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Our WHS World Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Sidi Joh Camara, is working on a combined performance piece with our Intro to Dance and Choreography class taught by Ms. Wilson. This collaboration highlights the West African traditions of combined drumming and dance and demonstrates the accessibility for music and dance for all! We can't wait to see you at our first performance (TBD)!

The Culinary III students, along with their instructor Kevin Marston, completed their Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification as well as their Department of Defense STOP THE BLEED training program. They are the first class at Watertown High to complete this life saving program! Huge thank you to Mr. Marston and Ms. Burke for arranging this.

Our AP Biology classes participated in Organelle "Speed Dating"! Students made dating profiles to describe their cell parts, rotated around the room to share their jobs and typical hangouts, all while figuring out how they worked together within a cell.

On Wednesday, October 2nd, Ms. Hannon and Ms. Kraemer had the privilege of accompanying Campbell Pelton-Cairns to the 31st Annual Harvard Prize Book Award Breakfast at the Harvard Club of Boston. In the spring, Campbell was selected as Watertown High School's recipient of the Harvard Prize Book Award as part of the school's Junior Book Award Program. In addition to celebrating Campbell's successes, Ms. Hannon was selected as one of the 2024 Prize Book Excellence in Teaching Award recipients. Congratulations to both Campbell and Ms. Hannon!

It's time for our fall Family-Teacher Conferences!

Virtual: October 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

In-Person: October 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Meetings are 10 minutes long and are not mandatory. To sign-up for a time, use the linked document to find the teacher's name and select "SignUp Genius Link". From there, select a time, virtually or in-person, and complete the sign-up steps. Here is the document: WHS Fall Conferences

Reminder! Any student who missed September's picture day or wants to retake their photo can do so on October 10th!

We have been receiving calls from our neighbors about student street parking. Please take a moment to review our city's parking policies.

• There is a 2hr parking limit. If broken, WPD will issue parking tickets.
• It is ILLEGAL to idle. Other than being illegal, this contributes to more traffic and poor environmental conditions.

For more information on parking, please review the Watertown Police Department's parking regulations here.

Please remember to be kind and respectful neighbors :)

Students in grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT on Thursday, October 17th. Please see this newsletter from our Guidance Department for further details: 2024 PSAT Information

In addition, Seniors who have signed up for the SAT school day in advance will take the SAT on October 17th. The test will begin promptly at 8:30am. Late test takers will not be able to test. Students should check their emails and morning announcements for reminders about test day.

All grade 9 students and Seniors who did not sign up previously should arrive to WHS at 11:30 am.

Don't forget! Homecoming Dance is on October 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the WMS gym! This year's theme is ~spooky~.

Tickets are CASH only - $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door. Tickets will be on sale in the morning and during lunch starting October 9th. If your student would like to bring a non-WPS student guest, they must check in with Mr. Brewer and complete an approval form.

We are also looking for snack and drink donations! If you would like to donate, please drop them off in the WHS Main Office by October 18th.

Heads up! Quarter 1 progress reports will be issued next Friday, October 11th during advisory.

Although it is only October, we are already working on this year's yearbook! This year, ALL students will be in the yearbook!

Don't miss our EARLY BIRD sale from October 15th to 25th to receive $15 off! When we are closer to the 15th, please expect an email from Legacy Studios with a link to purchase.

If you do not want your student to be featured in photos posted by the school (newsletter, website, social media) please complete this form: Student Photo Opt-Out

WHS is ready to THINK PINK! Every October for Breast Cancer Awareness month our Spirit Committee students sell t-shirts and donates 100% of the funds to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Shirts will be on sale before school and during lunch October 9th-16th, $15 each. Think Pink with us!

If families want to donate additional funds and/or buy a t-shirt, please email emily.ollero@watertown.k1.ma.us.

We are looking for students to help us at the Watertown Soccer Night!

Information:

• Saturday, October 26th

• 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm
• Contact: Naomi Shea (naomijean@comcast.net)

We will have a bus drill on October 8th to remind all students of the proper bus protocols in case of an emergency.

Don't miss our latest newsletter from Mr. Klein!

Notifications about student attendance (absences/tardies) will now be shared through ParentSquare, via email.

Important! We are no longer accepting cash at the gate of Victory Field for football game tickets. Tickets can be purchased through GOFAN in advance and cards will be accepted at the gate.

Ticket prices:

• Adults: $7
• Non-Watertown Student: $5
• Watertown Student: Free

Senior Citizen passes are available, please call: 617-926-7748

Please do your best to remember and respect that Westminster Street is a one-way street, entering at Main Street, during school hours, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Class dues are collected every year from every student. Dues are $15 with a $5 late fee collected after the deadline (announced by advisor). Only cash or checks (made out to the City of Watertown) are permitted. These dues go towards all class events, gifts, scholarships, and more. Students who have not paid their yearly dues will, unfortunately, be turned away from class events.

If for any reason your family needs assistance with these dues, please connect with your student's class advisor. All information will remain confidential.

• Grade 9: Bannon Beall & Caitlin Davis
• bannon.beall@watertown.k12.ma.us // caitlin.davis@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 10: Emily Ollero
• emily.ollero@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 11: Malcom Cooke
• malcom.cooke@watertown.k12.ma.us
• Grade 12: Graham Madden
• graham.madden@watertown.k12.ma.us

Who will be crowned 2024 Watertown's Top Talent!? Watertown's Got Talent, a partnership between Arsenal Yards and the Watertown Community Foundation, is BACK for a third year! Please save-the-date for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment & more. All proceeds from this event benefit the Watertown Community Foundation. For more information and to sign up, click here.

*Open to all ages, and Talents must be family-friendly.*

When: Thursday, October 10th

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards

Interested in learning more about the redesigning plans of Bemis, How, and Sullivan Park? Make sure to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, October 9th, from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at the Watertown Free Public Library!

• October 10

• October 10, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
• Sign-ups Required

• October 14

• October 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• Sign-ups Required

• October 16, 6:00 pm
• WMS Auditorium

• October 17
• 11:30 am start for grades 9 & 12

• October 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• WMS Auditorium
• Tickets required

• October 21 & 22 - WMS Auditorium
• Sign-ups required

• October 25
• Grade 12 only

• October 26, 5:00 pm
• Victory Field

• October 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
• WHS