment, such as audio visual, books, computer and sports equipment. Simply, send in the bottom of the receipt with 123-4 total starting September 8th.

Target

Targets program, Take Charge of Education, donates 1% of your REDcard purchases at Target and Target.com and % of Target VISA Credit Card purchases made everywhere VISA credit cards are accepted. Register your card for TWS at www.target.com/redcard/main!

Harris Teeter Its Time to Re-Link!

Link your VIC card to TWS! The re-link process must take place each school year and is effective August 1 May 31. You can link your VIC card to up to five schools, and Harris Teeter will evenly distribute funds to the schools. How to Link: Simply give the cashier our code, TIE4369, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year. TWS will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand and Pharmacy purchases credited back to our account. This program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money! You can also register online with TWS code TIE4369 at www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx.

Campbells Labels for Education

Save your Campbells labels and we can earn points redeemable for art, athletic, and academic merchandise. For participating products, visit www.labelsforeducation.com/Portals/0/assets/pdf/EnglishParticipatingProductsPage.pdf.

Box Tops

1. Clip & Earn: Clip Box Tops from your favorite products and turn them in to earn cash for TWS. 2. Shop & Earn: You can earn eBoxTops for TWS by shopping online at participating retailers through the Box Tops Marketplace. Learn more at www.btfe.com.

Please contact Polly

any questions. Thank you for all your support!

Pereos at ext. 232 with

419 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Telephone: 757-627-1383 Fax: 757-627-0869 E-mail: frontoffice@thewilliamsschool.org Web: www.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. Please contact Polly Pereos at ppereos@thewilliamsschool.org if you are interested in donating a subscription! ( indicates recently donated)

Lower School
National Geographic Kids: Read cover to cover every week Discovery Girls: Very popular with the fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls American Girl: Much loved here at TWS Sports Illustrated Kids: Much loved, especially with the boys Cobblestone: Excellent history magazine for upper elementary and middle school Dog Fancy: Enjoyed by every student (and teachers) here at TWS! Horse: We have a lot of horse enthusiasts here Owl Amazon: OWL is loaded with fascinating articles and amazing facts for 9 to 13 yr olds. Each issue includes science behind how things work, quizzes, contests, and topics on everyday life. With breaking news stories and mindboggling puzzles, it's a thought-provoking, entertaining place for kids to grow. *Big hit last year at TWS for all students and grades

Middle School
Archaelogy: Great for sixth grade current events and classroom support NewsWeek: Great for current events and keeping in the know Time: Great for current events and world awareness Teen Vogue: Very popular with the girls! They love their fashion! Sports Illustrated: Big request from the middle school boys Girls Life: Popular with the girls! Calliope: Wonderful magazine about world cultures Discover: Super articles on science Faces: World Cultures brought to live! Smithsonian: Great for the curious child The Virginian-Pilot weekday delivery: Having print newspapers are an engaging means for the students to search for current events

Come join the Benjacks at their farm in Franklin on Saturday, October 27 th. 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.

Benjacks Farm Party: Kick Off Fall in Franklin Saturday, October 27, 2012