What You Need To Know
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2:45PM
________________________________________________________________
Purple font brings you to an important page
Important Dates & Information
* Track your final Volunteer Hours: Thank you for your support of Williams Elementary and for supporting children with your volunteered hours. With school winding down for the 2012-2013 school year, it can be very hectic. We appreciate your continued volunteer hour survey. This survey will ask each family to enter the total number of hours that they have volunteered over the entire 2012-2013 school year. Please start tallying your hours now and estimating your efforts through the end of the year. If you entered your hours in previous quarters, you DO need to re-enter the YEARLY TOTAL when the online survey is sent out.
* Interested in Girl Scouts?: If so, please contact Jen Grove jenjengrove@yahoo.com for more information on how to join/start a troop. Also available at school drop off / pick up to answer questions. Add your daughter to the Williams Girls Scouts Interest List. Here are the directions:
Send an email to girlscoutssu642@gmail.com. In the subject line type: Girl Scouts at ___________(name of your school). In the body of the email include 1. Girl's name, 2. Best contact phone number, 3. Grade (Fall 2013), and 4. Volunteer position you are willing to do for a new troop (ie: leader, co-leader, treasurer, cookie manager, etc).
* Order your School Supplies for 2013/2014 - Go to www.shopttkits.com and type in Account # 82180, choose the appropriate grade for your child, enter your child's name, add to cart, confirm your order and check out. Deadline is May 31st
* May 20th-24th Spring Book Fair: We need lots of help , please sign-up to volunteer for a shift here.
If you can't make it in person, shop online here
* Box Top Contest: The year is almost over, please turn in ALL BOX TOPS by this Friday, May 24th. The top class for the entire year will win a pizza party. Questions? Contact Amy Schweighardt at alhorowitz@yahoo.com or Kristine LaBelle-Irish at klabelleirish@comcast.net. Thanks!
* Carnival May 31st 4pm - Sign up to volunteer and work your teacher's booth for a shift. Buy your Fun Pass today by May 22nd at 3pm, save $5. .
* May 29th-31st Kinder/TK Assessment and Seed Planting: Please sign up for a shift, it is so fun to plant seeds with incoming TK's and Kinders
* Friday, May 31st: Hawaiian Spirit Day, wear Hawaiian shirts, leis, grass skirts over uniform pants or shorts
* Before/After School Enrichment Activities
_______________________________________________________________________
Fundraising Team
We have raised $293,268 as of March, we have reached our goal of $270,794, see the details here
* UNWINED Wine Bar Fundraiser for Williams May 20th - June 3rd: Click Here: $10 for $20 of Food and Drink (50% Savings). This is a great place to go for fun night out. 25% of the revenues of all vouchers go directly to Williams WINS Foundation. It's a WIN-WIN! A great deal for you and more resources for our school! Please buy the deal and email this to all your family and friends.
* Akins Collision Center: Is giving back 2% to Williams when you get your car repaired with them. They are located on Redmond & Meridian - 1341 Redmond Ave - 408-268-3814, go to Akins Collision for more info.
* Tune your Piano and help raise funds for WINS: Charistune Piano Tuning, Repairing, Regulating service - $85 for basic tuning and I will donate 10% back to Williams for the first time use and 5% for any subsequent appointments made. Please contact at kym@charistune.com or through my website contact form at www.charistune.com. Please mention you are from Williams when you book for an appointment. You can look up my reviews on Charistune on Yelp.
* America's Best Karate Promotion: ABK will donate $50 to our school for every student from Williams that signs up! They recently gave us a check for $150, for 3 students that signed-up. They are offering a $49 trial period for 4 weeks.
* Spring Special!! Get quality family photos. I have a few slots available, and can add 10 if needed. I will shoot 1 family per day. Location will be local. Will include a 13" x 19" print and the digital file. Price is $150 and $50 of that will be donated to the WINS Foundation. If other size print is desired, I can print it for you. Portraits can be of group, individuals, or what ever is needed. If time permitting, more than one shot is allowed. Timeslot is 1 to 2 hours total. Results guaranteed. Email Kevin Cook at kevinlanecook@me.com.
* Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors: They have helped us raise more than $15k
* Splash by a Whale: Have a birthday or other special event coming up in your house? Order your Splashed by a Whale and give someone a Whale of a Surprise when they wake up to find cute little smiling whales set-up in the front yard and a personal message left at their door. Order now to make sure you get that special date on our calendar...the whales get pretty busy during the year! $20 either via paypal or check. Just follow the sign up - click here.
* App Fairs! Get the best Apps! iBooks, educationl Apps, games, and more. 100% of the Revenue will go to Wins
* Shop Amazon and earn FREE money for Williams WINS! Just click here to get to Amazon's home page, or click the Amazon banner on the Wins' home page. Remember to pass along the link to your friends and family. Thanks for your support. So far, Williams has made $1,400 from this program! If you have any questions about Amazon, contact Laura Mukai at lamukai@comcast.net.
* Williams Gift Card Program: Sold Mon/Wed/Frid mornings from 8:45-9:15am under the shade structure or Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons from 2:45-3:15pm by the office.
* Sign up for eScrip and earn free money for Williams: Sign up on www.escrip.com. It’s quick and easy! Click “sign-up,” and select Williams Elementary Group ID 137106631. Register your Safeway card, debit card, and credit cards. The first 100 people to print out a copy of their Registration/Renewal and turn it into the eScrip bin in the office or email the screen shot to Lisa Macintosh lisamack88@me.com will receive a Williams 2012/2013 Directory (delivered to your child's teacher).
______________________________________________________________________
Enrichment Team
* Project Cornerstone reading Thank You Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco: In May, our ABC Readers are reading, "Thank You Mr. Falker," by Patricia Polacco, an autobiographical story of a young girl who by fifth grade still can’t read and is bullied by other students. She is a wonderful artist and is encouraged and supported by her family. At last, her fifth grade teacher works with her to discover her unique keys to learning. This is a story about a family’s love, a girl’s pain and what happens when an adult believes in a child’s potential to learn.
This book reminds us that caring adults can create webs of support to protect and guide our children.
How parents approach learning new activities and skills helps your child face difficulties and use multiple strategies to learn. Your own patience, perseverance and resiliency in the face of difficulties, teaches your child all of these skills! When you are positive about learning something new, your child will be too.
When your child asks for help, reassure them that you are there for them. Listen with empathy. Sometimes, simply sharing the problem helps young people figure out what to do next.
Continue to practice and reinforce the many tools our students have learned in the ABC lessons this year. These tools empower youth to choose how to react when social difficulties, like bullying arise. With your help, your child will gain confidence and resilience that are essential for success in social situations.
THANK YOU to the parents, teachers, and students who have been so supportive of Project Cornerstone this year. Our volunteers have enjoyed reading to and doing activities with all of the students this year.
We are reaching the end of YEAR THREE of Project Cornerstone and have some exciting activities planned! Students are going vote for our favorite stories at the lunch-time play area on Friday, May 24th. Please ask your child what his/her favorite book was and encourage him/her to vote!
On May 31st at Flag we will announce the winner of the vote!
Here is a list of the books and themes for this year:
|
"Friends to the End for Kids" |
Ways to be a good friend and classmate |
|
"Giraffes Can’t Dance" |
Tap into Personal Power |
|
"Just Kidding" |
Make a genuine apology |
|
"When Sophie Gets Angry" |
Be the director of your emotions |
|
"Through My Eyes: |
Appreciate your web of support |
|
Ruby Bridges" "How Do I Stand In Your Shoes?" Empathy |
|
|
"Sebastian’s Roller Skates" |
Find your passion, Stand Tall and Bloom |
|
"Thank You, Mr. Falker" |
Teachers are UPstanders |
Next year, YOU can become a Project Cornerstone Volunteer! It is a rewarding and fun experience and a great way to get involved at Williams. You will get to know one class of students very well as you share books and activities about how to get along well with each other and about developing pride and confidence. A training session is provided before you go into the classroom to learn about the Project Cornerstone concepts and what to do in the classroom. Our group of volunteers meet once a month and is very supportive to help you have a wonderful experience.
