Originally delivered on 11/3/2025 10:10 am

SUBJECT: Williams Weekly #10 | November 3rd

Election Day, Tuesday November 4th

As you know, election day is THIS TUESDAY! Local elections are an great time to make your voice heard and make a real impact, so please make sure to vote! 

Below is a helpful link to a Voter's Guide with links for all Candidates, Candidate Forums and Interviews, Ballot Questions and more

https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/voters-guide-to-nov-4-municipal-election/

This election will result in 6 of the 8 School Committee seats being filled by brand new School Committee Members. 4 of the 8 seats are being contested. Whomever is elected will play an important role in helping determine the future of the Newton Public Schools. They will be negotiating the next Teacher's contract and the Mayor's NPS budget as well as being tasked with helping implement Dr. Nolin's vision for the future of our schools. 

Below are the candidates running for contested seats. Please familiarize yourself with the candidates ahead of Tuesday.


School Committee (voters elect one)

Ward 2:

Ward 5:

Ward 6:

Ward 8:

See you at the polls!

Williams Online Auction, Nov. 22 - 25

The Williams Online Auction runs November 22–December 5, ending with an in-person, adults-only Gala on Friday, December 6.

We’re now collecting donations from our wonderful Williams community to help make this event a success. No contribution is too big or too small — every item helps!


Examples: event tickets, a weekend getaway, handcrafted items, themed baskets, bottles of wine, or gift certificates.

Please complete this form by Friday, November 21 if you’d like to contribute.

We’re also inviting parents to host or co-host an event to be featured in the auction — think cocktail party, beer swap, cooking demo, cookie swap, sing-along, or game night.
Interested? Email presidents@williamspto.org or fill out this form by December 1, and a PTO member will follow up.

Stay tuned for more Gala details — we can’t wait to celebrate our amazing Williams community together!

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!


If you would like to attend, but the ticket price is not within your budget, please email Molly Quinn (quinnmo@newton.k12.ma.us) 

🏅 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.

Winter Wonderland Gala - Dec. 6th
Winter Wonderland Gala - Dec. 6th

Save the date for our adults-only Williams Gala! Join us for an evening of fun, community, and celebration as we come together to support our school. More details to come — mark your calendars now! 


BUY GALA TICKETS HERE

Click HERE to purchase tickets to the Gala

Prices will go up on 12/1 so purchase your tickets today!


If you would like to attend, but the ticket price is not within your budget, please email Molly Quinn (quinnmo@newton.k12.ma.us) 

Upcoming Events
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
Thursday, November 27
No School - Thanksgiving
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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