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Dear Lowell,

I've been asked by a number of caregivers to send along a picture of myself all done up in pink! The students successfully raised $18,000. As promised, I would have pink hair for the day! Because we also achieved our top goal of $20,000, Mr. Chen will be duct taped to the wall. Lucky Mr. Chen, he needs to do this twice! Another tricky aspect is having two buildings.

Literacy Week was a BIG hit! So many fabulous things happened in such a short period of time. Below you will find pictures and a video that captures our fabulous five day journey.

Thank you to all the Teachers, Students, Caregivers, and Staff who made Literacy Week a huge success. Special shout out to Joia Kirby (Literacy Coach) and Kelly McCollum (Librarian) for organizing and spearheading this endeavor.

With gratitude,

Stacy

You are invited to share your input with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as they conduct their comprehensive audit of the Watertown Public Schools. Three times have been set aside for parent/caregiver focus groups with the meetings taking place on Zoom. The first is on Thursday, May 4 at 8:15 am and will be conducted in English. The second will be held on Friday, May 5 at 8:15 am and will be conducted in Portuguese, and the final one will also be held on Friday, May 5 at 8:15 am and will be conducted in Spanish.

Please note that each focus group has a unique Zoom link that can be found in the descriptions below. If you need an interpreter for any additional languages, we can assist for the meeting being held on Thursday, May 4. Please send an email to susan.clark@watertown.k12.ma.us if you need an interpreter.

Thank you for considering this request to be part of these parent/caregiver focus groups.

Focus Group in English

Facilitated by Dana Ansel

Thursday, May 4 at 8:15am

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has contracted with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct a district review of Watertown Public Schools. The purpose of the district review is to provide formative and actionable feedback on district practices, enabling district leaders to reflect on progress and strengthen staff and student performance. As part of this review, AIR will be conducting a virtual parent/guardian focus group on Thursday, 5/4/2023 from 8:00-9:00 am ET to gather perspectives on communication with families, opportunities for family involvement and leadership, opportunities for students within the district, and more. If you are interested in joining, please register ahead of time at [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldu-prT4qH9fh13T5zkcAuB7ls42K4NZr ]

Portuguese

Grupo focal Watertown – português

Paula Dias

Friday, 5/5 at 8:15am

O Departamento de Ensino Fundamental e Secundário de Massachusetts (DESE) contratou o American Institutes for Research (AIR) para realizar uma avaliação das Escolas Públicas de Watertown. O objetivo da avaliação é recolher informações e feedback sobre as práticas do distrito, para que as lideranças do distrito possam refletir sobre os pontos fortes e traçar planos de melhoria futura no desempenho dos funcionários e estudantes. Como parte desta avaliação, o AIR realizará um grupo focal virtual de pais/cuidadores de alunos das Escolas Públicas de Watertown na terça-feira, 5 de maio de 2023 das 08:00 às 09:00 (de manhã) EST para recolher perspectivas sobre as práticas de comunicação com as famílias, oportunidades de envolvimento e liderança familiar, oportunidades educacionais, e mais. Se estiver interessado(a) em participar, por favor inscreva-se com antecedência através do seguinte link - https://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUld-utrDIvGdNBo-pmyFu2R9j-xkVrd27F

Focus group in Spanish

Facilitator: Janna Cunnion

Friday, May 5 at 8:15am

El Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Massachusetts (DESE) ha contratado a los Institutos Americanos para la Investigación (AIR) para llevar a cabo una evaluación del distrito de las Escuelas Públicas del Watertown. El propósito de la revisión del distrito es proporcionar notas de acción sobre las prácticas del distrito, permitiendo a los líderes del distrito reflexionar sobre el progreso y fortalecer el desempeño de los empleados y de los estudiantes. Como parte de esta revisión, AIR reunirá un grupo de sondeo en 5 de Mayo a las 8:00 --9:00 a.m. (de la mañana) para oír perspectivas en la comunicación con familias, oportunidades de participación y liderazgo para las familias, las oportunidades para los estudiantes dentro del distrito, y más. Si está interesado en unirse este grupo de sondeo, por favor, inscríbase con anticipación con este enlace: [https://air-org.zoom.us/j/92033651278?pwd=U2VzbVc4SVRBdFRKT0ovV1VndllLZz09

Lowell students in grades 3, 4, & 5 have asked to host a student talent show on the last day of school. We want to end the year celebrating and showcasing students individual or collective talent. Please read and fill out this form if you are interested in performing.

