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Week of September 9, 2011

The Williams School works with each child to build an enduring

foundation for academic, moral, and social success. WilliamsSchoolstudents embody integrity, confidence, discipline, and a love of learning.

Dear Williams School families,

We are dedicated to making sure our homework load is appropriate and with purpose. Over thenext few weeks, teachers will be stating time expectations for homework assignments and askingstudents to record this information in their planners. If your child exceeds the time expectation, pleasenote the time it took to complete the assignment in your childs planner. Older students will be given ahomework survey to provide us with student input regarding homework. All of this information is veryhelpful and provides us with data to effectively evaluate the homework load at TWS.

Homework is a necessary part of the learning process and amounts vary depending upon thegrade. Also, keep in mind that not all students work at the same speed. However, if there are concernsabout the amount of time your child spends on homework, please contact the teacher. Homework ismeant to enhance learning, rather than hinder the process.

Have you ever asked yourself, How much help should I give my child with homework?Liza

Needham shared this article with me yesterday and we thought it might be an article that would interestparents as well. Four Homework Problems, Solved

Today students will place American flags around the school in memory of those Americans who lost theirlives on September 11th, 2001. Since we will not be here on Sunday, as a school we wanted to honor for thosewho lost their lives on that September day 10 years ago. On Sunday, perhaps a few families will be able to attendthe September 11th Healing & Remembrance Ceremony at Town Point Park.

Have a great weekend,Melanie

How did you like the orientation schedule this year? Please take a moment to complete a short survey regarding ourorientation format this year. Please complete the survey for each orientation that you attended.

Kindergarten OrientationLower School OrientationMiddle School Orientation

THIS WEEKMonday, September 12

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Big/Little Information - Older siblings identify their younger school sibling. Little brothers and sisters will completeinformation sheets about any food allergies.Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed

Tuesday, September 13th

Big/Little Information - Older siblings bring a special note or letter for each younger sibling. Be certain that the note remanonymous. The note will either be written in class or as a homework assignment.PAC Meeting in Science Room 3:30 PMAll Teams will practice on this day and return to school by 5:00 PM.Fall Sports Information Night in the MPR 5:30 PM

Wednesday, September 14th

Assembly8:15 9:00 AM Magazine Sale Kick-off - 1

stgrade Curious George class news - Haiti update.

Big/Little Information - Older siblings bring a small sweet treat for each younger school sibling to enjoy.Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus ReedCross-Country Practice 3:30 -5:00 PM @ Lake Taylor High School

Honor before Honors

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Thursday, September 15th

Big/Little Information - All students will be completing their gifts (in school) for exchange on Friday.Volleyball Practice 3:30 5:00 PM @ Park Place Rec. CenterBoys Soccer vs./@ Norfolk Academy4:00 PMFriday, September 16

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Big/Little Information -On Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm all grades will line up on the playground and younger siblingswill meet their older siblings.School Picnic 5:00 PM parents and family arrive to join their students and share in the fun.

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Scavenger Hunt

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Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus ReedSchool Picture Day

Tuesday, September 20th

Volleyball Practice 3:30 5:00 PM @ Park Place Rec. CtrBoys Soccer vs./@ Cape Henry4:00 PM

Wednesday, September 21st

Assembly8:15 9:00 AMCross-Country Practice 3:30 -5:00 PMTennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus ReedThursday, September 22

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Kindergarten Guest Lunch 11:00 11:30 AMVolleyball Practice 3:30 5:00 PM @ Park Place Rec. CtrBoys Soccer @ Tidewater Baptist vs. Beach4:00 PM

Friday, September 23rd

Cross-Country Meet @ St. John4:00 PMRace to Nowhere Screening & Discussion MPR 6:30 PM

LOOKING AHEADMonday, September 26

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Tennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus Reed

Tuesday, September 27th

Volleyball Practice 3:30 5:00 PM @ Park Place Rec. CtrBoys Soccer Practice 3:30 -5:00 PM @ Bluebird ParkBoard Meeting 4:00 PM

Wednesday, September 28st

Assembly8:15 9:00 AMCross-Country Practice 3:30 -5:00 PMBoys Soccer vs./@ Baylake 4:00 PMTennis Practice 3:00-5:00 PM @ Fergus ReedRosh Hashanah (begins at sunset)

