Week of May 23, 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,

You should have heard the students excitedly whisper to each other during Wednesday’s assembly
when I announced that our 8th graders were traveling to Disney World this week as the culminating
experience of their time at Williams. This trip is something every student looks forward to in our
school and all the excitement clearly showed how much our students want to be part of that
experience. Thankfully, two of our faculty members, Shawn Etter and Emily Justesen are making
sure all of our students are well taken care of and that they get the most of all the fun and educational
offerings they can while there.

Traditionally, while the current student leadership of the school is away, we hold 8 th grade class
elections. I hold dear the unique way we elect our only class officers at the school. The 7 th graders
(our rising 8th graders) nominate a slate of candidates themselves and then quietly vote on whom
they would like to lead them for their coming final year at Williams. No campaigning allowed at all. It
has to be a true vote of conscience. This year, the class chose the following students as their 2011-
2012 class leadership team: Ben will be President; Matthew will be Vice President; Caroline will serve
as Secretary and Gabe will be the class’ Treasurer. This will be a great eighth grade year coming up!

We offer meaningful leadership positions and entrust leadership in all of our students. Whether it’s in
Girls on the Run, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, The Oyster Project, The Recycling Project, The Zero
Waste Initiative, Honor Council, SCA, Peer Mentoring, Sports Program, Band Program and our Visual
Arts Program, our faculty helps our students find multiple ways to build and maintain their voice and
help to raise up others’ voices.

Honor before Honors,

Jay

THIS WEEK
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Monday, May 23
Dress Down Day
National Piano Guild Auditions
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8 Grade Field Trip Golf Outing 11:45am- 3:15pm
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Tuesday, May 24
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
BOT Meeting 4:00pm MPR
Head Search Parent Coffee 7:00pm-8:00pm Library
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Wednesday, May 25
Weekly School Assembly 8:15am-9:00am MPR (Talent Show)
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2 Grade French class visit Wynne Home 12:35pm-1:40pm
Fourth Grading Period Ends
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Thursday, May 26
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Canoles Classic Memorial Golf Tournament CPCC
ERB Testing and Exam Review
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Friday, May 27
ERB Testing and Exam Review
Early Dismissal 12:00pm
Extended Day 12:00pm-6:00pm
Teacher Appreciation Day

PLAN AHEAD
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Monday, May 30
No School – Memorial Day
Camp Williams Not Available
Tuesday, May 31th
ERB Testing and Exam Review
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Piano Recital 6:30pm-8:00pm MPR
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Wednesday, June 1
Head Search Parent Coffee 7:30am-8:30am Library
Weekly School Assembly 2:25pm-3:10pm MPR
ERB Testing and Exam Review
Sports Reception 5:30pm MPR
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Thursday, June 2
ERB Testing and Exam Review
Middle School Awards Assembly 12:35pm-1:35pm MPR
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Friday, June 3
Dress Down Day
Exams Grades 5-8

Search Committee Parent Coffees

Tuesday, May 24 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 1 7:30am-8:30am
Library

The search committee would like to invite all parents to come and learn about our progress so far and
to offer any input you might have on this process. We are hosting two more sessions before school is
out, one just after drop off and the other in the evening, and hope that you will be able to work them
into busy end of the year schedules. We look forward to seeing you and hearing your thoughts on
this important endeavor.
 COMING EVENTS
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Monday, June 6
Exams Grades 5-8
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Tuesday, June 7
Exams Grades 5-8
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Wednesday, June 8
No School – Camp Williams Available
Teacher Work Day
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8 Grade Graduation 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church
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Thursday, June 9
End of the Year Festival Grades K-8
Last Day of School
Extended Day NOT Available
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Friday, June 10
Teacher Work Day

Dear Parents,

I hope that this letter finds you well and you are getting excited for the summer break and relief from
homework. As you know, springtime at Williams means several important things: the school play (Wasn't Into
the Woods great?), the band concert (Once again Karen Jackson worked her magic and put it all together!),
and finally the GOLF TOURNAMENT!

