From the Williamsburg Middle School PTA

Dear Williamsburg families, 

Next week is Spring Break and we will take a pause in sending out the newsletter. When we return we will announce the date for our next PTA meeting.

We're seeking a candidate to fill the Secretary position on our Board next year. If you're interested or know someone who is, please contact president@wmspta.org.

Jill Gaspar



Donate/Give to Teacher Appreciation Week! 



Williamsburg Middle School will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week the week of May 12-16. In order to make this year a success like in years past, we are in need of additional funds and support. This is our chance to show the hard working, highly energetic, dedicated professionals that work tirelessly with our children 180 days out of the year OUR GRATITUDE.  

Ways to help: 

1. Donate by sending $$ via Venmo at @alison-cummings-9 (last 4 digits 1214) or by PayPal at kogutski@yahoo.com. (All money leftover will be sent back to the PTA for the end of year teacher gifts). 

2. Sign up for a gift card or other supplies we will need for the week. Sign Up link

3. Volunteer your time by helping setup/staff/cleanup one of the days activities by contacting Alison Kogut Cummings at kogutski@yahoo.com

PTA Announcements

Parents of 8th Graders - Yorktown PTSA Looking for Communications VP and Internal VP

YHS is still looking for candidates for PTSA officer positions for next year, especially Communications VP (primary responsibility is newsletter) and Internal VP (coordinates volunteers for school/student-focused activities).

Anyone can self-nominate for any position.

If you are interested, please email Nominations@yorktownptsa.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.

Don’t miss out on the memories!

"Turning Setbacks Into Success: Helping Kids Thrive Through Challenges" - Author Michelle Icard - McLean Community Center - Apr. 23

Every kid makes mistakes. The trick is to turn these missteps into character-building moments for your child.

Join SCC on April 23 at 7pm at MCC’s Alden Theatre for "Turning Setbacks into Success" with author Michelle Icard.

Based on "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success," the talk helps parents know when to step in or step back as kids navigate challenges like friendship struggles, rule-breaking, and self-doubt.

With 20+ years in education and parenting research, Icard shares insights with humor and empathy. Ideal for parents & caregivers of kids in grades 3–12.

Tickets: $15 pre-sale / $20 at the door.

CLICK HERE for more information.

CLICK HERE to purchase.

Proceeds benefit McLean's Safe Community Coalition.

Location: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Date and time: Wed, Apr 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Book signing follows.

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.



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

Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:

Tue, Apr. 8         School Board Work Session with the Budget Advisory Committee

6:30 pm             Watch School Board Work Sessions Live here. Work sessions are open to the public, but no comments are accepted.

Thu, Apr. 10      School Board Meeting: English Language Arts Update; Action on the Arlington Career Center/Grace Hopper Center – Change Order #2; Information on the Special Education Annual Plan

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

Thu, May 1          School Board Meeting: Honored Citizens Recognition; Safety and Emergency Management Update; Action on the Adoption of the Final FY 2026 Budget

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: Español  Монгол   አማርኛ   العربية  (Other languages)

Arlington Community Events



Last call:            Tax Help for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

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

2025 STEAM Fellowship application is open

APS teachers can receive a $5,000 stipend for a summer fellowship in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) from the Arlington Community Foundation. Apply here by April 15

Tue, Apr. 8         Celebrate the 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honorees

11 am- 12 pm   Free registration for virtual celebration. Buy tickets for in-person 4:30-6 pm at Fogo de Chao Tyson’s

Thu, Apr. 10      2025 Pike Progress Luncheon, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership

11:30 – 1 pm     Buy tickets here. Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 S Orme St, 22204

Tue, Apr. 15       Dreams and Shadows Author Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez discusses her new book

4:00 pm              One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St, 22213

Tue, Apr. 22       Celebrate the release of Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez’s inspiring Memoir Dream and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey

5:30-7 pm          Syphax Education Center, School Board Room, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Sat, Apr. 26        Live In Arlington Information Fair, hosted by Arlington’s Housing Division

11am-4pm        Walter Reed Recreation Center, 2909 16^th St. S, 22204

More at: Community Engagement Opportunities with automatic translation into: Español  Монгол   አማርኛ   العربية  (Other languages)

Summer Camp Registration is Open

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

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

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