SPS Spring Arts Show; SHS 5:00pm - 7:00pm / 4/27/23
April 23, 2023
Good evening,
I hope you are well rested from this last school vacation of the school year and feeling in good spirits as we enter the last eight weeks of the school year. As I mentioned in the most recent Principal’s Message this last leg of the year is high energy and packed with academic and extracurricular activities. From Senior events, AP and MCAS testing, Spring Concert and Musical, Spring Sports, Arts Night, Green Week, Stressless Day, Final exams and end of quarter course work and assessments there is still a lot of school left. This is not the time to think of Summer, but rather think of how best to plan and manage time and activities for a positive and successful completion of the school year.
With so many activities on a weekly basis the distractions are many, students are reminded to thoughtfully utilize FLEX block opportunities to assist with any academic needs and management of school work. Communication and engagement with their teachers is essential.
As mentioned earlier, we aim to firmly establish norms of positive and healthy school expectations that will carry over to the next year such as school attendance, start time and cell phone use. Students should expect focus and attention from faculty and administration with these matters. We thank you for the efforts with school arrival and the noticeable decrease with morning tardiness.
Here’s to a good week, Go Spartans!
Best,
Bryan Lombardi
Principal
Communication
|
Daily Bulletin Student Handbook Program of Studies · 2023 -2024 Program of Studies 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 · Instagram: bluespartanshs 2022 - 2023 SHS Club and Student Organizations |
Save the Date
|
April 24 - 28: SHS Green Week April 27: SPS Spring Arts Show; SHS 5:00pm - 7:00pm May 1 - May 12: AP Exams May 11: Spring Concert; SHS Auditorium @ 7:00pm May 16 & 17: Grade 10 Math MCAS -Regular start time grades 9 & 10 / 8:15am -Late start grades 11 & 12 / 11:00am May 19: Stressless Day May 19, 20 & 21: Spring Musical May 22: Seniors last day of classes May 23 - 26: Senior Final Exams May 24: Senior / Junior Powder Puff Game May 30: Senior Prom May 31: Senior Academic Awards & Scholarships June 1: Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony June 1: Senior Parade and Senior Picnic: June 2: Graduation June 6 & 7; Grade 10 Biology MCAS June 8 - 13; Grade 9 - 11 Final Exams |
Quarter 3 High Honors and Honor Roll Academic Recognitions
|
Here are the Quarter 3 High Honors and Honor Roll academic recognitions. Congratulations students for your hard work and commitment to your learning and academic success. |
Attention Seniors : Back up your Google Drive Documents
|
Attention Seniors, your gmail account and SPS access will be closed and deleted shortly after your graduation. If you want to store / backup any of your documents or work you have produced please follow this link HERE for instructions to download any of your GoogleDrive documents. |
Grade 9 Student Health Screenings / April
|
We will be conducting the following screenings for all grade 9 students during your child’s Flex class the week of April 24 th through April 27, 2023. SBIRT Screening: As your child’s caregiver, we know that you desire the best resources for your child and the young people in our community. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey data demonstrates that a small number of our students try alcohol, marijuana and other drugs and by the end of high school, many more students report substance use. In order to help prevent students from starting to use substances, or intervene with early use, Stoneham Public School counseling and nursing staff will be providing an interview‐based screening for 9th grade students about the use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. This screening utilizes the most commonly used substance use screening tool for adolescents in Massachusetts, the CRAFFT +N. Student screening sessions will be brief (approximately 5 minutes) and conducted confidentially in private, one‐on‐one sessions by the School Guidance Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, or School Nurse. Students who are not using substances will have their healthy choices reinforced by the screener. The screener will provide brief feedback to any student who reports using substances, or is at risk for future substance use. If needed, the student will be referred to our School Counselors for further evaluation. Results of the screening will not be included in your student’s school record, nor will results be shared with any staff other than the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) Team. The SBIRT Team is composed of the nursing staff and the school counseling staff. All students will receive some educational material and a resource list at the time of the screening. Please contact Nurse Malzone at SMalzone@stonehamschools.org by April 20, 2023 if you wish your child to opt out of this screening. Additionally, screening is voluntary and students may choose not to answer any or all of the screening questions. Postural Screening: The purpose of postural screening is to find early signs of possible spinal problems in children in grade 9. It is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify children who should have further evaluation.If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to follow up with your child’s physician. The screening will take place in the Health Office by the School Nurse. Female children are asked to bring a halter top to school the day of the screening. This type of clothing permits more accurate observation of the back. Please contact Nurse Malzone at SMalzone@stonehamschools.org by April 20, 2023 if you wish your child to opt out of this screening. |
Stoneham Public Schools Spring Arts Show @ SHS / Thursday, April 27
Memorial Day Volunteers Needed
|
Volunteers are needed to assist with Stoneham’s Memorial Day activities. From help with placing flags to assisting with the parade there are many opportunities to lend a hand here for Memorial Day! To view and register for volunteer needs please go HERE |
New SHS Building Progress Report in Pictures 4/17 - 4/22
|
New SHS Construction Project · A week in pictures |
Drivers / Parking Lot: Follow Traffic Patterns / 15 MPH or less driving speed
|
This is a reminder of the expectation for all drivers to follow the designated traffic routes and patterns, regardless of the time of day or how full or empty the parking lot. Drivers are not to cut through the parking lot crossing over parking spaces. Drivers must follow the designated traffic routes. Cutting through the parking lot only causes confusion to other drivers and pedestrians and creates an unsafe environment. Drivers are also reminded that driving speeds on SHS grounds is 15 MPH or less. Let’s all work together to create an efficient and safe driving and parking lot for our school community |
Building Security / School Doors / Entrance and Exit
|
A reminder that all school external doors are locked and secure for the duration of the school day, 8:15am - 2:50pm. Exit and entrance during the school day is only through the Main Lobby Entrance. All school visitors must enter and exit through the Main Entrance Doors. Students found entering or exiting any exterior school door other than the Main Entrance during school day hours will receive disciplinary action. A secure physical space is an essential component for school safety and security. We all play a role in school safety and compliance of this policy is essential. We thank you for your support. |
Parent Resources /Community Behavioral Health Centers
Free COVID Test Kits
|
Through a joint DESE / DPH program Stoneham High School has been provided free COVID Test Kits for students, households and faculty. These free test kits are available in the Main Office. |
Spartan Gear
|
Spartan Gear is available throughout the school year. Show your Spartan Spirit HERE |
--
Bryan Lombardi
Principal
Stoneham High School
O: (781) 279 - 3810
F: (781) 279 - 2070
For translations, please click here