Principal's Message 4/10/22

Earth Week

Earth Week

 PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

April 10, 2022

 

Hello,

 

Hope it has been an enjoyable weekend.  As you will read much going on and coming up at Stoneham High School.  Busy time of year that will only get more so after April vacation.

 

It has been a nice weekend and it will only get better in the coming weeks.  Many events, seasonal weather and easy to get distracted.  Keep focused and balance academic needs and expectations so as to have a successful and positive 4th quarter and completion of the school year.

 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to routinely check their student’s PS portal to gauge academic progress and should contact any teacher for any questions or concerns.  Students are encouraged to continue to consistently utilize FLEX block opportunities to support their learning and course work.

 

Have a great week!

 

 

Communication

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.

 

SHS Handbook Here

 

Daily Bulletin

New

        4/11/2022

 

Old

        4/8/2022

        4/7/2022

        4/6/2022

        4/5/2022

        4/4/2022

 

5 Day Schedule HERE

 

Updated 2021-2022 SHS School Year Calendar HERE

 

SHS Web Page:

https://www.stonehamschools.org/schools/stoneham-high-school/index

 

FaceBook:

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

 

InstaGram:

bluespartanshs

 

 

 

Save the Date

Monday, 4/11 - Friday, 4/15: SHS Green Week

Wednesday, 4/13; College Panel for Juniors and their Parents/Guardians 6:30pm (See below)

Friday, 4/15; Early Release 12:15 / Good Friday

Monday, 4/18 - Friday, 4/22; School Closed / April Vacation

Thursday, 4/28; Stoneham Schools Art festival, 5:0 - 7:00pm

Saturday, 4/30; Carnival Ball, SHS Auditorium, 6:30PM

 

 

Green Week

Hello SHS students and staff! This week, the Green Club will be hosting a Green Week to celebrate Earth Day.

     On Meatless Monday, we challenge you to prepare a vegan/vegetarian meal. If you choose to participate, please send a picture and description of your meal to khadad2022@stonehamschools.org for a chance to win a prize.

 

     On Toss The Paper Tuesday, during lunch we will be hosting a game in which you must toss a ball of paper into a recycling bin for a chance to win a prize!

 

     On Walk or Bike to School Wednesday, any student who chooses to walk or bike to school will be awarded a free muffin, courtesy of the SHS Cafeteria staff.

 

     On Paint a Plant Thursday, students may sign into the green club flex and purchase a plant for $5 (grown by the green club), and you may paint your pot! Painting materials will be provided.

 

     On Go Green Friday, teachers will be encouraged to take steps to save energy, paper, etc. during class.

 

Thank you for participating! If you are interested in joining the green club, sign up for our flex every other day 2 in Ms. Adamsky’s room!

 

 

Meeting for all Junior & Seniors interested in participating in 2022 Powder Puff game

FLEX Block Monday April 11

Mandatory meeting for any Junior or Senior student participating in this year's Powder Puff game.  Information for Tshirts, practice and game will be provided.  Please report to your  FLEX classroom followed by an announcement for the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHS Interact Club/  Pop Tart Pledge; Boston Homeless Project

 

The SHS Interact Club is asking community members to take the Pop-Tart Pledge 

       Donate boxes of Pop-Tarts that will benefit the Boston Homeless Project. 

       Last year they collected over 600 boxes.

 

       Boxes can be sent to the high school through Amazon or dropped off in the PopTart box in the HS Main Lobby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHS Spring Arts Festival / April 28; 5:00 - 7:00pm

A celebration of Arts in Stoneham Public Schools..

 

 

 

SEO Senior Class Fundraiser

The Spartan Enrichment Organization (SEO) is running a fundraiser for the Senior Class.  They have put together four amazing gift baskets of $350+ value.   Great way to support our Seniors and their end of year activities while having a chance to win some really cool prizes…

 

Please go here if interested

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Graduation Celebration

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

The Stoneham All-Night Graduation Party is a tradition that happens on the night of graduation. This wonderful tradition started more than twenty years ago. This year graduation is on Friday June 3rd, 2022.

 

The party includes a DJ, Hypnotist, Artists, Activities, Photo Booth, Refreshments, and much more! Tickets are $35.00 and Scholarship tickets are available. Each student will get a gift bag including an All Night Party T-Shirt, monogram towel, and Stoneham mementos.

 

Doors open at 10:00 p.m., with no admittance after 11:00p.m. Students will be released on Saturday June 4th 2022 at 4:30 a.m. Students will only be allowed to leave before 5:00 a.m. if a chaperone speaks to a parent or guardian.

 

We are looking for parents to help with decorations, chaperones and selling signs.  

Lawn signs are $10 each.  Checks made out to Celebrating the Future

 

Please call or email Lisa Gallagher (lgall3565@gmail.com 781-632-2050 or Susan Crowley stcrowley07@gmail.com 781-777-8948) if you would like to volunteer.

 

 

Athletics

1)       Stoneham High School Athletic Department and Booster’s Club is excited to host

               Dr. Matthew Flynn of Peak Mental Performance Coaching LLC, who will be

               leading an interactive talk titled: The Sports Psychologist - Role and

               Interventions. This talk will focus on will introduce our athletes and parents to

               challenges faced by athletes and different strategies they can use to manage these

               challenges. All ages are welcome.

 

        When: Thursday April 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM

        Where: Stoneham High School

        Further details HERE

 

2)      Season Schedules all Spring Sport Teams HERE

 

3)      Unified Basketball

        Spring Season practice and game schedule. 

 

 

 

Counselor’s Corner

4/13/2022:  College Panel for Juniors and their Parents/Guardians

The Guidance Department is hosting a College Panel on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. 

     An admissions representative from UMass Lowell will provide an overview of the college admissions process from their perspective, and a panel of current SHS seniors will share their college search and application tips! 

     All juniors and junior parents/guardians are welcome!

 

 

Pre-College Summer Programs

Many colleges and universities offer pre-college summer experiences for students who are interested in career exploration and academic enrichment.  Please see the Guidance page of the high school website for more information:

https://www.stonehamschools.org/schools/stoneham-high-school/guidance/summer-programs-for-high-school-students

 

 

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:

        https://www.mefa.org/events

 

SAT / PSAT Information

        SAT test dates at SHS

        June 4, 2022

        Registration deadline: May 5, 2022

 

 

SEPAC / Meet the Police & Autism Wanderers' Safety Event

Local families are invited to meet the Stoneham Police and learn more about the Wanderers' program to ensure the safety of at-risk family members.

 

Join us for an evening meet & greet event hosted in partnership with the Stoneham SEPAC, Stoneham Police and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham

 

When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 @ 7 pm

Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham

        15 Dale Court, Stoneham

 

Informational FLYER HERE

 

 

 

 

Stoneham Earth Day Clean Up / April 23, 2022

 

 

SEO / Spartan Enrichment Organization

April Newsletter HERE