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Williamsburg Middle School PTA Newsletter
November 9, 2026
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PTA Trivia of the Week
What is the name of the team that won the WMS PTA Parent Trivia Night at Clare & Don's on October 28?
Scroll down for the answer!
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PTA Memberships and Donations
Join the PTA today! Please note that you have to join each year - memberships do not roll over from year to year. The cost is $15 per person and $30 per family. Join
Please also contribute to a specific class fund for $40. Donate to Class Funds
Please also consider making a donation of any amount to help with events like Wolf Paw prizes, classroom grants, PALS Day, and more. Donate
Donations are tax deductible!
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Administrative Reminders
Sign up for the WMS PTA Weekly Newsletter
If you received this newsletter as a forward, please sign up to get it weekly. Click here, and then click on Get the PTA Weekly Newsletter.
WMS Morning Announcements
Keep up with the latest news that your kids are getting each morning. Click here for the WMS Morning Announcements!
PTA Volunteers
If you are interested in getting more involved, please reach out to our PTA President at president@wmspta.org. We would love to hear from you!
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Message from the PTA President, Dave Badanes
This Friday is our school's Fall Festival, a big day for our students, and the PTA is proud to support it. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have given their time and energy to make it happen. We hope it's a fun, smooth day for everyone! Be sure to ask your kids about it when they get home. They'll have stories to share! We still need donations and volunteers. Click here to sign up.
Spirit Wear: Our spirit wear campaign is underway. Show your school pride and grab some gear for the whole family. Click here to order!
Reflections: Students, we're still collecting Reflections entries. Please turn yours in soon!
Click here for more information.
E-Device/Transportation Safety Education: Many thanks to all who attended last week's PTA meeting and heard the presentation e-bike/e-scooter safety. Click here to access Arlington County's resource page for additional information.
Thank you for all you do for our school community.
Warmly,
Dave
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Holiday Spirit Wear is Live - Every Order Supports the PTA!
Orders take 3 weeks to process and ship.
Hanukkah starts Friday, Dec. 4, so Hanukkah gifts need to be ordered by Thursday, Nov. 12.
The details:
• What: Williamsburg gear for students, parents, grandparents and fans
• Where: https://wwprinting.chipply.com/williamsburgms?action=viewall
• Deadline for Hanukkah delivery: Thursday, Nov. 12
The bottom line: Shop now, check a gift off your list, and back the PTA.
Go Wolves!
Williamsburg PTA
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Fall Festival - Nov. 13 - Volunteers and Donations Needed!
WMS students will have the opportunity to enjoy music, games, prizes, and more at the Fall Festival on Friday, November 13th in the courtyard during modified lunch periods:
- 10:40am-11:30am (6th grade)
- 11:35 am-12:25 pm (8th grade)
- 12:30pm-1:20pm (7th grade)
The school and PTA need volunteers and donations to make this event great for our students. Please consider donating and/or volunteering for the event.
Donations can be dropped off in porch boxes October 31st-November 10th at either 4501 41st Street North (Peralta-Byrd Family) or 5031 25th Street North (Hatch Family).
CLICK HERE to sign up!
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Slides and Video from WMS Parent Chat: Supporting Student Success
A message from Susan Russo, Williamsburg Director of Counseling:
Dear WMS Families-
Thank you to those of you who were able to join the WMS Student Services Team for our 1st Quarter Parent Chat "Supporting Student Success" featuring:
- Canvas & PARENTVUE tutorial from a WMS teacher
- Organization and time-management tips
- Overview of all the school’s supports and tools available to your child
If you weren't able to make it, not to worry - the presentation slides and video can be found here! Parent Coffee - Williamsburg
Warm Regards,
Susan Russo
Williamsburg Director of Counseling
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WMS Volunteer Spotlight - Crystal Epton and Rachel Hatch - 6th Grade Activities Chairs
About us: We are Crystal Epton and Rachel Hatch, your 6th grade Activities Chairs for this school year! We will be helping Ms. Hogwood and the other grades' activities chairs plan school events such as Fall Festival (coming up this Friday!), Courtyard Chaos, and the 6th grade dance.
Crystal's son William and Rachel's daughter Abby are WMS 6th graders, and we both also have 4th graders who will be coming to WMS in 2028!
