From the Williamsburg Middle School PTA

Greetings Williamsburg Families,

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Teacher lunch last Thursday, and especially to Adrienne C. for setting up the teacher lounge!

Tomorrow we will host a virtual PTA meeting at 7:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be emailed tomorrow.

As always, please feel free to contact me at president@wmspta.org.

Jill Gaspar



PTA Announcements

WMS PTA Volunteer Open Positions

• Volunteer Coordinator
• Nomination Committee Volunteers to seek/nominate PTA Board



If you would like to volunteer please email president@wmspta.org.

Order Your Yearbook Today!

If a picture is worth a thousand words — then the WMS Yearbook is absolutely PRICELESS! 

The 2025 Yearbook is on sale NOW! It’s just $47 to buy — CLICK HERE to order.

But only about 175 copies remain in stock — so make sure to get YOURS before they’re gone. 

Don’t miss out on the memories!

Sneaker Recycling Program - "Got Sneakers!"

As part of our school’s commitment to sustainability, Williamsburg is supporting a Sneaker Recycling Program called “Got Sneakers!!”

So if you have any old shoes lying around, don’t throw them away!! 

Instead, from now until the end of the year, please donate them to “Got Sneakers” by dropping them off in room 233.

Again, bring your old shoes to room 233. 

Students can see Mr. Sundwick with any questions.



Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball

Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball is gearing up to celebrate 40 years of Arlington Babe Ruth this year, with many fun events.

We welcome our youngest players with free T-Ball and Blastball registration again this year for players registered by Feb. 14.

We offer free sponsorships to schools who fill a T-Ball team.

Play Ball! More than 1,200 kids played Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball last spring. Join us!

ABR has been Arlington’s HOME TEAM, for 40 years!

• Play with neighborhood and school friends.

• Blastball and T-Ball programs available for our youngest players with FREE 2025 Spring Registration!

• Free winter clinics for registered players!

• Honorary school sponsorships for T-Ball teams!

• Build skills with fun exercise.

• Opportunities for parent coaches and volunteers.

• ABR is proud to participate in the W. Nationals Team Up program.

• Scholarships are available.

Registration is open now for girls and boys ages 4-12 and at all skill levels through the ABR website www.ArlingtonBabeRuth.com Teams are forming now! Register by Feb. 14 to avoid late fees. Practices will begin in mid-March and games begin in late March.

Click here for the flyer:

Spring 2025 Flier.digital.pdf

Youth Ultimate League of Arlington (YULA) - Middle School League - Spring

This program is open to Arlington middle schoolers of all ability levels. Spring league will aim to teach Ultimate to new players and enhance the skills of returning players.

• Play on a team of 12-14 players

• Teams formed based on the middle school you attend

• Open to middle schoolers of all ability levels

• Games on Sundays: March 16 to June 15

• Practices on weekday evenings

• Register here before April 20: https://yula-ulti.org/e/yula-middle-school-league-spring-2025

Nominations for APS Honored Citizens Award Due - March 28

The 2025 Honored Citizen Nomination form is now available for those who wish to nominate a deserving volunteer in the school community.

Each year, the School Board acknowledges volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to Arlington Public Schools.

This honor is bestowed upon individuals who have devoted significant time and energy to a broad range of volunteer activities within the Arlington school community.

For detailed information about this award and the nomination process, including access to the nomination form, please visit the following link: APS Honored Citizens.



A message from the Arlington Outdoor Lab

Have your students recently participated in an Outdoor Lab field trip and returned raving about their adventures? Or maybe they’re already looking forward to their spring overnight trip.

Did you know that the Outdoor Lab is supported by a non-profit, the Arlington Outdoor Education Association (AOEA)? The AOEA owns and stewards the 226 acres of land students visit during 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades. We also build and maintain the buildings – including the Animal Lab. We are thrilled that generations of Arlington students have benefitted from this strong partnership. 

