Husky Highlight

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Greetings, Hosmer Families,

Boosterthon Celebrations

Wow! A preliminary report from Boosterthon shows that we surpassed our goal of raising $17,000 for Hosmer PTO by over at least $1000! THAT IS AMAZING! It also means that Ms. Moulton will be getting Silly Stringed sometime soon. Grades 2 and 3 also surpassed the goal of 60% registration, so they have earned a dance party! Stay tuned for more information on both fun things!

PTO Movie Night Next Thursday, Feb 29th

Next Thursday the PTO is hosting a family movie night. There is nomre information below. Last year was a full house! Please remember to bring pillows, blankets to sit on. A few families last year came pajama ready for easy transition home to bed!

Literacy Week and Night are Coming Up!

Hosmer literacy Week is the week of March 11th, which is coming right up! This year we are thrilled to welcome Raoul the Third as a visiting author/illustrator. More iformation is below.

Additionally, we are adding a new room to Literacy Night for multi-lingual story reading. If you are interested in reading a story to students/families in your home language, we woul love for you to sign up using the button below.

Erin Moulton, Principal

• Wednesday, February 28th - 12:15 Dismissal; Literacy PD and PLCs
  
• Thursday, February 29th - PTO Family Movie Night in the Caf
• Wednesday, March 6th - Kindergarten Information Night - 6:30 - 7:30
• Thursday, March 7th - Diversity Council
• Monday, March 11th - Friday, March 15th - Literacy Week
• Thursday, March 14th - Literacy Night - 6:30 - 8:00
• Thursday, March 14th - 12:15 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 - 2:30
  
• Tuesday, March 19th - 12:15 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 - 2:30
• Wednesday, March 20th - PTO Meeting - 6:30 - 7:30
• Thursday, March 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 6:30
• Friday, March 22nd - Classroom Smores go home
• Thursday, March 28st - Parent Teacher Conferences - 5:00 - 7:00
• Friday, March 29th - 12:15 Dismissal
• Tuesday, April 9th - ELA MCAS
• Wednesday, April 10th - 12:15 Dismissal
• Thursday, April 11th - ELA MCAS
• Thursday, April 11th - Diversity Council - Joint Meeting - In Person at Hosmer
• Monday, April 15th - Friday, April 19th - No School - April Vacation

Students across grade levels are working on their reading fluency. Fluent readers are able to read like they speak. It means that they are able to decode at a speed that supports their understanding of what they are reading. In the DIBELS reading assessment, fluency is measured by the ORF (Oral Reading Fluency) subtest. Here are a few photos of students across grade levels practicing their fluency.

We invite families of children entering Kindergarten in September 2024 to join us at Hosmer School. Come learn about our school, Community Education, and the registration process. All are welcome! Please note that students must be five years old by September 1st to be eligible for enrollment.

Hi Hosmer families,

Thank you so much to everyone who has registered and donated to support the Hosmer Glow Run! We're so grateful for your support - the kids have had a great time with the Boosterthon team!

After February break, we'll have our movie night event at Hosmer on Thursday, February 29 at 6pm. We need volunteers to make this event a success - if you're able to help us at the event or bring items for the bake sale, please sign up to do so here: https://forms.gle/hkJzZxUhhT3py4nD6

Thank you for being part of this wonderful school community!

Charlotte and Amalia

info@hosmerpto.org

The WHS Chorus entertained and inspired our elementary students at the Hosmer and Lowell on Thursday February 15th. Under the direction of Dan Wulf, our choristers warmed the chilly air with their amazing harmonious blend. Viva la Musica!

Registration is open and will run until Sunday, February 25, 2024. Please use the catalog link below to view an electronic version of flier. Paper fliers will be distributed to students beginning next week.

Courses for the fall session include:

Mondays 2:30-3:30 PM

• Minecraft Coding and Design Studio (grades K-5)

• Karate (grades 1-5)

• Chess Wizards (grades 1-5)

• Coding and Game Design wit Scratch, Python, and JavaScript (grades 2-5)

Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM

• Artemis Yoga (grades K-2)

• Lego Challenges (grades K-2)

• Buildwave | A Hands-On Building Game (grades K-5)

• Acting Out (grades 3-5)

Use the links below to see the full course catalog and to register online. Please note that there is a max capacity for each course and registration does not guarantee confirmed enrollment. Registration is open until Sunday, February 25th. A lottery will be held for spaces in any course that exceeds its maximum capacity prior to the deadline. Please view the catalog link below for more information.

Hosmer CFK Spring ‘24 Catalog

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12eC0WxbU4FwrzQGMBFZ_YAXid21dGiwL/view?usp=sharing

Hosmer CFK Spring ‘24 Online Registration Form

https://forms.gle/49UcRoFxKgXjWtcq6

All students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be taking MCAS on the following dates. Please plan ahead to ensure that students are in school and ready.

Grades 3, 4 and 5 - ELA Test

• Tuesday, April 9th
• Thursday, April 11th

** Tuesday Instrument Lessons will be on Wednesday, April 10th

Grades 3, 4 and 5 - MATH Test

• Tuesday, May 7th
• Wednesday, May 8th

Grade 5 only - SCIENCE Test

• Tuesday, May 14th
• Thursday, May 16th

** Tuesday Instrument Lessons will be on Wednesday, May 15th

All test sessions begin at 8:20 am.

Please make sure your child is at school on time. Students who arrive late may not be able to participate in the test session with their class. They will take that test session on a make-up test day.

A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast will positively impact your child’s test experience.

Encourage your child to take their time and do their best.

The Pequossette Summer Recreation Program has started registration for our 55th season on Tuesday, February 13.

Please select the link below and register online today if interested as there are limited spots.

Register your child for the grade he / she will be in fall 2024, not the current grade.

As a reminder, the $25.00 registration fee is nonrefundable.

Please read the documentation carefully before you register your child.

Pequossette Summer Recreation Program Brochure Packet

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Do you love pickleball? If so, join the Department of Recreation for a Community Meeting at the Hosmer School on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 to discuss the potential of adding permanent pickleball courts at the Filippello Park courts off of Grove Street.

Please select this link for more details: Community Meeting - Pickleball Courts

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Winter II Program Registration is still open, and some programs have openings.
Please select the link below to find the Winter II Program Offering Brochure

Watertown Recreation Department - Winter II Program Offering Brochure

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The Department of Recreation Field, Court, Track and Picnic Applications for 2024 are included in this message. If you, your organization, group (private, public, or part of the city departments or schools) would like to utilize our outdoor recreational facilities, the application must be completed, submitted to the recreation department, and approved.

Both documents are fillable. Return to recreation@watertown-ma.gov or to the Watertown Recreation Department in the City Hall ground floor at 149 Main Street.

City of Watertown: Field, Court, and Rink Permit Application

City of Watertown: Picnic Permit Application

Please review all rules and regulations in advance of submitting your application.

Most of Arsenal Park (Phase B) section will be closed for the entire 2024 for all use due to major construction and renovation and no permits will be accepted. The Arsenal Green, adjacent to the Arsenal Yards, will still be open.

O'Connell Park (Adjacent to the Hosmer School) will reopen on or about April 1, 2024.

If you have permit requests for fields, courts or track for spring or summer, please send the application in by January 28, 2024. Permits will be issued based on the established priority system.

Natural Grass Fields will not be open nor permitted until April 1, 2024, or when the Department of Public Works approve the opening of the grass fields. Please stay off the natural grass fields off until this time. Our artificial turf field in the Victory Field complex will remain open, weather permitting.

If you have questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the recreation department at 617-972-6494 or recreation@watertown-ma.gov

Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 11th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, March 15,

2024, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, at the Watertown Middle School.

MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone with over 40 performances, across 3 stages. The variety of performers often includes student musicians, Watertown Public School teachers, local rock bands, established musicians, a vignette of musical theater, and more. Performances run from 5 to 20 minutes, so attendees have the chance to go around and see as many acts as they wish.

Calling all musicians: registration is open through March 5th!

MusicFest will also feature an ‘instrument petting zoo’ to inspire budding musicians, and for anyone

wanting a snack, pizza and refreshments will be sold throughout the evening. The community is invited to attend all or part of the evening.

All proceeds from this MusicFest fundraiser help the Friends of Watertown Music support the music

programs in the Watertown Public Schools. Suggested donations of $8/person or $25/family will be

accepted at the door.

A free course on Kingian Nonviolence principles and actions is being offered on March 2 + 9 at the Watertown Police Department Community Room. Use this link bit.ly/kingian2024 for more information and to register.

YardArt is a uniquely Watertown event that celebrates creativity during the entire month of April! Everyone can participate, including families and individuals, by making art for their front yards, porches, or windows. For more information, go to https://www.mosesianarts.org/YardArt

Watertown Food Pantry: 80 Mt. Auburn St. (rear of the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church), Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://www.watertown-ma.gov/330/Watertown-Food-Pantry, 617-972-6490

Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry: 770 Mt. Auburn St. (basement), Thursdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. 617-926-7121

Watertown Community Fridge: 80 Mt. Auburn St. (Front of the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church), Open 24/7 https://www.watertowncommunityfridge.org/

Watertown Social Services Resource Specialists: at Wayside Multi-Service Center, 127 North Beacon St. https://www.watertown-ma.gov/673/Watertown-Social-Services-Resource-Speci 617-744-9585

Live Well Watertown/Watertown Farmers Market: City Hall, 149 Main St. 617-972-6446 x8 https://www.livewellwatertown.org/home

Watertown Community Foundation: https://www.watertownfoundation.org/ 617-926-1500

Food Pantry at American Legion Post 440: 295 California St., Newton, 3rd Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. 617-244-0440

Centre Street Food Pantry: 11 Homer St., Newton, Tuesdays 2:30-6 p.m. & the first Saturday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 617-340-9554

SNAP: (formerly Food Stamps) https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps

Project Bread: https://www.projectbread.org/ Food Source Hotline (1-800-645-8333)

Source: Watertown News, December 11, 2023

This year all student absences should be reported via this online form. Using this form will help to streamline communication and ensure that we are properly tracking excused and unexcused absences. The link to this form will be included in every Husky Highlight.

Website: www.watertown.k12.ma.us/hosmer
Location: 1 Concord Road, Watertown, MA, USA
Phone: 617-926-7740
Twitter: @HosmerSchool