Greetings Gosling Families,

It was another great week at WHS! Thanks to everyone that planned, worked, attended, or helped with Trivia Night last Saturday. It was a fantastic event and a testament to the support the Watertown Community has for our students, staff, and school.

Have a great weekend!

Josh Kerr, Principal

Watertown High School

The WUSD is in the midst of an Advanced Learner program audit that involves feedback from several stakeholders, including our parents. Advanced Learners are sometimes referred to as Gifted and Talented. The goal of the audit is to review current programming and make improvements based on our feedback from sources that include surveys and data analysis as well as focus groups. Parents are invited to be part of a focus group discussion with our consultant, Jackie Drummer, via Zoom on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. Jackie has many years of experience serving Advanced Learners in the state of Wisconsin and is eager to have you share your insights for what would be approximately 45 minutes. You may access the meeting at the link below and do not have to have a child in the program to participate. Please contact Dave Vitale or your building principal with any questions. Thank you.

https://mywusd-org.zoom.us/j/94352943499?pwd=N1FzQk1DZ1oyNFlySlVjL0NVSzJNUT09

Due to popular demand, we are bringing these amazing NubaySoft ™ D-Luxe Blankets BACK! They are super soft, HUGE and big enough for two people! By using your blankets at home, at the park, or at the game, our goal is to help student families feel included and connected to our great culture. Order by February 28 with an approximate delivery in mid-March. Pricing is $70 each. To order, go to: https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/watertown-goslings/home

-For just $55 (plus fees) you can register up to six family members. All get t-shirts and other perks!

-One hundred percent of the profits go to local public and private schools

- In 2022 the Jig Jog raised $12,500.00 for the Educational Foundation of Watertown. In the past, the Jig Jog has also contributed to the Watertown Public Library.

-In 2022, public and private school classrooms received over $35,000.00 from the Ed Foundation.

-New, beautiful 5K course, starting and ending at the Public Library / Bentzin Family Town Square.

- Encourage your families to round-up at Piggy Wiggly between Feb. 6-11. All proceeds go to the Ed Foundation!

- Live music including bagpipes and other surprises throughout the course! Aid station at Webster School featuring Lucky Charms!

-.4-mile Little Leprechaun run with medals and ice cream tokens for all.

-Participants receive the best “swag bag” in the area with useful gadgets and coupons.

-Lucky bib numbers win a Kindle tablet or Amazon Echo. Watertown Rocks hidden along the course.

-Valuable restaurant and merchandize certificates for best themed dressed runners and walkers.

- Look for “Watertown Rocks” along the course.

-More walkers than runners! Historic Watertown walking tour brochures available. This year you will see more of beautiful Clyman Street than ever!

-Become a Jig Jog Facebook Friend and invite all of your friends to join us.

-To encourage healthy habits, we offer a special family registration rate.

-$250 to school PTA with most registered participants and volunteers. School also gets to keep challenge cup trophy for a year. Douglas, Webster and Watertown Catholic are past winners.

-Out of town for the Jig Jog? Register for the shirt or become a $250 or $500 sponsor or donate through the website.

-Not into walking 3.1 miles? Go to the website and volunteer to be a course marshal. You’ll be done in less than an hour!

-Official timing for competitive runners and attractive medals for overall winners and 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 18 categories.

-Average temperatures have been in the forties! You can almost smell spring!

Students and Families interested in purchasing a 2022-2023 yearbook can do so by clicking on the link below. If a school code is required, please enter 3818. Yearbook orders are due by April 28.

Summer 2023 will be here before you know it, and as a parent of a teen – you're probably wondering what high schoolers should/could be doing. In addition to personal growth, doing something besides sleeping and going on TikTok during the summer months (when there is more free time) can be helpful for students when starting to build out their college applications.

Collegewise counselors are sharing their tips on how students can maximize their summer break, make an impact, and explore their passions in preparation for college.

The WHS local scholarship application is due to the Main Office no later than Wednesday, February 15th. No late applications will be accepted. If students or parents have questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact Katie Pirkel or Deb Fischer.

Junior students will take the statewide online ACT test in person at WHS on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Students are reminded to use their myact.org account to complete free practice tests. This week, WHS Administration shared with students some incentive programs to encourage students to do well on the ACT test in March.

• February 15: Local Scholarship Application Due
  
• February 17: No School
• February 23: Freshman Vision Screenings
• March 7: Junior ACT (No School Freshman, Sophomores, Seniors)
• March 10: End of Trimester 2 (11:30 a.m. WHS ONLY Dismissal)