At the Outdoor Lab, students engage in hands-on STEM applications by applying what they learn in the traditional classroom to real life situations. The Outdoor Lab welcomes all APS families to visit and experience the Lab at our twice-yearly Open Houses. 

To find out about our Spring 2025 Open House, and stay informed on other happenings and ways to support the Lab, please join our Lab Notes email list or visit www.OutdoorLab.org. See our calendar here: Calendar - Arlington Outdoor Lab.

You can also find us on Facebook (Outdoor.Lab) and Instagram (@arlingtonoutdoorlab).

IMPORTANT INFO

Main Phone Line: 703-228-5450

Attendance Line: 703-228-5444

TECH SUPPORT

For technical support, call the Family Technology Call Center at 703-228-2570, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 7 am - 6 pm



Parent tech help can be found at

https://williamsburg.apsva.us/edtech/staff-tech-help/

ParentVue Access

https://va-arl-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx

Morning Announcements Blog

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Sixth Grade Families

Sixth grade parents have been coordinating get togethers for the sixth graders and their parents and would love to connect with any additional parents of sixth graders. If you have a sixth grader but are not currently on the google spreadsheet directory, please reach out to Liz Milans at pehickam@yahoo.com to be added. The spreadsheet is used to send the communications about upcoming gatherings.

So far the group has enjoyed a meet up at Ocean Dunes, moms lunch at Lebanese Taverna, ice skating, a mother/daughter dinner and a movie at Arlington Drafthouse, and a girls snow tubing trip (picture above)! We look forward to the next activity! Thanks!  

APS & Community Announcements and Events

2025 Honored Citizens 

Nominate a deserving volunteer in our school community! Each year, the School Board acknowledges volunteers who have made exceptional contributions, devoting significant time and energy to a broad range of volunteer activities within the Arlington school community. For more information, visit the APS Honored Citizens webpage. Nominations are due Fri, March 28.

Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:

Tue, Mar. 25     School Board Work Sessions: Budget Work Session #1

1 – 2:30 p.m.   School Board Room. Watch Work Sessions Live here.

Tue, Mar. 25     School Board Work Sessions: Budget Work Session #2

2:45 – 4:15 pm School Board Room. Watch Work Sessions Live here.

Thu, Mar. 27      School Board Meeting: March is Arts in the Schools Month; Audit report – Human Resources and Overtime; Information on the Arlington Career Center (Grace Hopper Center)

7:00 pm               Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: EspañolМонголአማርኛالعربية  (Other languages)

Arlington Community Events:

Tax Help for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

Need help with tax preparation? Clinics are open around Arlington and neighboring communities

Fri., Mar. 21     Parent’s Night Out | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Rec

6-10:00 pm        Info & Registration | Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St S., 22204

Sat., Mar. 22   Kick’n It Late Night – now every other Saturday! | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Rec (More teen programs here)

9 pm-12 am       Check the dates here | Gunston Tent, 2700 S Lang St., 22206

Sat, Mar. 29       Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair for 14 to 18 year-olds

10am – 1 pm    Thomas Jefferson Community & Fitness Center, 3501 S 2nd St, 22204

More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: EspañolМонголአማርኛالعربية  (Other languages)

Registration Now Open:

Mar 12-Apr 30  Strengthening Families Program Free parenting classes in English and Spanish, designed for families with children ages 10-14.

6-8:30 pm          More info & Register here. Alice West Fleet Elementary, 115 S Old Glebe Rd, 22204

Summer Camp Registration is Now Open for eligible families

Check out the Arlington Parks & Recreation Summer Activities Webpage  for a variety of options to keep kids engaged and active.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments link for more information on locations and scheduling. 

PTA Executive Board

Principal: Bryan Boykin

President: Jill Gaspar

Vice President: Michael O'Leary

VP Communications: Cristina Marcus

Secretary: Rena Cutlip-Mason

Treasurer: Teresa Jones

Volunteer Coordinator: VACANT

Website Administrator: VACANT

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