Happening this Week
Monday: Teacher Workday / No School
Tuesday: Teacher Workday / No School
Wednesday (Specials: C-Day)
Quarter 1 Report Cards go home
Thursday (Specials: D-Day)
Friday (Specials: E-Day)
From Principal Jenn
Good Evening Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend–please remember, there is no school for students Monday and Tuesday. We encourage all to get out and vote on Tuesday if you did not vote early!
Inside your child’s folder on Friday, you should have found details regarding Vision to Learn, a no-cost option for students to receive vision services at school. This will provide students with the opportunity to receive a no-cost exam and select glasses. We need 100 completed consent forms to ensure they visit our school. We are asking for ALL families who are willing to consent, even if you are confident your child doesn’t need services. This will help ensure the service is available for those who do. Click Here to Consent TODAY!
School pictures are ready for viewing and ordering! You will be able to view and place orders online using THIS LINK (click for fall picture viewing). The access code will be your child's last name and birthday; for example, my birthday is July 12, so my access would be Aguilar712. Note that there is no leading zero for single digit months. The deadline to order is November 16.
We’re still looking for volunteers to help plan one of our family nights? Our goal is to have two family representatives on each committee to plan events that are meaningful to YOU! If you are interested, please email Principal Jenn (jennifer_aguilar@dpsnc.net) or AP Bertson (christine_bertson@dpsnc.net). Volunteering would include attending (in person or virtually) 1-3 committee meetings and supporting parent engagement for the event.
Finally, we are just one week away from our Fall Book Fair! Book fairs allow students and families to shop for books at the school. Hosting book fairs is just one way we encourage students to READ! We want to make sure that cost is not a barrier to any child having the opportunity to pick out a book. If cost is at all a barrier for your family, please complete THIS FORM to ensure your child receives “a golden ticket” that will allow them to select one book at the book fair! You may also complete the form if you would prefer your child not shop at the book fair.
Hope to see you around soon–have a great week!
Principal Jenn
This week in your Family-Connect Folder:
Grade level-band newsletter
Quarter 1 Report Cards will come home with students on Wednesday
Picture ordering details
Free Eye Exams and Glasses at School!
Vision To Learn is offering vision screenings, and exams and eye glasses when necessary, to students at our school—at no cost to families. Act fast—spots fill quickly! Complete your child’s form today to secure their free vision care. All services take place during the school day. Complete the consent form by Friday, November 13.
You Belong Here: Help Us Raise $40,000 for a Growing Watts!
9 More Days to Give to the PTA Annual Fund
We're over halfway toward our $40,000 PTA Annual Fund goal, and we've got 9 more days to raise the rest! Thank you to everyone who has already given to support the Watts community this year.
When you give to the PTA Annual Fund, you support Watts teachers and students all year. Our PTA is the largest source of discretionary funding at Watts, paying for the important things that Durham Public Schools can’t cover: teacher appreciation, classroom supplies, afterschool clubs, field trips, family events, and Backpack Buddies, which sends weekend meals home with students facing food insecurity.
If we reach our goal by November 10, students get to paint their teachers’ faces at Movie Night :) Give today at http://app.givebacks.gives/gw2026