Thursday, September 29nd

Early Dismissal 1:00PMParent - Teacher Conferences3:00-6:00 PM

Friday, September 30rd

No School for StudentsMagazine Sale EndsCamp Williams AvailableParent Teacher Conferences8:00 AM 4:00 PMCross-Country @ Norfolk Academy (Middle School Only) 4:30 PMRosh Hashanah (ends at sunset)

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September 11th Healing & Remembrance CeremonyCeremony begins at 8:30am and continues throughout the Day

Location: Town, Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

Date: September 11, 2011

Time: Ceremony begins at 8:30amFree & Open to the Public

To mark the 10th anniversary and offer residents a time for reflection, the City of Norfolk ishosting an all-day Healing and Remembrance Ceremony. Join us as we honor those who died,the heroes who responded and the military who continues the fight to this day.

Beginning at 8:30am in Town Point Park, watch as a flag-filled procession of honor includinglaw enforcement, veterans, community and military honor guards move towards the waterfront,

lined with the U.S. military, first responder and maritime vessels and vehicles.Four moments of silence will be interlaced with the names of the nearly three thousand peoplewho died that day. Norfolk residents affected by the tragedy have volunteered their voices forthe readings which will also include the names of the sailors who perished on the USS Cole.

Local choirs and the Tidewater Pipes and Drums will fill the park with music throughout the ceremony and members ofthe public will receive a flower to place at the circle of flags following the ceremony.

The City of Norfolk will provide free parking at the Waterside, Main Street and Town Point parking garages from6:00am-10:30am Sunday, September 11, 2011. The public is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs as no seating at theceremony will be provided.

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Anniversary Healing and Remembrance Ceremony. General public toursof the Cole will be offered Saturday, September 10 from 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, September 11from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Visitors should plan on wearing comfortable clothing including flat, rubber-soled shoes. If you bring a handbagor camera case it will be searched prior to entering. Prohibited items include glass containers, firearms, mace and signs ofany type.

Following the formal ceremony, the public is invited to visit the Norfolk Police and Fire Museum located at 401 EastFreemason Street. The museum will be open from Noon-4pm for the public to view and touch artifacts featured in the 9-11 Commemorative Exhibit. The museum exhibit will also feature Norfolk Police and Fire-Rescue personnel with firsthand accounts of their work experiences at the site of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of 9-11.

The public is invited throughout the day until sunset for personal reflection and enjoy the free Virginia Symphony SunsetConcert "America the Beautiful" at 7pm.

The public is invited to stay at Town Point Park throughout the day for personal reflection and enjoy the free VirginiaSymphony "America the Beautiful" sunset concert at 7:00pm.

The event is free and open to the public; blankets and lawn chairs are permitted as no seating will be provided. Join arearesidents and honor the moment that changed America and one the City of Norfolk will never forget.

The Williams School Big and Little Brother & Sister Week

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September 12-16, 2011

A HEADS UP FOR PARENTS

The Big and Little Brother and Sister Program is a valued tradition of The Williams School. Each child in grad

K-4 is paired with a school sibling in grades 5-8. In addition to various activities, the students will attend som

assemblies together and enjoy special meals. Most importantly, though, it allows children from different grad

to form bonds across age lines. Big and Little Brother and Sister Week begins Monday, September 12, 2011 a

culminates with a picnic dinner on Friday, September 16th.

The students responsibilities for the week are:

Monday - Older siblings identify their younger school sibling. Little brothers and sisters will complete

information sheets about any food allergies. All students will be making gifts at school to

exchange with their school siblings on Friday.

Tuesday - Older siblings bring a special note or letter for each younger sibling. Be certain that

the note remains anonymous. The note will either be written in class or as a homework

assignment. Students should put the first and last name of their younger sibling on the

outside along with the younger siblings grade level. The letters are collected and checked

in homeroom and taken to the lower school teacher. Parents are not responsible for this note.

Wednesday - Older siblings bring a small sweet treat for each younger school sibling to enjoy. A few cookies

or one brownie is plenty; this will be the childs afternoon snack, and it should be snack size.

Students should put the first and last name of their younger sibling on the outside along with

the younger siblings grade level. The snacks are collected and checked in homeroom and taken

the lower school teacher.

Thursday - All students will be completing their gifts for exchange on Friday.

