- Hey, 6th graders — LIGHT IT UP!! The 6th grade NEONTASTIC dance party is scheduled for TODAY during ASP 1 and 2 in the cafeteria. There will be music and dancing to a live DJ, great food, a photo booth, games, raffles, and plenty of great prizes. And be sure to wear “brightly colored clothes” to match the neon theme. The NEONTASTIC dance party — It’s gonna be “lit!”
. - The WMS-PTA Book Fair is officially OPEN!! 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will all have a chance to visit with their English classes — but anyone is welcome to stop by either before or after school, or during your lunch period. Plus on Thursday and Friday, your parents are invited to the “after-hours” Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences. So don’t forget to bring your money — and get yourself a good book!
. - And speaking of Parent-Teacher Conferences — Tell your parents! Arena-style conferences are THIS WEEK — Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary, just come on in and have a chat. What could be better — your parents and teachers, alone in a room, talking about YOU!!
. - Read any good books lately? The “Talk about Books” Club” — a.k.a. TAB — will be meeting TODAY during all grade level lunches in the library. So grab your grub and come take a look at these Totally Awesome Books!!
. - Calling all Math Lovers! The “countdown” is on for Math Counts! Come to the Math Counts meeting TODAY during ASP 1 in room WW 1. Students from all grades are welcome to come and have fun with numbers. See Ms. Janney or Mr. Mencarini with any questions. You can “count” on it!
. - Dribble, pass, SHOOT! The WMS Boys soccer team will be holding tryouts for 8th graders TODAY during ASP 1 and 2 on Field number 2. Just sign up on the activity board by the cafeteria, and you must have a physical on file to participate. See Mr. Witte with any questions.
. - Students rule the school! The WMS Student Council Association — our SCA — is recruiting 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to take leadership positions in school this year. Interested students are invited to an informational meeting TODAY during ASP 1 in room 215. This is your chance to help “Create the Future” right here at Williamsburg. See Mr. Tagert or Mr. Peacock with any questions.
. - And now it’s time for some WOLF PACK PRIDE!! The WMS Model UN Team put on an AMAZING performance last weekend at the McMUN Conference at McLean High School. 7th graders Whitney C. and Allison K. both walked away with “Best Delegate” awards, while several other Williams-burgers received Commendations and Honorable Mentions. Way to go, MUNner wolves!! [clap]. There will be NO Model UN meeting this week, but the next conference at GWMUN is coming up fast — so participants are reminded to turn in ALL paperwork by this THURSDAY. See Mrs. Carlson with any questions.
. - Calling all dancers, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and visual artists! The PTA Reflections Contest has been EXTENDED until next FRIDAY, November 3rd. So put your creative genius to the test and develop a project around this year’s theme: “Within Reach.” Just get a submission form and turn-in your entry to the “Reflections” box in the library. Go to the PTA website for more information.