Originally delivered on 10/27/2025 10:53 am

SUBJECT: Williams Weekly #9 | October 27th UPDATE

🍂 Thank You, Wildcats! 🍁

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year’s Fall Fest such a success! From setup to cleanup (and everything in between), your time, creativity, and hard work made the day truly special. We couldn’t have done it without you!

And thank you to all the families who came out to celebrate — it was a fantastic turnout filled with laughter, community spirit, and autumn fun.

We’re so grateful for this amazing Williams community — you make events like this possible! 💙💛

📚 Scholastic Fall Book Fair — Volunteers Needed! 🍁

Get ready, Wildcats — the Scholastic Fall Book Fair is coming to the Williams Library on Friday, November 7th, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM!

This is one of our favorite events of the year — a chance for students to discover new books, build their home libraries, and share in the excitement of reading. There will be something for everyone, from picture books and early readers to favorite chapter series and inspiring nonfiction!

To make the day run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help with setup, book sales, student browsing, and cleanup. Even an hour or two makes a huge difference — and it’s a fun way to be part of the action!

📖 Sign up to volunteer using the link below!
Thank you for helping bring the joy of reading to our Wildcats — we can’t do it without you! 💙💛


Sign up

Annual Dues

Every year the Williams PTO spends approximately $250 per student on the various programs the PTO sponsors in and out of school. In order to achieve all our goals for our school and our children we must raise upwards of $40,000 each year. 

While every Williams parent/guardian is automatically a member of the Williams PTO, we ask that each Williams family pay annual dues in order to keep these programs alive and raise the bar in our community and social gatherings. Our goal this year is 100% family participation. While our suggested payment is $250 per child, please contribute what you can.

The PTO will use dues to fund many of our core activities throughout the year! For example: 

  • Classroom Supplies

  • Field Trips

  • Creative Arts & Sciences Educational Enrichment Program 

  • Staff Instructional Mini-Grants 

  • Technology & Equipment 

  • Multicultural Night 

  • Staff Appreciation Week 

  • School Grounds Beautification 

  • Community Outreach 

  • Back to School & Ice Cream Social 

You can make your donation HERE and please check to see if your company will match your contribution!

Pay Your Dues

You can pay your dues HERE or by mailing a check to:

Williams PTO
141 Grove St
Auburndale, MA 02455

Please provide:

  • Name
  • Primary Phone
  • Email
  • Student(s) Name and Grade

*PTO Dues are tax deductible if you mail a check please let us know if you would like a receipt

📚 Book Fair Magic Is Coming - November 7

Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Spring Book Fair is coming to the Williams Library on Friday, November 7th from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

It’s a great opportunity for students to discover new reads, build their home libraries, and support our school—all while getting excited about books.

📍 Where: Williams Library
📅 When: Friday, November 7th
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Stay tuned for more details, including volunteer sign-ups and student preview schedules. Don’t miss it!

🏅 New Sports Clinics Starting Soon - November 18th

Get ready—Be Ahead of the Game is bringing exciting evening sports clinics to the Williams Elementary Gym starting this November!

Kids in grades K–5 can join in on the fun with options like indoor soccer, basketball, futsal, and multi-sports. Sessions are split by grade and held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings—perfect for burning energy and building skills after school.

Tuesdays - 11/18/25 - 01/06/26  (6 classes total; no class - 12/23 or 12/30) 6-7 PM - Grades K-2 - Indoor Soccer 7-8 PM - Grades 3-5 - Indoor Soccer

Thursdays - 11/20/25 - 1/15/26 ( 6 classes total, no class - 11/27, 12/25 or 1/1  ) 6-7 PM - Grades K-2 - Basketball 7-8 PM - Grades 3-5 - Basketball

$220 for first kid $190 for second kid 

It’s active, it’s fun, and it supports our school. Win-win!

Sign up link: Click here

📸 Picture Retakes – November 14th

Picture Retake Day is coming up on Thursday, November 14th at 9:00 AM in the auditorium.

If your student missed the first photo day or needs a retake, this is the chance to capture that perfect smile!

Questions? Reach out to the front office.

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 28
Early Release Day
Tuesday, November 4
No School - Election Day
Friday, November 7
Book Fair
Tuesday, November 11
No School - Veterans Day
Friday, November 14
School Picture Retake Day
Quick Links

If you would like something posted in the newsletter please reach out to Amanda Leisman at bathory27@gmail.com

All other questions please reach out to PTO Contacts below:

presidents@williamspto.org

williamspto.org

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