For more information about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please see the Project Cornerstone website at www.projectcornerstone.org or contact BJ Bushur or Michelle Maguire (the ABC coordinators at Williams) at bj@uresults.com or michelle.maguire@sbcglobal.net.
* GATE: GATE please click here!
* All Chinese Parents We need you to volunteer in Chinese Cornerstone (ABC) Project. You just need to do a few presentations (Around 1-5 depends on your child's teacher's schedule). If you want, you can also find some other parents in the class to help you. We need you to bring and introduce our Chinese Cultures to the children at Williams. Sign up here to volunteer as a docent
___________________________________________________________________________
Administration Team
* Join Yahoo Groups to communicate with fellow Williams parents and staff. Share and exchange information related to school, activities, recommendations, community concerns, and more. Just click the Yahoo Groups icon on the home page or click here to become a member. Questions about Yahoo Groups? Contact Laura Mukai (Yahoo Moderator) at lamukai@comcast.net.
*Become a Fan of the Williams Wins Facebook page and receive updates and reminders (click the "Like" button at the top of the page)
______________________________________________________________________
Volunteer Operations Team
* Want to reward your kids for good behavior at school? Volunteer to help with Popcorn Club. This is an easy way to get volunteer hours and work from your home at the same time. Popping corn for the kids takes 30 minutes and you get a full hour of volunteer time! Check it out here.
* Volunteer for all Williams Events and activities here.
___________________________________________________________________________
Community & Sponsor Events
* Looking for some fun, athletic, creative, or educational camps for your kids this summer? Please take a look at all the camps/programs offered on http://sjusd.org/williams/student-programs/summer-enrichment/: Math Enrichment, Writing, Science, Speech, Santa Clara Women’s Basketball, and KnowledgeQuest. KnowledgeQuest is giving back 10% of every registration to Williams.
* 'Make-A-Difference' Cash Drive has started. Donate now and help make a difference for every child, plus you will earn rewards and class credit! We need $350 per student to fully fund all the programs. Earn rewards and class credit when you donate by Sept. 30th. Every student benefits!
* Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities! Advertise your business at Williams! Deadline for your ad/logo to be in the eDirectory & logo on Spirit Shirts 9/2
* Family ID's have been posted. If you need to know your Family ID click on the link. Questions please contact Christy Carrasquilla at ccarrasquilla@sbcglobal.net
* Thursday, August 25th-Sept. 2nd: Book Fair! Williams Parents, We need your help staffing the book fair. There are still many time slots available. Volunteer here for the Book Fair
* Tuesday, August 30th: Back to School Night for Parents 6:15-8pm
* This Thursday, Sept 1st: Williams Winter Wonderland of Music Concert will take place on Saturday, January 7th. We are looking for students who would like to sing with the choir, or play an instrument. Starting tomorrow, September 1st, you may use the following link to enroll in the choir, sign-up to play an instrument, or purchase a ticket to the concert. All of the concert information you need can be found at this site. http://www.williamscommunity.com/winter-wonderland-concert/
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Directory Deadline to update your family data. Edit or opt out of publishing your address or phone here..
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Box Tops Deadline ~ students should turn in their Box Tops to their teacher, the class that turns in the most by this date will win a Jamba Juice party.
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Join us for a Love & Logic lesson/discussion in the Cafeteria at 9:15am. Learn about parenting techniques that work, get tips and tricks on how to be a better parent.
* Tues Sept 6th Directory goes live! Every family will receive 1 FREE secure pdf to save to your computer desktop (searchable and printable) and access to the online searchable directory with the Smart Phone app. Both version are new and improved from last year's versions!
