Newsletter Table of Contents
- Remarks from Principal Martin (MCAS, Yearbooks on Sale, Covid updates)
- Important Upcoming Dates and A day/B day schedule
- Superintendent's Newsletter
- Upcoming Grade 8 DC trip dates
- WHS Course Selection newsletter
- Information for Community Forum regarding the Equity Audit
- SEPAC Relaunch Event information
- Watertown Race Reels Flyer
- Your Voice Matters! event Flyer
- Art Show - Final Week!
- Cluster/Department Smore Newsletters
- Project 351 - Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive
- Dr. Wornum event information
- Community Service Information
- Watertown Recreation Updates and Flyers
- WMS Diversity Council Dates
- School Site Council Dates
- PTO Dates
- Contact Information
Here are some important upcoming dates:
April 18-April 22 - No School - April Vacation
Monday, April 25 - Community Forum on the Equity Audit - 6:30 pm in the WMS Auditorium
(see flyer below for more information and to register for childcare)
Tuesday, April 26 - SEPAC Relaunch Event 6:30 pm on Zoom
(see details and SMORE newsletter link below)
Wednesday, April 27 - Watertown Race Reels (see flyer below)
Thursday, April 28 - Listening Session for School District Leaders with BIPOC Community
5:30 - 7:00 pm in person and on Zoom (see flyer below for more details)
Monday, May 2 - School Committee Meeting 7:00 pm. Zoom link: https://watertown-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/85741017316
Tuesday, May 3 - WMS School Site Council 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting
Sunday, May 8 - Watertown Walks for Peace
Wednesday, May 11 - WMS PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 12 - WMS Diversity Council Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm (postponed due to Listening Session and WMS Principal Interviews)
Tuesday, May 17 - Dr. Kalise Wornum event 6:30 pm on Zoom (see information below)
Wednesday, May 18 - EARLY RELEASE DAY - 12:30 pm Dismissal
MCAS - MATH
Thursday, May 19
Friday, May 20
MCAS - SCIENCE (Gr 8)
Tuesday, May 24
Wednesday, May 25
2021 - 2022 District School Year Calendar
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A Day / B Day schedule - For all students, specialist classes (Art, Health, Music/Drama, and Tech. Ed) occur on alternate days with Physical Education. I will include the A Day/B Day schedule in my newsletter to help you support your children with materials they may need for each day, for example, sneakers on their PE (gym) days.
Mon. 4/25 - A day
Tues. 4/26 - B day
Wed. 4/27 - A day
Thurs. 4/28 - B day
Fri. 4/29 - A day
Mon. 5/2 - B day
Tues. 5/3 - A day
Wed. 5/4 - B day
Thurs. 5/5 - A day
Fri. 5/6 - B day
Mon. 5/9 - A day
Tues. 5/10 - B day
Wed. 5/11 - A day
Thurs. 5/12 - B day
Fri. 5/13 - A day
Mon. 5/16 - B day
Tues. 5/17 - A day
Wed. 5/18 - B day - EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:30 dismissal
Thurs. 5/19 - A day
Fri. 5/20 - B day
Mon. 5/23 - A day
Tues. 5/24 - B day
Wed. 5/25 - A day
Thurs. 5/26 - B day
Fri. 5/27 - A day
Mon. 5/30 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tues. 5/31 - B day
Wed. 6/1 - A day
Thurs. 6/2 - B day
Fri. 6/3 - A day
Please email me with any questions, concerns, or input you may have. As always, we will work together as a community! #wmsstrong
Take good care of each other,
All my best,
Donna
Upcoming Grade 8 DC trip dates
Tuesday, April 26th - Give out final payment form and med forms in homeroom
Monday, May 2nd - Final payment due
Wednesday, May 4th - Parent/Caregiver meeting (Zoom) 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 5th - Student meeting (what to pack, what to wear, how to behave, example itinerary of the week, money) - auditorium during 8th-grade WIN
Give out dress code, packing, behavior contract - “bus ticket” and FAQ
Thursday, May 12th during WIN in the cafe- submit roommates - everyone’s payments must be in, must all write the same 2 or 4 names.
Friday, May 13th - All med forms due
Tuesday, May 31st - Meet with chaperones and finalize chaperone groups & busses
Friday, June 3rd - Finalize Details with students briefly during WIN
Monday, June 6th - Check-in in the morning - fill out form for luggage, tell kids their chaperone and bus
SEPAC Relaunch Event
Here is the SMORE Newsletter about the event.
Come meet the new leadership board, learn about the mission of the Watertown SEPAC, find out about upcoming events, and connect with other caregivers invested in accessible education for all Watertown students. SEPAC membership is open to all and we are striving to include all voices, contributions, and perspectives. If you have additional questions you can reach the SEPAC at wps_sepac@watertown.k12.ma.us
FINAL WEEK OF THE AMAZING ART SHOW!
We are having an in-person Grades 6-12 Watertown Public Schools Art Show again this year at the Watertown Mall.
Show Dates:
Tuesday, April 12 - Thursday, April 28.
**Please see the list below for Art Show Participants!**
Karen Stern
Art Teacher
Watertown Middle School
http://watertownmiddleschoolart.blogspot.com/
Instagram: wms_artroom_
Cluster / Department Smore Newsletters are Here!
Please click on the Smore links to read all about the exciting teaching and learning taking place throughout the school!
World Language / Reading (look in Smore for conference sign-up times)
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Project 351 Clothing Drive! | Time for Spring Cleaning! | Project 351 Clothing Drive! |
Project 351 Clothing Drive!
Time for Spring Cleaning!
Project 351 Clothing Drive!
Community Service Updates!
The Snow Shoveling program is back at WMS! If your child is interested in earning community service hours by shoveling snow for an elderly neighbor this winter, this is the program for them! Permission forms are available in the main office, or you can print the form attached below. Shortly after the form is submitted to the main office at the middle school, someone from the rec department will reach out with your child's assignment.
This form will be used by all students to log their hours.
This is the form for caregivers to submit ideas for community service opportunities.
At WMS, it is recommended that 6th graders complete at least 10 hours of community service, 7th graders complete at least 15 hours, and 8th graders complete at least 20 hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. McDermott at christopher.mcdermott@watertown.k12.ma.us
PTO Meetings
It's not too late to get involved with the WMS PTO! In the next few meetings, we will be discussing end-of-year events and celebrations! We hope to see you there!
Meetings are typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm and are currently scheduled for the following:
May 11
June 8
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Watertown Middle School
