Williams Weekly #12 · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Hi Williams families!
I hope everyone had a great Halloween and is surviving the time change! Apparently my newsletter needed an extra day to recover from the weekend, too. Somehow the version I wrote was deleted, and a blank one went out yesterday instead. 🤦♀️ Sorry about that! Let’s try this again, with actual information this time.
November is already off to a busy start with no school today and the Book Fair this Friday. Don’t forget to set up your child’s eWallet! I’ve also added a new 2026 Gala & Auction Central section, where you’ll find all the gala and auction details, with weekly updates.
There’s plenty coming up, so take a few minutes to read through and get those calendars ready. Have a great week!
Amanda
Williams PTO Communications Director
Our Book Fair is this Friday! Get ready for new favorites, big wish lists, and plenty of “just one more book!” requests. We can’t wait to see what our Williams readers pick out!
Set up an eWallet before the fair. eWallet is the easy, cash-free way for your child to shop on their own, and family members can add funds too.
Need financial assistance? The Williams PTO offers scholarships for all Book Fairs. Please email Molly Quinn at quinnmo@newton.k12.ma.us.
Get ready for the Williams PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year! Our Online Auction runs November 20 – December 4, featuring an exciting selection of items, experiences, and opportunities to bid while supporting our school!
The celebration culminates with our 4th Annual Williams PTO Gala on Saturday, December 5, from 7–10 PM, at the Arnow Campus Center at Lasell University (13 Woodland Road).
Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring delicious food, drinks, an exciting live auction, and a chance to connect with fellow Williams parents, guardians, and community members!
Every dollar raised goes directly back to supporting our students, teachers, school, and community—funding enrichment programs, classroom resources, special events, and so much more.
🎁 Donate an auction item or experience. You don't need to own a business! Game or concert tickets, a weekend at your vacation home, a homemade dinner, a photography session, a themed gift basket, gift cards you won't use—no donation is too small. Submit an item here. (https://auction.williamspto.org/donate)
🥂 Host a parent party or community experience. You plan the gathering, we sell a limited number of tickets through the auction, and all proceeds benefit the PTO. A backyard cocktail party for 20 at $50 a ticket raises $1,000 for Williams. Team up with friends—events can happen anytime during the school year.
🌟 Become a corporate sponsor. New this year! Three levels: $250 Community Supporter (two gala tickets, logo on our step-and-repeat backdrop, recognition in gala materials), $500 Community Partner (adds a month in the newsletter and on our website), and $750 Community Champion (three months of both, plus special recognition at the Gala).
Please submit your donations, and check this section each week for updates!
Want to know what's happening around our neighborhood? The Auburndale Neighborhood Association publishes Around Auburndale, a community newsletter featuring local events, family activities, neighborhood news, city updates, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Catch up on what's happening! Read the October Newsletter
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Let's stay connected and celebrate everything that makes Auburndale such a wonderful place to live!
Williams Annual Fund 2026-2027
49 of 153 families have given · 32% of Williams families
By grade
Hit the Slopes, Support Williams!
Ski season is coming—whether we’re ready or not! Boston Ski & Tennis donates $3 to the Williams PTO for every ski or snowboard lease by a Williams family. Children’s ski or snowboard packages are $99 used or $169 new.
Book your lease appointment here, and be sure to indicate Williams on the form so our PTO gets credit!
Nov 3 – Dec 2
To include your announcement in the weekly newsletter, please add your item to the Newsletter Google Doc for Amanda to review and include.
$13,567.86 raised so far
