Good evening,
An exciting weekend for SHS Athletics with three teams competing in the Elite Eight of their division Tournament, Boys and Girls Cross Country qualifiers running in the Division 3 State Tournament and the Cheer Team performing in the Regionals. It was a pleasure to see our Athletes compete this weekend and an honor to be out there as their Principal. It was a great cap to an exciting and successful Fall Athletic Season. A big thank you to our student athletes for their efforts and positive representation of Stoneham Athletics and sportsmanship.
The next two weeks will be busy with Spirit Week activities and Spartan Day preceding Thanksgiving break. Students should thoughtfully utilize FLEX block to support their academics through this busy time.
Stoneham High School will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, December 1st
The link for registering meeting times is now open. Further details and link access are provided below.
Have a great week.
Communication
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We kindly ask that you utilize the following links as first resources to find the information you are seeking prior to contacting the Main Office. Daily Bulletin · New · Old SHS Web Page: https://www.stonehamschools.org/schools/stoneham-high-school/index FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Stoneham-High-School-113064453732609 |
Save the date
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Wednesday, 11/17; 8th Grade Parents Night, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday, 11/18; Picture Day Thursday, 11/18; SPS Vaccination Clinic; Early Release @ 2:30pm Wednesday, 11/24; Half Day Dismissal / Thanksgiving Day Break Thursday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/26; No School / Thanksgiving Day Break Monday, 11/29; Start of Winter Athletic Season Wednesday, 12/1; Parent / Teacher Conferences, 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
Parent / Guardian / Teacher Conferences / Registration Link
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Five minute Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm with both in-person and remote options. · Each conference will be for 5 minutes with a scheduled 2 minute transition between all meetings. · The number of appointments you may make is not limited, but only 1 per teacher. · Teachers will let you into the meeting upon the scheduled start time. · Parents / guardians will schedule their conferences through SignUp Genius. Conference Registration: Link and Directions for SignUpGenius HERE Registration will be open Sunday, 11/14, and close on Tuesday, 11/23 at 5:00pm |
Spirit Week
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SHS will be holding Spirit Week from Thursday, 11/ 18 through Wednesday, 11/ 24. Activities include: · Hallway Decorating; Wednesday, 11/17 · Dress Themes: o Thursday, 11/18; Anything but a Backpack Day o Friday, 11/19; Freaky Friday (Students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students) o Monday, 11/22; Western Day o Tuesday, 11/23; Neon Day o Wednesday, 11/24; Spartan Spirit Day · Spartan Day o Wednesday, 11/24 § School wide Music Video · School wide production of a SHS Music Video § Pep Rally |
Seal of Biliteracy / Seniors
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Seal of Biliteracy: For all seniors who may qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy (guidelines here), please register using this link by Friday, December 3rd. Even if you aren’t sure if you qualify you may still fill out the registration form and the coordinator will get in touch with you. Also, please join the Seal of Biliteracy Google Classroom by using the join code jutiafm, announcements will be posted here. For more information, you can email or see Mrs. Mills in room 234, or see any World Language classroom teacher for a QR code to more information. |
COVID Vaccination Clinic @ SHS
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As recently shared by the Superintendent, Stoneham Public Schools will be holding a COVID Vaccination Clinic at Stoneham High School on Thursday, November 18 and Thursday, December 9. To help facilitate these clinics Stoneham High School will have an early dismissal at 2:30pm on both of these dates. If you have any questions regarding the clinic and vaccinations please connect with Sandra Malzone, Lead Nurse, Stoneham Public Schools at smalzone@stonehamschools.org |
Athletics
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First day of winter sports · Monday, November 29 · FamilyID, physical and payment must be completed and received by the Athletic Office no later than 11/29 o Online registration through FamilyID § https://www.familyid.com/organizations/stoneham-high-athletics o No student will be permitted to participate in any Winter Sport tryout, practice or competition without a complete registration packet |
Supports SHS Drama Club
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Tacos and Drama Club!!!! Eat a meal and support SHS Drama November 17, 2021. 5:00pm - 7:00pm · Taco Cartel |
Drama Club Fall Production / James and The Giant Peach / Show Dates
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James and The Giant Peach Performance Dates: Friday, 12/3; 7pm Saturday, 12/4; 2pm and 7pm Tickets: Adults / $12 Students / $9 Children 5 and under / $5 |
Support the Class of 2023 Fundraiser
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Eat a burrito and 33% goes back to SHS Class of 2023 · Where: Chipotles, Woburn · When: Tuesday, 11/23; 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
SEO / Spartan Enrichment Organization
Driving / Drop Off & Pick Up
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In support of maintaining an orderly and safe student drop off and pick up system we ask all parents and guardians to follow the established traffic routes and adhere to the following. · Please do not stop and drop off along the route until you reach a space on the front sidewalk. · Please do not cut across open parking spaces to jump ahead of any line. These considerations reduce distractions and elements of surprise during a time of high traffic with both cars and student foot traffic. |
Health and Wellness Committee
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Stoneham Schools Wellness Committee is looking for parent and community member representation. · This committee will be meeting this year Nov 15, 2021, Dec 6 2021, Jan 10th, Feb 7th, March 7th, April 11th (if needed), and May 16th (if needed). · All meetings run from 3:15PM-4:15PM. · Meetings this year will take place with an in-person and virtual option. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent David Ljungberg (dljungberg@stonehamschools.org) or Health Teacher Patrick Healey (phealey@stonehamschools.org). |
Classroom Needs
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Infant Carriers Looking for "gently used" infant carriers/car seats for the Child Development Real Care Baby project. Seeking 4 - 10 carriers. If you can help please contact Ms. Strout at nstrout@stonehamschools.org |
Thanksgiving Food drive
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Stoneham High is collecting Thanksgiving food items to be donated to the local food pantry. If you are interested in donating, there is a box located in the front lobby of the high school. Items must be donated by Nov. 10th. Needed items: Flour Sugar Vanilla Condiments and Dressing Baking Powder and soda Gravy Vegetable oil Jellies/Jams Stuffing mix Canned fruit for pies Cranberry Sauce Jiffy pie crust Cocoa Mix Packets/Boxes of mashed potatoes Canned goods: green beans, corn |
Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Information / Parents
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Advanced Placement May Test deadline is November 15. A $40 late fee is applied after November 15. Further information including for those students qualifying for financial assistance can be found: AP Testing FAQ HERE |
Counselor’s Corner
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ALL PARENTS · MEFA ( Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) is offering a variety of upcoming webinars related to college planning and financing. More information and registration here: SAT / PSAT Information · SAT test dates at SHS o March 12, 2022 § Registration deadline February 11, 2022 o June 4, 2022 § Registration deadline: May 5, 2022 |
YearBook / Senior Picture UPDATES
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The deadline for Prestige sittings is November 15th · Prestige Portraits will come to SHS on Friday, November 12th from 9:00am - 2:40pm o 40 Appointments available o For appointments parents/students should email Mr. Von Sneidern; kvonsneidern@stonehamschools.org o $20 fee § Checks should be payable to Prestige (no cash). § Refundable once students return the proofs. |
Parent / Guardian Support
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Stoneham Coalition for A Safe and Healthy Coalition: Join us for this year's Parent University, a fun, half day event for parents with students of any age that provides knowledge and advice from community experts through a series of free workshops focusing on student's educational experience and well-being More information on the Parent University can be found here: |