Hello April
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I hope this message finds you well, and as I write this and look out the window, also dry.
Much is going on as we close out March and head into April. We will continue to share new information and updates with regard to a full return to in person learning, Senior Events and other school activities as they are updated and / or determined.
Students should continue to actively attend and engage their courses and teachers, seeking out help and support as needed. Diligence with COVID Safety Requirements is paramount as we enter April and prepare for a full return by the end of the month and beginning of May. The stronger we are with our safety the more we can provide for in person learning and school activities.
Have a great week! Go Spartans!
Communication
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SHS FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Stoneham-High-School-113064453732609 SHS Web Page: https://www.stonehamschools.org/schools/stoneham-high-school/index |
Mark Your Calendar
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April 2: Good Friday; 12:30 Dismissal, no afternoon extended sessions, School closed at 12:30. April 7: Quarter 3 Ends April 8:Quarter 4 Begins April 19 - 23: School Closed / April Vacation May 6 & 7: ELA MCAS · Testing @ SHS; Grades 10 / 11 · Asynchronous learning remote schedule; Grades 9 / 12 May 21: Seniors / Class of 2021 last day of classes May 27 & 28: Math MCAS · Testing @ SHS; Grades 10 / 11 · Asynchronous learning remote schedule; Grades 9 |
Spring Testing Dates
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MCAS: · May 6 & 7 / ELA o Testing Grades 10 & 11 · May 27 & 28 / Math o Testing Grades 10 & 11 · All testing is in person / school based · No synchronous / In School Classes for grades 9 & 12 all test dates o Attend courses remotely / Asynchronous Work and Activities AP: · May 5 - 24 o Specific content test dates HERE SAT: · April 27 o Class of 2022 / Grade 11 only o In person / school based |
Athletics
COVID Safety Updates
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1. No coffee / drinks / food are permitted in classrooms. As stated last week, with the increase of vaccinations, opening up of school, work and social restrictions and warm weather it is easy to think things are getting back to normal and easy to let down our diligence with continued safety precautions. With this in mind this is a reminder that during our current conditions No coffee / drinks / food are permitted in classrooms. If a student requires water then they should discuss with their teacher and work within classroom expectations and safety requirements. However, adding food, coffee and other beverages only add an unneeded potential to put others at risk as these would require removing masks. Food is to be eaten in the Cafeteria or alternative areas when directed. Please note that this policy is, as are all of our related COVID safety policies, aimed at supporting and maintaining a safe learning environment that most supports our ability to maintain in person learning and extracurricular events and activities. 2. Many allergy symptoms are on the COVID-19 Daily Self Checklist · Now is the time to contact your child’s pediatrician. · Come up with a plan to handle your child’s allergy symptoms: o Daily medication o Nasal o Sprays o Eye drops o etc. · It is possible to have Covid-19 and other health conditions at the same time. · Please review the Covid-19 symptom checklist every day before you bring your child to school. o COVID-19 Daily Self Checklist · Call or email us before sending your child to school with any symptoms on this list. o 781-279-3810 x1317 § Sandra Malzone RN § Angela Celli RN |
Course Selection Updates / Parents
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Not all students have completed their 2021-2022 Course Selection. School Counselors will be contacting those students who have not yet selected their courses. To assist, we kindly ask that parents inquire with their students to ensure they have selected their courses and if they have not done so to do so immediately. Directions are provided below. Your help is appreciated. Course Selection Directions · Directions for Course Selection HERE 2021-2022 Program of Studies |
Student Pictures / Grades 9 - 11
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Recent COVID developments have permitted us to reconsider Student Picture Day for students in grades 9 - 11. Student Picture Day will occur on April 14 and 15. |
Senior / Class of 2021 Senior Activities and Graduation Information
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1. Meetings with Senior Class Officers, the Senior Class Advisor Administration are ongoing in the planning for Senior Events. There are many great ideas and creativity as we plan traditional events with non-traditional challenges and circumstances. Student feedback is essential and we ask that all seniors continue to provide their class officers input with polls and surveys they issue to help with important decisions. · A survey will be sent this evening to all Seniors to complete (Students and SPS email addresses only). o Parents please speak with your Senior and ask them to complete the survey. o We are seeking their input regarding attendance at Prom and the Senior Family Picnic. o These preliminary attendance numbers are required as we plan events and consider providers to contract for services. · Stay tuned for further information 2. Support the Class of 2021 · The Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO), Class of 2021 Committee, is holding a fundraiser to support year-end activities for the Stoneham High School, Class of 2021, that are planned for the first week in June commencing with graduation the weekend of June 4th. · This last year has been difficult for all students but especially seniors and we are excited to make year-end activities special for them even with challenging COVID guidelines. · Senior parents and SEO are collecting voluntary donations to purchase gift cards and other items from local businesses to include in raffle baskets that will be raffled off in early May. o Contributions can be made via § Venmo @SpartanEnrichmentOrg or send a § check payable to Spartan Enrichment Organization c/o SHS, 149 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA 02180. · Donations will be collected through Wednesday, April 8th! · Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook: SpartanEnrichmentOrganization-SHS PTO. · The Raffle/Details will be held LIVE on FB in early May. |
Student Council Moderating School Committee Candidate Forum
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Be informed and get to know your School Committee candidates. On Wednesday, March 31 the Stoneham High School Student Council will host and moderate a School Committee Candidate Forum. The Forum will be streamed live at 7:00pm on Stoneham TV.
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Student Fundraiser
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Looking for all of the fun of an Easter Egg Hunt without any work? Let SHS Students be your Easter Bunnies!! Support the James Carino Memorial Fund by ordering candy-filled eggs to be hidden in your front yard the night before Easter Sunday. APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH VOLUME Thank you for your support
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SEO / Spartan Enrichment Organization
New High School Building Process
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FYI: Over the next two weeks Survey Crews associated with the Design Team for the new High School Building Project will be on school grounds. You may see survey crews or cordoned off areas as they do their preliminary surveying and other testing related to the current phase of the new building project. This should not cause any disruption to school related activities or any student pick up or drop off. |