PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
Watertown Middle School: April 5, 2024
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WHAT'S UP AT WMS?
DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY
Principal Giacobozzi, Ms. Cardillo, Ms. Carle, Ms. Brackett and Ms. Sarmiento had a great time watching our students have fun at the WMS dance last week!
"TAYLOR SWIFT" WIN
Kara Conceison has designed a "Taylor Swift" themed WIN class for Trimester 3. Students are analyzing figurative language and storytelling elements in her music and designing storyboards for her songs.
STRING SPECTACULAR!
Our students in our orchestra gave a fabulous performance in our String Spectacular last week! Special shoutout to Ms. Byham for her awesome work with our students and the great event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
"ANNIE" THE MUSICAL
WMS Presents the musical Annie Jr.! The show will run TODAY, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at 7pm, and Sunday, April 7th at 2pm. WMS Students get in for free! General admission: $10. Tickets are available at the door only, 1/2 an hour before the performance begins! We hope to see you there!
LIBRARY EVENTS AT WMS!
On Tuesday, April 9th, librarians from Watertown's Public Library will be stationed in the cafe before school starts at 7 AM and until the end of advisory at 7:53 AM. Students who have turned in signed applications will be able to have new library cards made for them on the spot! For any student who is worried about losing their signed applications before Tuesday, they are welcome to turn them in at any time to our school librarian, Ms. Cabral, during the week. Students will be receiving applications during the advisory.
Bookmobile Visit :
On Thursday, April 11th, the Watertown Public Library's bookmobile will be parked outside the school during lunch block. Students who have a public library card will have the opportunity to browse and check out books when they're finished eating. This is a great opportunity for students to check out books we don't have in our own school library in advance of vacation and the upcoming MCAS tests.
1/2 DAY APRIL 10
Reminder! Next Wednesday, April 10th, is a 1/2 day. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM.
CRADLES TO CRAYONS
Who:
Cradles to Crayons in Newton is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to help end clothing insecurity.
What:
WMS will be collecting clothing donations! Clothes should be sizes newborn to adult medium.
When:
March 25th - April 15th
Where:
Donation boxes are near the gym, library and front entrance
*Note* - Gently used shirts, pants, shorts and sweatshirts are welcome. Underwear, PJs, and socks must be *NEW*.
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.
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.
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.
WATERTOWN COMMUNITY EVENTS
LIFE SCIENCES PANEL
The Watertown Business Coalition invites everyone to attend the 4th Annual Life Science Panel, Learning to Love Science, being held on Tuesday, April 9, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5pm and the program begins promptly at 5:30 pm.
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!
CHALLENGER BASEBALL
Interested in playing baseball? The Challenger Baseball program allows children with special needs to participate in little league baseball in a safe environment between the ages of 8-21.
The cost to sign up is completely free, and the deadline is this Sunday, April 7th.
Here is the link for registration and sign-up:
Watertown Youth Baseball and Softball | Challenger (wybb.org)
APRIL EVENTS
SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY
**(permission slip required)**
- April 8th, 2:15-3:45 PM
- Bemis Lawn
PTO MEETING
- April 9th , 6.30 PM
- Zoom
EARLY RELEASE
April 10, 11:45 AM Dismissal
APRIL BREAK
- April 15-19
DIVERSITY COUNCIL
April 22, 6 PM
ELA MCAS
April 23 & April 24
CLUSTER 5 FIELD TRIP
- April 26
- Edward Kennedy Institute
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March's (previously shared) Newsletters:
CONNECTIONS & LSP / WORLD LANGUAGE / LIBRARY & LITERACY / WILSON READING / LB MATH / SPECIALISTS / READING
February's Newsletters: