PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
February 1, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK!
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
In advance of their upcoming trip to the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama, a group of juniors spent the day learning about restorative justice practices with visitors from Suffolk University. This training was made possible by Dr. Galdston and Dr. Daly, as part of broader district efforts to implement restorative justice in our schools.
FUTURE HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF THE WORLD!
Students in the Intro Medical Assisting class have been studying the anatomy of the Integumentary System (the skin). During this lesson, they learned about the 4 stages of wound healing. Using our moulage kits, they created realistic wounds to show each of the stages in the wound healing process.
ROCK ON!
On a chilly Tuesday night in January, our WHS Modern Music Ensemble, Blues Club and Teacher/Student Band warmed up the WMS Auditorium with rocking tunes and passion. Organized by Mr. Klein, it was the first in a series of concerts that promises to bring the music department into the 21st century. Teachers and students performed together and brought the house down!
Viva la Musica!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
END OF QUARTER 2
Quarter 2 will ended on January 24th. Students will receive their report cards in advisory and honor roll certificates, should they qualify, next Tuesday.
As a reminder, this is a great time to check in with your student to review how the year is going. Below are some of our many options for students to use to receive extra help. Remember, this is only halfway through the school year, leaving plenty of time for students to work towards their goals.
- Before and after school tutoring starts 7:25 or 3:05pm: click here for the tutoring schedule
- Senior Peer tutoring in library before and after school
- National Honor Society tutoring sessions before school
- Writing lab- available during academic support, study, and/or as referred by teacher
- Math lab-available during academic support, study, and/or as referred by teacher
- EL tutoring in library before and after school
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
Please click the link below to see the latest Guidance Newsletter which covers SATs and Junior Future Planning Night in February.
MULTILINGUAL FAMILY NIGHT
On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Multilingual Family Night was held in the WMS Library, where we welcomed sixteen families. Several languages were represented, including Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Pushto, and Haitian Creole. Chris Cochran (literacy coach), Paula Cabral (librarian), Kate Phillipson (ML Coordinator) and Heidi Baildon-Ross (ML coach) facilitated the event. Caregivers learned how to access Google Classroom and PowerSchool and we heard from a panel of three WHS students who shared their experience. They took questions from the audience and told us how they became involved in the Watertown community when they were new students. It was great to see so many families and to have this opportunity to strengthen our family-school partnership!
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
MCAS
MCAS testing is on the horizon. Students who need to retake MCAS exams will do so starting in February. Here are the dates for this year's testing:
Retakes:
ELA Retakes: March 4 & 6
Math Retakes: March 7 & 8
Regular Testing:
Select students- Science: Feb 6 & 7
Grade 10 ELA: March 26 & 27
Grade 10 Math: May 21 & 22
Grade 9 Science: June 4 & 5
Any and all questions should be directed to our guidance administrator, Ms. Linda Tracy (linda.tracy@watertown.k12.ma.us).
FEBRUARY EVENTS
JUNIOR FUTURE PLANNING NIGHT
- February 7: 6 - 8 PM , WMS Auditorium
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
- February 7th
FEBRUARY BREAK: NO SCHOOL
- February 19 - 23
1/2 DAY
- February 28, 12:30 PM dismissal
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