Principal's Newsletter
November 19, 2020
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Hybrid Learning begins on December 2, 2020
Students will be alternating between being in the building and being remote (at home) according to the schedule below. Cohort A will be in the building on Monday and Wednesday and Cohort B will be in the building on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All students will be remote on Fridays.
Covid testing for students on November 30th
COVID testing for students is Monday, November 30th, and results will be available as early as Tuesday, December 1st. This is the only day for testing, no makeup dates will be available. Please know that if your student misses a class for their assigned testing window, the absence class absence will be excused.
In order to receive a COVID test, you must first create an account in LabPass and order your test. Please visit www.labpass.com to make your account. Here are instructions for how to order your test in LabPass (also pictured below).
When you arrive for your test, please arrive through the back parking lot and follow the COVID testing procedures. Detailed instructions on how to arrive, get tested, and leave can be viewed here. Those that arrive by vehicle should park in the back parking lot.
Please remember that this testing means that no students will be learning from the building on November 30th and December 1st. While COVID testing is not required for hybrid entry, we strongly encourage students to participate.
Testing times are determined by last name
WHS Hybrid Protocols Handbook
Student Working Group
Half Day on Wednesday, November 25, 2020
The schedule for 11/25/20 is Day 3 (D G F C A B), and will follow the half day bell schedule.
Parent-teacher conferences - 12/3 & 12/8
- Thursday, 12/3 from 6:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday, 12/8 from 4:30-6:30pm
Sign-ups for the conferences will be sent closer to the date. Families of our English Language Learners will receive communication of an alternative date to allow for the extra time necessary to provide interpretation services.
WHS School Nurse Update
The following requirements are needed as mandated by the State of Massachusetts:
- Medication Orders (including Epipen, Diastat, Insulin, inhalers, other prescription medications) and Parental Consents must be submitted on or before 11/30/2020.
- Emergency Action Plan from the student’s physician (e.g. Anaphylaxis, Seizure, Asthma) must accompany the medication order.
- Medication and other supplies must be submitted on or before 11/30/2020.
- A valid Physical Examination is required for all 10th grade students. Please submit it as soon as possible.
- A proof of Flu Vaccination for ALL students must be submitted on or before the first day of school in January 2021.
- A proof of Meningococcal Vaccination for 11th grade students must be submitted as soon as possible.
For information on when to stay at home, please click here. For any questions/concerns, please contact the school nurse, Joie Mara, MSN, RN: 617-926-7758 or joie.mara@watertown.k12.ma.us
Virtual Fall Play: The Crucible
This play is a dark and chilling story revolving around the events leading up to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, focusing on the accused, the accusing, and their fates. More information on how to access this production will be available in the coming weeks. We are so excited to share our hard work with the Watertown community!
Check out what Watertown, MA News had to say about the upcoming play here!
WHS Guidance Update
WHS Wellness/PE Update
Meal Program Updates
The grab & go meal site is open every Monday:
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- 4:30 - 6:00pm
Bridge to Return Translations
Here are two translated documents highlighting WPS's plan to return:
The English version of the document can be found on WPS's website, linked here.
English Learner Parent advisory council information
The English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) is a group organized by parent volunteers with the purpose of advocating for current and former English learners.
ELPAC is looking for parents and community members to join! To learn more, please contact Kate Phillipson, the ESL Coodinator - kathryn.phillipson@watertown.k12.ma.us or 617-581-8200
As a resource, the following links give instructions on how to receive interpretations on your computer or phone: