Husky Highlight

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Greetings, Hosmer Families,

I am sending this out a bit early with the important reminder that tomorrow's dismissal is at 12 noon. This is a bit earlier than we typically release on an Early Release Day, so please plan accordingly.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to out November food drive for the Community Fridge. We were able to fill the pantry three times! A reminder to everyone that the Community Fridge is always open to accept donations or to provide for those who use it. It is located outside of the BWUM Church at 80 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown MA and is open 24/7! Map to the Fridge location.

As we begin this Thanksgiving break, please accept my sincere gratitude for the support and care you give to your children and to our faculty/staff and school community.

With a grateful heart,

Ms. Moulton, Principal

Please note that adult supervision is required in the school playground from 2:30-6pm.

In order to ensure student safety, we need your help.

Please reinforce the expectations below when supervising children outside of school hours as they are held to these expectations during the school day.

• Children should only play within the fenced-in areas. They should NOT play in the rain catchment areas/"gullies" on the outside of the fence.
• Students should not be throwing rocks of any size. This includes throwing rocks at the metal poles and solar panels. They also should not drop the rocks into the drainage covers.
• Students should not jump over fences or climb on the solar panels.
• We love our beautiful trees, but please do not climb them.

• Wednesday, November 27th - 12 noon Dismissal for THANKSGIVING BREAK
• Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th - NO SCHOOL
• Thursday, December 5th - Picture Retake Day
• Friday, December 20th - Early Dismissal

Absent Students -

If your child was absent on Thurs Sept 26, they will get a picture taken. You will receive a picture envelope on Monday, Dec 2, 2024. If you are purchasing photos, send the envelope with your child on Thurs, Dec 5th

Retakes-

Please return the picture package on Thursday. Your child will give the package to the photographer and get a new picture taken. Please let your child's classroom teacher know your child will be getting a retake.

Have any questions, please contact janet.shaw@watertown.k12.ma.us or O'Connor Studios (978) 640-6250

https://www.oconnorstudio.com/

Greetings WPS Community,

Now that we are settled into shorter days and colder weather, I would like to take a moment to talk about respiratory illnesses and our well-being and that of our students.

The State Department of Public Health has noted a significant rise in the two following respiratory illnesses in school-age and adolescent students this Fall in Massachusetts: Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and Mycoplasma community-acquired pneumonia. Both illnesses are treated with antibiotics. Please read the following important information regarding these illnesses and our schools.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, can start with a mild cough but progresses to periods of persistent cough with a “whooping” sound. The cough is often worse at night, and fever may be absent. Whooping cough is a vaccine-preventable illness, and students and all family members should be sure they are up to date on their DTap or Tdap vaccines. In order to limit the spread of illness, students with whooping cough should remain home from school and other public activities for the 5 day duration of antibiotic treatment regardless of symptoms. Because the School District along with the State closely monitors incidents of Pertussis, families should inform their school nurse if their child is diagnosed with Pertussis.

Symptoms of pneumonia can include cough, fever, and fatigue, though symptoms may be mild and all symptoms are not always present. There is no vaccine for community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and students with CAP should remain home from school and other public activities while they are symptomatic. Families should inform their school nurse if their child is diagnosed with CAP.

Hand and respiratory hygiene are important in preventing the spread of both illnesses! Students should be reminded to wash their hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer, cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing, and stay home from school and promptly visit a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment if they have the above symptoms.

You can find more information here:

CDC: Clinical overview of Pertussis

https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

CDC: Clinical overview of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections

https://www.cdc.gov/mycoplasma/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

Cheers to a Happy and Healthy Season,

Jennifer Thermenos Nurse Coordinator

Watertown Public Schools

Registration is open and will run until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd. 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

8 Mondays: 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 (no class on 1/20 & 2/17).

• Little Veterinarian School - Cats (grades K-5)

• Karate (grades 1- 5)

• Chess Wizards (grades 1-5)

• Minecraft Coding and Design Studio (grades 2-5)

• Crochet a Snowman - Amigurumi Style! (grades 2-5)

Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 PM

8 Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4 (no class on 2/18)

• Minecraft Explorer’s Club (K-1)

• Artemis Yoga (K-2)

• Lego Challenges (grades K-2)

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

• Acting Out! (Grades 2-5)

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 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3rd. 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 Winter 2025 Catalog

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kx2mKZvkHVdJTlS3EasaQQY6MSSrroBM/view?usp=sharing

Hosmer CFK Winter 2025 Registration Form

https://forms.gle/SByun3NzLP9TD4SJA

When your child will be absent from school, please complete this Google Form. This is reviewed daily by office staff to ensure that students are safe and accounted for.

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

Nurses Direct Line: 617-926-7751
Twitter: @HosmerSchool