MULTILINGUAL LEARNER LEADERS PRESENTATION
The WHS Multilingual Learner Leadership club presented a workshop at the 2025 MATSOL Conference. The workshop, "Breaking the Script: Emancipatory Practices in the ELD Classroom", asked participants to learn about ways to support students to feel welcomed and engaged. Student presenters led the majority of the workshop activities, including games and kite building!
"PLAY ON" FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
Our Modern Music Ensembles recently performed at the annual "Play On" festival held at Boston University, a vibrant celebration of collective music making and creativity. Their performance showcased the students' talent and dedication, a testament to Mr. Klein's outstanding leadership in organizing and rehearsing the group to excellence. In addition to performing, the students enriched their experience by attending clinics in music production and modern dance, broadening their skills and artistic perspectives. This event was a remarkable opportunity for the ensembles to grow both as musicians and creative individuals. Brava!
BAKERY TRIP
Students in the Armenian I class took their learning beyond the classroom to visit Gyumri Armenian Bakery, a short walk from Moxley, as part of their “Shopping Unit.” Despite having only recently mastered all 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet, students were able to greet and make purchases, all in Armenian! This immersive activity brought the Armenian language and culture to life, reinforcing classroom learning through real conversations and cultural connections. A highlight of the visit was tasting warm, fresh lavash—the traditional Armenian flatbread recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. YUM!! Big thank you to Ms. Sargsyan for giving our students a great authentic experience!
HONORS SPANISH IV BOOKS
As their final project, each student in Ms. Berardinelli's Honors Spanish IV class created a book on a South American Country! Check out this list of links to see their books - they are VERY impressive. Great work everyone!
(Pictured book: Venezuela by Toba Banjo)
UPDATES FROM CONSTRUCTION TECH II AND III
The students in Construction Technology II and III have recently completed the advanced topics of coordination with electrical requirements for various rooms, window and siding installation, waterproofing, drywall installation and finishing, stair layout and construction, and roof framing. The students applied requirements from the Massachusetts Building Code into the design with layouts and construction to build code-compliant kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. During the last week of class, students will learn about drywall repair and safe demolition techniques. Thanks to the very hard work from Mr. Poillucci, our students are construction experts! Check out the rest of the photos!
SPECIAL PODCAST GUEST: AP BREWER
Earlier this week, the students in Mr. Riley's TV/Radio News Broadcast class welcomed Assistant Principal Mr. Brewer to the show! Ethan Shresta, Fin MacDonald, and Declan Chapron hosted the Raider Podcast. Listen to the podcast to hear about Mr. Brewer's career, his daily duties, and his FORMER allegiance to being a New York sports fan (GO SOX!).
WCA-TV SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOP
WCA-TV's Summer Youth Workshop is returning this summer! Aspiring filmmakers between the ages of 9 to 14 can sign up for their two-week workshop where they will learn the building blocks of video production and create their own film project.
The workshop will run from July 21st to 28th, Monday to Wednesday, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This workshop is free for all students thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Cultural Council! Sign-ups are open NOW until June 17th, with a maximum capacity of 15 students - click here to register!
Please direct any questions to the WCA-TV Production Training and Equipment Manager: victoria@wcatv.org.