We plan to have another great afternoon next Thursday, 5/26, at Cedar Point in Suffolk, to help raise money
for the Athletic Programs and the Leroy T. Canoles, Jr. Library Fund. We are having great response so far, but
are in need of a few more teams and sponsors to make the tournament a HUGE success. (And, if you’re on the
fence about whether or not to play, please know that it’s a really fun time and we’ll get you paired with a
great team, so don’t let that stop you!) I realize we are all busy and the last thing we need to do is try and
take next Thursday afternoon off, but if you can find a way, we really could use your help. (Tony Cetrone, Dan
Neumann, Eric Lowe, myself and others will bring pre-written doctors notes... I'll have the funny dilation
glasses with mine.)

The conditions at Cedar Point have never been better, and they will be perfect if you are able to play with us
next Thursday!

Thanks,
George Pegram & Eric Miller

PS: The weather forecast for next Thursday is 84 and sunny!

 3 Annual Canoles Classic Golf Tournament
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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Cedar Point Country Club, Suffolk

Leroy member
NOW is the time to register for the 3rd Annual Canoles Classic Golf Tournament being
held NEXT Thursday, May 26th at Cedar Point in Suffolk. Never golfed? Don’t have a
babysitter? Don’t have a foursome to play with? Don’t let anything stop you, as we have a fun-filled Par 3
Scramble planned for the “less-than-advanced” golfers (you really don’t have to have any experience at all),
and child care will be available at school until 8:00 p.m. (see below for details). We will also be happy to join
you with a group of golfers, if needed, which will guarantee a day of fun – all to benefit the athletic programs
and Leroy T. Canoles, Jr. Library Fund at Williams. There will also be door prizes and tournament prizes that
will add to the excitement of the day.
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Be sure to check out www.thewilliamsschool.org/golf for complete details of this year’s Tournament and for
the opportunity to become a sponsor and to register to play. You can also contact Jennifer Cahoon at 627-
1383 ext. 232 or jcahoon@thewilliamsschool.org for more information.

Thanks to our 2011 Canoles Classic Chairs:

Janna Brown, Eric Miller and George Pegram

We Would Like to Thank Our 2011 Sponsors:

Founder’s Event
Tony and Monica Cetrone
Heritage Event
Jane P. Batten
Jason and Michelle Hirschfeld
Andria and Mike McClellan
Canoles Classic Pro
John and Jody Benedict and Palladium Registered Investment Advisors
Chesapeake Drywall & Acoustics
Tyler and Sunshine Leinbach
Canoles Classic Birdie
Derek and Kedron Fix
Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy / Young Yogis Yoga
(Ron and Rita Woods)
Canoles Classic Par
Bay Disposal
Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.
Canoles Classic Banner
Ocean Creek Apparel
Overton Family Partnership
Drs. Shivar, Peluso and Anderson
Summit Group of Virginia
 Childcare for the 3rd Annual Canoles Classic Golf Tournament
Extended Day is available as usual from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with usual fees.

Childcare for children of parents who are playing in the Tournament will be available from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will include dinner (You can’t get much easier than that!). Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
will be providing care and reservations are required. The fee will be $20 for the first child and $5 for each
additional TWS-enrolled sibling. A minimum of 6 families is required and reservations must be received by
noon on Monday, May 23rd. Please contact Chris Cooper at (757) 627-1383 ext. 241 or
ccooper@thewilliamsschool.org for reservations or additional information.

Camp Williams
$40.00 per day*
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
8:30am-5:30pm**
No School – Teacher Work Day

Please make checks payable to

Joyce Soria.

-*Reservations are required, by calling 627-1383 x241. Minimum 8 students Maximum 20, per day. The minimum of 8
reservations must be received by 10:00 am, Friday, 6/3/11. 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.

**We will have early drop off at 7:30am for $5.00, extra. Reservations required!
 Tuition payments for 2011-2012 begin June 1st. Make things easier for yourself, sign up or
renew automatic tuition payments.

If you are interested in a tuition payment booklet, please email cetter@thewilliamsschool.org

Our Community in Action
THE RACE TO NOWHERE
Film Screening & Discussion will
be coming to
THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL
in September 2011.
Just in case you cannot wait and
would like to see the screening
earlier, The Race to Nowhere will
be shown on May 25th at the
Church of the Good Shepherd.