Principal's Newsletter
December 4, 2020
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Weekly Covid Pool Testing Starts Monday, December 7, 2020
Students will be able to test before school, after school, and during lunch. Pool testing is much faster than individual testing, and therefore we don't foresee any issues with students completing testing during these timeframes.
Please use this form to indicate your interest in having your student tested as part of our COVID-19 surveillance testing program.
We would like to encourage student-athletes that are planning to participate in Winter sports and are fully remote to partake in the pool testing.
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up
- Thursday, 12/3 from 6:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday, 12/8 from 4:30-6:30pm
Please sign up by visiting the WHS Parent Conferences Website
If you need interpretation services for the evening, please contact the building principal at joel.giacobozzi@watertown.k12.ma.us
Hybrid Learning
Students are alternating between being in the building and being remote (at home) according to the schedule below. All students will be remote on Fridays.
WHS Hybrid Protocols Handbook
WHS Administrators have also created a video that outlines all the protocols mentioned in the handbook.
The Hybrid Protocols Handbook can be viewed here. The video can be found here.
Flu Clinic for WHS Students: December 15 & 16, 2020
There will be a flu clinic for WHS students on December 15-16, 2020 from 3:15pm - 4:15pm in Room 166-B (near the Nurse’s Office).
Please fill out this form and submit it to the school nurse with a copy of your insurance card on or before December 10, 2020. The form must be legible and completely filled out. It is important that the parent’s consent on the first page is signed and dated. The flu vaccine will NOT be administered without parent’s consent. Electronic submission is highly encouraged: email at joie.mara@watertown.k12.ma.us or fax at (617) 924-4451.
If uninsured, please leave the insurance information blank and check Does not have health insurance on the second page
If you need a printout of the form, it will be available in the main lobby next week (December 7-9). It is also available now on the board nearest to the nurse’s office (Room 163).
Tuesday, December 15, 2020: Cohort A (Last Name: A–Ke)
Wednesday, December 16, 2020: Cohort B (Last Name: Kf–Z)
Instructions on how to get to Room 166-B will be announced in the morning announcement. For any questions/concerns, please contact the school nurse directly via email or phone at (617) 926-7758.
Winter Sports Information Night: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Moving into the winter, I look forward to implementing all we have learned during this fall experience into producing a successful winter season. At this time, we will be offering boys and girls Basketball & Ice Hockey.
The season will start on December 14th and run until February 21st. We are currently working as a Middlesex League to come up with winter schedules. As soon as we have the schedules available, we will be sure to share them with everyone.
Registration is now officially open and will close on December 9, 2020! REGISTER HERE
Please be aware of the new rule modifications and guidelines below for basketball and hockey this upcoming season:
There will be a Winter Sports Information Night on Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00pm. Here is the Zoom link to attend.
ELPAC Meeting: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) will be meeting on Wednesday, December 16th from 7-8pm. Here is the Zoom link for the meeting.
The meeting will go over:
- Questions about hybrid or schedules
- Information about English testing in January
- ELPAC bylaws
- Reviewing survey results to determine next steps
Below are flyers with directions on how to access the interpretation:
Recreation - Winter Session I
The Watertown Recreation Department is pleased to announce our Winter Session I opportunities beginning Monday, December 7th. Online registration is now open!
More detailed information and how to register can be found here.
Special thanks to the Boys and Girls Club for allowing us to utilize their home this winter.
If you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact the recreation office at 617-972-6494 or recreation@watertown-ma.gov
Update: Student-Principal Working Group
The first student working group meeting was held Monday, November 30th. The meeting focused on discussing the new schedule change and how students are experiencing school during this transition. Students were cautiously optimistic about the new schedule and brainstormed possible tweaks for the future. Another meeting is scheduled in a couple weeks.
WHS Wellness/PE Update
WHS Guidance Update
Meal Program Updates
The grab & go meal site is open every Monday:
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- 4:30 - 6:00pm