New School Hours - 8:15am-2:50pm
May 16, 2021
Hello,
I hope you have had a good weekend. Tomorrow we begin another transition of this unprecedented year with a return to a full day academic schedule which includes both lunch and a dismissal time of 2:50. Our teachers and students have been through change and transition this past year.
Yes, there have been losses of missed events and activities as well as the benefits of daily in person learning, but there have also been gains and growth with essential skills. Students have gained new understanding of and an increase in their abilities with perseverance, flexibility, adaptability, organization, technology use and integration, time management, the importance of mindset and other coping skills when faced with adversity and challenge. I would argue that much of these gains are essential for their future success. That being said, I am confident that our students will continue to adapt well with this transition for a successful completion of the 2020-2021 school year.
This transition to a full day in school, may feel new given the circumstances, but it is something we have already experienced. Students please continue to exercise your patience and understanding as well as your diligence with wearing a mask at all times, except when eating, and to please maintain a social distance of 6 feet.
For our Seniors, this transition is a return to just how they started their high school career with a full school day. Have a great final week of school Class of 2021!
Here’s to a great week for all.
Communication
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Mark Your Calendar
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May 17- 24: AP Testing May 17: SHS return to Full Day Schedule with lunch; 8:15am - 2:50pm May 21: Seniors / Class of 2021 last day of classes May 20: Junior / Senior Powder Puff Game; 7:00pm May 27: Athletic Awards; 6:00pm May 27 & 28: Math MCAS · Testing @ SHS; Grades 10 / 11* o *Only those 11th graders who have chosen · Asynchronous learning remote schedule; Grades 9 and 11 June 4: No School / District PD June 7: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony; 7:00pm - 8:00pm June 17: Last Day of School / Half day dismissal @ 12:15pm Senior Events June 1: Senior Scholarships and Academic Awards June 2: Senior Celebration June 3: Senior Parade June 4: Class of 2021 Graduation Commencement |
Return to Full Day Schedule Updates
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Full Day / Five day Schedule Lunches · Lunch Schedule · Students will attend the following lunch based on the academic class they are scheduled for during 3rd period o L1: First lunch / 10:41 - 11:11 § Art, English & Math o L2: Second lunch / 11:16 - 11: 46 § ESL, Health, Learning Strategies/Skill Building/Foundations, o Peer Leaders, Social Studies, Technology & Work Study o L3: Third Lunch / 11:24 - 11:54 § Family Consumer, Music, Physical Education, Science & World Language · Lunch Serving o Same distribution as all year o Two stations in Cafeteria · Lunch Seating o Seating capacity in the cafeteria is limited due to COVID Safety guidelines and available furniture o To best utilize our spaces the following lunch seating arrangements will be in place for lunch periods the week of Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21. § Students can chose to eat lunch in the area designated by their grade or the in the Tent / Outside Cafeteria space · Auditorium: Grades 9 & 10 · Cafeteria: Grades 11 & 12 · Tents / Outside Cafeteria space: All Grades Athletic Lockers · Monday 17 o Athletic Lockers will be open before and after school to provide Spring Athletes a location to change and secure any equipment and / or clothing they require for after school athletics. o Students will be required to follow posted guidelines for number of athletes allowed in locker room space at one time o Masks are expected to be worn at all times o Athletes are expected to exit the locker room immediately after use. |
National Honor Society Induction
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony · Monday June 7th at 7:00 p.m. o The Ceremony will be held under the tent at the SHS track · Inductees are permitted two guests to this ceremony. o Each inductee must complete this form with guest names by Friday, June 4th § This information is required for contact tracing purposes. · We look forward to putting a safe and meaningful induction ceremony for both students and families. Information is also available on the National Honor Society Google Classroom. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! |
Coming this Spring..A SHS Drama Club Production….“A Journey Through Time With Broadway”....See Video Teaser below
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“A Journey Through Time With Broadway” · An SHS Drama Club Production o The film will be shown Friday, May 21st at 8pm with help provided by the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce |
Athletics / Seniors Recognition / Lockers / Week in Sports Schedule
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Senior Athletes / College · There will be a photo day for Seniors playing a sport in college on Wednesday, May 19th at 3:00pm in the High School Gym. · Please bring your shirt, sweatshirt or gear with your college name on it to wear for this picture. Athletic Lockers · Monday 17 o Athletic Lockers will be open before and after school to provide Spring Athletes a location to change and secure any equipment and / or clothing they require for after school athletics. o Students will be required to follow posted guidelines for number of athletes allowed in locker room space at one time o Masks are expected to be worn at all times o Athletes are expected to exit the locker room immediately after use. Game Schedule |
Spartan ShoutOut / Stress - Less Day!!!
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A huge Spartan SHOUT OUT to the faculty and student members responsible for the idea, planning, organizing, scheduling and overall facilitation of Stress - Less Day. It was an excellent day of stress free student and faculty engagement and much needed for our learning community. Thank you! |
Senior Event Updates
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The seniors last day and the first Senior Event celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2021 is fast upon us. There are many plans being finalized and important updates below, including Promenade and Senior Celebration ticket price. Please continue to reach out to Senior Class Officers and the Senior Class Advisor, Ms. Nims, if any questions. We will post updates as they are finalized and determined. Lawn Signs Class of 2021 · Donation from SEO / THANK YOU! o Lawn Sign for each Senior · Pick Up o Please stop by room 102, Ms. Nims, before or after school this week (05/17-05/21) to pick up Powder puff · Mandatory Meeting May 18 o Anyone playing in the upcoming Powder Puff game must attend a 15 minute meeting on Tuesday, May 18th immediately after school in the gym. Promenade and Senior Celebration Key Events and dates · All events are at the SHS Football Field unless otherwise noted. · All events are Rain or Shine with exception to Graduation May 20: Powder Puff Game; 7:00pm May 27: Athletic Awards; 6:00pm June 1: Academic Awards; 7:00pm June 2: Promenade and Senior Celebration; 4:00pm - 10:00pm June 3: Senior Parade 6:00pm - 7 /7:30pm · Start at SCMS o Line up begins at 5:30 June 4: Graduation; 6:00pm - 7:30pm · Rain Date: June 5 or June 6; time TBD |
SEO / Thank you
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A big Spartan THANK YOU from all the SHS Faculty; Teachers, ESP’S, Nurses, Secretaries, Custodians, Service Providers, and School Counselors and psychologist. The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon you provided this past Thursday was most welcome and a wonderful end to great Stress - Less Day. Thank you! |
SAT’s
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· Stoneham High School will not be holding any further SAT’s for the 2020-2021 School Year. · We will announce our 2021-2022 SAT test dates at the beginning of the 2021-2022 School Year. |
Spring Testing Dates
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MCAS: · May 27 & 28 / Math o Testing Grades 10 & 11* · All testing is in person / school based · No synchronous / In School Classes for grades and students not testing o Attend courses remotely / Asynchronous Work and Activities · *Please see below: MCAS / Class AP: · May 17 - 24 |
Stoneham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
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The Stoneham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is excited to offer a free virtual workshop for parents and professionals on Effective Communication. · The workshop will discuss the importance of effective communication skills, active listening, factors that can impact communication, preparing for a team meeting, and more. · The Federation of Children with Special Needs will present this workshop on May 19, 2021, at 6 PM via Zoom. o Registration is required. § Please follow the link below to register. · https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoc-qvqzotGte42g_LOnB67vJYpQncgQvR · Please see the attached flyer HERE for more information and details |