SHS News
October 9, 2017
Thank You to Our Volunteers
Teacher Professional Development Day
All Scituate educators participated in a professional development on Friday, October 6th. The day began with an EdCamp which included topics from project-based learning, using technology as a tool in the classroom, improving school cultures, Google Suite for Education, and MANY more! Scituate partnered with Highlander Institute which performed sessions on blended learning and formative assessments. It was an AWESOME day to be a Scituate educator!
Parent and Guardian Reminders
Student Emails FORM IS PAST DUE
The School Department will be providing district-issued email accounts to students in grades 6 through 12
over the next few weeks. Students will now have full access to both G Suite for Education through Google and
Microsoft 365.
FORM IS PAST DUE Please print, sign, and return to the HS office
School Nurse
Mid-Point of Quarter 1
It is hard to believe but the mid-point of quarter 1 is Tuesday- October 10th. Please login to Powerschool to check your teenagers progress. If you have any questions regarding grades please email teachers or school counselors. Encourage students to seek help if needed via, peer tutoring, department nights, and homework club (Tues and Thurs)
- October 10th- mid point quarter 1
- November 2nd- Grades close
- November 9th- Quarter 1 report cards released to parents/students via PDF email
- November 15th SHS Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sign Up for a Parent and Student Presentation on Social and Emotional Learning in the Home
The Rhode Island Association of School Principals, in collaboration with Rhode Island PTA, offers parents and guardians the opportunity to learn about this important topic:
“SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN THE HOME”*
*The program is designed to provide parents/guardians with an understanding of skills related to:
- Self- Awareness
- Self-Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision-Making
…..with an explanation of the positive school and life impacts for students who develop these skills and concrete examples of how parents/guardians can interact with their children in ways that develop these skills
WHEN: October 18; 6:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: American Safety Training Center; 150 Niantic Ave. Prov.
FEE TO ATTEND: $10.00 (includes up to two parents or guardians from the same family)
Unity Day for ALL Scituate Schools October 25th
Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities make your color ORANGE on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities, and online – and send one large ORANGEmessage of support, hope, and unity to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
Individuals across the nation, and even world-wide, can participate in Unity Day.
From Social Studies
From our Artists
From School Counseling
Senior Night Cross Country
Boys Soccer Singing at Homecoming
Other Events
- October 9th- No School for Students- Columbus Day
- October 11th- PSAT (45 11th graders who signed up and paid)
- October 20th Picture Day