* Tues Sept 13th 9:00: Asset Building Champions (ABC) Project Cornerstone Kick Off Meeting (flyer)
* Tuesday, Sept. 13th: Family FUNdraiser Night at Chili's. Chili's will donate 15% back to WINS. Good for dine in or take out, lunch and dinner. Flyers will be sent home the Wednesday before the event (Remember to bring your flyer with you). Print your flyer here for your server.
* Friday, Sept. 30th: Deadline to order Spirit Wear! Students can wear their Spirit Wear shirts to school every Friday for the entire year. We encourage them to wear Spirit Wear shirts for the Walkathon this year as we will not have Walkathon shirts. There will be many other fun prizes and incentives for the Walkathon this year! Please fill out the order form and leave in the box labeled Spirit Wear in the office along with payment. You can also purchase through Paypal.
______________________________________________________________________
Volunteer Operations Team
Thank you Williams Parents for already starting to volunteer for so many wonderful events and activities in your children's classrooms, and throughout the school. Please be sure to keep track of the hours as you are working, via the Wednesday White Envelopes on your youngest child's envelope. You will submit your hours to the school three times this year via our on-line tracking system. (This is similar to last year). The 1st hour collection is 11/14-18.
* Popcorn Club - Want a volunteer activity that you can do at home, that is easy & fun? Your kids can even help you! Volunteer for the Popcorn Club. We have over 250 spots to fill throughout the entire school year, and you can pick the date that works best for you. Sign Up here
* Volunteer here for Picture Day Sept. 7th.
* Volunteer for all other events here http://williamscommunity.i-volunteeronline.com/
_____________________________________________________________________
Fundraising Team
* Jan 7, 2012: Winter Wonderland Concert. To register for the choir, an instrumental piece or purchase an audience ticket, click here .
* Jan 21, 2012: 3rd Annual Williams Elementary School Crab and Pasta Feed with Silent and Live Auction. Please mark your calendars! More Details to follow soon!
If you are interested in volunteering on the Crab Feed Committee Please Contact the Crab Feed Chairperson: Jenny Teixeira at jenny.teixeira@sbcglobal.net .
* Williams Gift Card Program: Sold Monday/Wed/Friday mornings from 8:45-9:15am or Mon/Fri afternoons from 2:45-3:15pm.
* Sign up for eScrip and earn free money for Williams: Make sure you renew by Nov. 1st! Sign up on www.escrip.com. It’s quick and easy! Click “sign-up,” and select Williams Elementary Group ID 137106631. Register your Safeway card, debit card, and credit cards. The first 100 people to print out a copy of their Registration/Renewal and turn it into the eScrip bin in the office or email the screen shot to Lisa Macintosh lisamack88@me.com will receive a Williams Wins tote bag (delivered to your child's teacher).
* Box Tops: Please continue to cut and save them over the summer. Especially look for those bonus Box Tops on products and Target and Safeway check out coupons in August. The class who brings in the most Box Tops by Sept. 2nd will win a Jamba Juice Party.
* Need to repair your car? LM Body Shop - 5755 Winfield Blvd (225-5053) will donate $100 to Williams when you repair your car with them.
_____________________________________________________________________
Enrichment Team
Registration is now open for Fun math Club, a GATE after school math enrichment program at Williams. Details and registration information is posted on the WilliamsGATE mailinglist yahoo group web site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WilliamsGATE_mailinglist/
If you have a 4th and 5th grade GATE student and do not have access to the web site or didn’t get e-mail notification about the program, please send an e-mail to: williamsgateprogram@yahoo.com
* Wins GATE Committee: A new GATE committee is formed under WINS Academic program. Goals for this parent volunteer led committee is to help improve GATE education at Williams. Priorities for 2011-12 school year include: Bring in ideas from parents and teachers, set up GATE summer camp and afterschool enrichment programs, form competition teams in various subjects, create a forum for GATE parents to communicate with school and with each other. Volunteers are needed to run or support enrichment programs or competition teams.
