Week of May 2, 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,

“Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi Oi Oi!” was the chant of the week here at The Williams School. We hosted a group of
Australian High School Bagpipers who were in town for the Tattoo. Karen Jackson’s husband does an amazing job of
putting the Tattoo together every year. Sometimes, our connection to the Jackson family affords us the opportunity to
invite guests from around the world to Williams. This year’s Australian troop performed for us flawlessly and, by my
understanding, the Australians turned into minor celebrities by the end of the day and were greeted at the Tattoo
yesterday with screams of glee a la Justin Bieber…from many of our fourth through eighth grade girls…hmmm.

As great as that performance might have been, last weekend we had many more incredible performances by our Forensics
Team at two different tournaments. The fourth, fifth, and sixth graders went to The Friends School to compete on Sunday
and the seventh and eighth graders competed at our school last Saturday. Our students did exceptionally well in both
events. Sue Schneider, our fifth and sixth grade teacher was in charge of making sure everyone had a piece to do, that
each child had a coach, and that everyone was ready to compete. Parents and teacher volunteers all assisted with the
coaching of our team members. Sue did a wonderful job in her first year as head coach and looks forward to making it
even better next year. Because we hosted the seventh and eighth grade tournament, we needed someone who would be
able to organize, plan and execute a seamless all-day tournament. We fortunately have that person in our middle school
English and math teacher, Emily Justesen. She did an incredible job of organizing the event here and we are still getting
messages of accolades for her work with regard to how well it was run. The blessing of great faculty!

As you recall, our auction’s initial call for

bidding helped to supplement and offset
some of the cost of a new bus for our
school! And now I can finally announce
that we have ordered a new bus for our
school. It will be delivered in mid-August.
With our students’ safety in mind at the
fore, we ordered special seating for forty
eight people (that’s two full classes with their
teachers!) with three point buckling system for
every passenger—all adjustable for even our smallest passengers! Here
is a picture of the vehicle and the type of seating it will have (note that
the handicap access door on the back will not be there.) We will have The Williams School Honor Before Honors on the
sides of the bus and possibly have our motto and our “window” as a big decal on the back of the bus. A special thank you
goes out to the Ad Hoc Bus Committee who spent quite a bit of time exchanging views and expertise mostly over email
communication in the months leading up to this purchase. Robert will have to give this bus its name and hopefully a
future Head of School will write lovingly about its twenty five year service when we go and replace this bus in 2036!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Best,

Jay
 THIS WEEK

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Monday, May 2
TWS Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
TWS Soccer vs. Baylake Pines 4:00pm
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Tuesday, May 3
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
TWS Tennis vs. Norfolk Collegiate 4:00pm
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Wednesday, May 4
No Homework Night
School Assembly - Band Dress Rehearsal 1:30pm-2:45pm
Spring Band Concert 7:00pm
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Thursday, May 5
Early Dismissal 1:00pm
Book Fair - MPR
Parent Conferences 4:00pm-6:00pm
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Friday, May 6
No School – Parent Conferences
Book Fair - MPR

PLAN AHEAD

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Monday, May 9
TWS Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
TWS Soccer vs. Norfolk Christian 4:00pm
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Tuesday, May 10
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Violin Recital Rehearsal 3:15pm-5:30pm MPR
TWS Tennis vs. Norfolk Academy 4:00pm
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Wednesday, May 11
Science Expose 9:00am-12:00pm MPR
Weekly School Assembly 2:25pm MPR
TWS Lacrosse vs. Norfolk Christian 4:00pm
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Thursday, May 12
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4 Grade Field Trip 9:00am-2:00pm
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
New Parents’ Reception 5:00pm-6:00pm MPR
TWS Tennis vs. CBA 4:00pm
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Friday, May 13
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5 Grade Field Trip 8:30am-2:30pm
Violin Recital Rehearsal 3:15pm-5:30pm Band Room
Chinese Language & Culture Club 3:15pm-3:45pm
Forensics Showcase 3:30pm-5:00pm MPR
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Saturday, May 14
Violin Recital 3:00pm MPR
 COMING EVENTS
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Monday, May 16
TWS Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
TWS Soccer vs. Stonebridge 4:30pm
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Tuesday, May 17
PAC Meeting 3:30pm Humanities
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
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Wednesday, May 18
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8 Grade to Disney World
Weekly School Assembly 2:25pm MPR
TWS Lacrosse Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm
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Thursday, May 19
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8 Grade to Disney World
GOTR 3:15pm-4:30pm
Friday, May 20th
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8 Grade to Disney World
Chinese Language & Culture Club 3:15pm-3:45pm
Forensics Club 3:15pm-3:55pm
Kids Night Out 6:00pm-10:00pm MPR