Friday - On Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm all grades will line up on the playground and younger siblings wi

meet their older siblings. Older students will take the younger siblings back to their advisory

areas to visit and exchange gifts. Fifth grade and kindergarten will split among their classroom

At 4:00 students will be released to participate in organized games on campus from 4 5:00 p

At 5:00 all students will reassemble on the playground by grade level to meet parents. Teacherwill supervise their students until parents pick them up.

The parents responsibilities are:

If your child will not be in school on Friday, September 16, please notify the school so we can make

appropriate arrangements for the school sibling.

If you cannot be at school at 5:00 p.m. to pick up your child, please arrange for another family to pick

your child and notify the school in writing regarding arrangements by Friday morning, September 16th.

Please make sure that your children are under your supervision throughout the picnic from 5:00 to

6:30 pm. The buildings are not open for play, but restrooms are available with parental supervision.

Please be advised that there is no afternoon bus service or after school care on Friday, September 16

Please remember that the school sibling activities between 3:30 and 5:00 pm are for the students to

get to know each other and have fun together. We would prefer that parents arrive toward 5:00 p.m. s

the school siblings can begin to bond with each other before gathering with their families. The faculty

will be with the students until 5 p.m. when they will gather on the playground just in time to meet you

for the picnic.

Please join us for The Williams School Family Picnic

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Friday, September 16th, is the culmination of the Big and Little Brother and Sister Week at The Williams School. Ourstudents will be spending time with their brand new school siblings from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. After being introduced on theplayground, they will exchange gifts they made in school, share a snack, and participate in organized games right here onour campus. Following the games, students will reassemble on the playground with their teachers to be picked up byparents at 5:00 pm. Please remember that the activities between 3:30 and 5:00 pm are for the children to get to know oneanother and begin bonding before gathering with their families. We look forward to parents joining us around 5:00 pm.

Our school-wide picnic, in front of the school, begins at 5pm. All children must be picked up from the playgroundbefore families begin the picnic portion of the evening. Please make sure that your children are under your supervisionthroughout the evening. The buildings are not open for play, but restrooms are available with parental supervision.

There will be no afternoon bus service and no After School Care on the day of the picnic. Parents must notifyteachers if they cannot attend the picnic but will have their children under the supervision of another family.

Please bring blankets and lawn chairs. The street will be closed so we can easily gather in front of our two buildings.

We are so fortunate to have BBQ catered again by Q Daddys, Joy Andrus s parents, Norman and Lynn Witten! Wewill be distributing wrists bands for those who will be eating. Children $2 and Adults $4. Please reply and submit yourpayments to Nancy Keating in our front office NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 7TH! You may also confirm yourreservation and send in the payment to your childs teacher.

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!

Character. Achievement. A Sense ofBelonging. (And, of course, the Uniform.)

All of this and more that is offered by the Cub Scout experience is available to the boys of TheWilliams 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 tiesto Taylor Elementary School in West Ghent. Pack 31 is led by Cubmaster Tom Mooney, andadditional information about the unit is available athttp://www.pack31cubscouts.net/.

This new direction promises a renewed vigor for scouting at TWS, and we are very excited for theyear ahead. In addition to the awards and advancements that comprise the core of the Cub Scoutprogram, highlights of other upcoming events include the Rain Gutter Regatta, Fall and Spring familycampouts (including an October campout at Cheatham Annex Campground in Williamsburg), and thattime-honored fixture of scouting, the Pinewood Derby. Pack 31 also will be involved in a variety ofservice projects that will give the boys the unique sense of accomplishment that comes from workingas 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 newmembers 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 haveits first meeting at Taylor Elementary School at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 13. Please feel freeto 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 629-2834orDavid.Shelton@nscorp.com.(a/k/a Schaefers and Jack Harpers Dad)

Parent Conferences

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About two weeks prior to the Parent/Teacher Conferences at the end of September, Parents will receive an emailwith a link to Pick-A-Time. The school uses Pick-a-Time as a way to schedule conferences. Please contact theschool should you require assistance.

Volunteer ResourceInterest SurveyThe Williams School is a community of mind and heart. We encourage your engagement in this community astogether we prepare our students for the future. Knowing that you value education and are an enthusiasticparticipant 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 youare interested and may be able to assist. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PFBVHT3

Join Beth Miller in her Blog featuring the suggested SummerReading selections for parents

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Calling all YOUNG YOGIS!

