WMS Community Bulletin 11-07-19
EXCELLENCE*EQUITY*COMMUNITY
Watertown Middle School 2019-2020
Happy November! It's going to be getting very cold starting tomorrow - please be sure your children are dressed warmly!
***We will be walking to the library tomorrow for our long-distance evacuation and to the high school for the play next week, and they need to have jackets, hats/gloves, and warm and comfortable shoes.
Here are some important upcoming dates:
November 6 - End of Quarter 1
November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
November 13 - PTO meeting 7:00 pm
November 14 - Early Release - 12:30 pm dismissal
November 14 - Afternoon (1-3 pm) and Evening (6-8 pm) Parent Conferences (details below)
November 15 - Peter and the Starcatcher at WHS - walking field trip for all WMS students
November 15 - Report Cards sent home with students
November 19 - Early Release - 12:30 pm dismissal
November 19 - Afternoon (1-3 pm) and Evening (6-8 pm) Parent Conferences
November 21 - Grade 7 Reading field trip to the Aquarium
November 25 - Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30 am
November 27 - Early Release - 12:30 pm dismissal
November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving - Go Raiders!
November 29 - No School
December 4 - School Site Council meeting
December 6 - School Dance
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Monday, Nov. 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
Tuesday, Nov. 12 - B day
Wednesday, Nov. 13 - A day
Thursday, Nov. 14 - B day
Friday, Nov. 15 - A day
Monday, Nov. 18 - B day
Tuesday, Nov. 19 - A day
Wednesday, Nov. 20 - B day
Thursday, Nov. 21 - A day
Friday, Nov. 22 - B day
Monday, Nov. 25 - A day
Tuesday, Nov. 26 - B day
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - A day - EARLY RELEASE
Thursday, Nov. 28 - NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving! GO RAIDERS!
Friday, Nov. 29 - NO SCHOOL
Monday, Dec. 2 - B day
Tuesday, Dec. 3 - A day
Wednesday, Dec. 4 - B day
Thursday, Dec. 5 - A day
Friday, Dec. 6 - B day
Monday, Dec. 9 - A day
Tuesday, Dec. 10 - B day
Wednesday, Dec. 11 - A day
Thursday, Dec. 12 - B day
Friday, Dec. 13 - A day
Monday, Dec. 16 - B day
Tuesday, Dec. 17 - A day
Wednesday, Dec. 18 - B day
Thursday, Dec. 19 - A day
Friday, Dec. 20 - B day
Monday, Dec. 23 - Wednesday, Jan. 1 - Winter Vacation
Thursday, Jan. 2 - A day
Friday, Jan 3 - B day
WMS Book Fair - Tuesday, 11/12 - Friday, 11/15
WHEN TO SHOP:
- The fair will be open to all families before school, and during conferences on Thursday, November 14th!
- Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their English classes. Consider setting up a student eWallet- deposit a specific amount of money into your student's account, and they are allowed to shop at the fair cash-free!
- Can’t make it? Consider purchasing books online!
- We are looking for parent volunteers to help students shop before school, after school, and during conferences!
- Consider donating money to our All for Books fund, which raises money to purchase books for WMS students in need. A donation box will be by the cash register.
To browse the selection, purchase online, set up an eWallet or sign up as a volunteer, go to our fair website at:
Thanksgiving Baskets are coming!
Watertown Middle School Pride Alliance!
November Volleyball!
Join us for some volleyball fun! Registration forms are in the main office.
Winter Sports Information
Hello Fellow Raiders and Raider Families,
Registration is now open for High School and Middle School Winter Athletics. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30 PM at the High School Auditorium. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Coaches, receive schedules and important information regarding changes in Athletics on the High School and Middle School levels.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
1) Do not create a new account. If you cannot remember your login name or password, please follow the information to recover your account through FamilyID. Creating a new account erases your student’s athletic history.
2) Student Information – Please make sure the information for your student (ie phone number and email address) is “their” information. There is a section for parent’s email and phone information. However, coach will need your student’s email address and cell phone to get out information and updates.
Please observe Upper/lower case rules on students Name and Address. This helps us on awards and mailings.
3) Grade - Please make sure your student’s grade is correct. This is important to make sure we have them on the correct teams.
4) New - Please see new section headed CONCUSSION BASELINE TESTING INFORMATION. This is an excellent opportunity to have baseline testing done on your student for a low price and will provide invaluable information in the event your student suffers any head trauma in the future from any incident.
5) Fees are due at the time of registration - (unless submitting a request for reduced fees; see section below regarding Reduced Fees.
6) Refunds - Make sure you understand the refund policy before committing your student to a sport.
7) Permissions - Please be sure to read and understand the permissions you are signing off on. If you have any questions, you should feel free to contact us at the number below.
8) Sports – Please be sure to read each section and register your student for the correct sport/level appropriate form them.
