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Wage Increases, Bonuses Proposed for Staff of Extended Day Program

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The Extended Day program run at Watertown’s elementary schools serves 400 students, but officials have struggled to find and keep staff to run the after-school program. Extended Day is operated by Watertown Community Education, which is a self-sustainingdepartment of Watertown Public Schools. Its funding comes from tuition and fees, rather than from taxpayer dollars. The program is able to accommodate more than 90 percent of the demand, but there is a waiting list of 38 students for this fall. In a memo to the School Committee, Debi Cornelius, Director of Community Education, wrote:

“The challenges our community faces with after-school care are not unique to Watertown.

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UPDATED: Watertown’s Extended Day Program Salaries to be Discussed by School Committee

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The School Committee will hold a pair of meetings on July 29 to discuss the compensation for the Extended Day program staff. The after school program, which is run by Watertown Community Education with the Watertown Schools acting as its fiscal agent, has a waiting list of 38 students, according to Superintendent Dede Galdston. The School Committee will discuss compensation for Extended Day employees to assist in recruitment, Galdston added. The program has had waiting in previous years, and the number on the list is similar to last year, Galdston said. “We limit the number of students to ensure a safe and supportive environment, based on the historical staffing that EDP can sustain,” she said.

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Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Hosting Open Play & Open House

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The following announcement came from Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:

Families with young children are invited to an Open House/Open Play session at Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS). This free event will take place at the school on Tuesday, July 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

At the event, caregivers can learn about WCNS’s approach and program offerings for the upcoming school year, including flexible schedule options and a play-based, child-led approach. Children will be invited to explore the WCNS classroom, interact with other children, and meet our licensed teachers. Founded in 1952 by a group of parents affiliated with MIT, Watertown Cooperative Nursery School remains dedicated to making families an integral part of their children’s preschool experience. Parents volunteer as classroom helpers and board members.

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Watertown Students Earn Academic Honors at 11 Colleges

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Watertown students had a successful spring 2024 semester, and earned honors at MassBay, Quinnipiac, Hamilton College, Champlain College, Holy Cross, Dean College, University of Hartford, St. Olaf, Roger Williams, Fort Hays State, and Bucknell. The following information was provided by the colleges:

MassBay Community College

The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College President’s List. They have achieved this outstanding academic honor for the spring 2024 semester. Margaret Sheehan of Watertown, who studies Liberal Arts

* Rachel Kpogo of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Shone Madapurakkal of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Derek Lanham of Watertown, who studies Criminal Justice

* Lena-Marie Sebugwawo of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Resty Nabiryo of Watertown, who studies Nursing

* Evan Foun of Watertown, who studies Computer Information Systems

The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List.

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Watertown Students Graduate from Seven Colleges

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Watertown students earned degrees at MassBay, University of Hartford, URI, Plymouth State, Emmanuel, Clark, and William & Mary. MassBay Community College

The following local students have earned a degree from MassBay Community College. Their academic dedication and hard work were celebrated at the College’s 62nd Commencement ceremony on May 23, 2024. * Gurkan Ozturk of Watertown has earned an Associate in Science Degree in Automotive Technology – BMW. * Resty Nabiryo of Watertown has earned an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.

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Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Several Colleges in Spring 2024 Semester

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Students from Watertown earned academic honors at several colleges and universities in the spring of 2024. The following information was provided by the institutions:

William & Mary

Liam McCurley from Watertown, MA was recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2024 semester. To achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.   

William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Plymouth State

Plymouth State University recognizes 379 students who made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 during the Spring 2024 semester and must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester, at least nine of which must confer grade points, at the time the lists are finalized.

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Watertown Students Earn College Honors, Graduate from Colleges in Spring of 2024

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Watertown students graduated from Framingham State and UNH, and several earned honors at Saint Anselm, Wisconsin, URI, and Lasell. The following information was provided by the universities or the student’s parents. Graduate

Framingham State University

Isabella Gayane Terzian from Watertown High just graduated from Framingham State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and started her Masters in Special Education the day after Graduating on May 19. University of New Hampshire

The UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Graduates for Spring 2024 from Watertown, MA:

Anna Irene Papayannopoulos (BS) Cum Laude

Brianna Feeney Williams (BA) Cum Laude

Dean’s List Students

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade.

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WHS Class of 2024 Overcame Many Obstacles to Become a Group of ‘Great Human Beings’

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Watertown High School’s Class of 2024 celebrates graduating on Friday at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The journey to graduation day for the Class of 2024 was filled with obstacles and hardships, but Watertown High School’s senior class navigated through the challenges and emerged as seasoned scholars, athletes, performers, and “great human beings.” The seniors celebrated the end of their career in the Watertown Public Schools during the graduation ceremony at Victory Field on Friday evening. High school started not in the halls of WHS, but in their bedrooms sitting in front of computers during COVID. Sophomore year they returned to school, but did behind N95 masks.