Williams School Weekly Update: Events & Insights
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twsdocsWeek of October 3, 2011
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
Hello Williams School Families,
Thanks to several parents who came together to sponsor this event. The screening of the Race to Nowhere was a huge success. Approximately 168 people gathered together in the MPR and the kindergarten room to view the screening. Lee Slater had the honor of introducing Bart Baldwin to our community and the event took off from there. The content of the film provoked many thoughtful observations from our Williams families, and had some Non-Williams families wondering why they did not have their children here at TWS. While the film was not only thought-provoking, it also validated what we are doing right here at TWS. Towards the end of the questioning session a parent asked, What is the solution to the problem? Bart responded with, TWS has already started the process of answering that question by being courageous enough to start the conversation, have the conversation and continue the conversation about what is best for our childrens education- this is a testament to the strength of TWS community. Thank you to everyone that attended this event. It is apparent that the evening was very successful for the conversation has continued on throughout the week and during our parent/teacher conferences. For those of you that are interested, here is the link to the article in the New York Times that Mr. Baldwin recommended. Thank you to the Howells for forwarding this link on to us earlier last week.
The Education Issue: What if the Secret to Success Is Failure?
By PAUL TOUGH
Why our children's success - and happiness - may depend less on perfect performance than on learning how to deal with failure.
All of our best, Melanie
THIS WEEK Monday, October 3rd Tennis vs. Cape Henry @ Fergus Reid 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. Beach 4:00 PM @ Bluebird Park Tuesday, October 4th Volleyball vs./@ CBA 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs CBA 4:00 PM @ CBA Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Wednesday, October 5th Assembly 8:15 9:00 AM Cross-Country Meet @ Bishop Sullivan Catholic High 4:00PM 7th Grade to Camp Triple C
Thursday, October 6th Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Volleyball vs./@ Nansemond Suffolk 4:00 PM 7th Grade away at Camp Triple C Friday, October 7th 5th Field trip to Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 8:25 AM2:00 PM Cross-Country Practice @ Bayville Farm Park 3:30 -5:30 PM 7th Grade returns from Camp Triple C by 3:00 PM Yom Kippur (Begins at sunset) NEXT WEEK Monday, October 10th Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed (Pickup at Fergus Reed at 5:00 PM) Early Dismissal- 1 PM Tuesday, October 11th Volleyball vs. Gateway @ Park Place Rec. 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs Baylake @ Bluebird Park - 4:00 PM Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Wednesday, October 12th Assembly 8:15 9:00 AM Cross-Country Practice 3:30 -5:30 PM Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed (Pickup at Fergus Reed at 5:00 PM) Thursday, October 13th Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Volleyball vs. Baylake Pines @ Park Place Rec. 4:00 PM Friday, October 14th Cross-Country @ Bayville Farm Park- 4:00 PM LOOKING AHEAD Monday, October 17th Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed (Pickup at Fergus Reed at 5:00 PM) Boys Soccer vs. Norfolk Christian @ Suburban Park Tuesday, October 18th Volleyball vs. Greenbriar Christian @ Park Place Rec. 4:00 PM Boys Soccer vs. Cape Henry @ Bluebird Park 4:00 PM Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Finance Meeting 4:30 PM Wednesday, October 19th Assembly 8:15 9:00 AM Volleyball vs./@ Friends 4:00 PM Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed (Pickup at Fergus Reed at 5:00 PM) Thursday, October 20th Girls on the Run after school until 4:30PM Friday, October 21st Cross-Country Meet @ Bishop Sullivan Catholic High (Championships)- 4 PM
Volunteer Resource Interest Survey
The Williams School is a community of mind and heart. We encourage your engagement in this community as together we prepare our students for the future. Knowing that you value education and are an enthusiastic participant greatly enhances the learning experience for your child or children. The more parents are involved, the better for all our children at Williams. We need help with the following. Please check all areas in which you are interested and may be able to assist. Thank you! [Link]
Keeping Williams Green Weekly Tip
What does a waste free lunch look like? Visit this link to find out
[Link] We want your help! Please share your great ideas with us by e-mailing them to Allison Whitmore at whitmore5@[Link]
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Join Beth Miller in her Blog featuring the suggested Summer Reading selections for parents.