Why we volunteer: We have volunteered together at our kids' elementary school and enjoy being a part of the school community and knowing that even a small contribution can make a big difference! Volunteering is also a great way to show our kids that being part of a community means pitching in and helping when you can. We also think it's a fun way to see a little bit of what goes on behind the scenes at our wonderful school!
We look forward to helping create fun and memorable events for all of our 6th graders this year!
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The WMS Grant Program!
The WMS PTA is excited to support our teachers through grants that enhance learning and create meaningful opportunities for our students.
These grants can help fund classroom projects, educational materials, technology, and other resources that make a difference in our children's education.
Students can work together with their teachers to brainstorm creative ideas and identify needs that could be supported through a PTA grant.
Your child's idea could help inspire a project that benefits an entire classroom or grade level!
Encourage your child to ask their teachers to apply!
Any questions, please reach out to Tara at tsatsralbtr@gmail.com.
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Restaurant Fundraiser at Lebanese Taverna - Nov. 19
Please join us at Lebanese Taverna on Thursday, November 19!
Dine in or carry out at either of their two locations:
- Westover restaurant location: 5900 Washington Blvd. (reservations recommended)
- Market location: 4400 Old Dominion Drive
For online orders, be sure to include "WMS" in the Notes section.
Gift cards and catering also count.
They will donate 20% back!
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PTA Reflections Program - Entry Deadline is Nov. 20
Hello Wolfpack! It’s November and time to create artwork in response to the”What My Culture Means to Me” theme for the 2026-2027 Reflections program.
You can virtually submit one piece in each of the arts categories (Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography and/or Visual Arts).
And, students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA are invited to submit artwork in the Special Artist division.
Entries and Student Entry Forms are due by Friday, November 20.
Learn more about how to submit on the PTA website: https://williamsburg.apsva.us/post/2026-pta-reflections-program/
For more information, contact reflectionswmspta@gmail.com
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White House Historical Association - Ornament Fundraiser - Proceeds go to WMS PTA
Since 1981, The White House Historical Association, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, has proudly created the Official White House Christmas Ornament to bring the history of the White House into millions of homes across the country and support their mission. The mission of the White House Historical Association to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion.
This year's 2026 White House Historical Association Holiday ornament honors America's 250th milestone. The cost of the ornament is $26 with the net proceeds being donated to your choice of Williamsburg Middle School PTA or Jamestown. These ornaments make excellent holiday gifts for family, friends and colleagues. If you would like to purchase an ornament please fill out the order form and send payment to @phyllis-milans Venmo or Paypal to gregmilans@gmail.com by no later than Tuesday, December 1.
Ornaments should be ready by Tuesday, December 8 for pick-up from Liz Milans' home close to Jamestown. Questions? Contact Liz at pehickam@yahoo.com.
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WMS Food Bus to Assist AFAC
The Helping Hands club is bringing the AFAC Food Bus back! Each school day, students are encouraged to place unopened and/or unused food in the dedicated AFAC fridge or bins in the cafeteria, which is transported to AFAC in a bulk delivery at the end of the week. This partnership provides for our community's food insecure, diverts food waste, and promotes a culture of giving among the entire student body.
We need parents (and their students) to help to make this possible by collecting and transporting the food from WMS to AFAC (2708 S Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22206) at the end of the school week (usually Friday afternoons).
It is SUPER easy, a great lesson for our children, and it feels good to give!
Please consider volunteering to drive the food donations to AFAC!
CLICK HERE to sign up!
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JB-LF 5K & Carnival: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 AM
Bring the whole family to 5115 Little Falls Road for a 5K, a Kids Fun Run, food, music and carnival fun!
The event supports JB-LF, a local nonprofit dedicated to healthy moms and healthy babies.
Register at https://jb-lf.org/events/
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PTA Trivia of the Week - ANSWER
The name of the team that won the WMS PTA Parent Trivia Night at Clare & Don's on October 28 was "Unpopular"!
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Teen Hangouts at Central Library - Grades 6-12
Teen Hangouts for grades 6-12.
Dates:
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15
Art supplies and snacks provided!
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Volunteer Opportunity at Central Library - Grades 7-12
Volunteer opportunity for grades 7-12.
Join the volunteer corps - a monthly meeting to learn more about volunteering and work on projects.
Dates:
- November 5
- December 10
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Attendance Line: 703-228-5444
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