Week of September 15

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, 2014
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.












































THIS WEEK (sports info subject to change)
Honor before Honors
All Assemblies are held on
Wednesdays! 8:00-8:45 in the MPR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
For the following TWS events:
Monday, September 15
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Dress Up Day
School Picture Day
Monday, Sept. 15
th
-Friday, Sept. 19
th

Big/Little Brother/Sister Week
Wednesday, September 17
th

Assembly 8am
Digital Citizenship Night 7pm



Did you know that we offer private instruction
in piano, violin, and guitar here at Williams?
All lessons are taught before or after school
right here on campus. Fall is the perfect time to
begin. For more information for piano or
guitar, please contact Mrs. Broadhurst:
[email protected]
For violin lessons, please contact Ms. Heejin
Weisbrod: [email protected].


Our Magazine Sale is ON!!
Check out our Queen Weepul in
action at assembly on
Wednesday:
https://vimeo.com/105782196
and see pg 4 of this Broadcast for details
Girls on the Run
Registration
September 5
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-19
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Practices begin September 30
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More Information to come!






Saturday, September 27, 2014
See page 5 of this broadcast
School Pictures
Monday, Sept. 15

Hayne Photography
will take individual School Pictures
on Monday morning.

Please plan ahead for haircuts
and clothing colors for the best results.
Thank You!




Monday, September 15
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Dress Up Day
School Picture Day
Big/Little Brother/Sister Week
Tennis Practice 3:30-5:00pm
Soccer Practice 3:45-5:00pm
Blue Volleyball Practice 3:30-5:00pm
Gold Volleyball Game vs. Beach @ Park Place 4:00pm
Wednesday, September 17
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Assembly 8am
Digital Citizenship Night 7pm
Cross Country practice 3:30-5:00pm
Young Yogis 3:00-4:00pm MPR
Youth Development Program 3:45-5:00pm
Thursday, September 18
th

Tennis Practice 3:30-5:00pm
Soccer Practice 3:45-5:00pm
Blue Volleyball Game @/vs. St. Matthews 4:00pm
Gold Volleyball Game @/vs. St. Mathews 5:15pm
Friday, September 19
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Kids Night Out 6:00-10:00pm
Cross Country Meet @ St. Johns 4PM
Saturday, September 20
th

Optional Blue Volleyball Practice 10:00-11:30am
Optional Gold Volleyball Practice 10:00-11:30am
NEXT WEEK
Monday, September 22
nd

Dress Up Day
Boys Soccer Game @/vs. St. Patrick 4:00pm
Blue Volleyball Game @/vs. Norfolk Academy 4:00pm
Gold Volleyball Game @ Norfolk Academy 5:15pm
Tennis Match @/vs. Norfolk Academy 4:00pm
Tuesday, September 23
rd

Tennis Practice 3:30-5:00pm
Blue Volleyball Game @/vs. Christ the King 4:00pm
Boys Soccer Game vs. Beach @ Bluebird 4:00pm
Board Meeting 4:30pm
Wednesday, September 24
th

Assembly 8am
Youth Development Program 3:45-5:00pm
Cross Country practice 3:30-5:00pm
Young Yogis 3:00-4:00pm MPR
Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown
Thursday, September 25
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Rosh Hashanah: NO SCHOOL
Blue Volleyball Game @/vs. St. Patrick 4:00pm
Gold Volleyball @/vs. Nansemond Suffolk 4:00pm
Camp Williams: Available
Friday, September 26
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Cross Country Meet @ Bells Bill Park 4:15pm
Rosh Hashanah: Ends at Sundown
Saturday, September 27
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School Picnic 10:00am-1:00pm


TWS BAND
Congratulations to our newly elected TWS Band Officers:

President: Schaefer Shelton
Vice President: Megan Robinson
Music Librarian: Rebecca Pegram
Assistant Music Librarian: Anna Willis

As promised in her brief campaign speech during last week's
Advanced Band rehearsal, Schaefer provided cake for the whole
band. What a way to start the year! Love this group!

Karen Jackson
TWS Band Director



Calling all Young Yogis
(for the 8
th
consecutive year at TWS!)




Come get physically fit, feel emotionally calm and build great
focus and concentration skills with your friends while listening
to fun pop music!

Wednesdays: September 17
th
- December 10
th
,
TIME: 3:00 4:00 pm in the MPR.
Cost is $150.00 plus New Yogis Only material fee of $25.00.