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Fall Pansy Sale
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Music Lessons
Did you know we offer private piano, violin, and guitar lessons after school here at Williams? There are still great lesson slots remaining. For more information and to reserve your childs lesson spot, please contact Edna Broadhurst at ebroadhurst@[Link].
Join the TWS Girl Scouts
If your daughter is interested in joining the Girl scouts please contact the following troop leaders: Daisies (K and 1st grade girls) Lynn McCullough lynn@[Link] Brownies (2nd and 3rd grade girls) - Wendy Auerbach jurenbach@[Link] Juniors (4th and 5th grade girls) - Kathy Shelton [Link]@[Link] Cadets (6th grade girls and up)- Kathy Shelton [Link]@[Link]
Character. Achievement. A Sense of Belonging. (And, of course, the Uniform .)
All of this and more that is offered by the Cub Scout experience is available to the boys of The Williams School in grades 1 through 5. Starting this year, the scouting tradition of TWS is being joined with Pack 31, a stalwart unit chartered by First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk with strong ties to Taylor Elementary School in West Ghent. Pack 31 is led by Cub master Tom Mooney, and additional information about the unit is available at [Link] This new direction promises a renewed vigor for scouting at TWS, and we are very excited for the year ahead. In addition to the awards and advancements that comprise the core of the Cub Scout program, highlights of other upcoming events include the Rain Gutter Regatta, Fall and Spring family campouts (including an October campout at Cheatham Annex Campground in Williamsburg), and that time-honored fixture of scouting, the Pinewood Derby. Pack 31 also will be involved in a variety of service projects that will give the boys the unique sense of accomplishment that comes from working as a team to help others and give back to ones community. If you think your son would enjoy this experience, please consider joining the Cub Scouts as new members of Pack 31. If you would like to get a first-hand view, each of the dens [Tiger (1st grade), Wolf (2nd grade), Bear (3rd grade) and first- and second-level Webelos (4th and 5th grades)] will have its first meeting at Taylor Elementary School at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 13. Please feel free to join us and see what Cub Scouts are all about. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 624-1192 or 629-2834 or [Link]@[Link]. (a/k/a Schaefers and Jack Harpers Dad)
Benjacks Fall Farm Party October 22, 2011
Come join the Benjacks at their farm in Franklin for a Pig Pickn on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Enjoy food from Q-Daddys and music from 12:00 4:00! Feel free to bring a tent and spend the night. Kids will have a ball running around with opportunities to pet sheep and chickens. See cows grazing and even go fishing if you bring a pole. There are trails in the woods to travel and even a zip line. Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch where we hope to provide a pumpkin for every family. If the weather doesnt cooperate, we will have it the following weekend on October 29th. BYOB. This party was offered as a sign-up event at our February 2011 Auction, open to the first 75 families at the cost of $150 per family. Limited space is available, so please join us by contacting Chris Cooper at ccooper@[Link]
Three Cities Cocktail Parties Home of Cindy & Bob Aston December 3rd, 2011 Home of Mike & LeAnne Benedetto January 14, 2012
The Astons and the Benedettos invite you to join them for cocktails! As a part of our Auction 2011, we invite you to join us at the home of Cindy and Bob Aston in Portsmouth for a holiday party to end the year on a festive note on Saturday, December 3, 2011. (This date has changed from the original, and if you have already signed up and cannot attend, please contact Chris Cooper and we will be happy to prepare a refund for you.) Start the new year off right with a Bahama-themed party on January 14, 2012 with Mike and LeAnne Benedetto at their home in Virginia Beach. (You're welcome to take a polar plunge into Broad Bay if the Bahama heat leaves you feeling a bit warm.) The price for this fun duo of parties is $135 per couple. To join the festivities, please contact Chris Cooper at ccooper@[Link]. All proceeds benefit TWS!