Come get physically fit, feel emotional calm and build great communication skills. The Fall seasonof YOGA POPS will take place on WEDNESDAYS from 3-4 in the MPR starting SEPTEMBER14th. Class is open to all lower school students. Cost is $125 for the 10 week session. Additionalmaterial/mat fee is required for new yogis only. Registration forms will be available via RenwebAND in the main office with Nancy. Email any questions to Rita Woods at

RWOODS@youngyogisyoga.com. Checks may payable to: Young Yogis Yoga. Also, stayed tuned for a possiblefaculty/parent class if there is interest!

Join the TWS Girl ScoutsIf your daughter is interested in joining the Girl scouts please contact thefollowing troop leaders:

Daisies (K and 1st grade girls)Lynn McCulloughlynn@mccullough.cxBrownies (2nd and 3rd grade girls) - Wendy Auerbachjurenbach@cox.netJuniors (4th and 5th grade girls) - Kathy SheltonKathryn.shelton@norfolk.gov

Cadets (6th grade girls and up)- Kathy SheltonKathryn.shelton@norfolk.gov

The Girls on the Run Program

Mission - We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running

If your daughter is interested in participating in the Girls on the Run program, please contact Barbara Baxter atrbaxter12@cox.net. Additional information is attached to the Broadcast email.

Camp Williams

$45.00 per day*

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Friday, September 30, 2011Led By Joyce Soria and Janice Ford

8:30am-5:30pm**No SchoolParent Conference Day

Zoo Adventure, complete with a ride on the train!We will leave school at 9:30am for the Zoo

At 12:00 noon we will travel to Lakewood Park to play and have a cookout for lunch.We will return to school by 2:00pm for afternoon activities.

Please make checks payable to Joyce Soria.

-*Reservations are required, by calling 627-1383 x241. Minimum 8 students Maximum 20, per day. The minimumof 8 reservations must be received by 3:00 pm, Monday, 9/26/11. If the minimum enrollment of 8 is not reached by theabove deadline, the following sliding scale applies per child if 3- 7 children are enrolled: 3 children - $95.00, 4 children -$75.00, 5 children - $60.00, 6 children - $55.00, 7 children - $50.00.-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 onand 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 fromthe 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 yourchild at school.

**We will have early drop off at 7:30am for $5.00, extra. Reservations required!

Benjacks Fall Farm Party October 22, 2011

Come join the Benjacks at their farm in Franklin for a Pig Pickn onSaturday, October 22, 2011. Enjoy food from Q-Daddys and music from12:004:00! Feel free to bring a tent and spend the night. Kids will have aball running around with opportunities to pet sheep and chickens. See cowsgrazing and even go fishing if you bring a pole. There are trails in thewoods to travel and even a zip line. Take a hayride out to the pumpkinpatch where we hope to provide a pumpkin for every family. If the weatherdoesnt 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 atccooper@thewilliamsschool.org

Three Cities Cocktail PartiesHome of Cathy & Bob AstonDecember 3rd, 2011

Home of Mike & LeAnne BenedettoJanuary 14, 2012

The Astons and the Benedettos invite you to join them for cocktails! As a partof our Auction 2011, we invite you to join us at the home of Cindy and BobAston in Portsmouth for a holiday party to end the year on a festive note onSaturday, December 3, 2011. (This date has changed from the original, and ifyou have already signed up and cannot attend, please contact Chris Cooper andwe will be happy to prepare a refund for you.) Start the new year off rightwith a Bahama-themed party on January 14, 2012 with Mike and LeAnneBenedetto at their home in Virginia Beach. (You're welcome to take a polar plunge into Broad Bay if the Bahama heatleaves you feeling a bit warm.)

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The price for this fun duo of parties is $135 per couple. To join the festivities, please contact Chris Cooper atccooper@thewilliamsschool.org. All proceeds benefit TWS!

Race to NowhereSeptember 23rd 6:30 PM in the MPR

Child care is available at TWS for this event for all enrolled TWS students - $20.00 for the

first child and $5.00 for each additional child. We will need a minimum enrollment of 6families by Monday, September 19th at 3:00pm to offer this child care.Please make your childs reservation today ccooper@thewilliamsschool.org

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