FridgeNotes August 19th, 2019

August 19th, 2019

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Community Commitment Handbook

The Family Information Handbook is your go-to source for basic information, while the Community Commitments Handbook is the place you will find our community expectations -- how we commit to living and learning together. Note that all parents and students are required to read the handbooks then sign and return the last page of the Community Commitments Handbook before leaving on Wilderness. If you have not returned a signed copy, you must do so before Wednesday, August 21st.

Attendance Policy & Early Dismissal Reminders

School is in session from 8:10-3:10 every day. If your student will be arriving after 8:10, please alert the front desk by either calling 303-440-7520, or emailing: attendance@watershedschool.org so we can make a note. Students may not report their own absences, the front desk must hear from a parent or guardian.
If a student needs to leave early, a parent must come inside to sign them out. HS Students with a license may check themselves out only if the front desk has received a call/email from a parent or guardian giving permission for them to do so. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe and accounted for!

Important Family Reminder

We use the OnCampus portal to keep track of our students' information. Please help us by making sure that your profile is completely current. We are currently missing very important contact information for many of you.

-Log onto your OnCampus account (Here)
-Click on your own name in the upper right hand corner
-Select "profile" to verify your information is current. Please make sure every field is complete.
-Click on your student's name on the left side of the page
-Click on the "Contact Card" tab

-Make sure all student information is current, complete with Emergency Contact information.

Prana Discount
Prana has generously offered Watershed Families a 25% in-store discount, valid until Sunday, August 24th! Please click here for more information. Many thanks to Tegan Corradino for setting this up for us!

Important Dates
August 22nd-29th
-HS Wilderness Trip
August 25th-28th
-MS Orientation Trip
August 28th
-MS Pot Luck & ROLs
August 29th
-MS Day of Rest (NO SCHOOL for MS students)
August 30th
-NO SCHOOL MS & HS Day of Rest
September 2nd
-NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
September 3rd
-1st day of Fall Term (bring class supplies)
-2:00pm HS ROLS
September 6th
-Coffee and Conversation

Middle School Announcements

What to Bring
The first week of school for Middle Schoolers is all about creating community and preparing for the Orientation Trip. Here is a breakdown of what to have with you:
August 20-23rd: Summer reading book, something to write with, bagged lunch (something that can be eaten without microwaving first), water bottle, sunscreen, any personal snacks needed. Wear weather appropriate clothing/footwear and be prepared to spend the day outside.
September 3rd: Academic classes begin, come prepared with computer and all school supplies. Lunch delivery begins, and please remember that Watershed will no longer be providing utensils for students and plan accordingly.

Summer Reading & School Supplies
Please use the links below to see the required summer reading for middle school students as well as the list of necessary school supplies. We are using EduKit again this year if you would prefer not to put together your own school supplies.
Summer Reading & Supplies
Math Supply List

Orientation Packing List
Please use this list to prepare for the MS Orientation Trip.

High School Announcements

What to Bring
The first week of school for High Schoolers is all about creating community and preparing for the Wilderness Trip. Here is a breakdown of what to have with you:
August 20: Bring your gear for gear check. If you have questions about gear, please reach out to your advisor. Be prepared to have active, outdoor days dressed appropriately for the weather.
August 21st: Be prepared to have an active, outdoor day and please dress appropriately for the weather.
August 22nd: Regular 8:10am drop off. Depart for orientation!

Wilderness Packing List
Please use this list to prepare for the HS Wilderness Trip.

Counselor's Corner

Welcome back to all new and returning families. I am excited to be starting my second year at Watershed. For new families, my name is Erin Tanner Jospe and I am the school counselor and Social and Emotional Director. I am here as a resource for students, parents and staff. Please let me know if you would like to meet sometime or have a phone conversation.

My hours are:
Monday/Wednesday: 9am-2pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30-3:30/4pm.

I am available to meet before school or after school as needed and hope to be at all, if not, most of the Friday Parent Coffees.

In the future, I will be announcing dates for Parent Education events and workshops. Please email me (E rin) let me know if there is a topic or idea you have that might serve Watershed Community. erin@watershedschool.org
Thank you!

Girls Leadership Organization
Watershed is teaming up this year with The Girls Leadership Organization to offer parent education on raising resilient girls, and workshops for 6-8th graders.

Watershed School will be hosting the following upcoming events, please click on the links below to register:

Raising Resilient Girls - Parent Talk (free to the public)
Thursday, September 12, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Information Here

Be Who You Are. Say What You Mean.
6th, 7th and 8th Grades

Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2019, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Information Here

For questions about any upcoming events, please contact Erin

Watershed Parent Association

First Friday Coffee and Conversation
September 6th, 8:10-9:00
Please join the Watershed Parent Association (WPA) for Coffee and Conversation, a relaxed space to ask questions, get answers and meet other parents! Come when you can, leave when you need.

Around Town

*Please note these community offerings are not affiliated with or vetted by Watershed.*

Clay-O-Rama: The Boulder Potters Guild is hosting an open house with artists demonstrating their unique styles of making and decorating ceramics. Watershed’s own, Jeff Osgood, will be one of the four artists demonstrating technique on Saturday, September 7th. Follow the link provided to learn more. The Boulder Potters Guild Clay-O-Rama

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