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We have been having a blast dressing up for our December spirit days! Don't forget we are celebrating all month!

On Sunday, some of our amazing second graders were treated to a fun afternoon hosted by the JCA Foundation! They had a blast! Thank you to the JCA foundation for hosting such a wonderful event!

Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Grayson L. for winning our first drawing prize: the Epic Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our remaining Treasure Chests! #booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun ¡Guau - nuestra Book Blast ha tenido un comienzo fantástico! ¡Felicidades a Grayson L. por ganar nuestro primer premio del sorteo: un Cofre del Tesoro Épico! ¡Nuestra misión de mejorar a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en nuestra aventura para ganar la mayor cantidad de libros posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrate ahora e invita a 10+ contactos para participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!

Mrs. Landis and Mrs. Brays's classes had the honor of performing at the tree lighting today at Chesapeake General Hospital! They did an amazing job! We are so proud! 🎄

ATTENTION: We are giving away an Epic Treasure Chest tomorrow full of awesome prizes! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Don't miss this epic opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/BMWilliamsPS23320/ #bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun ATENCIÓN: ¡Mañana regalaremos un Cofre del Tesoro Épico lleno de premios increíbles! ¡Actúa ahora! Simplemente invita a 10+ amigos y familiares ESTA NOCHE para apoyar nuestro Book Blast y tu estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de ganar. ¡No te pierdas esta valiosa oportunidad! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate aquí: https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/BMWilliamsPS23320/

Families, we currently have coats in our coat closet. If your child is in need of a coat please reach out via email to Mrs. Fraser. Her email is Alice.Fraser@cpschools.com. We want to make sure all of our falcons stay warm this winter! ❄️

Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/BMWilliamsPS23320/ and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure. The first 228 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event. #bookblastadventures #booksarefun ¡Comienza la Book Blast hoy! Dedica 7 minutos esta noche a completar el Mapa del Tesoro para ganar increíbles recompensas, participar en sorteos de premios y comenzar a construir tu biblioteca en casa. ¡Invita a 10+ amigos y familiares para obtener tus recompensas y la oportunidad de ganar uno de los cuatro Cofres del Tesoro o un Cofre del Tesoro Épico! Visita https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/BMWilliamsPS23320/ ¡y desbloquea tu tesoro! Los primeros 228 en registrarse y 10+ amigos y familiares recibirán las recompensas al día siguiente. Cualquier estudiante que califique después recibirá igualmente las recompensas después del evento.

Hello, BMW! We have 3 weeks until our Winter Break! We have some spirit days planned. Please have your student participate in as many or as few as you want! Happy Holidays! https://tinyurl.com/BMW2024Spirit

Join us for the BMW Polar Express. The event will take place on December 13 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased using the link below. https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DD034-106

🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃 Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.

🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃

In November, we celebrate national gratitude month. Our teachers and staff work hard everyday at B.M. Williams. If you would like to show gratitude for one of our staff members please fill out the form below! Once you fill it out we will deliver the certificate of thanks to them. https://forms.gle/eUDUV7zr6xTx4JYo7

🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧

🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉 🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links: 🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731 🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710 📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS

💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲 👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436

🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍 Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building! 🎉 Turkey Giveaway 🚌 Test Drive a Bus For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities

Today was the 50th day of school! Ms. Jackson and Mrs. Riley's kindergartners celebrated by dressing like they were from the 1950's! #bmwfalcons

In November, we celebrate national gratitude month. Our teachers and staff work hard everyday at B.M. Williams. If you would like to show gratitude for one of our staff members please fill out the form below! Once you fill it out we will deliver the certificate of thanks to them. https://forms.gle/eUDUV7zr6xTx4JYo7

📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙 Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.” 📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025 💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025

🇺🇸 Today, we honor our veterans. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice and service 🩵 Happy Veterans Day!