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Friday, October 27, 2023

Dear Watertown Public Schools Faculty, Families and Students,

With unseasonably warm temperatures this weekend, it will be perfect weather to pick last minute pumpkins and just enough time to enjoy the magnificent colors painted by the leaves. Have a wonderful and spooky weekend Watertown!

Dr. V

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Important Dates and Happenings

October 27 - Wolves and Witches Walk at Judson / Trunk or Treat at Polk, 5:30PM

October 31 - Happy Halloween!

November 3 - WHS varsity football game - Free for Swift 8th Graders / Pep Band, 7PM

November 7 - Schools Closed for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences

November 8 - Early Release Day for Students - Parent Teacher Conference 

November 8 - Internet Safety Webinar with the Attorney General’s Office, 7:30PM

November 10 - Schools Closed for Veterans Day

November 11 - Veterans Day Memorial, 11AM at Veterans Memorial Park

November 10, 11, 18 - WHS Theater performance of ‘Radium Girls’, 7PM

November 17 - WHS Homecoming, La Bella Vista

November 20 - Second Welcoming Schools Committee Meeting, WHS Lecture Hall, 6PM

November 22 - Early Release Day for Students and Staff

November 23-24 Thanksgiving Recess, Schools and Offices Closed

November 23 - WHS Turkey Bowl Football at Torrington Robert Frost Sports Complex, 10:15AM

November 28 - WHS 8th Grade Open House

November 30 & December 1 - Judson student theater performs ‘Willy Wonka’

Ongoing Unrest in the Nation and World

It’s nearly impossible to report on all of the devastating events that seem to be happening in the world at the moment. With the most recent events in Maine and the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and the Ukraine, we are here to support any of our students and families who are impacted by these occurrences. If you or someone you know needs assistance, do not hesitate to reach out directly to your child’s school and someone will connect you with someone who can help. For those who are looking for additional resources, click below:

Coach Appreciation Month

A big shout out to all of our Athletic Coaches for stepping up the plate for all of our Watertown teams! A coach’s presence can have a powerful impact on a student’s life at any age. Thank you for leading every practice, cheering us on at every game, and taking our students one step further everytime our athletes show up.

Custodial/Maintenance Appreciation Month

Give three cheers to our custodial/Maintenance teams across the district for working when nobody’s watching. Maintaining and keeping our schools clean, bright and safe is a task we don’t take for granted. Thank you to our coaches and custodial/maintenance crews - We appreciate YOU!

Quote of the Week

“Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower”. ~ Albert Camus