Williamsburg Middle School PTA Newsletter

August 19, 2025


UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 21: PALS Day - 6th graders only

Aug. 25: First Day of School

Aug. 29 & Sept. 1: No School - Labor Day

Sept. 17: Back to School Night

Sept. 23: No School - Rosh Hashanah

To access the APS school calendar, click here.

THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES


Welcome back!

The new PTA Executive Board members are looking forward to working with you this year. It's going to be a great year!




Join the PTA!

If you haven't joined the PTA yet, it's quick and easy.

Click here, and then click on Memberships.


Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

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Click here, and then click on Get the PTA Weekly Newsletter.


We Need Volunteers!

Please see the complete list of volunteer vacancies below and consider helping out this year.


PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS

2025-2026 PTA Volunteer Vacancies


The WMS PTA has several openings for the upcoming school year. Please consider signing up (with a fellow parent if you'd like!) to ensure we can support these programs and events.


Our PTA cannot function without you. Even if the none of the roles below appeal to you but you are otherwise interested in getting more involved, please reach out to our PTA President at president@wmspta.org. We would love to hear from you!


ADVOCACY AND OUTEACH ROLES


SEPTA Representative

Special Education PTA facilitates events and resourcing related to Special Education and provides advocacy and awareness for students with disabilities and special needs. Coordinates with the President and Communications VP. Meets monthly for 1-2 hours.


Classroom Teacher Grants

This 2-3 person committee coordinates with WMS Administration and reviews Teacher grants in the Fall that help enrich the classroom learning experience.


Volunteer Coordinator

Helps fill Volunteer positions and reports any volunteer needs. This role is busiest at the beginning of the school year.


Website Coordinator

Manages the WMS PTA website using WordPress. The role requires updating information as needed to the website.



HOSPITALITY ROLES


Most of these roles are one time events that require 2-4 hours to plan and organize.


Back to School Night Teacher Dinner

Coordinates the BTSN dinner for teachers and staff in September, and organizing a sign up for donations.


Fall Teacher Luncheon Coordinator

Plans the Fall Luncheon that typically occurs during Parent/ Teacher conferences. Creates and manages a sign up for volunteers and donations.


Winter Teacher Luncheon Coordinator

Plans the Winter Luncheon that typically occurs during Parent/ Teacher conferences. Creates and manages a sign up for volunteers and donations.


Custodian Appreciation Luncheon Coordinator

Plans the Custodian Luncheon that typically occurs in early October. Coordinator orders lunch for the custodial staff and coordinates with Treasurer and WMS for delivery.


Teacher Appreciation Week Committee

This committee consists of 2-3 parent volunteers to help plan and support TAW events.



GRADE-LEVEL EVENT COORDINATORS


These committees may require volunteer support throughout the school year.


6th & 7th Grade-Level Parent Coordinators

Each grade should have 2-3 parents to help plan and support grade level social events like Courtyard Chaos and dances.


8th Grade Promotion Committee

Parent volunteers help plan and organize 8th grade events like the 8th Grade Dance and end of year Promotion events.


8th Grade Promotion Reception Committee

This 2-3 person committee is traditionally managed by 7th grade parents to plan and host the reception that occurs after the 8th grade Promotion. Sixth grade parents are also welcome to volunteer.


8th Grade Promotion Yard Signs Coordinator

This role can be 1-2 volunteers to work with the sign designer to creates an online shop link for 8th grade families to order yard signs. The role will also be responsible to help distribute or arrange for sign pick up.


WMS GENERAL INFORMATION

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.


APS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS


Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:


Thu, Sep. 4 at 7 PM

School Board Meeting: Membership Appointments and Changes to School Board Advisory Committees; Beginning of School Update


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


Fri, Sep 12, 9 AM - 3 PM

Youth Mental Health First Aid, designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents (age 12-18), hosted by the APS Office of Student Services for staff, families and community members. Register prior. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204


Arlington Community Events:


Sat, Sep. 6, 1 - 4 PM

4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival hosted by ASHPA in collaboration with Arlington County. Tyrol Hill Park, 5101 7th Rd S. 22204

Have content for a future PTA Newsletter? Send it to our Communications VP by Thursday and we will include it in the following week's newsletter.