Principal's Message 12/4/22

Daily Bulletin

·  12/5/2022

·  12/2/2022

·  12/1/2022

·  11/30/2022

·  11/29/2022

·  11/28/2022

Student Handbook

·  2022-2023 Handbook HERE

Daily Schedule

·  Daily Schedule with Lunch Assignments HERE

SHS Calendar

·  SHS School Year Calendar HERE

Parking and Traffic Route Map

·  Updated Driving routes / parking Map HERE

Social Media Links

·  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shs.principal.184

·  Instagram:  bluespartanshs

2022 - 2023 SHS Club and Student Organizations

·  Current Club / Organizations HERE 

Friday - Sunday, 12/9 - 12/11; Fall Drama Club Production

Friday - Monday, 12/23 - 1/2/2023; School Closed / Holiday Vacation

Monday, 1/16: School Closed / MLK Day

Friday, 1/13; Half Day / District PD Day / 12:15 Dismissal

·  End of Quarter 2 / Semester 1

Tuesday - Friday, 1/17 - 1/20; Midterm & Final Exams / Half day Dismissals @ 12:15

Monday, 1/23; Start of Quarter 3 / Semester 2 

Senior Privilege was recently approved by the SPS School Committee.  The Committee approved the following as a Senior Privilege with the following minimum requirements.  

Senior Privilege

·  Sign Out from school during scheduled FLEX Block

o Process

§ Must sign out using designated QR Codes located outside the Main Office by the Main Entrance / Exit

§ Teacher initiated FLEX registrations override Senior Privilege.  Students are  required to attend the teacher initiated FLEX Block

·  Minimum Grade Requirement

o Grade level:  C- / 70

§ Students must have all grades at the end of each grading quarter at a C- / 70 or higher

·  Students with a grade below a C- / 70 will not be permitted Senior Privilege.

o Senior Privilege will be granted once grade meets the minimum grade level

·  Behavior / Code of Conduct

o Seniors are expected to be student leaders and demonstrate behavior supporting a positive and inclusive learning environment and to adhere to the rules and expectations as defined in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

§ Senior Privilege is just that, a privilege.  

·  This privilege can be revoked for failure to follow Senior Privilege Sign Out Procedure (QR Code)

·  This privilege can be revoked for Student Handbook and Code of Conduct violations

Start Up

·  1st Step

o Mandatory All Senior Meeting

§ Monday, 12/4, FLEX

·  Review Senior Privilege and expectations

·  2nd Step

o Senior Privilege begins

§ Tuesday, 12/5

Noises Off

·  Fri 12/9 @ 7pm

·  Sat 12/10 @ 7pm

·  Sun 12/11 @ 2pm

Synopsis:

This play-within-a-play captures a touring theater troupe’s production of the new play Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of an exhausting run. We are given a window into the inner workings of theater behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to growing friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, backstage romances and plenty of sardines.

Ticket Info

·  Adult Tickets: $12

·  Student Tickets: $9

·  Children under 5: $5

Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) Meeting -  Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm via Zoom

Please join the Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30pm via Zoom!  Come learn more about how SEO supports the SHS community and how you can help.  At this month’s meeting, Principal Lombardi will share a brief SHS update and answer questions you may have. SEO will highlight recent mini grants awarded to staff to support students and finalize plans for the SHS Staff Appreciation Holiday Goodie Bags!

Zoom Meeting Link: https://suffolk.zoom.us/j/99619202527

SEO Mailing List: : https://forms.gle/DGAw3AnU1VvAJtgP6. 

SEO meets 5-6 times a year and as needed between meetings.  We could use help drafting the SEO Newsletter, sharing information on social media, and with fundraising.  We also anticipate board openings at the end of this school year.  As always, feel free to email the SEO with any questions or concerns at spartanenrichmentorg@gmail.com! 

·  Student Parking

o Unfortunately we have reached our student parking capacity, there are no more available student parking spaces.  At this time Student Parking is closed for any new drivers.

o Non-registered drivers are not permitted to park on school grounds and any violators are subject to towing at the cost of the vehicle owner.

·  Driving

o As we enter the Winter months I remind parents and student drivers to be extra cautious and more aware to follow our posted and established parking and driving routes.  Winter weather impacts road conditions and visibility and adhering to established routes and expectations will only help in maintaining an efficient and safe traffic process.

·  Student Drop Off & Pick Up

o Please remember that student drop off and pick up is required in the designated Drop Off  / Pick Up Area in the lower parking lot. The Drop Off  / Pick Up Area consists of white lined marked space before and after the staircase.  Please help with traffic flow by having your student exit or enter the car at any time your vehicle is stopped between the lines of the designated Drop Off  / Pick Up Area.

§ Student drop off / pick up in the upper parking lot, closest to the school, is not a designated Drop Off / Pick Up Area and is only for those individuals who have a physical necessity.

New SHS Construction Project

·  A week in pictures

o Weekly Progress Report HERE

The picture orders from Legacy Studios are available for pick up in the main office of the high school.  

·  Those students who placed orders should have received notification.

Please stop by the main office to pick up your order before school, during flex or after school.

1.       FREE Saturday Exploratory Program for any student, grades 9-12, at Northeast Metro Tech

·         The program runs from 8-12, with a mid morning snack break (snack and water provided by Northeast). 

·         This opportunity is a great way to learn hands-on interactive skills in a  

career-technical education environment.  

·         Sessions

o    Session 1: 12/3,12/10,12/17,1/7 Health Assisting, Drafting and Design, Electrical, Carpentry, Design and Visual, Robotics

o    Session 2:  1/14, 1/21.1/28,2/4 Business Technology, Cosmetology, Health Assisting, Robotics, Carpentry, Electrical, Metal Fabrication

o    Session 3:  2/11,2/18,3/4,3/11 Culinary Arts, Design and Visual Communications, Cosmetology, HVAC, Robotics, Carpentry, Auto Body, Dental Assisting, Health Assisting

·         See attachments for registration details.

o    Informational Brochure HERE

o    Application HERE

2.          Scholarship / Seniors

·         Registration is now open for the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Exam.  

o    ALL high school seniors are eligible, and students with a union affiliation are eligible for additional scholarships as well.

·         The online exam will be administered in school during the week of Monday, February 6, 2023.  

o    It will consist of multiple choice questions and one written essay. 

·         See link below to register and to access the study guide.

o    https://massaflcio.org/scholarships

·         The deadline to register is Friday, December 16, 2022.

3.          Senior Parents

·         Attend an upcoming FAFSA Day event for free assistance completing financial aid forms.  

·         All events are online, and an advisor will meet with you personally in a breakout room.

o    https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/

Please follow the attached link for most recent yearbook info and deadlines: HERE

1.       Adding the Powerschool App to your phone allows easy access to your academic schedule and academic progress monitoring.

a.                    Instructions HERE

2.           Login 

a.                    Students are required to utilize their school issued Powerschool login and password.  

b.                   Students need to access Adaptive Scheduler for FLEX registration which can only be accessed through PS and their own assigned account and login information.

c.                   Students are not to use their parent / guardian login / password.

Through a joint DESE / DPH program Stoneham High School has been provided free COVID Test Kits for students, households and faculty.  These free test kits are available in the Main Office.

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