Williams Weekly #13 | Nov. 9th

Hi Williams families!

November is moving right along, and apparently it’s already time to start talking about the holidays. Wasn’t it just Halloween?! 🤪 Before we get into this week’s thank-yous and updates, don’t forget there is no school this Wednesday!

First, a huge thank-you to our Book Fair coordinators, Stella Nguyen and Alaa Alfayez, for all the work that went into bringing the Book Fair to Williams! And thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Cong Zhou, Stephanie Donohue-Ganesh, Stephanie Traugott, Robin Myler, Katie Oliveira, Akbar Rizvi, Lauren Kayserman, Chris Hedenberg, Ashley Merchant, Nikky Zhang, Alex Halls, Nancy Chng, Krystal Yong, Liz Roberts, Luisa Shin Ogawa, and Caitlin Beatty. These events take a lot of time and helping hands, and we’re so grateful to everyone who pitched in!

Next up, our holiday toy drive with The Village Bank begins November 12! We’re collecting NEW and UNWRAPPED toys for children ages 0–15 in the large collection box outside the school office. It’s the perfect excuse to buy more toys without having to find room for them in your own house. 😉 Help us give more kids something special to unwrap this season!

With our Gala and auction coming up, we also want to thank the Williams families who have generously donated in past years. We’d love your support again this year! You don’t need to own a business to contribute something great. A weekend at your vacation home, sports or concert tickets, a hosted dinner or game night, or a lesson sharing one of your talents could all make wonderful auction items. Please consider donating an item or experience to help support our students, teachers, and school community!

Take a few minutes to read through this week’s updates so nothing sneaks up on you. Have a great week!

Amanda
Williams PTO Communications Director

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).