Principal's Message 9/18/22

September 18,  2022


Hello,



I hope that you enjoyed your Back to School Night experience this past Thursday.  We hope that you came away excited for your students' learning and well informed in their courses so that you can assist in your students' success.  Please remember that your powerschool access allows you to monitor academic progress.  Teachers will update powerschool at least once every five to ten days.  Parents and caregivers should routinely monitor powerschool and engage with their students and students teachers with any questions or concerns.



This week we begin to increase FLEX block movement for students and their ability to request time with their teachers.  Students are strongly encouraged to develop weekly routines and habits of meaningful use of FLEX time to complete schoolwork and to address any academic needs.  Daily flex provides students with a built-in daily access to teacher support.



Drivers are reminded to adhere to the requested and posted parking and traffic routes.  Student drop off and pick up is only to occur in the designated area.  Please do not circumvent the planned route by dropping off or picking up in the parking space aisles, this only causes further back up and congestion.  As always drive with extra caution.




Here’s to a good week!  Go Spartans.





Communication

Daily Bulletin

·  9/19/2022

·  9/16/2022

·  9/15/2022

·  9/14/2022

·  9/13/2022

·  9/12/2022

 

Student Handbook

·  2022-2023 Handbook HERE

 

Daily Schedule

·  Daily Schedule with Lunch Assignments HERE

 

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




Save the Date

Sunday - Saturday, 9/25-26: Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday - Wednesday, 10/4 - 5: Yom Kippur

Friday, 10/7:  Half Day Dismissal / District PD

Monday, 10/10: School Closed / Columbus Day

Saturday, October 15:  PSAT’s 

Friday, 10/28: Half Day Dismissal / District PD




Driving Routes / Parking

Please refrain from picking up or dropping off students in the parking aisle traffic lanes.  Drop off and pick up of students is to only occur in the designated drop off / pick up area.  

 

Adherence and patience will get us through!  Thank you




Counselors Corner

1.       SHS students and families are invited to attend the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School annual regional College Fair  

 

PVMHS COLLEGE FAIR

485 Lowell Street

Peabody, MA 01960

      The PVMHS College Fair will be held Thursday evening, October 6th from 6:30 to 8:30 in the PVMHS Field House.   

 

             Representatives from Universities, Colleges, Business Schools, Nursing Schools,              

             Vocational Schools, Armed Forces and Banking Institutions.  

·         For a complete list of representatives attending, go to the PVMHS website.  

·         This information will be updated daily.

 

             Website: https://peabody.k12.ma.us/departments/guidance/

·         Click “College Fair” under QUICK LINKS on the right side of the page.

 

2.          College Visits / Seniors

                College Visits are coming to Stoneham High School starting Wednesday, September 21 st – Monday,   

                November 21 st

·         Please sign up on SCOIR or in the Guidance Department.




Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Info, Meeting dates and FAQ HERE




Powerschool App on your phone

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

 

Instructions HERE




Senior Privilege

Reminder to Seniors’ and their households.  There is no current Senior Privilege.  Senior Privilege are specific and defined privileges allowed for all seniors.  These privileges are presented by Senior Class Officers  to the School Committee for their approval.  This has yet to happen for this school year resulting in no current Senior Privilege.  Seniors are required to be in school and on campus for a full day, 8:15 - 2:50.

 

Senior PE Independent Study and Work Study are specifically scheduled courses only for those students enrolled.  These are not considered a Senior Privilege.




Health Services

If you have not already done so, please complete the 2022-2023 Annual Health History form for your child by clicking on this link : Annual Health History  This will allow you to provide or decline permission for your child to receive over the counter medication that might be needed during the school day as well as update their medical history. 

 

Upon submission, you will receive an email copy of your responses. Please complete one form for each child that attends Stoneham High School. Feel free to call the health office at 781-279-3810 x1317 if you would like to speak to the nurse regarding your child.  

 

Thank you and best wishes for a healthy school year!

 

Regards,

 

Sandra Malzone RN

Angela Celli RN




SEO / Spartan Enrichment Organization

The Spartan Enrichment Organization is a volunteer parent organization, think PTO, who plays an essential role in supporting teachers and educational activities with resources to enhance learning opportunities and experiences at SHS.  

 

The SEO Monthly newsletter can be found HERE




MADD / Mothers Against Drunk Driving

On September 25th, Mothers Against Drunk Driving will be hosting a 5k walk and cornhole tournament at the SHS Athletic Stadium. 

 

Many opportunities for Stoneham High students from walking, playing cornhole, or volunteering.  In addition to the walk and the tournament, we have raffles, kids’ games, lunch, and music.

 

The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about impaired driving within the community.

 

Our website is www.walklikemadd.org/boston.  

 

Save the date: INFO HERE

 

Any questions or volunteers can be directed to marykate.depamphilis@madd.org.