eCampus Academy Update
Watertown Unified School District | February 2026
As we move into February, I want to take a moment to thank you for the partnership you bring to our virtual learning community. Your support, encouragement, and collaboration play a vital role in helping our students thrive in an online environment.
At eCampus Academy, we remain focused on providing a high-quality, student-centered learning experience, one that balances flexibility with high expectations and meaningful connections. Our educators continue to innovate, personalize instruction, and support students. Together, we are building skills that prepare learners for success in school and in life.
February is also a time to reflect on growth. As we progress through the school year, we encourage families to stay engaged with teachers, monitor student progress, and celebrate both big and small successes. Strong communication between home and school strengthens learning and helps every student feel supported and known.
We encourage you to nurture a love of reading at home by dedicating at least 20 minutes each day to reading. This simple habit can have a profound impact on your child's development and long-term success.
Thank you for choosing eCampus and for being such an important part of our learning community. We are grateful for your trust and look forward to continuing this journey together.
In Community & Education -
Jason Bull
Families and Students
As we move deeper into the school year, I want to pause and recognize something that matters more than any single assignment or grade, the patterns many of you are building. Consistent logins, steady progress, showing up to meetings, asking questions, and following through. Those habits are not accidental, and they are not small. They are the foundation of long-term success.
For our high school students especially, engagement is not about compliance, it is about control. When you engage regularly, you are no longer reacting to deadlines or pressure. You are setting the pace, making informed choices, and proving to yourself that you can manage your learning with purpose. That skill transfers directly to college, careers, athletics, and life.
Families, your role matters more than you may realize. Encouragement, structure, and simple check-ins reinforce these positive patterns. When students know that effort is noticed and valued, momentum builds. Progress compounds.
To every student who has found a rhythm and stuck with it, keep going. To those who are still finding their stride, today is always a good day to reset and re-engage. Success is rarely about perfection; it is about consistency over time. Stay the course. You are building something that lasts.
If anyone has concerns that I can help address, do not hesitate to drop into my weekly office hour at 10am on Mondays and I’d be happy to engage in any discussion.
Bob Logan
Supervisor of Digital Learning
It’s hard to believe that we are already headed into the second month of 2026! We are so excited for the second half of the school year’s offerings. Please be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on the fun!
Morning Meetings (weekly)
4K- 2nd Grade Morning Meetings with Mrs. Hail Tuesdays at 9:00am - GoogleMeet Link
3rd - 5th Grade Morning Meeting with Mrs. Retzlaff Wednesdays at 10:00am - GoogleMeet Link
February Events
February 2- Academic Groups Start this week (prior sign up required)
February 4- The Wild Robot Reading Schedule Starts (prior sign up required)
February 6- Trivia Question #1 for The Wild Robot: Link Here
February 9- NO SCHOOL
February 13- Trivia Question #2 for The Wild Robot: Link Here
February 16- Mrs. Hail and Mrs. Retzlaff out of office from 1-3:30pm
February 17- Shedd Aquarium Virtual Trip at 10am (more information to follow)
February 20- Trivia Question #3 for The Wild Robot: Link Here
February 26- Pizza Hut Reading Logs Due (prior sign up required)
February 27- Trivia Question #4 for The Wild Robot: Link Here
March 2- Artifacts due for Timberdoodle Families
Looking Ahead
March 13- The Wild Robot Movie Premier at 10am at eCampus Office
April 8, 9, 13, 15 - in-person Forward Testing dates for all 3rd-8th grade eCampus students (more information to come)
Mrs. Houchin offers a variety of different opportunities that can be found in her weekly email. If you are not receiving her emails, please reach out and let us know. Use the link at the bottom of her schedule to access all of the free activities!
4K Learners- February is a reporting month. Please be sure to document your learners progress on their learning milestones in their Google Drive by February 27th. If you are needing help with this, please reach out to Mrs. Hail. You can document your learners progress by simply marking an “x” in the concept that was mastered, or by sending Mrs.Hail a picture of your learners story via email.
Timberdoodle February Artifacts
Just a reminder that the February artifacts are scheduled to be due on March 2nd. You can combine January and February learning milestones together, in your learner's Google Drive. Please be sure that if you are indicating that your learner has mastered that specific milestone, that you are able to provide evidence of mastery (picture of worksheet, data from assessments, documentation of participation…). If you are wanting to meet with your learners teacher, please be sure to reach out to schedule that prior to March 2nd.
Report Cards and Aimsweb Reports- Just a reminder that report cards and Aimsweb Reports are accessible on your learners Skyward account after the first week of February. If you are unable to access the report card or test scores, or want to receive a paper copy please contact your learners teacher.