These funds will be very helpful next year, when the Lowell School has a brand new building. Thank you! Thank you!

At the Watertown Public Library. Please buy a book for your teacher if you can!

If you can volunteer, please sign-up here.

It will be a great 2023-2024 School Year!

President: Brooke Burke.

Vice President - Kelly Linehan

Secretary- Sijy Voit

Treasurer- Keith Ouelette

Teacher Appreciation Day is officially May 2nd. Because our teachers deserve more than a day or even a week we are celebrating teachers throughout the month of May! onth.

Teacher Appreciation Day May 2nd: Pizza and Salad Provided by Stacy & Qi

Faculty Meeting May 3rd: Salty and Sweet (Chip & Salsa and Make your own Sundae) Provided by Stacy & Qi

Week of May 8th: Donuts and coffee breakfast on one day; Notes of appreciation to teachers on another day. FTO

Week of May 15th: Hold a gift card raffle all week long; Candy Cart makes the rounds one day. FTO

Week of May 22nd: Smoothies from Vitality Bowl one day; Stock the Teacher's Lounges another day FTO

Week of May 29th: Host a lunch for the teachers FTO

Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses.

National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.

School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year.

We are sharing a Padlet with you to post a picture of your student with a special note attached expressing their appreciation for our teachers or nurses. You can hold a sign in your picture, post a note, write a poem, chalk your side walk and take a picture. You are welcome to express your thanks in your own special way. Please post on our Padlet Wall for all to see!

Monday May 1, 6:30 PM, Affirmation Space for Caregivers of Students from African Descent

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoN1DL2xmo2yhI_cDkVuBn1zo27jkalVXL1OuDmsMXM1Y3Eg/viewform

Tuesday May 23, 7:00 PM, via Zoom

Our next monthly meeting!

Watertown Middle School, 6:30 PM-8 PM, light dinner provided at 5:15 PM

Please see the sign up genius for opportunities to volunteer to help in person or to donate supplies for the May 11th performance for Listen to Sipu at the Watertown Middle School! (You will see other events listed on the form, but we'll be reaching out later about volunteer opportunities for those). We are very excited to share that Branchline will be preparing Wompanoag dishes from their Indigenous Food Week menu for this event! We will also be serving pizza from GiGis.

New student registration for the 2023-2024 Before School and Extended Day Programs for incoming grades K-5 will open at 8:30 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2023. There will be a lottery for enrollment. Please click here to view Watertown Community Education's Smore Newsletter for full details including the registration process, lottery details, and links to the online registration forms. Direct Smore Link: https://www.smore.com/23t9w.

If you have any questions regarding Watertown Community Education's Before School and/or Extended Day Programs, please contact Debi Cornelius at debora.cornelius@watertown.k12.ma.us and Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us.

Our Department of Recreation Spring Programs begin on Monday, May 1.

Brochure is now available for your preview.

If interested, please register for you program of choice today.

Please select the link below to access the specific information.

Watertown Recreation Spring Brochure - 2023

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The Pequossette Summer Program Documentation and Registration Packet is included.

Pequossette Summer Recreation Program Packet

Please follow the directions in this packet and register online.

In addition, these forms must be filled out and returned to the following address: recreation@watertown-ma.gov. The forms are fillable.

A current physical is also required with immunization records.

Regards,

Peter

Peter Centola

Director of Recreation

617-972-6494

617-312-9007

Website: www.recreation.watertown-ma.gov

Facebook: watertownrecreationdepartment

Instagram: watertownrecreation

Twitter: watertownrec

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MCAS Dates for grades 3,4 & 5

Math

Tuesday, May 16th

Thursday, May 18th

Science - Only Grade 5 takes Science

Wednesday, May 24th

Thursday, May 25th