School Safety Situation

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As always, I want to keep you informed when situations occur at WMS.

It came to our attention that a student made a list of people they were frustrated or annoyed with. While the intention of the student was not to cause harm, we responded by implementing our safety protocols thoroughly. We assessed whether there was a credible threat, including sharing this information with the Superintendent and the Watertown Police Department through our School Resource Officer. We have been working with the student and their family, who have been cooperative, to ensure their well-being and the safety of our community.

Earlier this afternoon, WMS administrators made phone calls to every caregiver of a student whose name was on the list to inform them. If you did not receive a phone call, there was no connection between your child and this list. At this time, we are informing you out of an abundance of care for our community.

Our counseling team is available to provide support and guidance to any student who may feel anxious or overwhelmed. Please be assured that we are dedicated to maintaining a secure and nurturing learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Caregivers, please speak with your children about the importance of reporting anything suspicious or concerning to an adult. Proactive communication is one really important tool we use as a school community to ensure everyone's safety.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Chen Fein

Principal

Watertown Middle School

• Ms. Jennifer Chen Fein, Principal, jennifer.chenfein@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Jennifer Sarmiento, Assistant Principal (Clusters 2, 4, 6), jennifer.sarmiento@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Susan Carle, Assistant Principal (Clusters 1, 3, 5), susan.carle@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Lisa Gallagher, Nurse, lisa.gallagher@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Sarah Juusola, Special Education, Team Chair, sarah.juusola@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Mr. Tom Cloherty, Grade Six Counselor, thomas.cloherty@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Jody Gladstein, Grade Seven Counselor, jody.gladstein@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Amanda Skypeck, Grade Eight Counselor, amanda.skypeck@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Saira Chaudhry, Administrative Assistant, saira.chaudhry@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Ms. Laurie Brackett, Administrative Assistant, laurie.brackett@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Officer Anna Margaryan, Watertown Police Department School Resource Officer, anna.margaryan@watertown.k12.ma.us