16 South Elm Street, Waterbury, CT (203) (203) Fax. Principal s News

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1 A Nationally Recognized Leader in Urban Arts 16 South Elm Street, Waterbury, CT (203) (203) Fax March 2018 Lauren F. Elias, Principal Jennifer A. Deeley, Assistant Principal Joseph E. Nole, Assistant Principal Maria P. Stasaitis, Ed. D., Assistant Principal Greetings Parents and Guardians, Principal s News There are many happenings here at WAMS for the month of March. The most important of them all would be the start of this year s standardized testing. According to TeacherVision, to ensure that students perform at their highest level, it is suggested that parents/guardians review the following with their children: Have a Positive Attitude - It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success. The Night Before - Get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late! The Morning of the Test - Did you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test. Test Time - Make sure you read the instructions carefully! Neatness Counts - Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully. I'm Done! - Not so fast - when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you're not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test. Testing dates and schedules will be released soon and sent home to all parents and guardians. Thank you. - Lauren F. Elias, Principal Helpful Numbers Attendance counselor, Cindy Ferreira HS Guidance We are delighted to welcome Dr. Maria Stasaitis and Jennifer Deeley to our WAMS Administration team!! We are planning a meet and greet for parents on March 14 th at 5pm in the Library. All WAMS Families are invited to attend! Middle School office Nurse, Alison Vasquez Parent Liaison, Kim Effes

2 PTSO News The PTSO will have their monthly meeting on March 14th at 6pm in the Library The Butter Braid delivery will be on March 14 th. If you ordered the PTSO will be reaching out to you to discuss the pickup details. Guidance News Next Generation Science Standards Test-(NGSS) All juniors are required to take Next Generation Science Standards Test as Mandated by the State of Connecticut. The testing window will be from March 26, 2018-May 18, SAT School Day for Juniors. All Juniors are required to take the state mandated SAT Test. The test is scheduled for March 21, It will be an early dismissal day at 11:05 AM. Students who are testing with accommodations will be dismissed approximately about 12:30-12:45 PM. Students who are absent will be required to take the test on April 24 or April 25, AP Test Administration Testing will take place at our school as well as at the University of Connecticut Campus from May 7-11, 2018 and May 14-18, National College Fair The fair will be held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The event will take place on Wednesday March 28 th from 6:30-8:30pm. Questions regarding any of the above? Contact our Guidance Department. Scoliosis Screenings The Department of Health and Education, City of Waterbury, has implemented a Scoliosis Screening Program as mandated by Public Act Sec. 4. Each female student in grade 7 and male students in grade 8 will be screened. The program will be conducted cooperatively by the school nurse and the physical education instructors. The screening will take place during the month of April. Visualization of the back and spine is required to perform an accurate exam. Female students may wear a bra or two piece bathing suit top. Male students will be required to remove their shirts. If a referral for follow-up care is made, your cooperation in scheduling an appointment for your child to be examined by his/her physician and reporting their findings to the school nurse is appreciated. 6 th Grade News Congratulations to the Sixth Grade January Students of the Month: Lidia Clarke and Jacob Karmuza.

3 MUSIC NEWS Congrats to the members of the WAMS HS Chorus they again sang with the legendary band Foreigner this past weekend at Foxwoods The Tri-M Music Honor Society is putting on their first Music Dinner Show on Wednesday March 7th to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium. The tickets are $15 each and students/families can buy them at lunch, from any Tri-M member, or at the door. The snow date is March 13 th. National Junior Honor Society Students in middle school who received high honors in both marking periods one and two with a GPA of 90.0 or above will be receiving invitations to apply for WAMS NJHS. Applications for all middle school students that were invited to apply to NJHS are being handed out to students on March 5th. Applications are due to advisors Mrs. Farrell & Mrs. Gordon by 2:30 pm on Thursday, March 29. BULLYING & INTERNET SAFETY WORKSHOP Come join us for a workshop and conversation with Wellmore Behavioral Health on these topics and take away FREE materials to help you handle these tough issues!! Wednesday, March 21 st at 6:30pm WAMS Library Light refreshments will be served FAMILY STEM NIGHT Tuesday, March 28 th 6pm WAMS Cafeteria Join us for a fun evening with FREE hands on activities relating to Reserve your spot today!! Contact: Kim Effes, Parent Liaison or keffes@waterbury.k12.ct.us Kiley Lombardo, Social Worker or klombardo@waterbury.k12.ct.us S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology Engineering and Math) Light Dinner will be served Look for a flyer in the near future Questions? Call Mrs. Effes, Parent Liaison Habitat for Humanity Coffee House Come and see our amazing talent at our next Coffee House on March 14 th in the Atrium from 5:30-7:30. Admission is $5 and there is a bake sale and free coffee. All proceeds go to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury.

