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Hi WHS Students and Families,

Welcome back! While we had many students in the building during the summer, I'm excited to have our full community back in just a few, short weeks. If last year is any indicator, we are in for a successful year at our PFC Moxley campus. Together we will continue to learn, grow, and care for one another through the transitional phase of our soon-to-be new building back on Columbia St.

Speaking of Columbia Street, if you haven't driven by the project, take a moment to stop and see the incredible progress the building team has made. From the administrative side, this year will be filled with decisions about how our new building will look and how our school community will learn in our new, state-of-the-art space.

This s'more includes information about the beginning of school and living in our multi-building campus. Please take some time to sit and review but know that no matter what information your student arrives with, we will make them an expert on our campus and its intricacies in no time.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to fill out the "How are we doing" form at the bottom of this, and all s'mores. In addition, there is a "Who to Contact" button at the bottom of this, and all s'mores that can direct you to someone for help.

We can't wait to greet your student on September 3rd and start another great year at Moxley.

Go Raiders!

Joel Giacobozzi

Principal

Students will be able to view their schedules, through PowerSchool, starting on August 23rd. Students' guidance counselors will be vetting schedules the week of August 19th and will reach out to their caseload that week. Their communication will include detailed information about course changes, questions, etc. Please note that all students must attend a full cycle of each class before being allowed to request a change.

Tuesday, September 3rd

Grade 9:

• Arrive by 8:30 am, report to WMS Auditorium (don't worry, if you report to the wrong place, we will direct you to the auditorium)
• 8:30 - 11:30 - Campus tour and school pictures

Grades 10, 11, 12:

• Arrive at 11:30 am, report to L block class
• All Blocks A - F will meet for shortened periods after L block

Wednesday, September 4th:

All students:

• Arrive by 8:30 am, report to first class
• Grades 10, 11 & 12 school photos
• Follow regular Day 1 schedule

Events for the upcoming month will always be shared at the bottom of each newsletter. Please keep in mind these important September dates:

• Sept. 6: Senior Portraits (sign-ups required)
• Sept. 18: Senior Future Planning Night
• Sept. 22 & 23: Senior Portraits (sign-ups required)
• Sept. 25: 1/2 day, early release at 12:30 pm
• Sept. 26:
• College Fair, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• Back-to-School Night, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

This year students in grades 10-12 are allowed to leave campus during lunch. Please remember that ONLY students in grade 12 may leave during study halls. All students traveling off campus for lunch MUST sign out using the QR code at door 1 in Moxley.

Umbrellas will NOT be supplied this year. We tried this as a pilot last year and, unfortunately, the pilot was just too costly and we ended up with no umbrellas by the end of the year. :-(

All students should come to school appropriately dressed and prepared for the weather. This may mean bringing an umbrella or a rain jacket from home. As always, if weather conditions are unsafe we will temporarily hold movement between buildings. As we did last year, if weather is inclement enough, we will move PE classes indoors to Moxley, instead of traveling to the Boys & Girls Club. Students will be told this through Google Classroom, PA announcements, and student morning announcements.

Students that would like an MBTA Charlie card: please read this important update.

• 8:30 am - 3:05 pm
• Early dismissal days: 12:30 pm unless noted otherwise through a newsletter.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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

• WHS fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. Students will be able to attend our club fair in the beginning of the year and will be provided with information to sign up.

• Class dues ($15) are collected each year. This fee goes towards class events, fundraisers, scholarships, and activities. Dues should be submitted to your class advisors and can be paid via cash or check (made out to the City of Watertown).

• 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.

• 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 will receive their bus pass on the first day of school.

As we enter the new year and welcome new families, we would like to share with you a document that outlines who to contact for help across various departments and needs.

The following resources will always be linked at the bottom of each weekly newsletter. Press on the button to open the resource.