Taught by Rita Woods, E-RYT Childrens Yoga Specialty, with
Sally Marr as the faculty sponsor. Registration forms are
available on RenWeb.


Beginning Chess is available to 1st-4th grade students. No previous chess experience is needed. We will start with the basics, learn
the rules of the game, and have fun playing with friends. Beginning Chess will meet on Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 in the Kindergarten
room beginning Sept 24.
Intermediate Chess is available to 2nd-5th grade students who participated in chess club last year or who have experience playing
chess elsewhere. We will focus on improving skills and playing practice games. Participation in scholastic chess tournaments is
optional. Intermediate Chess will meet Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 in the Kindergarten room beginning Sept 23.

James Schuyler will lead chess club again this year. Mr. Schuyler is a FIDE master who just won the Virginia state chess
championship for the third time and who teaches chess professionally.

Both chess groups will meet for 11 weeks and will cost $110. Sign up by emailing Jessica Crouch at
[email protected].

TWS 2014
CHESS CLUB












Camp Williams
$45.00 per day (lunch and all activities included)*
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Rosh Hashanah Led By Sally Marr and Ann Daly
Please make check out to Sally Marr.

Fun in Virginia Beach
Leave school at 9:30 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m.
Bowling at Pinboys, lunch at Doughboys for pizza, walk on the
beach to see sand castle contest, then Playground Adventure
at Kids Cove!
Leave school at 9:30 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m.

For minimum enrollment, register by Monday, September 22nd, at 3:00 p.m.


-*Reservations are required, by calling Chris Cooper at, 627-1383 x241.
Minimum 8 students - maximum 24, per day. The minimum of 8 reservations must be received by the dates above. 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 - $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 on and off
campus activities.
-Camp Williams staff may be reached on the Extended Day cell phone, 237-1875 or on Monday - Sally Marrs cell phone, or
Ann Daly at all times during the day.
-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!
Kids Night Out
Who: TWS Kindergarten -5
th
grade
What: Kids Night Out with Ms. Marr & Mrs. Needham
Where: MPR
When: Friday, Sept. 19
th
Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Why: K-5 students need a break from their parents and
parents get a night off!
Theme: Fall Fun
Cost: $25/student $5/each additional sibling
Provided: playtime, pizza, drinks, oreos, crafts
and a movie
Reservations required by email
[email protected]
Please make checks payable to Liza Needham
If your child is planning to attend please let us know by
12 p.m. Friday so we can order pizza. Many thanks.



Freeze Pop Friday: Friday, September 19
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Support our 8
th
grade fundraiser
FREEZE POPS: 25 cents
Friday after school dismissal







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Please join The Williams School Family
for our annual Picnic & Field Day!








Pork BBQ, buns, coleslaw & lemonade provided
Field Day Games & Activities for students
Dress: casual & comfortable
BYO: chairs, blankets, water bottles, sunscreen & bug spray







The Williams School ~ 419 Colonial Ave ~ Norfolk, VA ~ 23507




















10am - 1pm
Saturday, September 27, 2014
City Park of Portsmouth
140 City Park Ave ~ Portsmouth, VA 23701
Pavilion w/ Picnic tables
Playground
other amenities include Mini golf & Boat ramp

RSVP with your family's head count (example: Zuhowski #3)
No later than 22 September to Babs Zuhowski:
[email protected]



Internet Content Filtering at Home

Several of you have asked for information on how to filter internet access at home, especially for those middle
school students that are now bringing home their iPads. Below is information from both Cox and Verizon as
both do provide a content filter with their internet service and additional information on a device/search terms:

From Cox:
Cox offers different ways to restrict usage by the administrator/owner of the account. It's all done through the
Cox.net web page. An account number/pin number/User name/password authentication must be known to make
changes.

The home account Customer service can walk you through unclear procedures.

From Verizon:
Here is the web address for access and information on setting up their content filter:

https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/safeguards/SafeguardProductDetails.action?productName=conte
ntfilters

Devices:
iBoss is a wireless n web filtering router that has had somewhat mixed reviews (primarily in getting it properly
setup), but has been featured in quite a few magazine/online articles. I am by no means recommending you
purchase this; however, if you would like to pursue this option, here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/iBoss-Home-Filtering-Wireless-Router/dp/B004DJS24K

Searching:
If you would like to do additional reading for a more informed decision, searching on "home content filter" or
something similar should provide good results.


Deborah Adams, CDP/CCP
Director of Technology
The Williams School
419 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507
757-627-1383 ext. 211
757-687-0770 direct
757-627-0869 fax