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Hi WHS Families,

What a great first week! Students got acclimated to their new schedules and, for some, their new school. It was great to see our incoming 9th graders recognize me and feel like they were seen and known in their new school. Shout out to our amazing teachers for making students feel welcomed and supported in their first week. Students will be meeting, by grade, with their administrators to discuss school expectations and how to make it a successful year. Don't forget to reach out with any questions/concerns.

Be well,

Mr. Giacobozzi

Join us in celebrating the hard work of our students. Four students - Tobalashe Banjo, Emma Foley, Anna Hermans, and Jaylani Thiam - have received academic honors from the CollegeBoard National Recognition Programs for their strong performance in school and on assessments!

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

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.

This year, SSC will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Main Office of WHS! If you're interested in joining, please add your name here!

As a reminder, all information about your student's schedules, courses, guidance counselors, and more are available in the Guidance Department's newsletter, linked below.

Please read Nurse Healy's newsletter about student medication by clicking the button below.

Our teachers are eager to announce this year's after-school clubs & activities! When all clubs have been confirmed, students will have a virtual club fair and a list of the clubs will be shared online and in this newsletter. Additionally, clubs have begun to add their flyers to our "Clubs & Activities" bulletin board!

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

Senior portrait sessions run from September until January. Sessions will be added periodically and will also be announced so please do not worry if all slots are currently full.

• There is NO student parking on-site, and as a reminder, The City of Watertown has a 2-hour parking ordinance, citywide. Students may NOT park at local businesses and they will be towed at the owner's expense.
• Students may be dropped off on Westminster Ave. going Northbound, only (Main to Bemis). Please do not block the street or block our school buses from dropping off
• Bemis Street is closed from 7:30 - 2:30 pm.
• Please respect all one-way signage

• 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

• Students in grades 10, 11, & 12 are permitted to leave campus during their lunch block period.
• ONLY grade 12 students are permitted to leave campus during study halls.
• NO students, regardless of their grade, are permitted to leave campus if their teacher is absent. Students must report to the lower gym in WMS for that period, unless otherwise told by the morning announcements.
• Students in grade 9 are NOT permitted to leave campus. Any grade 9 student who leaves campus will receive consequences.
• If you would prefer your student not be permitted to use open campus, please email our assistant principal Mr. Brian Brewer at brian.brewer@watertown.k12.ma.us

Class dues are collected every year from every student. Dues are $15 with a $5 late fee collected after the deadline (announced soon). 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

• Graduates of Watertown High School are required to complete 36 hours of community service. Additional information about community service opportunities will be shared during the school year. Please contact Mr. DiSciscio (theodore.disciscio@watertown.k12.ma.us) with any questions!

• If your student has signed up to use the school bus this year, you should have received an email from our central office business staff with information about busing. If you have questions, please reach out directly to wps_busing@watertown.k12.ma.us. Students should have received their bus cards on the first day of school. If your student has not received their card yet, please have them see Ms. Taylor or Ms. Sulzman in the main office.

• 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)