Principal's Newsletter
May 9, 2023
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
A.S.I.A Club
WHS A.S.I.A Club kicked off AAPI month with Bobafest 2023. Club members mixed and matched their own combinations of teas, flavoring, and boba. This year included the popular popping boba variety.
A.S.I.A. club (Asian Students In Action) meets every other Friday Morning at 8am in room 110. All are welcome
Prepping for the Move
Students have been volunteering their time to help our teachers and staff pack up for our move to Moxley. These students are doing community service helping our Athletic department catalog all WHS trophies and banners! Thanks to all the students helping.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY MCAS
The Math MCAS for 10th grade students will be on May 16th and 17th. There will be a delayed start on the 16th (11:30AM) for students in grades 9, 11, and 12. May 17th will be a half day for all students- all students should arrive at 8:30 and will be dismissed at 12:30.
Please see this newsletter for MCAS specific information from our Guidance Department.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Our PTSO has coordinated a fantastic Teacher Appreciation week celebration. Today they are hosting a teacher luncheon! If you would like to help, please follow this link to sign up for bringing snacks, gift cards, drinks, etc. for the rest of the week. Let's make this week special for all of our teachers and show them our appreciation!
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.
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!
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
Our second to last School Site Council meeting will be today at 5pm. We are drafting our 2023-2024 School Improvement Plan and welcome all Watertown community members to join us even if you have not attended before.
Here is the zoom link! Please email Emily Ollero to be added to our email list for the most up to date information.
JUNIOR CRUISE
The junior cruise is quickly approaching! Students should have received an email with a link to register for the cruise and pay their ticket ($85). The deadline to sign up was May 5th. If your student has not yet signed up and would like to attend, please speak to either Mr. Rose or Ms. Dunn. Students are able to submit payments until next this Friday, May 12th.
The cruise is on Monday, June 5th. Students will take pictures at the Commander's Mansion starting at 3:45PM and will depart for the cruise at 5PM. Students will be returning to the mansion around 10:30PM. Students MUST be in school for at least 1/2 of the day of the cruise in order to attend.
Here is the link to register for the cruise.
DIVERSITY COUNCIL
If you would like to attend our WHS Diversity Council Meeting on May 11th, you can join via this zoom link. The meeting will begin at 3:05pm.
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
LISTEN TO SIPU HISTORICAL PLAY
Our Pigsgusset Initiative is collaborating with the New Repertory Theatre and the elementary school Diversity and Belongings Councils to bring the historical play, Listen to Sipu, to Watertown Middle School for a community performance. A light supper prepared by Branchline Restaurant and featuring Chef Sherry Pocknett's Indigenous cuisine will be provided prior to the performance.
The show and meal is free to the public thanks to the funding from the Watertown Cultural Council, Watertown Community Foundation, and the elementary Diversity and Belongings Council .
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 06:30 PM
Watertown Middle School, Waverley Avenue, Watertown, MA, USA
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 10: School Site Council
May 11: Listen to Sipu Historical Play
May 16/17: Math MCAS
May 17: Half Day
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!
