Principal's Message 10/30/22

Fall Back 1 hour-11/6/22

Fall Back 1 hour-11/6/22

October 30, 2022

 

Hello,

 

Certainly, a wonderful weekend of sun and mild temperatures as we conclude October and the last weekend before daylight savings time is ushered in next weekend bringing in darker nights and the inevitable colder weather of the winter months.  Let’s enjoy this final week of projected warm temperatures and the remaining brighter evenings.

 

Also, to our students, please utilize your FLEX block opportunities this week to complete any missing work or any needed academic support prior to the close of the 1st Quarter this Friday.

 

Our Fall athletic teams completed their regular season of play last week and are awaiting MIAA Tournament schedules to be released early this week.  It is sure to be a fun and exciting Tournament Season, Go Spartan’s.  The past couple of weeks held Senior Nights activities for our Fall Sport Teams, Cheerleading, Fall Band and Chorus; Thank you Seniors for your commitment and for best representing SHS.

 

Have a great week! 

 

Go Spartans!

 

Communication

Daily Bulletin

·  10/31/2022

·  10/28/2022

·  10/27/2022

·  10/26/2022

·  10/25/2022

·  10/24/2022

 

Student Handbook

·  2022-2023 Handbook HERE

 

Daily Schedule

·  Daily Schedule with Lunch Assignments HERE

 

SHS Calendar

·  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

·  Instagrambluespartanshs

 

2022 - 2023 SHS Club and Student Organizations

·  Current Club / Organizations HERE 

 

Save the Date

Friday, 11/4: End of Quarter 1

Monday, 11/7: Start of Quarter 2

Friday, 11/11:  No School / Veterans Day

Friday, 12/2:  Grade 9/10 Semiformal; 6:30 - 9:30

 

Halloween @ SHS

SHS has had a nice “tradition” through the years with faculty and students participating in this seasonal celebration with fun and creative costumes.  Please keep in mind the following if you are choosing to be in costume.

 

A friendly reminder from SOAR and members of the SHS student body: 

The primary goals of school themed dress-up days are to celebrate Spartan pride and come together as a united, inclusive community. 

 

We ask students to be thoughtful and kind in their costume decisions for Monday. Costumes can be fun ways to engage with our community, but please do not wear anything that could be perceived as harmful or offensive to others. 

 

Also, face coverings or masks preventing identification are not permitted.  

 

Thank you Stoneham, and go Spartans!!!

 

Attendance / School start time 8:15AM

We are seeking your assistance to help support a positive learning environment for all students and to help eliminate a consistent, if not growing morning attendance issue, specifically speaking, lateness / tardy, to school and the first period class which starts promptly at 8:15am.

 

We kindly ask that all students and parents / caregivers review morning routines and travel patterns to ensure a morning drop off that allows for students to be in their classrooms and seats by 8:15AM.  

 

Classes start and the educational process begins at 8:15AM, when students arrive late to class they interrupt the learning process and the learning of their peers.  Though this is not intentional it is not considerate or respectful to the planning of the teacher or for the students already in class.

 

We thank you and appreciate your attention to this matter and supporting a positive and supportive learning environment for all SHS students.

 

Seniors and Senior Households Yearbook Info

Please follow the attached link for most recent yearbook info and deadlines:  HERE

 

 

 

Food Drive / Supporting the Stoneham Community

SHS Student Council Thanksgiving Food Drive for the local food pantry.  

·         What:  Non-perishable food items 

·         Where: Donation Box  in the front lobby of the high school by the office entrance. 

·         When:  Now through Thursday, November 10.

o    Items will be delivered to the pantry on Nov.12th.

 

Photography Club/ Week of 10/17 - 10/21

Some recent photos from our newly formed Photography Club.  Capturing that Spartan Spirit!

 

If interested in becoming a member of this club please speak with Ms. Martin in room 211

·  https://adobe.ly/3gW6Ojb

 

SHS Students @ STEM Challenge

Recent field trip by Ms. Socio and her Project Lead The Way Biomedical class to the STEM Week Challenge Showcase at UMASS Lowell.  

 

Students presented projects and received feedback from a who's who of representatives from some of today’s largest and influential STEM businesses.  

·  Slideshow HERE

 

Outreach Club / Connecting with the Community

Spreading Halloween spirit with Stoneham Community members of Arbors Assisted Living.

