Middle School

From the Watertown School District: Materials Exchange will take place on Mon., April 20 from 8-5 at all buildings. The final day of school for students will be Thurs. May 21. The PACH program will no longer have a separate distribution and will instead be included in the Community Food Distribution held at the Boys & Girls Club on Thursdays at 4:00 PM. More information coming soon on graduation. Have a great weekend.

From the Watertown School District: No school or lunches served on Fri. April 10 and Mon. April 13. We will continue with flex learning on Tues. April 14. Our next materials exchange will be on Mon. April 20. Thanks for your continued help with all of our school needs. One tip to keep in mind is to remember to login to the filter each day on the school device. Enjoy the long weekend.

WMS--No School Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13. Teachers are on break and you should be too! Take a walk, listen to some music, or look for shapes on the clouds. Relax and wash your hands!

WMS--Parents...looking for some tips and hints for navigating eLearning during this crazy time? Check out this webinar for some great ideas! Parent & Family Tips for Helping Middle Schoolers at Home https://vimeo.com/404819469

WMS--Monday Joke and Skill...please take care of yourselves and your families! Check your email and log into Google Classroom. Get outside and get some fresh air. Read. Listen to music (not watch videos). Wash your hands. https://youtu.be/XbBCdlbd0J4

WMS--No materials to pick up on Monday, April 6 at WMS. Everything you need is in Google Classroom. Check your email! Do your work! Be kind! Wash your hands!

WMS--April Newsletter w/ a message for middle school parents--A Parent's Role in eLearning During COVID19 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coy11v3CELCrN4SgU1aFwR_FLRB2E4Ak/view?usp=sharing

WMS--If you are looking for some support, I encourage you to join this webinar on April 6 (or register to get a copy of the recording)...you won't regret it! Parent & Family Tips for Helping Middle Schoolers at Home https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6947474632709515277

WMS--Monday Joke & Skill https://youtu.be/qqEd7pJg5qc

WMS--No materials to pick up this week at WMS. Everything you need is in Google Classroom or will be communicated electronically. Remember, the building is closed, but learning is still in session! Create a workspace, set a schedule, and follow a routine. You can do this!

WMS: eLearning Hints & Tips for Students from Dr. Brist https://youtu.be/hlUt9WPm6i8

From the Watertown School District: Thank you for your cooperation with our materials handout on Monday. It went very well!! I also wanted to remind you of the free lunches available for K-12 students at all 5 elementary schools and the intermediate school each day. The Governor has asked all schools to close until Friday, May 1. We will remain closed to students until that time and continue to work with students through online means as we have already started. More communication will follow about turning in work and other learning elated items. All activities until May 1 will be postponed until we know more information.

Monday Morning Announcements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynnIUe_EI_0&feature=youtu.be

WMS Plan for the week of 3/23 - 3/27. Click on this link for details on next week, including meal and materials information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svEF38C1ZPEs7hVCzvG0UmioGoCsFrAMUz_bWlo6iio/edit?usp=sharing

From the Watertown School District: Governor Noem has declared no school throughout the state during the week of March 23-27. We have been working on alternative learning materials for all students. Please click on this link for a letter with more details about materials, free meals for all students, and free Internet access for families. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/627317/Parent_Update_3-19-20.pdf We will continue to update you through the usual means as more details are known. Best wishes on the health and safety of your family.

Food Distribution Montgomery Furniture parking lot Wed. March 18th @ 4pm 1 box/car 350 food boxes will be available No diapers Enter from Jensen Ave only Stay in your car Do not come early. Arrive at 4pm. Police will enforce

From the Watertown School District: The Governor has announced another week of school closures for March 23-27. This means we will not have students physically attending school; however, we are working on alternative learning plans for the week at home. We are also working on a plan to offer school breakfast and lunch. More details to follow before the end of the day on Friday.

From the Watertown School District: Following the Governor’s recommendation to close schools for students the week of March 16-20, the Watertown School District will be closed. All facilities will be off-limits to students and the public beginning at 6:00 PM tonight until Monday, March 23rd. This will include practices as well as school activities and outside use of our facilities. Conditions will continue to be evaluated during this week in the event there would need to be a need for further closure to students and the public.

From the Watertown School District: It has come to our attention that a phony Facebook page is stating there is no school. That is false. There will be school in Watertown on Friday, March 13. Please watch for further updates from this account or the school webpage.

From the Watertown School District: The Watertown School District is having Kindergarten screening this Thurs. Mar. 12 & Fri. Mar. 13. If you have a child who turns 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2020, please call Garfield School at 605-882-6398.