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The Robotics Team had a great time demonstrating their competition robot during lunch on Monday. Students got to play catch with the robot, learn about the team, and enjoy the nice sunny day. Email Mr. Norris to find out more information about joining the Robotics Team.

Next Thursday, September 19th, we will be practicing our off-site evacuation and ALICE drills. Please note that the school will be empty and students will be unreachable from approximately 9:00 - 11:00 am. Our drill will consist of talking through scenarios, NOT simulated emergencies.

All information about our evacuation and ALICE drills can be found here: WPS Safety Drills

We have a few upcoming evening events that I would like to remind everyone about:

Senior Future Planning Night (9/18):

• School counselors will provide an overview of the college search and application process.

Early Release Day (9/25):

• Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.

College Fair (9/26):

• We are excited to host the College and Career Fair again this year! We have over 60 colleges, post-secondary programs, and working professionals joining us to help students explore their post-secondary options.
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Back-to-School Night (9/26):

• Students will fill out their class schedule in Advisory to share with family members. Please check with your student to get their class schedule for the evening. Here is the schedule template we will be using.

*Note* The College Fair and Back-to-School Night events overlap with each other. Back-to-School Night is approximately 20-30 minutes only.

Did you know that our students thrive when involved in afterschool clubs and activities? Here is a list of all the clubs and activities WHS offers!

**This year, SSC will meet quarterly. Our first meeting will still be October 4th at 4pm in the WHS Main Office.**

The Watertown High School Site Council (SSC), composed of the principal, teachers, families, community members, and students, is charged under DESE guidelines to develop and monitor the annual School Improvement Plan. The School Site Council meets monthly from October through June to oversee the school’s goals and action strategies, examine data that pertains to school improvement, and create the School Improvement Plan for the following year. If you're interested in joining, please add your name here!

Dear WHS Families:

Each year the Watertown High School PTSO relies on the donations of our community to enable the many ways we enhance the student experience. Some of the things we provided last year included:

• Welcome back our students and teachers with treats!
• Provide assistance to the Robotics Club and school newspaper
• Sponsor scholarships for graduating students
• Celebrate our teachers with a full week of appreciation
• Help to host the Seniors All Night Party and much more!

We can only do these things with your help! Please consider making a donation. You can donate via our Venmo Account (see QR code below) or by check made out to WHS PTSO (this saves us the platform and processing fees!) dropped off in the main office of WHS at 27 Westminster Ave.

If you would like to see us do more this year, we welcome ideas, input, and any help you may provide - just email us at watertownPTSO@gmail.com.

Monthly meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the High School main office conference room. Our first meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 2th. Tune into our Facebook page for up to date events (Watertown High School PTSO) Looking forward to another great year.

Thank you!

Gina M Brennan

Interested in joining our Jazz or Pep Bands? Check out the flyers below for more information!

• Any attendance related information should be emailed to whs_attendance@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Absences and/or dismissals can be submitted via the online form on our website. You can also find them at the bottom of each newsletter. These forms are NEW and are NOT the same as last year's, please use the below links.
• Absent Reporting Form
• Early Dismissal Reporting Form

Class dues are collected every year from every student. Dues are $15 with a $5 late fee collected after the deadline (announced by advisor). Only cash or checks (made out to the City of Watertown) are permitted. These dues go towards all class events, gifts, scholarships, and more. Students who have not paid their yearly dues will, unfortunately, be turned away from class events.

If for any reason your family needs assistance with these dues, please connect with your student's class advisor. All information will remain confidential.

• Grade 9: Bannon Beall & Caitlin Davis
• bannon.beall@watertown.k12.ma.us // caitlin.davis@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 10: Emily Ollero
• emily.ollero@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 11: Malcom Cooke
• malcom.cooke@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 12: Graham Madden
• graham.madden@watertown.k12.ma.us

Who will be crowned 2024 Watertown's Top Talent!? Watertown's Got Talent, a partnership between Arsenal Yards and the Watertown Community Foundation, is BACK for a third year! Please save-the-date for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment & more. All proceeds from this event benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. For more information and to sign up, click here.

*Open to all ages, and Talents must be family-friendly.*

When: Thursday, October 10th

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards

Applications are due no later than Friday, September 27th.

• Wednesday, September 18th, 6:00 pm
• WMS Auditorium

• September 23 & 24, WMS Auditorium
• Sign-ups required

• Wednesday, September 25, 12:30 pm dismissal

• Thursday, September 26, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• WMS Cafe & Gym

• Thursday, September 26, 6:30 - 8:30
• WHS (Moxley)