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Counselors Corner

1.       Senior Parents

·         Attend an upcoming FAFSA Day event for free assistance completing financial aid forms.  

·         All events are online, and an advisor will meet with you personally in a breakout room.

o    https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/

 

2.           Stride Into STEM

·         A free event at UMass Lowell

o     Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 2 pm 

o    Stride into STEM is designed to give students and parents a firsthand glimpse into the expansive world of STEM.

§  Every attendee will have the chance to meet industry experts face-to-face, learn how and why they chose STEM, and what advice they have for young people considering a STEM career.

·         If interested please contact the SHS Guidance Department for further information

 

3.          College Visits / Seniors

·         College Visits occur at Stoneham High School starting from Wednesday, September 21 through Monday, November 21.

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

 

2022 Grade 9 & 10 Semi formal Dance

Freshmen/Sophomore Semi Formal 2022

·  Friday, December 2nd; 6:30-9:30

o Theme:  Starry Night

o DJ and photo booth

§ Spinner Music (booked!)

o Food

§ pizza, fruit, water

·  Cost: $25 (per ticket)

o Ticket sales

§  Monday 11/21  & Tuesday 11/22 (during lunch)

                           ***Note this is Thanksgiving Week/Spirit Week

 

STEM Conference /  2022 NextGen Data Science Day (DSD) Conference - Free Event

The NextGen Committee of the New England Statistical Society (NESS) is pleased to announce the 2022 NextGen Data Science Day (DSD) Conference. The conference will take place virtually, through Whova, Zoom, on Saturday, November 12, 2022 and will feature several panel discussions throughout the day. It is free for high school students.  

 

NextGen seeks to support the next generation of statisticians and data scientists and to introduce you to the world of data science and statistics. In keeping with our mission, the Data Science Day will feature two distinguished keynote speakers: Dr.  Nicholas J. Horton, the Beitzel Professor in Technology and Society at Amherst College, and Dr. Catherine Williams, the VP of Data & Research at Qualtrics! Whether you are someone who is trying to understand the field and its opportunities or you are someone who is well-versed with the field there is something for everyone

 

Conference schedule: https://nestat.org/nextgen/dsd2022/ 

Pre-registration link: https://nestat.org/nextgen/registration/?key=nestat2022  

Free for HS Students: Register as “Presenter ($0 promo code req)” Use code: DSD2022Hbk2sHH   

Inquiries, please contact NextGen at nextgen@nestat.org

 

New SHS Building Progress Report 10/24 - 10/28

New SHS Construction Project

·  A week in pictures

o Weekly Progress Report HERE

 

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

 

Library Newsletter

Check out our Fall Library Newsletter for updates on the SHS library.  

·  Fall Library Newsletter

 

SHS AThletics Booster Club Fundraiser / Spirit Night Fundraiser

Athletics Booster Organization Fundraiser November 15 Information HERE

 

SHS Students: Looking for work?

Stoneham High Students!

Job Fair at the Knights of Columbus, in Melrose, NEXT Wednesday, 11/2  (from 1:00 – 5:00 pm)

This is a fantastic – and convenient - way to get in front of many local businesses across different industries (see attached).

Employers are looking to fill part-time and seasonal positions, as well as internships.

 

Please register to attend via Calendar - Melrose Chamber of Commerce.

 

*If you do not have a resume yet, the Chamber will provide index cards for you to share your contact info with businesses.*

 

Any questions, please email info@melrosechamber.org.

 

 

 

Powerschool 

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

a.                    Instructions HERE

 

2.                   Login 

a.                    Students are required to utilize their school issued Powerschool login and password.  

b.                   Students need to access Adaptive Scheduler for FLEX registration which can only be accessed through PS and their own assigned account and login information.

c.                   Students are not to use their parent / guardian login / password.

 

Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Info, Meeting dates and FAQ HERE

 

Spartan Gear

Hey, STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL fan!

 

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Stop reading and start shopping to score the latest fan wear and accessories. Then get out there and cheer on your team.

 

Check us out on social media to learn more. Go STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL! 

 

http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/massachusetts/stoneham/stoneham-high-school

 

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Bryan Lombardi

Principal 

Stoneham High School

O:  (781) 279 - 3810

F:  (781) 279 - 2070

blombardi@stonehamschools.org