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  • china

    Dr. Connolly and China

    Dear Williams Community, It is with great excitement that I inform you that I am leaving on Tuesday for an eleven day trip to China. The Newton Public Schools have a long-standing relationship with schools in Beijing, and every year some Newton teachers and administrators...

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    Word From Williams – April Edition

    Welcome to the April edition of the Word From Williams newsletter. In this Issue: News From Dr. Connolly Fundraising Program Updates: Understanding Our Differences, Library News, News from Nurse Dolly, Creative Arts and Sciences, Special Education Newton News ______________________________________________ Please contact us with questions, comments...

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  • Community Listings for March 31

    Community Listings for March 31

    Connecting Matters! Here in Newton, many kids are achieving great things: growing up healthy and strong, connecting with each other and with their families, schools and our great city. But many others are struggling, worried, stressed, sad, lonely and anxious.  In fact, the Youth Risk...

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    Teacher Activities Raffle Winners

    Congratulations to the winners of the Teacher Activity Raffles! The teachers will be in touch with the participants of each activity to discuss final logistics. Questions about an activity should be directed to the teacher in charge; general questions can go to [email protected]  Thanks to...

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  • How Does the School Budget for FY 2012 Impact Elementary School & Williams?

    How Does the School Budget for FY 2012 Impact Elementary School & Williams?

    A presentation from Dr. Connolly: Newton Public Schools FY 2012 Budget Implications for Williams Download a pdf of NPS FY 12 Budget Summary from Connolly

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    Boxtops for Education

    Earn money for Williams Elementary School every time you shop online with eBox Tops! Did you know that over 100 popular retailers give eBoxTops to our school when you start your online shopping trip at the BoxTops for Education Marketplace. Simply register at www.boxtops4education.com and start EVERY online...

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  • The Week at Williams

    The Week at Williams

    Dear Williams Parents, Remember: The Spring Auction closes at 9:00 p.m.! Please check the PTO website for the latest Community News listings. Newton Unplugged and Connected: The month of March is Newton Unplugged and Connected month! Check the calendar for screen-free suggestions for your family...

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  • Community Listings for March 11

    Community Listings for March 11

    4th Grade Parent/Child Book Discussion Group Parents of 4th graders – do you and your kids like to read? Come and join the 4th Grade Parent/Child Book Group at the Auburndale Community Library! Children and parents will read an assigned book and meet once a...

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    Williams PTO Spring Dinner

    EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY THIS SATURDAY 7:00 p.m., New Art Center The Williams PTO is having its annual spring dinner and fundraiser this Saturday, March 12 starting at 7:00 p. m. at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). This party will be...

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    The Blue Zone: School Drop-off and Pick-up Zones

    Below, please find the information about Blue Zones from the Newton Schools website (http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/transportation/blue.html). The information in red has been added and applies more specifically to Williams. The city of Newton has created designated drop-off and pick-up areas at many schools in the city. These...

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