* GATE parent mailing list: 4th and 5th GATE student parents should have received an invitation to join a Yahoo Group for Williams GATE programs. This is the ONLY communication channel for WINS GATE program. Joining the group is mandatory for receiving future GATE program related announcements. If you choose not to join or leave the group, you will not be receiving any announcements. If you don’t have an invitation, please check your spam folder, or e-mail williamsgateprogram@yahoo.com This is an announcement only Yahoo group, which means member information is not shared, members are not allowed to load file, post messages, etc. The tightest privacy control is applied. You and your student’s privacy is being protected.
We are planning some exciting enrichment programs for the fall. The proposals are uploaded to the Yahoo group web page. Please check them out and plan ahead.
* GATE program on face book: 4rd and 5th GATE student parents should have received a link to WilliamsGATE on face book. Participation is optional. This is the channel for Williams GATE student families to communicate with each other.
* All Chinese Parents, We need you to volunteer in Chinese Cornerstone (ABC) Project. You just need to do a few presentations (Around 1-5 depends on your child's teacher's schedule). If you want, you can also find some other parents in the class to help you. We need you to bring and introduce our Chinese Cultures to the children at Williams.
Would you please consider become a Chinese ABC Docent? By becoming a docent, you child and other children at the class will be benefited from your contributions. Please go to the i-volunteer https://williamscommunity.i-volunteeronline.com/ websites; pull down the arrow key on -select an event- and click on "Chinese Cornerstone (ABC) Project"
_____________________________________________________________________
Administration Team
* Yearbooks are on sale now! Pricing goes up Jan 1st. Paypal and order form here
* Join Yahoo Groups to communicate with fellow Williams parents and staff. Share and exchange information related to school, activities, recommendations, community concerns, and more. Just click the Yahoo Groups icon on the home page or click here to become a member. Questions about Yahoo Groups? Contact Laura Mukai (Yahoo Moderator) at lamukai@comcast.net.
* Become a Fan of the Williams Wins Facebook page and receive updates and reminders (click the "Like" button at the top of the page)
* Cultural Cabinet is tutoring EL (English Learner) Kids. If you would like to help please contact Karen Heverling at karen_heverling@sjusd.org
_____________________________________________________________________
Events/Promotions in the Community from our Sponsors
* Please join Rising Sun Pilates Studio in the fight against cancer, Save the date!: Tuesday August 23rd 9:30am, Thursday, August 25th 8pm, Friday, August 26th 9:30am. Pilates Mat Classes to those that make an online donation to Society RFL Almaden. Limited Space Available! Please make a donation then contact me to reserve your space: Kara Gant at kara@risingsunpilates.com 408-616-0862. In Memory of my friend, mentor, and role model: Ron
* Enopi Math, Reading Writing - Back to School Promotion: Enroll in one subject, get 2 lessons, Free trial on the second subject, Free Diagnostic Test $45 value, Offer ends 9/30
* 'Make-A-Difference' Cash Drive has started. Donate now and help make a difference for every child, plus you will earn rewards and class credit! We need $350 per student to fully fund all the programs. Earn rewards and class credit when you donate by Sept. 30th. Every student benefits!
* Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities! Advertise your business at Williams! Deadline for your ad/logo to be in the eDirectory & logo on Spirit Shirts 9/2
* Family ID's have been posted. If you need to know your Family ID click on the link. Questions please contact Christy Carrasquilla at ccarrasquilla@sbcglobal.net
* Thursday, August 25th-Sept. 2nd: Book Fair! Williams Parents, We need your help staffing the book fair. There are still many time slots available. Volunteer here for the Book Fair
* Tuesday, August 30th: Back to School Night for Parents 6:15-8pm
* This Thursday, Sept 1st: Williams Winter Wonderland of Music Concert will take place on Saturday, January 7th. We are looking for students who would like to sing with the choir, or play an instrument. Starting tomorrow, September 1st, you may use the following link to enroll in the choir, sign-up to play an instrument, or purchase a ticket to the concert. All of the concert information you need can be found at this site. http://www.williamscommunity.com/winter-wonderland-concert/
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Directory Deadline to update your family data. Edit or opt out of publishing your address or phone here..
