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    Campaign for Williams

    We are excited to launch the 2011 – 2012 Campaign for Williams, our annual fundraising drive to support programs, events, and technology improvements at the Williams Elementary School!  The Williams Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plays a significant role in raising funds needed to support improvements...

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  • Williams PTO Spring Meeting

    Williams PTO Spring Meeting

    Please plan to join us for the Williams PTO Spring Meeting! Wednesday morning, June 22, 10:00 a.m., Williams Gym (to be followed by the Arch Day celebration) We will be voting on the PTO Slate for the 2011-2012 school year. Attending the meeting is a...

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  • The Week At Williams

    The Week At Williams

    Looking ahead: Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m., Celebration for Mrs. Holmes Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m., Annual Spring PTO Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m., Arch Day Celebration Wednesday, June 22, 12:00 p.m., Early Dismissal, Last Day of School Tuesday, September 6, First Day of...

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  • The Week at Williams

    The Week at Williams

    Looking ahead: Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 p.m., 5th Grade Play Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m., WASC Show Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m., Celebration for Mrs. Holmes Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m., Annual Spring PTO Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m., Arch Day Celebration Wednesday, June...

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  • NE Mobile Book Fair Supports 21st Century Classrooms in Newton

    NE Mobile Book Fair Supports 21st Century Classrooms in Newton

    Snatch up the latest bestsellers, shop for graduation gifts, and pick up your summer reading, while helping put innovative learning tools in Newton’s classrooms. From May 22 through August, independent bookstore New England Mobile Book Fair® will donate 6 percent of sales (excluding tax) to...

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    Word from Williams – June

    Welcome to the June edition of the Word From Williams newsletter.  All of the items featured in this extended blast, as well as the information from the regular weekly blasts, will also be available on the PTO website. Please contact us with questions, comments or...

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  • Community Listings for June 2

    Community Listings for June 2

    FIFTH ANNUAL ROVE THE COVE–June 18 The Auburndale Community Association is hosting the 5th annual Rove the Cove 5K road/trail race on June 18. The race starts and finishes in the picnic area of The Cove in Auburndale. Cotton t-shirt to the first 100 registrants....

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  • 2011 Williams Library End-of-the-Year Gift Book Sale

    2011 Williams Library End-of-the-Year Gift Book Sale

    Each year, our school library grows when parents underwrite the purchase of new books through our Gift Book dedication program. These tributes offer a great way to honor and show gratitude to a special teacher, administrator or friend while complying with Newton’s No Gift Policy....

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  • Information for Multicultural Night Thursday, May 26

    Information for Multicultural Night Thursday, May 26

    Information for Multicultural Night Thursday, May 26, 6:00–8:00 p.m.   6:00 p.m.–Families arrive, receive passports, begin to “travel” and dine. 7:15 p.m.–Performances begin in the auditorium; all are welcome. If you are hosting a country/culture table, you may arrive at 5:30 p.m. to set up. ...

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  • First Grade Art at Wally’s–Last Show Day This Year!

    First Grade Art at Wally’s–Last Show Day This Year!

    This is the last weekend to see Williams School artists featured at Wally’s Ice Cream! Come see the “Mixed Media Jungles” by first grade artists! Kathy McGill, Williams Art Teacher, will be at Wally’s on Thursday this week, May 26, after school from about 3:15...

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