Head of School Search

The job advertisement for our Head of School position is posted on our school’s web site. Please feel
free to review the posted materials and direct any interested candidates to the “What’s New” section of our site.
The category of “Head of School Search” provides a link to the page where the job description is posted,
along with a background description of our school and information a candidate might need. Information
regarding the timetable for the search process is also included. You may also access the page by clicking the
following link: http://www.thewilliamsschool.org/headsearch. Contact information for Search Committee
members is listed for your convenience.
Search Committee Directory / April 2011
Name Phone Email Constituency
1. Mike Anderson 757.407.0088 mike.anderson@pilotonline.com Committee Chair
2. Wendy Auerbach 757.651.3224 jurenbach@cox.net Parents
3. David Benjack 757.435.2948 david@cdainc.biz Board
4. Tony Cetrone 757.641.2267 drc23507@aol.com Board Chair
5. Jason Davis 757.675.9269 jrdavis@kaufcan.com Parents
6. Cherie Geiger 757.489.8445 cgeiger@thewilliamsschool.org Faculty
7. Emily Justesen 757.679.7741 ejustesen@thewilliamsschool.org Faculty
8. Lynn Neumann 757.535.1959 lynnneumann@yahoo.com Board
9. Kathy Shelton 757.636.3494 kathryn.shelton@norfolk.gov Board
New Procedure for Conference Days May 5 and May 6, 2011
Effective with our last conference for this school year, we will begin using a new scheduling system where you will be
able to login and setup a conference appointment convenient for you. In a separate email you will receive the link to the
scheduling system. Click the link or copy/paste it into your browser and follow the directions below. If you have any
difficulties, email or call Debbie Adams, dladams@thewilliamsschool.org , 627-1383 ext. 211.

The Williams School Online Scheduler

Click on the link that is in the body of the email you will receive to access the scheduler.

Register (new users)

Enter your email address and push "Login/Create Account".
Fill in the required fields and register.
For each child, enter the firstnamelastname (ex. BenFranklin) and birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)

Sign in
If you've previously registered, all you need to do is enter your email and password. The system will know
about your appointments and the student(s) you have added to your account.

Scheduling
Each colored square represents an available meeting time. The legend shows you which teacher corresponds to
which color, and the times increase as you go down the page. (Note: you will not see all of the teachers at your
school, just the set of teachers that your children have classes with). Click on a square to book that time.
You will optionally have the choice of setting a time when you would like a reminder email delivered.
Click "Create Appointment".

Repeat until you have a time with each teacher you'd like to visit.
At any time you can click on "printable schedule" and print the resulting web page to get a hard copy of your
schedule. You will also have the option to email your schedule to yourself.
If you want to make changes to your schedule, you can log in at any time with the email address and password
you used to create your account.
Click on "Your Schedule" to display and hide your appointments. There will be links to change the time, or cancel
the appointment.

Please Note: If you would like to make an appointment with a teacher that your child does not have a class with,
you will need to contact the school.

The Williams School

Into the Woods, 2011
DVD Purchase Form
To purchase a DVD of the Williams School performance of Into the Woods for $15.00 each, please fill out the
form below, attach a check made out to the Williams School, and send it to the school office by May 7, 2011.
DVDs will be available for pick up at the school office after May 15, 2011.
______________Number of DVDs ($15.00 each)
______________Total amount of Check
_____________________________Name
_____________________________Phone Number

All profits from the sale of the DVD will go to the Williams School Annual Fund, courtesy of
Michael Broadhurst of www.MikesMobileMics.com
Library Happenings

Beatrix Potter Tea

First Graders and Beatrix Potter were honored Wednesday, April 27 at the annual Beatrix Potter Tea in the
Library. Many thanks to LeAnne Tharp for leading the event and the many first grade parents for sharing their
time and talents!

CHKD Read-a-Thon! Final week to collect pledges and donations in person and online. Checks
collected should be made to CHKD and given to Beth Miller. Share your page count total in the special basket
in the library!
Camp Williams
Friday, May 6, 2011
Led By Joyce Soria and Ann Daly
8:30am-5:30pm*
No School – Parent Conference Day
Leaving school at 9:00am and returning to school by 1:00pm.
Visit to the Air and Space Museum, in Hampton, with a guided tour and a
demonstration on Space Freeze.
Lunch at TWS-A Cook Out
Afternoon of “flying“ crafts and games at TWS
-*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.
 Our Community in Action

11 am - 4 pm, Sunday May 1

Presented by Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission

Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities
that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle.
Check out photos from last year's event!

Enjoy live music, delicious festival foods for purchase, and fun children’s activities by the Girl Scout
Council of Colonial Coast.

eCycling by Synergy & Document Shredding by CINTAS | 9 am - 3 pm

Take this opportunity to safely dispose of confidential waste paper (up to 5 boxes), unwanted home
electronics and computer equipment – FREE!

eCycling and document shredding will be located in the parking lot near Edwin Drive and South Blvd, on
the City seal side of the mountain.

Need to know what items will be accepted for electronic recycling? View a list here!

Dumpster Dive Demonstration

Project Green Teens will sift through trash and debris in a park dumpster to find items that could have
been recycled. See what it's all about!

Bicycling Activities
Travel green on your bike to the event and receive a free gift (first 100 only) at the free Bike Valet; also
free Bike Safety Check.

Mayor’s Bike Ride | 1:30 pm

Mayor Will Sessoms invites you to bike around Lake Trashmore with him and Parks & Recreation Director
Cindy Curtis.

Purchase a Rain Barrel or Composter

Cut your household water bill by up to 40% with a conservation-friendly rain barrel and make your own
nutrient-rich soil for the garden by investing in a rain barrel and/or composter, both available for
purchase onsite at this event!
Buy Earth Day Gear!
From shirts to water bottles, we've got something for you! Be one of the first 100 people to show up at
our information booth with any item purchased at this store and receive a free gift! Buy items
at www.CafePress.com/VBEarthDay.