Principal's Newsletter
May 16, 2023
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to those students who have demonstrated "intermediate-high" levels of proficiency in English as well as at least one other language. This year, 33 seniors have achieved the Seal of Biliteracy with 3 seniors having achieved this honor in a 3rd language. Five of the students have achieved the Seal of Biliteracy with distinction meaning they have achieved "advanced" levels of language in English and one other language. The 33 students represent 21% of the Class of 2023 having achieved the Seal of Biliteracy.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK!
Please join us for two performances this week from our WHS Students! Our Band and Choir will have their Spring Concert this Thursday at 7pm in the WHS Auditorium. Admission is free for all!
On May 20th and 21st WHS will be hosting a student run production of Shakespeare's Macbeth! Performances on May 20th will be at 2pm and 6pm. Performance on May 21st will be at 2pm. All performances will be hosted in the WHS Lecture Hall and admission is free for all!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
The PTSO and our Watertown families hosted a fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week. Our staff cannot thank you all enough for the thoughtful work you put in for all of our teachers at WHS.
MESSAGE FROM NURSE JONES
If your student is a rising sophomore, please make note of this announcement:
As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to remind you of the importance of an up-to-date physical examination for your child. By state law, students must have a physical examination performed and documented by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner within one year prior to entering 10th grade. Physical examinations are important because they can detect any underlying medical conditions that may affect your child's school performance or physical activity. You can obtain a physical examination for your child from your family doctor's office or a local Minute Clinic. Any exam after September 2022, will be accepted for the 2023-2024 school year. Please make sure to submit the completed physical examination form to our school's health office no later than the first day of school. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
WATERTOWN FOOD DRIVE
The Watertown Community Foundation is hosting a food drive to promote for the Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry and the Watertown Food Pantry. See the flyer below for more information!
EQUITY ACTION PLAN
We are asking our Watertown family to please use this form to share your feedback about the working draft of the "Equity Action Plan" based on the Equity Audit, and share any suggestions for meeting the recommendations in the various areas. You are welcome to comment on one, some, or all six of the Equity Priority Areas.
WATERTOWN RECREATION SPRING 2023 BROCHURE
Please visit this link to see the Spring 23' offerings from the wonderful Watertown Recreation Department.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING CONCERT
Please join us at the WHS Auditorium this Thursday for our spring concert! Admission is free for all.
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 07:00 PM
SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH
May 20: 2pm and 6pm
May 21: 2pm
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 02:00 PM
WHS Lecture Hall
SENIOR PROM!
Late Ticket Registration here
Please see this newsletter which shares information regarding prom, senior traditions, and junior events.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 05:00 PM
Venezia Restaurant Boston, Ericsson Street, Boston, MA, USA
CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATION
Friday, Jun 2, 2023, 06:00 PM
Victory Field, Orchard Street, Watertown, MA, USA
JUNIOR CRUISE
Pictures will be at the Commander's Mansion starting at 3:45PM and the students will depart for the cruise at 5PM. Students will return to the Mansion around 10:30PM!
Tickets are on sale now and junior students should have received and email with a ticket form to complete if they would like to attend. The cost of attendance is $85 and students must be in school for at least 1/2 of the day of the cruise in order to attend.
Monday, Jun 5, 2023, 03:45 PM
Commander's Mansion, Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA, USA
May's Schedule:
May 18: Spring Concert
May 20/21: Macbeth Performance
May 23: Senior Prom
May 25: Senior's Last Day
June's Schedule:
June 2: Graduation
June 5: Junior Cruise
June 6/7: Science MCAS
June 16: Last Day of School
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
NEW BUILDING UPDATE
Modulars continue to be delivered. Swing by Moxley and take a look at our future home!
Please find the SBC's website here as it is a great resource to keep your finger on the pulse of these exciting new projects.
If you haven't already, please see our 9 minute animation of the new WHS building coming in 2026 below!
