Winter School Vacation 2/21/22 - 2/25/22
2/13/2022
Hello,
I hope you had a relaxing weekend. We enter our last full week of February classes before Winter Vacation. It’s a busy time of year with active athletics and student activities, excitement over Winter Vacation and the realization that Spring weather and events will soon be here. Students should continue to utilize FLEX block to support their academic progress and to speak with their teachers for any academic concerns.
This week will also have teachers holding individual meetings with students for course recommendations for the 2022-2023 school year. Students should review the 2022-2023 Program of Studies as they prepare for course selection which will occur the week we return from Winter Vacation. Students are encouraged to utilize conversations with teachers, school counselors and their parents / guardians to assist in their selection process. Students should consider courses of rigor and interest which best support their post high school plans for college and / or career.
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 ○ 2/9/2022 ○ 2/7/2022 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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Monday, 2/7 - Wednesday, 2/15; Teacher Course Recommendation Period Monday, 2/21 - Friday, 2/25; School Closed / Winter Vacation Monday; 2/28 - Friday, 3/4; Course Selection |
Morning drop off and afternoon pick up
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All drivers are strongly reminded to follow the established traffic routes for student drop off and pick up. Drivers are not to cut through open parking spaces or drive over, through or around orange parking cones. Not following the established routes causes confusion and complicates an already congested parking lot of drivers and students. Please do your part to help maintain a safe and efficient student drop off and pick up routine by thoughtful driving and compliance with our traffic routes. |
Updated 2021-2022 School Calendar
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Updated 2021-2022 SHS School Year Calendar HERE |
2022 - 2023 Course selection
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Course Selection for the 2022-2023 academic school year will occur the week of February 28. Here are specific dates for each class. Students will be able to remotely select their courses on the date the portal opens for their class. School Counselors will meet with those students who did not complete their selection the following day during FLEX block. Grade 11 ● Portal Open 2/28 ● Meetings with School Counselors 3/1 (Day 2 Flex) Grade 10 ● Portal Open 3/2 ● Meetings with School Counselors 3/3 (Day 4 Flex) Grade 9 ● Portal Open 3/3 ● Meetings with School Counselors 3/4 (Day 5 Flex) |
Athletics
Junior Prom
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Junior Prom When: Friday, April 8th ● Bus leaves SHS at 5:30pm and returns at 11:00pm Where: Spirit of Boston; 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA Cost: $125 tickets ● Price includes ○ Round trip transportation from SHS to Commonwealth Pier ○ Boston Harbor Cruise ○ Dinner ○ DJ on the cruise ● All students attending prom MUST ride the coach buses - no meeting at the pier. ● How to purchase ○ On sale 2/28/2 - 3/4/22 ■ Payment ● Cash ● Checks (payable to SHS Activity Fund) ● Venmo (@Kurt-vonSneidern) |
Student Fundraising
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Dear Parents of Stoneham High School: A few students at SHS are fundraising to help homeless people here in Massachusetts. They’re accepting empty soda cans and sparkling water cans, but they must contain the 5 cent label. If you have any cans, please drop them off at the high school lobby, where there'll be a box to put them in. Cans / bottles must be cleaned and delivered in plastic bags. Anything helps, let's help them reach their goal of raising $250 by the end of March. If you can’t make it to the highschool this week, a follow up will be sent to organize another available area where you can donate your cans. |
Counselor’s Corner
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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) ● SHS will be hosting the ASVAB on Friday, March 4th at 8:15 a.m. ● Please sign up in the Guidance office by February 15th. ● If you have any questions, please see your counselor. Interested in the medical field? ● Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is offering a summer program in Medical Research. ○ Selected students will receive a Certificate in Medical Research as well as a monetary stipend. ○ There is a 20-30 hour/week commitment from June 27 - August 19. ○ Interested high school students are encouraged to apply. ○ The application (along with the parent consent form for minors) is due by February 11, 2022. ■ Parent / Guardian Consent HERE 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 ○ June 4, 2022 ■ Registration deadline: May 5, 2022 |
District Parent Educational Programs: Cyber Security
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Stoneham Public Schools is providing the following seminar for parents / guardians: ● Understanding Digital Abuse, Feb. 15, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:15 pm. ○ Understanding Digital Abuse ■ Incidents of Digital Abuse are on the rise. Digital Abuse, which includes the use of technology to harass, exploit, and intimidate others takes many forms. This conversation focuses on how young people today may be exploited and explores the definition and types of digital abuse. This workshop will also demonstrate how digital abuse is similar/different than other forms sexual violence, our state's laws, and best practices for prevention. ○ Register in advance for this meeting: ■ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeyppjItE9JnTRO0xyBwkvzvhP2vMuG6 |
Grade 10 Health Screenings
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During the month of February, grade 10 students enrolled in S2 physical education classes will have their vision, hearing and BMI screenings. Please contact Sandra Malzone RN at SMalzone@stonehamschools.org with any questions. |
Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) / January Newsletter
Students: Winter Work Opportunities
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SNOW SHOVELERS NEEDED ● Stoneham DPW ○ 16 Pine Street ● $15 per hour ○ Apply in person ○ Must be 16 years of age or older |
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: |