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Williamsburg Middle School PTA Newsletter
October 5, 2026
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PTA Trivia of the Week
The famous German festival Oktoberfest actually starts in which month?
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
Hi WMS families,
Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week: Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3:30 to 7:00p and Friday, Oct. 9 from 8:00 to 11:00a. These are long days for our teachers, so the PTA will be providing food to keep them fueled. Thank you in advance to everyone helping make that happen!
A reminder that students are off on both Friday, Oct. 9 and Monday, Oct. 12. Enjoy the long weekend! :)
Picture Days are Monday, Oct. 19 and Tuesday, Oct. 20. Please see Mr. Boykin's email with all the details, and you can pre-order online here. Proceeds from picture day go directly to the PTA, so every order helps support our students and teachers.
We're excited to announce our next General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4. This meeting will be virtual, and we'll send the link and time as we get closer.
Finally, there's still time to get your team together for Parent Social Trivia Night at Clare and Don's on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30p. The trophy is waiting!
Thank you all for everything you do for our kids and our school.
Warmly,
David
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Restaurant Fundraiser at Sloppy Mama's - Oct. 21
Please join us at Sloppy Mama's:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21
- 5731 Langston Blvd.
- Use code: WilliamsburgPTA
Take the night off cooking and bring the whole family to help support WMS!
Be sure to use code "WilliamsburgPTA."
Note that orders with deals or coupons cannot be counted toward the fundraiser.
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PTA Reflections Program - Entry Deadline is Nov. 20
National PTA’s 50+ year Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts, which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Every year, over 300,000 students participate in the program, advancing from the local to the state to the national level, earning recognition and prizes for their talents.
The student-created theme for the 2026-2027 Reflections program is: “What My Culture Means to Me”
Visit Virginia PTA’s Reflections and National PTA’s Reflections websites for more information.
For more information, contact reflectionswmspta@gmail.com
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Arlington Travel Basketball - Tryouts Week of Oct.5
ATB is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to building a positive basketball community that teaches the game the right way — through strong fundamentals, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to sportsmanship. Our coaches and volunteers focus on helping young athletes grow as players and as people: competing with integrity, supporting one another, and never losing sight of the fact that basketball should be fun.
We've long partnered with Arlington Parks and Recreation and the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League to provide competitive basketball opportunities for 5th-8th grade boys and girls, and that commitment continues to pay off. ATB alumni have gone on to excel both on the court and in the classroom, playing at the high school, collegiate, and even professional level — including WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd. Their success is a reflection of the foundation ATB works to build in every player who comes through our program, whether or not they go on to play at the highest levels.
Our new season is starting soon, and we would be so grateful if you could share this information and graphic within your school community.
Updated schedule and registration information are now available on our new website: atbhoops.org
Tryouts
Tryouts are also free and will take place in the evenings the week of October 5th (Monday-Thursday), for up to 4 days total. More information will follow for those who register.
Visit atbhoops.org to register for both!
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Educational Games Expo - Oct. 10
The Ed Games Track and Expo will take place from 10am - 2pm on Saturday, October 10 at GMU's Arlington FUSE Center, 3351 Fairfax Dr, VA 22201.
This free event, open to K-12th graders and their families, brings together education game developers, researchers, educators, students, families, and innovators to explore new ways to make learning more engaging, collaborative, and hands-on. We have an amazing line-up of hands-on and professional development workshops. Registration is required for participation, including limited space opportunities for students and teachers to sign-up for one of the Expo workshops. Please find more information about this event with background and registration information.
Any questions, contact:
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YHS Dance Team Junior Dancer Clinic - Nov. 3
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Yorktown High School
The Yorktown Dance Team is looking forward to spending Election Day with your kids!
They will learn skills and choreography, play games, and perform what they have learned at the end of the day.
Registrants are divided by grade and all skill levels are welcome! Pizza and snacks are included as well as a T-shirt.
K-8th grade are welcome!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ydt-junior-dance-clinic
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PTA Trivia of the Week - ANSWER
Oktoberfest actually begins in September.
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Main Phone Line: 703-228-5450
Attendance Line: 703-228-5444
Technical support: 703-228-2570, Monday through Thursday from 7 am - 9 pm, and Friday from 7 am - 6 pm
Technical support information: click here.
ParentVue: click here.
Morning announcements: click here.
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APS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
School Board Advisory Councils
Applications are open for the 2026–27 school year. This is a meaningful way to share feedback and help support our schools. Consider applying this summer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply online by Oct. 31.
APS Adopt-a-School Program: Building Strategic Partnerships for Student Success. Learn more about the Adopt-a-School program here.
Thu, Oct. 8 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Councils; Strategic Plan Priority – Student Academic Growth and Success: Focus on Science and Math; Information on School Board FY 2028 Budget Direction; School Board Legislative Package
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu, Oct. 22 School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Councils; Strategic Plan Priority – Student Well-Being: Focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL); Action on School Board FY 2028 Budget Direction and School Board Legislative Package
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2nd FL School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Opportunities and Events:
Sat. Oct. 10 Digital Discovery Fair Explore emerging technology, build digital skills, and receive personalized tech support.
1 pm - 4 pm Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. 22201
More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
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