PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
Watertown Middle School: March 22, 2024
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WHAT'S UP AT WMS?
MICROSCOPE POETRY
Students in Ms. Daigneault’s 6th grade science class worked in small groups to write poetry inspired by images from the Nikon Small World photo contest galleries. This project connects to their exploration of microscopes in science class.
WANTED!
Students in Ms. Willoughby and Ms. Poulin-Kerstien 8th grade science classes created wanted posters for invasive species. In this project, students identified and researched invasive species as a culmination of their evolution unit. Check out their awesome posters below.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 29
Next Friday, March 29th, will be a half day for all schools. Middle school students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
Don't forget about our exciting Attendance Incentive Program aimed at encouraging consistent attendance and participation among our students! The program is designed to incentive students who consistently attend school on time and actively engage in their learning journey.
Here's how it works:
Each Monday, we will hold a special raffle drawing, with one winner per grade level with consistent attendance from the week prior. These students will have the chance to win a delightful gift card to Dunkin’ or Starbucks, a perfect treat for a well-deserved break or a delicious snack!
Consistent attendance is crucial for academic success, and we believe that acknowledging and celebrating this commitment is essential. By participating in our Attendance Incentive Program, students not only have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes but also cultivate habits that will serve them well in their academic and personal lives.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting a culture of attendance and engagement at our school. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
GOLF!
There will be an informational middle school golf meeting on Thursday, March 28th, in the middle school cafe from 2:30-3:30 PM. All students interested in playing should attend!
MATH NIGHT
STRING SPECTACULAR
The third annual String Spectacular will take place on Wednesday, March 27th in the WMS Gym. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and should be finished no later than 8:00 PM. Over 200 string students from WPS will be performing, with a special world premiere of a piece composed by current WHS (and former WMS) student, Christopher Papazian.
The Friends of Watertown Music will be at this event to collect donations for the Jack Hahn Scholarship, Instrument purchases, and future field trips.
For more information on our music programs, click on the "Orchestra & Band" link in our specialized newsletter section below.
WPS ART SHOW
Interested in seeing what our students have been working on? Stop by our art show at the Watertown Mall from April 9th to May 1st! The opening reception will be held on April 9th at 5:00 PM, along with a performance from our music students.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIVERSITY NIGHT
We are proud to celebrate our diverse community with our second annual Diversity Night on May 16th! This evening will be a showcase of the many different cultures, traditions, identities, and backgrounds that make our school such a unique and wonderful place. We believe that diversity is a strength and that everyone has something valuable to contribute to our shared human experience. Clubs, student groups, families, and individuals are all encouraged to sign up to host a table, an experience, or a learning event. Click here for more information and to sign up.
SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY
We are hosting a solar eclipse party on Monday, April 8, from 2:15-3:45 PM. Please have your student sign up to view this rare scientific event on their cluster Google Classroom.
UNIFIED BASKETBALL
Please see this newsletter from our Athletic Department about our Unified Basketball opportunities.
WATERTOWN COMMUNITY EVENTS
YARDART
YardArt is a unique 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 this link!
LIFE SCIENCES PANEL
The Watertown Business Coalition invites everyone to attend the 4th Annual Life Science Panel, Learning to Love Science, being held on Thursday, April 9, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5pm and the program begins promptly at 5:30 pm.
WATERTOWN WALKS FOR PEACE
Please see the below flyer for information about the Watertown Walks for Peace event in May.
MARCH EVENTS
SPRING SPECTACULAR
Wednesday, March 27, 7 PM
- WMS Gym
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- WMS Art Room (A128)
- Virtual (Zoom)
WMS MATH NIGHT
Thursday, March 28, 6:00-7:30 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
1/2 DAY
Friday, March 29
- 11:30 AM dismissal
- Grab-n-go lunch available
CLUSTER NEWSLETTERS
SPECIALIST'S NEWSLETTERS
March's (updated) Newsletters:
Connections & LSP / World Language / Library & Literacy / Wilson Reading
February's Newsletters:
SPECIALISTS / READING / LB MATH / ORCHESTRA & BAND / NURSE LISA
(please click on the special you'd like to view to open the newsletter)