September 29, 2023
WHS ATHLETIC FIELD AND TRACK UPDATE
Dear Watertown Public Schools Faculty, Families, and Students,
Work on the Watertown High School Athletic Field and Track continues to move forward. We would like to acknowledge the flexibility and patience of our athletes and families.The WHS turf and track project is a major investment for the Watertown Public Schools community. As such, we are closely monitoring the project to ensure it is built with precision and we are left with a high quality and pristine final product. We recognize that our athletes are eagerly awaiting its completion, just as we are. Here are a few important updates:
The district Athletic Director, Mr. Catuccio continues to work diligently to schedule games and practices on available fields in the local area so games and practices move forward according to schedule. We anticipate athletes may begin using the field and track in early-mid October.
All construction on the field and track is solely dependent on weather conditions. When it rains, work crews must pause work. All work crews, including our Director of Facilities and Security closely monitor the weather on a daily/hourly basis to seize every opportunity to resume work on the track. We are in constant communication with the company completing the work.
The district must receive all stamps of approval for safety and product testing prior to having any students on the field. As soon as safety approvals are received, the field can be utilized.
The School Projects Capital Committee has met every third Wednesday of the month since March and continues to meet as the governing oversight committee of all school projects. Parents are always welcome to tune into a meeting via Youtube or attend in person at the Town Hall Chambers. All agendas and minutes are posted on the main Town website and the main district website. CLICK here for the WPS Capital Projects Website.
Sincerely,
Dr. Villanueva, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Luigi Velardi, Director of Facilities and Security
Mr. Gianni Perugini, Watertown High School Principal
Mr. Paul Catuccio, Watertown Athletic Director
Important Dates and Happenings
September 30 - Kathy Scully Garden Memorial at Judson, 10AM
October 2 - Welcoming Schools Committee: Strategic Planning Parent/Community Group, 6:30PM
October 3 - Polk Picture Day
October 4 - JTPS Fun Run Fundraiser!
October 5 - Rescheduled Back to School Bash for Judson, 5:30PM
October 4 - Judson Picture Day
October 9 - Columbus Day, All schools and offices closed
October 10 - Curriculum and Instruction Sub-Committee Meeting, 6PM
October 10 - Regular BOE Meeting, 7PM
October 19 - Early Dismissal Day for Students. PD for Faculty
October 23 - Policy and Labor Sub-Committee Meeting, 6:30PM
October 23 - Regular BOE Meeting, 7PM
October 27 - Wolves and Witches Walk at Judson
The Great Conversation: Welcoming Schools Committee
Thank you to all parents who RSVPd to be part of “The Great Conversation: Welcoming Schools Committee”as part of our strategic plan in building safe schools that support all students. Parents who signed up for this committee will receive another email this evening to confirm their participation. Any parents who are unable to be part of the committee due to capacity will be put on a waitlist and notified when a seat becomes available in order of who signed up first on the RSVP link.
The first meeting will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30PM in the Watertown High School Lecture Hall. This committee will focus on:
How does the Watertown Public Schools district make people feel like they belong to the….WPS Community....Student Community...Parent Community?
Student and family engagement
School district climate and culture
Multi-dimensional learners and opportunities for student acceptance
A Reminder of Residency Requirements for Students in Grades 3, 6, 9
Click here for a list of requirements: DUE OCTOBER 6, 2023
Join the WHS PTO
WHS MEMBERSHIP LETTER 2023-2024 Final.pdf
Torrington Area Health Department
October 2023 Newsletter
Quote of the Week
“Autumn carries more gold in it’s pockets than any other season”