Originally delivered on 4/27/2026 11:11 am

SUBJECT: Williams Weekly #29 | April 27th

Happy Monday

Hope everyone had a wonderful April break and enjoyed some well-deserved downtime with family and friends! As we ease back into our routine, things may feel a little quieter this week—but behind the scenes, there’s a lot on the agenda in the weeks ahead. Be sure to read through the newsletter and keep an eye on upcoming dates and events. As always, feel free to reach out if there’s anything you’d like included in a future edition! 

School Store

Get ready—our School Store is coming soon, just in time for summer! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on warm-weather gear and show your school spirit all season long. Stay tuned for more details on dates and how to shop! 

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 - May 8th

Save The Date for Spring Book Fair!  It will take place on Friday, May 8th from 8:30 to 4:30. Below is the link to signup:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEA728A2FCC16-63421751-scholastic#/

Save the Date Spring Fling - May 16th

More information to come!

Help Beautify Williams Playground & Grounds!

Do you think the Williams playground and school grounds could use a little extra care this spring? Here’s your chance to make a difference!

Join us for NewtonSERVES—an annual day of community service in Newton—happening on May 3, 2026. On this special day, volunteers come together across the city to clean, plant, and improve parks, school grounds, and open spaces, helping prepare our community for the season ahead.

The city will provide all the necessary materials—we just need enthusiastic volunteers!

We’re also looking for a NewtonSERVES Project Manager.
In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate with the city on materials and delivery
  • Help organize and recruit volunteers
  • Lead the effort to beautify our school grounds

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and bring our school community together.

Signup Below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DA8A92DA5FA7-63476058-williams

Interested in volunteering or leading the project?
Please email: presidents@williamsschoolpto.org

Let’s work together to make our school shine this spring! 



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

Newton Girls Softball — Spring Registration Open!

Spring registration for Newton Girls Softball is now open! It’s a wonderful opportunity for girls to get outside, build skills, make new friends, and have fun after a long winter. The program is very beginner-friendly and focuses on creating a positive, supportive, and low-pressure environment for players of all experience levels.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Stella Nguyen (whose daughter is in 3rd grade) at sbella3245@gmail.com—she’s happy to help and share more about the program.

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
Sunday, May 3
NewtonServes
Thursday, May 7
Early Release Day
Saturday, May 16
3:30p Spring Fling
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day - No School
Friday, June 19
Junteenth - No School
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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