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Box Tops Deadline ~ students should turn in their Box Tops to their teacher, the class that turns in the most by this date will win a Jamba Juice party.
* This Friday, Sept. 2nd: Join us for a Love & Logic lesson/discussion in the Cafeteria at 9:15am. Learn about parenting techniques that work, get tips and tricks on how to be a better parent.
* Tues Sept 6th Directory goes live! Every family will receive 1 FREE secure pdf to save to your computer desktop (searchable and printable) and access to the online searchable directory with the Smart Phone app. Both version are new and improved from last year's versions!
* Tues Sept 13th 9:00: Asset Building Champions (ABC) Project Cornerstone Kick Off Meeting (flyer)
* Tuesday, Sept. 13th: Family FUNdraiser Night at Chili's. Chili's will donate 15% back to WINS. Good for dine in or take out, lunch and dinner. Flyers will be sent home the Wednesday before the event (Remember to bring your flyer with you). Print your flyer here for your server.
* Friday, Sept. 30th: Deadline to order Spirit Wear! Students can wear their Spirit Wear shirts to school every Friday for the entire year. We encourage them to wear Spirit Wear shirts for the Walkathon this year as we will not have Walkathon shirts. There will be many other fun prizes and incentives for the Walkathon this year! Please fill out the order form and leave in the box labeled Spirit Wear in the office along with payment. You can also purchase through Paypal.
______________________________________________________________________
Volunteer Operations Team
Thank you Williams Parents for already starting to volunteer for so many wonderful events and activities in your children's classrooms, and throughout the school. Please be sure to keep track of the hours as you are working, via the Wednesday White Envelopes on your youngest child's envelope. You will submit your hours to the school three times this year via our on-line tracking system. (This is similar to last year). The 1st hour collection is 11/14-18.
* Popcorn Club - Want a volunteer activity that you can do at home, that is easy & fun? Your kids can even help you! Volunteer for the Popcorn Club. We have over 250 spots to fill throughout the entire school year, and you can pick the date that works best for you. Sign Up here
* Volunteer here for Picture Day Sept. 7th.
* Volunteer for all other events here http://williamscommunity.i-volunteeronline.com/
_____________________________________________________________________
Fundraising Team
* Jan 7, 2012: Winter Wonderland Concert. To register for the choir, an instrumental piece or purchase an audience ticket, click here .
* Jan 21, 2012: 3rd Annual Williams Elementary School Crab and Pasta Feed with Silent and Live Auction. Please mark your calendars! More Details to follow soon!
If you are interested in volunteering on the Crab Feed Committee Please Contact the Crab Feed Chairperson: Jenny Teixeira at jenny.teixeira@sbcglobal.net .
* Williams Gift Card Program: Sold Monday/Wed/Friday mornings from 8:45-9:15am or Mon/Fri afternoons from 2:45-3:15pm.
* Sign up for eScrip and earn free money for Williams: Make sure you renew by Nov. 1st! Sign up on www.escrip.com. It’s quick and easy! Click “sign-up,” and select Williams Elementary Group ID 137106631. Register your Safeway card, debit card, and credit cards. The first 100 people to print out a copy of their Registration/Renewal and turn it into the eScrip bin in the office or email the screen shot to Lisa Macintosh lisamack88@me.com will receive a Williams Wins tote bag (delivered to your child's teacher).
* Box Tops: Please continue to cut and save them over the summer. Especially look for those bonus Box Tops on products and Target and Safeway check out coupons in August. The class who brings in the most Box Tops by Sept. 2nd will win a Jamba Juice Party.
* Need to repair your car? LM Body Shop - 5755 Winfield Blvd (225-5053) will donate $100 to Williams when you repair your car with them.
