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Greetings Lowell,

Today at Lowell West, we began our day as planned. Teachers welcomed their students and then read aloud the letter from me and Mr. Chen. After the letter was read, many teachers led a discussion focused on expectations and values. The time we spent revisiting our core values and norms was thoughtful and productive. Each teacher spent time focusing their activity toward their special set of students.

Iris Teft, one of our fifth graders.

made one of the most profound contributions to her classroom discussion. She said, if we've identified bathrooms as a space where kids are not living our core values or where kids see unsafe words. We should do everything we can to concentrate on making those spaces the spaces all kids can feel they belong. Let's put up posters and pictures that make people feel welcome and a sense of belonging. I agree with Iris, we need and will work to make our spaces reflect our core values.

I want to express my gratitude to the families who provided support and feedback this week. Your thoughts and voices are important to us. On Tuesday, we will be hosting the Lowell Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Parent Meeting. We have reserved time on the agenda for a conversation about challenging events in our school community. I encourage all to attend.

With a grateful heart,

Stacy

We have many items in lost & found at Lowell West and the Phillips Building. If you have something missing we might have it!

What?

The annual K-12 District Art Show has been a tradition in Watertown Public Schools for many years. The show includes work from Watertown students K-12. This is the first year since the pandemic that elementary schools will have in-person representation, so it is very exciting. In addition, this is my (Ms. Chroneos') first art show in Watertown! I am thrilled for the chance to bring our community together in support of your young artists.

Where and When?

Where:

Watertown Mall

When:

The show is up Wednesday, April 5th - Tuesday May 2nd

Because the Watertown Mall is a public place, you are welcome to see the artwork at any time during mall open hours while the show is up.

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, April 11th from 6pm-8pm at the Watertown Mall

Opening Reception

The Opening Reception is Tuesday, April 11th from 6pm-8pm at The Watertown Mall. There will be live music, and it's a chance for the community to gather and celebrate our students. Everyone, regardless of if your student's work is representing Lowell in the art show, is invited to the reception.

Register for the Walk-a-Thon! This is our only fundraiser of the year. There are school-wide rewards along the way! We've already earned our Dance Party -- and we're close to our 2nd prize! Thanks for your support! If we raise $18,000, Ms Phelan will dye her hair pink! If we raise $20,000, we can tape Mr. Chen to the wall! Everyone who signs-up and shares the link on social media, email, or text will receive a free smoothie from Vitality Bowls! The fundraiser runs March 20 – April 25.

Here’s the link to sign-up!

If you had an account from last year, log-in and join the event. Otherwise, please create a free account. Reach out to jenninetambio@gmail.com with questions/concerns.

Save the Date—Scholastic Bookfair: Our bookfair will be held at the Watertown Public Library from Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30. Mark it on your calendar – to volunteer for a shift or come in to shop for your family and your child’s teacher. This will be open to the public.

FTO Leadership for Next Year: We’d love to have more family members join our Family Teacher Organization! You make a big difference in the school and get to know a lot of people. We’re looking for a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for next year, plus we have a ton of smaller roles that would be a huge help. Email jenninetambio@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Please sign up for your child's Parent Teacher Conference Meeting. All meetings will be held on zoom. Conference links can be found on our website or inside the teachers S'more newsletter.

Link to our website: Link

A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his "farewell" television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.Conrad Birdie is the biggest rock & roll star of the 60's ever to be drafted. Aspiring chemist and songwriter Albert is convinced he can make his fortune and marry his girlfriend Rosie if he gets Conrad on the Ed Sullivan show to kiss a high school girl goodbye. Albert's mother will do anything to break him up with Rosie. Kim and Hugo, the high school steadies, live in Sweet Apple, Ohio where most of the action takes place.

Performances: Friday March 31st at 7pm, Saturday April 1st at 7pm, Sunday April 2nd at 2pm

Watertown Students are FREE!

Watertown Middle School

Science Spotlights

In-Person Event | Saturdays, March 11, April 8, May 13, 2:00–3:30 pm

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge

Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of monthly short talks. Perhaps you’ll discuss how studying dog reactions help us learn about the evolution of social behavior, or maybe you’ll consider the regrowth of a microscopic worm after injury. Recommended for ages 10–Adults.

