As we head into the last weeks of the school year, things are getting busy in the best way possible! From ice cream Fridays to Color Day and end-of-year celebrations, there is so much happening around Williams. 

Be sure to check the newsletter for important dates, reminders, volunteer opportunities, and all the exciting activities still to come. We can't believe how quickly this year has flown by, and we're looking forward to making these last few weeks memorable for our students and families! 

This year, Williams Elementary students took part in 21 unique enrichment programs that brought science, history, and the arts to life right in our classrooms. From exploring the physics of bubbles to mastering the rhythms of Taiko drumming, our students engaged in hands-on learning that complemented their daily curriculum.

Program Impact by the Numbers

• 6 Grade Levels served with equitable programming.

• 11 Scientific Labs hosted in partnership with the Discovery Museum, covering topics from Magnetism to the Changes of Matter.

• 4 Professional Artist Residencies including paper cutting, origami, and collage art.

• 3 High-Energy Assemblies held in the Gym to celebrate music, nature (Wingmasters), and movement.

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A Special Thank You

These programs are made possible through the collaboration among our dedicated teachers, the CAS committee, and the Williams community. 

We are especially grateful to our visiting experts—from the scientists at the Discovery Museum to our visiting authors—who sparked so much curiosity and joy in our students this year.

 A big thank you to Ms. Takacs for her extra effort in organizing, supporting, and making our CAS program both educational and fun for the students.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, feedback, or new ideas for future CAS programs.  We would love to hear from you!

Thank you for your support.

Krystal & Daisy — Williams CAS Chairs

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

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 4^th and 5^th Grade Volunteer Parents Requested

The chorus program, led by Mr. Ritter, will be a semi-staged production of the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” It will be a semester-long project for all 4th and 5th grade students who will share the 6 roles equally and sing the music together as an ensemble. 

To bring this production to life, we’re looking for parent and community volunteers to help with a variety of roles — no experience required, just enthusiasm! Opportunities include:

Costumes

Props

Set design

Lighting

Stage management

Choreography

General rehearsal support

Even just having extra adults in the room during rehearsals is incredibly helpful. If you have experience in any of the areas above and would like to lead or assist with a small group or activity, we’d especially love to hear from you!

Rehearsals take place during school days

MCAS day combined rehearsals (most helpful)

Chorus will be moved on Tuesday May 5th, and May 12 to 1:00pm.

Both 4th and 5th grade will have chorus together on those 3 days.

Chorus Schedule

Tuesdays:

All 5th: 8:30-9:15

All 4th: 9:30-10:15

General Music Schedule

5th Grade

Poots: Monday 8:30-9:00

Kanode: Monday 9:00-9:30

4th Grade

O’Flaherty: Monday 9:45-10:15

McCarthy: Thursday 10:00-10:30 

Below is the Volunteer Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DA8A92DA5FA7-63475885-charlie#/

We’re excited to share that the school store is officially live—be sure to check it out, with new products being added daily.

https://www.bonfire.com/store/williamspto/

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

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