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September 30th, 2019
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Do you know someone interested in Watershed? Attending an Open House is a great way to get to know our community, tour our school, meet with our Head of School, talk to current and past students and see our educators in action!  Click on the date(s) below to register for one of our fall Open House events.
 

Lost and Found
We will be donating all unlabeled items end of day this Friday, October 4th. Please make sure you have looked for any lost belongings before then! 

School Pictures
Please click here to see (original and retaken) school pictures! 
Purchases are made directly through Caroline. Use the code WATERSHED15! for 15% off orders through October 20th.


Annual Moms' Night Out Fundraiser
Watershed moms, please join us for our fifth annual Watershed Fundraiser and Moms Night Out at Evereve clothing store on Tuesday, October 22 from 5-8:30pm. The evening is casual - come shop, enjoy cocktails and light appetizers and get to know other Watershed moms. Evereve will donate 15% of all sales that night to Watershed. 
RSVP here!
Important Dates
October 2nd
-Literary Magazine applications due
-Out of State College Fair
October 3rd
-8th grade Fieldwork
October 4th
-Coffee & Conversation
-Lost & Found items donated
October 5th
-In & Out of State College Fair
October 7th
-6/7 Fieldwork
October 14th
-NO SCHOOL
October 16th
-10/11th PSAT
October 17th
-6/7 Fieldwork
October 17-21st
-11/12 Fieldwork in San Francisco 
October 21st
-6/7 Fieldwork
October 22nd
-Afternoon Conferences (sign up sheet next week)
-Mom's Night Out
October 23rd
-Conferences (No regular classes)

October 24/25th
-6/7 sleep out for Attention Homes
October 26th
-Admissions Open House
College Corner

2019 College Fairs

**All high school students are required to attend one of the following college fairs.**


Monarch High School: Out of State College Night
Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00-8:00p at 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO 80027 
Mountain Vista High School: In-State and Out-of-State College Fair
Saturday October 5th 10:00a-12:00p at 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

To register online and get a personalized barcode, visit: 
GoToCollegeFairs.com

National Portfolio Day
An opportunity for artists to talk with college art programs and get feedback on portfolio pieces before applications are due. Open to any high school students interested in pursuing art in college. 

Saturday, October 5th 

Check-In: 9:30a

Campus Tours: 9:45a + 10:15a

Portfolio Reviews: 12p - 4p

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

1600 Pierce Street

Lakewood, CO 80214

Register through Eventbright


PSAT
All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT on October 16th. Please plan to be at school all day to ensure time to complete the exam. Specific times and additional test details will follow. 


College Visits
Students, please sign up on the college visit board or with Jen to join. 
  • Pitzer College CA: Wednesday, 10/2 @ 9:45a
  • Portland State University: Friday, 10/4 @ 8:10a
  • New School: Thursday, 10/17 @ 8:10a
Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, October 3th: 8th grade Expedition will be traveling to Pedego Electric Bikes in Boulder to learn about E-bikes and how they harness the power of electricity. Students will be gone from about 12:00p-2:45p.

Monday, October 7th: 6/7 Expedition will be visiting the Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary. Students will be leaving after Skills 2 around 10a.  Students should bring a lunch that doesn’t require heating, be dressed to be outside (sun protection and a warm layer), binoculars if they have them, and their donation item. **Please cancel Wholesome Food Orders**

Thursday, October 17th: The 6/7 Expedition is traveling to Chautauqua on Thursday, October 17th. Students will be leaving campus at 11:15a and students will need a travel lunch, snack, and water bottle. Students should also dress to be outdoors all afternoon. Students who are not prepared will not travel with the group for this day of learning. **Please cancel Wholesome Food Orders**

Literary Magazine at Watershed
Watershed is excited to be the home base for a new Boulder County Literary Magazine! Students in 8th-12th grades who would like to be involved: please 
click here to learn about available positions! *Applications due Wednesday, October 2nd*
High School Announcements

Thursday, October 17-21st: 11/12 Fieldwork in San Francisco. Click here for Trip Packet with packing list. Please note: 11/12 will have days of rest on October 22nd & 23rd. They are expected to come to school for their conference time (sign ups will be posted next week). 

Literary Magazine at Watershed
Watershed is excited to be the home base for a new Boulder County Literary Magazine! Students in 8th-12th grades who would like to be involved: please click here to learn about available positions! *Applications due Wednesday, October 2nd*
Counselor's Corner

Erin's hours are:
Monday/Wednesday: 9a-2p
Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30a-3:30/4p

Email
erin@watershedschool.org

Parent Education Opportunities

Raising The Heart of Boys
November 6th, 6p-7:30p
Watershed School

Click here to learn more about this presentation by Michael Vladeck.
 

Watershed Parent Association

First Friday Coffee and Conversation
October 4th, 8:10a-9:00a
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.

Grocery Card Program
Thank you to all parents for your help with using your Watershed grocery cards (Alfalfas, King Soopers, Lucky's, Safeway), your Pekoe and Target cards as well as your Amazon Smile accounts.  As you know, the teachers put a lot of time, energy and love (and more time and energy) starting the school year with our kids on Wilderness and Orientation trips.  Thanks to the grocery card program, we were able to provide teachers with the following!

MS Orientation gifts: beverage of choice and a $25 Ideal Gift Card 

HS Wilderness gifts: beverage of choice and a $50 Ideal Gift Card

*If you don't know about the Watershed grocery card program, please contact the front desk!

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

Student Art Show
Watershed 6th Grader, Tonantzin Martinez, has her art displayed at Logan's Coffee Shop! Drop by to take a look.
Click here.

Kantor and Company
Is offering 20% off any haircut or style to get you ready for senior pictures. 
Seniors (or anyone in the Watershed community) are welcome to use this offer. Call to set up an appointment with Emily, Laura R. or Laura H. (720) 979-1341

Senior Portrait Discounts
Two fabulous photographers have offered a $100 discount to our seniors for portraits!
Caroline Colvin is our school photographer- her flyer is here!
Steele Photography- Mention this email for your discount. 

The Dailey Method Barre & Cycle
Is offering Watershed Staff & Families unlimited studio access for $99 a month. Click here for more information!
 
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