Let’s Draw: HMSC Sketching Weekend

In-Person Event | Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, 1:00–­4:00 pm

The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture provide inspiration for all levels of artists and curious visitors. Elevate your own creative process by trying your hand at sketching this weekend. Meet HMSC Volunteer Sketching Facilitators in the galleries and learn what motivates them to draw in the museums. Then try sketching a museum object yourself.

Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard

In-Person Event | Sunday, March 26, 1:00–4:00 pm

Explore North American, South American, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian archaeology across the exhibit halls of two museums. Activities include ancient DNA analysis, animal mummies, King Tut’s throne, spear throwing, flintknapping, and other surprises during this popular annual event.

Summer Science Weeks

In-Person Summer Programs | Mondays–Fridays, 9:30 am–12:00 pm

Registration is open! Select from a wide array of Summer Science Week programs for children entering grades 1–8. Favorites include Amazing Animals, Super Scientists, and The Ins and Outs of Skeletons.

2023 April Vacation Week Program Registration Opens on Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 PM!

Online registration for Watertown Community Education's 2023 April Vacation Program - Wild Animal Adventure Week, being held at the Hosmer Elementary School, opens at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 16th! Spaces are limited, please register early. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click the link to the 2023 April Vacation Week Program Smore Flyer for full details including cost, dates, daily sub-themes, and to access the online Google Form registration link https://www.smore.com/1yxg2.

Please reach out to Debi Cornelius at debora.cornelius@watertown.k12.ma.us and Jeff Bodner at jeffrey.bodner@watertown.k12.ma.us with any questions regarding the 2023 April Vacation Program.

March Cradles to Crayons Children’s Clothing Drive

Text for Announcements:

There will be a Cradles to Crayons children’s clothing drive between March 20th and March 31st. New or lightly used clothing can be dropped off in the box at the main lobby.

Text for the S’more:

WMS 8th grade student, Maddox Caron is working with Cradles to Crayons and Project351 to run a 0-12 clothing drive between March 20th and March 31st. Join in!

New or lightly used clothing can be dropped off in the box at the main lobby.

• Ages 0-12, but any size is accepted

• New or lightly used

• Undergarments & socks must be new

1 in 3 children in Massachusetts is at risk of experiencing clothing insecurity. Together we can make a difference!

Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 30, 2023

Yard Art Watertown 2023 is an event celebrating art and community residents’ front

yards and porches. This year it will occur for the entire month of April!

You and your family are invited to create something to be viewed from the street or

sidewalk. It can be an assemblage, a sculpture, an art project, a lighting

arrangement—let your imagination run free!

Register for YardArt Watertown at: www.mosesianarts.org/YardArt

To get folks inspired, the Hatch Makers Space will host two free public events.

“Hatch an Idea for YardArt” will take place Monday, March 6, from 7 to 8:30pm via

Zoom. And “YardArt Building Techniques” on Monday, March 13, from 7 to 9pm on site

at Hatch. Preregistration is required and both events will be ticketed through Hatch and

the Watertown Free Public Library. Register for Hatch events at the YardArt Watertown

website (www.mosesianarts.org/YardArt).

YardArt Watertown is a project of the Watertown Cultural Council in collaboration with

the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee, the Mosesian Center for the Arts,

Hatch Makerspace, Live Well Watertown, Watertown Art Association and Watertown

Bike and Pedestrian Committee; supported by Watertown Community Foundation,

Watertown Business Coalition and Watertown Public Schools.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yardartwatertown/

Twitter https://twitter.com/YardArtWtown

3/28/2023

12:15PM Early Release

1:00PM - 2:30PM Parent Teacher Conference

7:00PM - 8:00PM DIB Council Meeting

3/29/2023

6:00PM - 8:00PM Parent Teacher Conference

3/30/2023

8:30AM - 12:00PM Grade 4 & 5 String Students Field Trip

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MCAS Dates for grades 3,4 & 5

ELA

Tuesday, April 4th

Thursday, April 6th

Math

Tuesday, May 16th

Thursday, May 18th

Science

Only Grade 5 takes Science

Wednesday, May 24th

Thursday, May 25th