Spain Park eNews
Spain Park High School 05/14/20
A Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
We have two Virtual Awards Programs this week that we are pleased to present to you. The first program, the Teacher’s Awards for Student Excellence, was presented Wednesday, May 13, 2020. This program is an SPHS tradition that recognizes students who have exceeded expectations to achieve significant accomplishments in specific areas of our school life. Those students who received an Award of Excellence have exhibited the outstanding qualities of commitment, resilience, and perseverance that have not gone unnoticed. I congratulate all winners for continuing to make Spain Park High School a “School of Excellence.” I want to thank our teachers, sponsors, and coaches for not only recognizing their exemplary work but also for selecting them for these awards. I also would like to thank Ms. Jennifer Johnson, SPHS Faculty Member, for organizing this program for us. To enjoy this program, click HERE.
The second program is the Senior Scholarship Awards Program. The Senior Scholarship Awards marks the recognition of many areas: academic excellence, community service, good character, and outstanding citizenship, all of which point to future opportunities and successes for the recipients. These personal awards assure the SPHS Class of 2020 to be one of the most celebrated classes in school history. I want to thank Mr. Tracy Prater, College and Career Specialist, for organizing this program for us. To enjoy this program, click HERE.
As you are aware, our graduation ceremony for The Class of 2020 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at The Hoover Met beginning at 7:00 pm. If you are the parent of a Senior, please click HERE for details. Congratulations Seniors!
Respectfully,
Peter L. Giangrosso
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SENIORS- Did you attend Riverchase Elementary?
Dear Seniors who are former RES students,
We are so proud of you! We want to take a minute to celebrate you. We hope that you will be able to join us on May 22nd for a parade on the RES campus. You will find all the details in the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hXwBcTN7IOSpFgG6eFuG8PA7HryIN-ltrZtSX41PZA8/edit?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Dr. Alice Turney
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Hoover City Schools Foundation Student Board Application Information
- The Hoover City Schools Foundation Student Board is a group of outstanding high school students who are selected to serve as student representatives for the Foundation. Student Board members represent the Foundation at various functions and events, assist the Foundation in supporting Hoover City Schools by offering community service efforts, and reach out to alumni and community leaders to encourage their involvement in our schools. Students are selected for the program based on applications, interviews, and teacher recommendations, and are expected to grow as leaders in the school and community through their involvement with the Foundation.
- Deadline is NEXT Wednesday, May 20th
- Any current 9th, 10th or 11th grade student is welcome to apply!
- If there are any problems submitting the google form please contact Shelley Shaw, shelley@shelleyshaw.com
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PARENTS PLEASE READ
ALL students in grades 8-11 MUST verify their 2020-21 course requests by May 15, 2020. During this time, you may also request changes in your course requests with NO FEE (the $50 fee has been waived due to school closure). No requests for changes will be accepted after May 15.
If your student has not completed the course verification form for the 20-21 school year, please have them click HERE for directions on how to do this. The form can be found in Step 5. We have only received 634 responses out of about 1600 and we need 100% participation. If your student needs additional information, please have them check their grade-level Google classroom for the announcement that was posted on April 15th, 2020.
TEXTBOOK DROP OFF
Summer School Enhancement Program
Be sure to order your Yearbook!
Audition for the SP Jazz Band
Join the google classroom using code "sjeedww" for detailed instructions on how to audition.
Deadline for audition material is May 15!
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A note from Hoover City Schools' Mental Health Specialist
The focus this week is Internet Safety. These guidelines are provided by Move This World.
Keeping Kids Safe - 10 Tips for Adults
Limit Screen Time - Set limits for school assignments, gaming, and talking with friends so that your student doesn’t veer towards other online activities.
Protect Your Personal Identifiable Information - Don’t share any information that a stranger could use to find out more about you. This includes; full name, date of birth, address, and school name. Turn off your location. Double-check that your student is not using P.I.I. on games and social media.
Control Downloads and Installations - Prevent your student from potentially dangerous online environments by vetting any new apps or games.
Get Talking! - Conversations with your student can help you learn more about your student’s online lives and why it’s important to them.
Reinforce Social Awareness - Talk to your student about recognizing safe and unsafe situations and when they need to ask for help. Like in real life; we teach our kids to stay away from strangers, we need to remind them not to have private online connections with people they do not know.
Model Safe Behavior - Kids watch and learn from the adults around them. Make sure you model online safety.
Set a No-Photo Rule - For younger students, set a no-photo rule. Make it clear they are not to share a photo without an adult present. For older students, set guidelines regarding what kinds of photos they can share. Remember - protect you P.I.I.
Create a Safety Plan - Have a plan in place so that your student knows exactly what to do when someone asks for personal information or makes them feel unsafe in any way.
Create a List of Approved Online Spaces - Keep a list of websites, games, apps, and social media platforms that are approved and safe to use.
Get Online Together - Ask your student, to teach you how to play their favorite online game. Explore YouTube and TikTok. Create fun videos together.
Safety Checklist for Students
There are a lot of great things to do online but remember to stay safe. Before you post anything or connect with others through games, apps, and social media, use this checklist to keep yourself safe:
I am not sharing P.I.I. like my name, address, birthday, or school name. My location is turned off.
I am not posting pictures without my parent’s approval.
My parents know my online profile and are familiar with the websites, games, and apps I am using.
I am not talking to anyone I don’t know.
How do you know when something online may be unsafe? Talk to an adult when:
If someone asks for your personally identifiable information.
If someone you don’t know wants to connect over email, private message, or video chat.
If someone asks you to send pictures.
If you see or experience bullying
If anything you see makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Trust yourself!
If you prefer a google doc link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOpI7Xc5EMqSJdvyOwURNh8u6P8WVBjzGedxf6c_nhQ/edit?usp=sharing
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PLEASE BE SURE ALL STUDENTS ARE CHECKING THEIR GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
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School Office Hours
Beginning, Monday, April 6, 2020, our office hours will be:
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00 am-3:00 pm
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Spain Park High School
Email: hcsnotices@hoover.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.hoovercityschools.net/sphs
Location: 4700 Jaguar Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: 205-439-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpainParkHS/
Twitter: @SpainPark