Originally delivered on 2/2/2026 9:59 am

SUBJECT: Williams Weekly #20 | February 2nd

Hard to believe it’s already February—almost as hard to believe just how cold this past month was. ❄️

As we settle into a new month, Be Ahead of the Game kicks off this week, and there’s lots to look forward to.

As always, if you have something you’d like to share with the Williams community, don’t hesitate to reach out—email me at bathory27@gmail.com

Be Ahead of the Game is Back!

Session Two of Be Ahead of the Game kicks off in February—don’t miss your chance to join! This popular program fills quickly, so be sure to sign up soon. Dates and registration link are below.

Cost:

$220 for the first child
$190 for each additional sibling

Secure your spot and get ahead of the game!

Tuesdays - 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 (6 classes total; no class - 2/17)

6-7 PM - Grades K-2 - Indoor Soccer

7-8 PM - Grades 3-5 - Indoor Soccer

Thursdays - 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (6 classes total; no class - 2/19)

6-7 PM - Grades K-2 - Basketball

7-8 PM - Grades 3-5 - Basketball

Please use the following sign up link to register: https://forms.gle/5Ga8DxUGAsFQX5Zu5

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!

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

Something for Tired Parents 😉

Down Under Yoga is opening a studio in Wellesley, featuring fitness classes, wellness programming, and recovery options—an exciting new addition to the local community. See below for more information:

Down Under Yoga Wellesley is designed as a full wellness destination—bringing yoga, Pilates Reformer, and recovery together under one roof. The studio features two spacious yoga rooms (70 + 50 students), a dedicated reformer studio with 9 reformers, and an exclusive recovery suite with a Finnish sauna, red light therapy, and cold showers.

Our Founding Membership is $199/month (valued at $240 once fully launched) and includes unlimited classes at all Down Under locations, 4 reformer classes per month, and full access to the recovery space. Only a limited number of memberships remain at this rate, and we expect them to sell out by the end of the week.

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=14014&stype=40&prodid=208

Food Rescue at Williams: Reducing Waste, Helping Neighbors

Williams is participating in a districtwide food rescue effort aimed at reducing food waste while getting nutritious food into the hands of those in need in our community. During lunch, students may place any unopened, uneaten, nonperishable items from their school-provided lunch (items from home lunches are not eligible) into a designated collection area in the cafeteria.

Each week, these items are picked up by a student leader at Newton South High School, who packages and distributes them across the district.

The Williams Green Team is currently seeking a parent/caregiver volunteer to help with weekly pickup and delivery. The role involves collecting the donated items from Williams Elementary School—ideally on Wednesdays before 3:00 p.m.—and delivering them to Newton South (approximately a 10-minute drive).

Interested and able to help? Please contact Molly Quinn, Williams Green Team Captain, at quinnmo@newton.k12.ma.us. Thank you for supporting this meaningful effort!

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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