FEES – HS STUDENTS
The current fee structure is:
$200.00 for the first sport played in 2019-2020 school year
$175.00 for the second sport played in the 2019-2020 school year
$0.00 for the third sport played in the 2019-2020 school year.
See section below regarding requesting Reduced Fees
FEES – MS STUDENTS
The current fee structure is:
$50.00 Annual Fee for athletics during 2019-2020 school year
There are no reduced fees for Middle School students and all students are required to pay the $50 to participate in athletics annually.
LINK: 2019-2020 WINTER ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
If your student previously participated in a sport, you do NOT need to start from scratch. Login to FamilyID using your account name and password. You then pull up your student from the family list and apply them to the Fall Sport they will participate in. However, you will need to re-sign all permissions areas as well.
If you already have a FamilyID account but can't remember the login information, please contact FamilyID (their contact info is on the login page) for your account information. Please do not setup a new account as we will lose your/your student's family history.
You are not yet cleared to participate in that sport. In order to be cleared, you will need to have a current physical on file, be a student in good academic standing and have made financial arrangements to submit athletic fees.
REDUCED FEES
There are reduced fees available to students included in the *Free or Reduced Meal Plan Application. In order for us to qualify your student for a reduced athletic fee you will need to complete the permission by checking the 'Yes I Do' box and sign the electronic signature box in FamilyID. You will be notified via email of your fee contribution.
Fees are due at the time of registration unless you are requesting a reduction under the
Free and Reduced Meal Plan Application.
* Present Free and Reduced Meal Plan Applications from last school year are valid for fall Athletic Only. You must have a current form on file with the School Cafeteria in order to be considered for a reduced athletic fee. If you think you are eligible but do NOT have a meal plan in place, follow this link to the form to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch: Free/Reduced Lunch Application
If you do not want to use the online payment system and you can submit a MONEY ORDER in person or via mail to the Athletics Office at:
Watertown High School
Attn: Athletics Jae Smith
50 Columbia Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Please put the name of the athlete and the sport in the memo section of the money order. This fee is due at the time of registration. Unfortunately no student may participate or receive a uniforms with an outstanding balance.
PHYSICAL
All student-athletes must have a physical examination from their doctor on file. The physical examination must have taken place within 13 months in order to practice or play and should be turned in to the Nurse's office. This is a MIAA requirement and will be strictly enforced. If your student’s physical has expired or is about to expire during the season, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT PHYSICAL when prompted in FamilyID. It will save a lot of time clearing you to participate. Hard copies can be submitted to the school’s Nurse.
Physicals must have a section that says the student is able to participate in activities including school sports.
The School Nurse will be the contact person in having your son or daughter cleared medically with the processing of the annual physical examination or other medical conditions. Please check the renewal date of your physical examination now and make appointments in advance so your son or daughter does not miss any athletic time.
High School Nurse, Mr. Joie Mara may be reached at 617-926-7758 or by email at joie.mara@watertown.12k.ma.us.
Middle School Nurse, Ms. Michelle Laracy may be reached at 617-926-7783 or by email michelle.laracy@waterotwn.k12.ma.us.
ACADEMICS
High School students with 2 failing grades from the last academic period are not eligible to participate in games/matches. Student's need to demonstrate improved academics in order to resume participation.
I hope you/your student has a successful year in the classroom and an enjoyable experience at Watertown High or Middle School.
Ms. Jae Smith is the Athletic Administrative Assistant. She will assist with questions you may have about athletic issues. She will be able to assist you in online registration and online payments and she may be reached at 617-926-7748 or via email at judith.smith@watertown.k12.ma.us.
GO RAIDERS
Ryan Murphy Jae Smith
Athletics Director Athletic Administrative Assistant
ryan.murphy@watertown.k12.ma.us jsmith@watertown.k12.ma.us
Watertown Public Schools
50 Columbia Street, RM 181A
Watertown, MA 02472
617-926-7748 phone, 617-673-6848 fax
Jae Smith
Athletics Administrative Assistant
Watertown Public Schools
Watertown, MA 02472
617-926-7748 phone
617-673-6848 fax
36401 ext
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
We schedule two sets of student/parent/teacher conferences, one in the fall and one in the spring. These conferences, led in part by the students themselves, allow for them to reflect on their strengths, progress, and areas that need improvement. Parents, guardians, and teachers discuss the next steps and help plan for future goals. All students are expected to attend their conferences with their parents or guardians.
Each cluster has their parents/guardians sign up for conferences individually - some online and some with sign up sheets they sent home. The links may be found on the WMS home page or below:
Cluster 1 - Click here to sign up
Cluster 2 - Sign-up sheet sent home with students
Cluster 3 - Click here to sign up
Cluster 4 - Click here to sign up
Cluster 5 - Sign-up sheet sent home with students
Cluster 6 - Sign-up sheet sent home with students
Band/Percussion - Click here to sign up
If you have questions, please contact your student's homeroom teacher or guidance counselor.