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Welcome to the School Year!
It is wonderful to have the staff back from their summer adventures and learning, and to be putting the pieces in place for students to arrive. I am looking forward to spending a night out on Wilderness with a high school group, and spending a day rafting with the middle school on Orientation!
A quick note about the family handbook. In the interest of clarity, we have split the handbook into two pieces: the Family Information Handbook and the Community Commitments 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 by Monday 8/19.
One more note: in the Information Handbook you will find the weekly schedule. We made a few tweaks to the schedule to better align with our mission and design principles. We moved some of our Community Meeting times from the end of the day to the middle of the day so students do not need to mentally switch from a long block of Expedition to a meeting. Students also expressed a preference for having Fresh Air on Tuesday and Thursday because those are long class days, so we switched the days of Gathering and Fresh Air. Finally, you'll note that our skills classes now have a long block on Wednesdays. This block will rotate weekly to allow each skills class to engage in more work beyond the walls of the school.
I hope to see you at Shedfest on Thursday!
Warmly,
Tim
Lunch Delivery Program
Watershed is happy to again partner with Wholesome Food Services to offer lunch delivery three days a week for interested families. Please use this document to access information on how to sign up!
ShedFest
The first day of school is August 19th, but the Watershed experience kicks off with ShedFest on the evening of Thursday, August 15th from 5:00-7:30. Please plan to join us for an evening full of live music, food, and an overview of the Wilderness/Orientation programs. We will also have a New Parent orientation for new families. This is a great night to both see old friends and get to know the new faces in the community! Best of all, students will find out who is in their Advisory for the coming year! We'll have the grill going and food ready starting at 5pm!
- 5:00-5:30- New Parent Orientation
- 5:30-5:45- Students (new and returning) meet with their advisors!
- 6:30-7:00- MS & HS Wilderness Orientation (for parents)
Community Day
Students will kick off the year with a Community Day on Monday, August 19th! Pizza lunch will be provided, and will have dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian options. Students do not need to bring school supplies. Please be dressed and prepared for a full active day (appropriate footwear, weather appropriate clothes, sunscreen, personal snacks, water bottle etc).
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!
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Dates to Keep in Mind
August 15th
-ShedFest
5-7:30pm at Watershed
August 16th
-Course Registration Due
August 19th
-First day of school for all students
-Community Commitment Handbook Signature page due
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
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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.
Medical Paperwork *Action Required*
If you have not submitted medical paperwork, please be sure it is completed and returned by ShedFest on Thursday, August 15th.
These forms can be sent electronically to Katy Hilston, dropped off or mailed to the school (1661 Alpine Ave. Boulder, CO 80304).
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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!
HS Summer Letter
Please read This Letter carefully to be sure you are preparing for the fall.
Wilderness Packing List
Please use this list to prepare for the HS Wilderness Trip.
HS School Supply Lists
General School Supplies
Math Supply List
*To ensure easy May Term preparations, please take a moment to make sure that your passport is valid through December 2020. If it is not, please begin the renewal process now.*
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Fall 2019 Course Registration Information
Completed Course Request forms are due Friday, August 16th by 5pm.
Please use the Curriculum Guide (link below) to learn about the classes that will be offered in the fall. Use the Course Request Form (also below) to submit your requests. Students will be given their schedules by the first day of fall term, September 3rd.
Curriculum Guide Fall 2019
Course Request Worksheet
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