_____________________________________________________________________
Enrichment Team
Registration is now open for Fun math Club, a GATE after school math enrichment program at Williams. Details and registration information is posted on the WilliamsGATE mailinglist yahoo group web site. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WilliamsGATE_mailinglist/
If you have a 4th and 5th grade GATE student and do not have access to the web site or didn’t get e-mail notification about the program, please send an e-mail to: williamsgateprogram@yahoo.com
* Wins GATE Committee: A new GATE committee is formed under WINS Academic program. Goals for this parent volunteer led committee is to help improve GATE education at Williams. Priorities for 2011-12 school year include: Bring in ideas from parents and teachers, set up GATE summer camp and afterschool enrichment programs, form competition teams in various subjects, create a forum for GATE parents to communicate with school and with each other. Volunteers are needed to run or support enrichment programs or competition teams.
* GATE parent mailing list: 4th and 5th GATE student parents should have received an invitation to join a Yahoo Group for Williams GATE programs. This is the ONLY communication channel for WINS GATE program. Joining the group is mandatory for receiving future GATE program related announcements. If you choose not to join or leave the group, you will not be receiving any announcements. If you don’t have an invitation, please check your spam folder, or e-mail williamsgateprogram@yahoo.com This is an announcement only Yahoo group, which means member information is not shared, members are not allowed to load file, post messages, etc. The tightest privacy control is applied. You and your student’s privacy is being protected.
We are planning some exciting enrichment programs for the fall. The proposals are uploaded to the Yahoo group web page. Please check them out and plan ahead.
* GATE program on face book: 4rd and 5th GATE student parents should have received a link to WilliamsGATE on face book. Participation is optional. This is the channel for Williams GATE student families to communicate with each other.
* All Chinese Parents, We need you to volunteer in Chinese Cornerstone (ABC) Project. You just need to do a few presentations (Around 1-5 depends on your child's teacher's schedule). If you want, you can also find some other parents in the class to help you. We need you to bring and introduce our Chinese Cultures to the children at Williams.
Would you please consider become a Chinese ABC Docent? By becoming a docent, you child and other children at the class will be benefited from your contributions. Please go to the i-volunteer https://williamscommunity.i-volunteeronline.com/ websites; pull down the arrow key on -select an event- and click on "Chinese Cornerstone (ABC) Project"
_____________________________________________________________________
Administration Team
* Yearbooks are on sale now! Pricing goes up Jan 1st. Paypal and order form here
* Join Yahoo Groups to communicate with fellow Williams parents and staff. Share and exchange information related to school, activities, recommendations, community concerns, and more. Just click the Yahoo Groups icon on the home page or click here to become a member. Questions about Yahoo Groups? Contact Laura Mukai (Yahoo Moderator) at lamukai@comcast.net.
* Become a Fan of the Williams Wins Facebook page and receive updates and reminders (click the "Like" button at the top of the page)
* Cultural Cabinet is tutoring EL (English Learner) Kids. If you would like to help please contact Karen Heverling at karen_heverling@sjusd.org
_____________________________________________________________________
Events/Promotions in the Community from our Sponsors
* Please join Rising Sun Pilates Studio in the fight against cancer, Save the date!: Tuesday August 23rd 9:30am, Thursday, August 25th 8pm, Friday, August 26th 9:30am. Pilates Mat Classes to those that make an online donation to Society RFL Almaden. Limited Space Available! Please make a donation then contact me to reserve your space: Kara Gant at kara@risingsunpilates.com 408-616-0862. In Memory of my friend, mentor, and role model: Ron
* Enopi Math, Reading Writing - Back to School Promotion: Enroll in one subject, get 2 lessons, Free trial on the second subject, Free Diagnostic Test $45 value, Offer ends 9/30
Want a volunteer activity that you can do at home, that is easy & fun? Your kids can even help you! Volunteer for the Popcorn Club. We have over 250 spots to fill throughout the entire school year, and you can pick the date that works best for you.