Dear Students and Parents:
    The month of September is over and the school year is marching
    along. September has been a very pleasant start. I hope everything
    has gone as smoothly at home.
    During the month of October you can expect the following:
    October 4
    th
    – 5/6
    Rollerskating
    October 6
    th
    – 5­week period ends. Interim reports will be
    mailed on October 11
    th
    . You should have them by October 14
    th
    .
    October 9
    th
    – No School, Columbus Day
    October 27
    th
    –
    Supterintendent’s Conference Day.
    No school
    for the students. Teachers will be attending the New York State
    Middle School Convention in Rochester.
    October 31
    st
    – We will not have any special activities for
    Halloween. If the students do dress up, it should be appropriate for
    school and NO
    full face masks. We will have a regular school day.
    It was very nice to meet so many parents at the Open House. We
    appreciate everyone taking the time to meet your child’s teacher and to
    learn about the curriculum and student’s expectation. A good time
    was had by all.
    Please take a couple of minutes to read the articles of the wonderful
    activities taking place at the Middle School.
    As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at
    school. Have a great full October.
    Sincerely Yours,
    Douglas G. Skeet
    5
    th
    Grade News
    by Mrs. Bierer
    Many entries for the Rose Compass Contest will culminate in awards
    for three categories: most detailed, best use of color, and most
    humorous. Winners will have to be announced in the next newsletter
    because of deadlines to be met. We will have spent two weeks
    learning the skills to select and interpret maps to best advantage.
    We have read “The Cay” for pleasure during these opening weeks.
    Because of the weather (Science) and mapping (Social Studies)
    influences in the novel, as well as it being about unlike people needing
    to become dependent upon each other (new students and teacher!), we
    managed to squeeze it in as a listening activity. Worth the effort!
    We have learned about weather, experienced weather instruments, and
    are creating our own weather instrument projects. Forecasting will be
    left to the experts – but we understand their symbols!
    8
    th
    Grade Math
    by Mrs.
    Bayley
    We are learning about measurement and converting from one unit to
    another in the metric system and the customary system. This will be
    important to our students as adults as they run households and seek
    career positions on an international job market.
    We have begun work on problem solving and will continue that
    throughout the year. This will help students do well on this year’s
    state test and next year’s course
    A exam which must be passed in order
    to graduate. Next we will learn about powers and exponents, then
    review and have a chapter test.
    Expect a packet of work from chapter one, including one quiz and a
    chapter test, within the next two weeks. Please examine the
    homework and return the blue cover sheet, signed.
    Thanks for your interest and support.
    Word Wise
    By Ms. Prill
    Twenty­six letters, so many words!
    The longest word in the English language (
    you count the letters!) is
    microscopicsilicovocanoniosis. What does it mean? Where did you
    find the answer? What words do you recognize within the word?
    Answer these questions and send to Ms. Prill in the Middle School or
    come see me in my room, Room 23.
    Winners will be acknowledged. Good luck! Bon chance! !Buena
    suerte!
    Yorkers
    By Mrs. Bierer
    With all due deference to new scheduling, a variation of Yorkers will
    be offered this fall. It will be close to traditional years, but it cannot be
    the same.
    Our theme will be 1940’s. There was more to the times than WWII,
    you’ll find, and our members will experience various cultural aspects
    of this period and hear from those of us who lived and loved through it
    all.
    Signup sheets will have been distributed by the end of September,
    members selected by virtue of the first twenty 5
    th
    and 6
    th
    grade
    students to hand in their completed permission slips. Waiting lists are
    formed after the maximum membership numbers have been reached.
    7
    th
    and 8
    th
    Grade Student Association
    by Mrs.
    Osborn
    Meetings will be the first Tuesday of each month with special
    meetings called when needed. The Association plans activities for the
    students in the Middle School. At this time our events scheduled are:
    September 21
    st
    : Several members will be Student Guides at the Middle
    School Open House.
    October 3
    rd
    : Student Association meeting, 2:15pm in Room 13.
    October 26
    th
    : Jewelry Fundraiser meeting, 2:15pm in the Auditorium.
    The proceeds will be used for student activities in the Middle School.
    The fundraiser will offer wonderful Christmas gift selections.
