Mathematics Mr. Donato

OCTOBER

10/2 to 10/5 - iReady Diagnostic

10/6 - 8th Grade Field Trip - Blue Hills

10/9 - No school - Indigenous People's Day

10/10 - 8th Grade - Washington D.C. Caregiver Information Meeting

10/18 - Trimester 1 - Progress Reports Available

10/19 - Early Release Day - Afternoon and Evening Conferences

10/24 - Early Release Day - Afternoon and Evening Conferences

Email is the best way to connect with me if you have any questions or concerns:

brian.donato@watertown.k12.ma.us

My name is Brian Donato. I have lived my entire life in Watertown. I attended the Hosmer for Kindergarten and the Cunniff for grades 1-5 before spending grades 6-8 at the Watertown Middle School. I graduated in 1998 from Boston College High School, in 2002 from Boston College with degrees in Elementary Education and English, and in 2003 from Boston College with a Masters in Moderate Special Needs (5-12). This is my 22nd year working at the Watertown Middle School; 21 years as a special education teacher and 1 year as an Instructional Assistant.

My wife Jess is a 3rd-grade teacher at the Hosmer. Our oldest, Brennan, is in 6th grade at WMS, and our youngest, Griffin, is in 2nd grade at the Hosmer. Our immediate family includes Walle, our 13-year-old Olde English Bulldogge, and Bubbles and Bruno, our twin cats. I am one of five siblings (two sets of twins) and have a twin brother. Some things to know about me: I am a member of the International Society of Huggers, my favorite color is purple, I prefer the Harry Potter books to the movies, I make a mean French toast, when I retire I want to get a job at a zoo, and I have worked for the Watertown Recreation Department for 31 years.

I will arrive to class on time with my Chromebook.

I will collect my math binder when I enter the classroom.

I will participate daily in classroom discussions and activities.

I will communicate successes and struggles to my teacher.

I will support my peers.

I will put my best effort forward every day.