Archive for April, 2010

  • Community Listings for April 30

    Community Listings for April 30

    Kids FunFest Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2 – 10 am – 5 pm Newton City Hall grounds, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton. Free Admission. Fun for the whole family!  Childrens’ amusement rides, refreshments, face painting and childrens’ activities on both days.  Outstanding craft booths...

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  • New Video on Technology at the Williams School

    New Video on Technology at the Williams School

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  • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday May 11

    Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday May 11

    Each spring, we honor our fabulous teachers and staff with a luncheon to thank them for the outstanding work they do for all our children each and every day. The theme for this year’s feast is International Cuisine; the lunch will feature foods from around the...

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  • Visit From the Assistant Superintendent

    Visit From the Assistant Superintendent

    Patricia A. Kelly, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Office: 617-559-6105 Fax: 617-559-6126 To the Parents of Williams Elementary School students: I plan to visit your school to hear from you regarding Dr. Midge Connolly’s performance as Principal on Thursday, May 6, 2010.  I will...

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  • News Update

    News Update

    Welcome back!  We hope everyone had a wonderful vacation week. Many thanks to the Williams families who made the school grounds look so beautiful at NewtonSERVES on Sunday!  We all appreciate your hard work! The playground still needs to be stained/sealed — if there are...

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  • Spelling Bee Winners

    Spelling Bee Winners

    Congratulations to all the accomplished spellers that participated in Newton’s Annual Spelling Bees at the Newton Cultural Center on March 1, 3, 8 and 10! They were very exciting evenings, especially because many of the categories on all four evenings ended in ties! The Spelling...

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  • Community Listings for April 11

    Community Listings for April 11

    Bringing Down the House: June 4-6 at Newton North Join in a fun-filled retrospective of student and community life at Newton North on June 4-6, before the building closes its doors for the last time. “Bringing Down the House” celebrates the more than 30 years...

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  • Friday News from Williams

    Friday News from Williams

    Congratulations to Youngin Kang in Dr. Jette’s class who is the winner of the Principal for a Day raffle.  Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Williams Technology Fundraising Drive so far; we encourage those of you who haven’t yet donated to send in...

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  • ADHD Study Opportunity:

    ADHD Study Opportunity:

    Does your child have ADHD?  Your child can learn attention skills with the CATS Project in Newton Public Schools. Naomi Steiner, MD (Principal Investigator), Tufts Medical Center The Computer Attention Training in the Schools (CATS) Project is an established program in Newton for students with...

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