12/6/2022 - Williamsburg

Today we will be following the B-Day schedule. That means you’ll be attending periods 2, 4, 5, and 6 — so be sure to double-check that you’ve got the correct books and binders for class. Again, this is a B-Day. See your TA teacher with any questions.
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Attention all TAs!! Smile for the camera! Over the next two weeks, the WMS Yearbook Staff will be taking TA pictures of the entire school! Here’s the schedule: 7th grade TAs finish up TODAY — and 8th grade TAs will be this Thursday and Friday. Make-ups and retakes will be scheduled for after Winter Break. Contact Mr. Schonfeld with any questions — and say CHEESE!!
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Calling all music lovers! You’re invited to the WMS Winter Concert! It’s divided into three different nights. First up — the WMS Band plays TONIGHT at 7pm; the Chorus goes TOMORROW at 7pm; and the Orchestra is next Wednesday at 6:30pm — all the WMS auditorium. Admission is FREE, and there will be baked goods on sale after the shows. Contact our music teachers — Mr. Edwards, Ms. Wallace, or Ms. McTavish — with any questions about the Winter Concert.
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Show someone you care this holiday season and place your order for a Candy Gram — benefiting the WMS Best Buddies Club. Candy Grams cost just 1-dollar, and will be on sale before school by the cafeteria until this Friday. They’ll be delivered to the person-of-your-choice on December 14th. See Ms. Nance with any questions about Candy Grams. Happy Holidays!!
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Give a “helping hand” to those in need! The WMS Helping Hands Club is hosting a holiday gift drive — from now to next Wednesday — benefiting Virginia Hospital Center Pediatrics. Students and staff may leave UNWRAPPED and UNOPENED gifts in the collection bin in the main lobby. THANK YOU for your support and generosity!
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Calling all math lovers! MathCounts will be meeting TODAY during ASP 1 in room C102. If you can’t make it, the next meeting will be held after Winter Break. See Ms. Palermo with any questions.
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Attention MUNNERS! The Model UN Club will meet this afternoon in room C105 during ASP I. All are welcome! Commitment forms for the winter season are ready to be distributed and signed. See Mr. McDermott with any questions.
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And now for a technology tip from Ms. Solomon! Please make sure to upgrade your iPad to the latest operating system: iOs 15.7. Here’s what to do: Just go to Settings -> then select General -> and finally Software Updates. If you can’t update due to storage, please submit a Student Tech Help Request. Don’t delay, wolves — update your iPad to 15.7 TODAY!!
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All the best books are on sale NOW!! The Scholastic Book Fair is OPEN all this week in the WMS library. Every English class is already signed up to to participate, but students can also visit before TA, during lunch, and after school on most days. The Book Fair will also be open for special evening hours this Tuesday and Wednesday to coincide with our upcoming Winter Concerts. See our school librarians for more information. Hooray for books!!
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We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how about YOU?! The Williamsburg SCA is PUMPED to announced our Winter Break Spirit WEEK!! Every day next week, students and staff are encouraged to get into the SPIRIT and dress up with the daily theme.
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Here’s the rundown: Monday, is Switch it Up Day — students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students. Tuesday is Character Day — from your favorite book or movie. Wednesday is Sports Day — support your favorite team. Then comes Throwback Thursday — it’s a blast from the past. And finally, Friday is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition — Ugly Sweater Day!
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Get into the school spirit for Spirit Week — and be a part of the Wolf Pack Pride!!

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