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    Williams Open House – Thursday, August 7th

    Williams Open House – Thursday, August 7th Open House for 6th Grade will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7th / 8th grade will be from 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.  School and PE uniforms may be picked up in the gymnasium. Open House is the perfect chance to: • Meet your child's teachers • Purchase PE uniforms • Learn about Club opportunities • Get school supplies information • Join the PTSA 

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    Williams IB Mandatory Uniform Policy

    Williams IB Magnet MS is a mandatory uniform school. Uniforms are mandatory beginning Day 1 of the school year. Uniforms must be worn Monday through Friday, with the exception of "Spirit Days." The dress and grooming of pupils shall be that which contributes to the health and safety of the individual and which is non-disruptive of the educational activities and processes of a school. Uniforms must be clean in appearance, and all clothing must meet the HCPS dress code requirements. The only uniform items which MUST be purchased at Williams MS is the PE uniforms shorts / bottoms. Uniform polos may be purchased in any department store, but the only logo which may be displayed is the Williams MS IB logo. Williams MS IB logo shirts can only be purchased from the Williams MS online uniform store. Williams IB Uniform website: https://stores.inksoft.com/williamsms

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    Williams SAC (School Advisory Council) Needs You!

    The SAC is a partnership between the school and the community it serves. The SAC is responsible for assisting with the annual preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan. SAC Members support school improvement, strengthen parent involvement, review successes and areas of growth, participate in SAC meetings, and represent the ethnic and racial diversity of our student population. If you are interested in participating, please click on the title above before July 24th to express your interest in becoming a member of Williams SAC.

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    Summer Learning Packets

    These summer packets are designed to help you stay engaged with your learning while exploring meaningful connections between subjects and the world around you. The activities included reflect the IB MYP framework by focusing on key concepts, global contexts and approaches to learning. Please take your time and enjoy the learning journey!!

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    I.S.O. 1 IND 6-8th and 1 ELA/CT 6th grade teacher

    I.S.O. 1 IND 6-8th and 1 ELA/CT 6th grade teacher: Why teach at Williams? Click the title above to find out!

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    2025-2026 Book-A-Neer Application

    For a chance to volunteer in the media center as a BookANeer, please complete this form by 8/1/25!

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    Avoid the Summer Slump!

    Summer Slide According to the Northwest Evaluation Association, school-year gains in reading and math may decrease as much as 20% to 50%. The library is here to help with 24/7 access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and many more avenues for reading and learning. Take an entire bookshelf of titles with you everywhere you go! Click on the title to check out the many activities available at your local library, or click on this link: https://hcplc.org/summer

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    Read with the Rays to Win

    HOW TO PLAY THE GAME The rules of the game are simple. Choose your favorite books from your local library to read over the summer. As you read, track your hours by rounding the bases and collect Rays prizes along the way. When you’ve read enough hours to hit first base, ask your parent or guardian to initial your card and take it to your local Suncoast Credit Union branch or local library. Round the bases by reading a total of 24 hours this summer and receive fun prizes. For more information about the Reading with the Rays program, go to raysbaseball.com/reading.

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    Win Prizes by Reading

    The Tampa Bay Rowdies are committed to empowering youth through the joy of literacy. With a focus on creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences, the Score through Stories Summer Reading Program champions education as a pathway to achievement, empowering students to excel both in the classroom and beyond. Download a Playbook Card Ready to Score? Download a Playbook Card, pick up a book, and start reading! Every time you hit a new reading milestone, you’ll move down the field, inching closer to scoring a goal! Ask your parent or guardian to sign your Playbook Card as you accomplish each milestone and bring it to Great Explorations Children’s Museum. A representative from the museum will sign your card and give you a fun prize for being a world-class reader! If you can’t make it to Great Explorations, please complete this online form to redeem your prizes. Reading prizes can be redeemed starting August 11. Reading Prizes Read 3 hours to earn an exclusive Rowdies lanyard! Read 4 more hours to earn a Family 4 Pack for Great Explorations Museum! Read 5 more hours to earn 2 tickets for an eligible Rowdies home game!

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    Part-time work with Full-time benefits! Join our Transportation Team!

    Do you know someone looking for a job with flexible hours? Maybe someone who is retired, or someone looking for a new career path?

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