4 WAMS THEATRE NEWS Memphis April 6, & 7pm April 2pm Palace Theatre General Admission tickets = $20.00 for Adults (19-64); $15.00 for students (5-18); Senior Citizens (65+), and Military Personnel; Children 4 and under are Free Tickets are available each lunch wave (Cash/Check) or online at for credit card purchases with an additional fee. In Production: Middle School Play: E. A Poe Shorts Directed by Mr. Schulte March 2018; Apron Stage In Rehearsal: Director's Showcase Mr. Post May 2018; Drama Classroom Photo Credit: A.S.GYURIK Photography WAMS High School Substance Abuse Prevention Education (SAP) Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Education is mandated by the State of Connecticut as a general graduation requirement. This Health and Safety Education program is provided to students in each year throughout the entire K-12 educational experience. SAP is an annual 17-day course of study (grades 9, 11, and 12) that seeks to help high school students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become increasingly resistant to psychosocial influences that promote destructive decisions and drug abuse. *Students are required to attend a rotational 17 day pull-out schedule and must balance the workload and assignments of both general classes and SAP during this time period.* SAP Instructor: Mr. Perugini, Health and Physical Education, gperugini@waterbury.k12.ct.us Please him with any questions.

5 ART NEWS Artist Molly Norton is working with Mrs. Kirschner s 7 th grade class that meets 7 th period this marking period. This is an international program for students, focusing on promoting and understanding the concept of peace, sponsored by the Mattatuck Museum. Students will be creating photographs and reflecting upon how they illustrate peace to them. In the spring, their photographs and written reflections will be exhibited at the Mattatuck Museum. Please join us for the 2018 Artrageous Exhibition A Waterbury Student Art Show Family/Community Reception: Tuesday, March 20, 2018; 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Snow date: Tuesday, March 27 th 5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dates of show: Wednesday, February 22 - Sunday, April 22, 2018 Mattatuck Museum; 144 West Main Street Waterbury, CT WAMS Visual Art Department is proud to participate in the CÆA Youth Art Celebration 2018 at Central Connecticut State University Art Gallery and Fine Arts Center Second Floor, Maloney Hall - S.T. Chen Fine Arts Center 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT (860) \ Several WAMS middle and high school students artwork will be on display and can be viewed at the times and dates below: March 5 - March 10, 2018 March 19 - April 6, 2018 Exhibit Closed March 11 - March 18, 2018 for Spring Break Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm Special visits beyond the regular hours may be available by appointment. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 10, 2018; 1:00-3:00pm

6 DANCE NEWS Miss Caldeira s period 8 tap class is putting together a Tap Through Time Showcase. This will be done during our 8 th period class (1:12-1:55pm) on April 10, 11, & 12, and invite parents/guardians of the students performing to come watch the show. Look for a flyer with more details in the near future Black history month performance - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" are words that resonate throughout our communities. The powerful words of Martin Luther King were expressed through dance by WAMS dance department Choreography students in Mrs. Wirth Santulli s class. Performed and choreographed by Jacyntha Adouko, Tyra Campbell, Elisia Holmes and Arriahna Markay. WAMS dancers energize the crowd as they perform!!! Dance in Africa is integrated into everyday life. It is an expression of life and can be seen at at social, religious and cultural events. Communities gather together to dance for the birth of a baby or the death of a loved one. Dance is passed down through generations and often tells a story or teaches a lesson. The WAMS dancers performed a dance at the Black History Month celebration that was a compilation of African movements designed to expose the students to the rhythms of Africa. Special thanks to Jacyntha Adouko and her family for contributing traditional African steps from their culture and for naming our dance, "Akwaba", which means Welcome. Students pictured are all enrolled in Jazz dance at WAMS. Jazz dance has its roots in African traditions. Through this performance the dance students had the opportunity to experience the rhythms and movements of a culture that had and still continues to have a great impact on the world of dance. Akwaba was performed under the direction of Patricia Gray and Cheryl Wirth Santulli

7 February March 2018 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat pm TriM Music Dinner pm TriM Music Dinner (Snow Date) 14 5pm Admin Meet & Greet 5:30 Habitat Coffee House 6pm PTSO Meeting 15 4:30 Community Day :30 Book Club 21 6:30pm Bullying Workshop Early Dismissal No School Good Friday 31 6pm STEM Science Night