    October 26
    th
    : Dance with music provided by
    JoelSong Productions.
    5
    th
    and 6
    th
    Grade Dance is from 6:30­7:00pm and the 7
    th
    and 8
    th
    Grade
    Dance will be held from 7:30­10:00. Refreshments will be available
    for purchase in the cafeteria. The dance will be in the gym. Call Mrs.
    Osborn at school if you would be willing to chaperone.
    Remember
    to go to www.elemonadestand.com and do some online
    shopping at some of your favorite stores. A percentage of the sales are
    sent to us if you log on to the Williamson Middle School spot. Thank
    you for shopping on line and supporting activities in the Middle
    School.
    Travel Club
    By Mrs.
    Osborn
    Travel Club’s destination this year is Ottawa during
    Winterlude,
    February 2, 3, 4, 2001. A student meeting will be held September 28
    th
    .
    Applications will be due October 3
    rd
    at 3:00pm. A deposit of $60 will
    be due by October 23
    rd
    for students who have been selected to
    participate. There is a limit of 40 participants.
    France Trip 2001
    By Mrs.
    Osborn
    An interest meeting will be held Wednesday, October 4
    th
    at 7:00pm in
    Room 13 of the Middle School for 8
    th
    graders through 12
    th
    graders and
    their parents who are interested in applying to go on a 10 day trip to
    France during Thanksgiving time of 2001. The itinerary and details
    will be presented.
    Clothing Drive
    By Mrs.
    Osborn
    Save your used clothing for our 2
    nd
    annual clothing drive. The date is
    Thursday, November 9
    th
    from 4:00­7:00 at the
    Breen’s IGA store in
    Williamson. More details to follow or call Mrs.
    Osborn at the Middle
    School.
    This fundraiser is sponsored by the France 2001 trip group.
    International Club
    By Mrs.
    Osborn
    International Club held its organizational meeting September 22
    nd
    and
    will meet again on Friday, October 13
    th
    at 2:15pm in Room 13. This
    club is open to 7
    th
    and 8
    th
    Grade French and Spanish students. We plan
    to have guest speakers, play some games, go on a field trip, cook, etc.
    Ski Club
    By Mrs. Wilkinson
    There will be an information night for parents and skiers on
    Wednesday, November 1
    st
    , at 7:00pm in room 13 in the Middle
    School. Ski Club is for grades 5­12. Forms and payment will be due,
    Friday, November 17
    th
    at 3:00pm. NO LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE
    ACCEPTED.
    Middle School PTSA News
    I just wanted to take this time to introduce myself…
    .my name is
    Aileen
    Hurlimann and I am your new Vice President, PTSA for grades
    5­8 in the Middle School. I have a child in 5
    th
    grade and one still in
    the elementary building. I’m looking forward to working with all the
    volunteers this year at the many events and activities we sponsor for
    our children. PTSA is still looking for individuals to chair or co­chair
    the following:
    5/6
    Rollerskating
    7/8 Holiday Conc
    ert Chairperson (hospitality)
    Spelling Bee Chairperson (hospitality)
    Festival of the Arts Chairperson (hospitality)
    Book Fairs Chairperson
    Please give me a call at 589­3064 if you are interested in any of the
    positions available.
    Basketball Registration
    by Williamson Recreation Committee
    This is a traveling recreational basketball league that plays teams from
    Marion, Ontario,
    Walworth and Williamson. The program is open to
    players of all skill levels in grades 5 through 8. This league will
    overlap the school district modified (7
    th
    and 8
    th
    grade) season. Players
    are encouraged to participate in both programs. It is a great
    opportunity to learn the game and improve your skills.
    Games: Saturdays – December 2,9,16; January 6, 13, 20, 27; February
    3, 10. Practice: 1 hour per week.
    Teams will be formed at the following levels: 5
    th
    /6
    th
    grade boys, 5
    th
    /6
    th
    grade girls, 7
    th
    /8
    th
    boys, 7
    th
    /
    8
    th
    grade girls. Each team will have
    approximately twelve players depending on the number of
    registrations.
    The signup form is attached to this newsletter or contact Kyle
    Shultes
    at 589­4034.

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