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

SUBJECT: Williams Weekly #21 | February 9th

🎉 Spirit Week is Here! 🎉

We’re heading into February vacation with one of the most fun weeks of the year! 

Spirit Week is here, and it’s a great chance for students and staff to show their creativity and school spirit. We’ll also be marking the 100th Day of School on Thursday as part of the celebrations. 

We love seeing our Williams community join in the fun!

Monday, February 9 – Sports Fan Day
🏀⚽🏃‍♀️ Wear clothing representing your favorite sport, team, or hobby.

Tuesday, February 10 – Jeans & Plaid Day
👖 Cozy up in your favorite denim and plaid combos.

Wednesday, February 11 – Food-Themed Day
🍕🍓 Wear a color representing your favorite food or a shirt featuring food. The more creative, the better!

Thursday, February 12 – PJ Day
🛌 Roll into school in your comfiest pajamas.

Friday, February 13 – Inside Out / Backwards Day
🙃 Flip it around! Wear clothes inside out, backwards, or mismatched to wrap up Spirit Week with some silliness.

Let’s make it a fun and spirited week, Wildcats!

Williams SEPAC Liaison

Meet Jessica Harkiewicz!

We’re excited to introduce Jessica, who has stepped into this important role supporting our special education community — a position the school has not had filled in several years.

To help strengthen connection and communication among families, we have also created a Williams SEPAC WhatsApp group specifically for families with students who have IEPs. If you are interested in joining the group, please register using the Google Form below:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIohu1R-mt7spcjEccQ3EdsjskAaYT3kBR-iy2qsWuIq24XA/viewform

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

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

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

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!


Upcoming Events
Monday, February 16
February Break
Tuesday, February 17
February Break
Wednesday, February 18
February Break
Thursday, February 19
February Break
Friday, February 20
February Break
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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