STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
FAMILY UPDATE FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 25TH, 2021
SHS VISION STATEMENT
Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.
SEMESTER ENDS JANUARY 28TH
This is the final week for students to turn work in for first semester. The deadline is Thursday, January 28th at 11:59 p.m.
Second semester begins on Friday, January 29th. Some of our students will start new semester classes. We will send an email to them with the google meet codes and google classroom codes. Work for the first week of semester 2 will be posted on Friday, January 29th, at 7:10 a.m.
UPDATE FROM OUR COUNSELORS
Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength.
- Theodore Roosevelt
As we wrap up 1st semester we want to acknowledge the courage and strength it has taken our students, parents and staff to persevere through distance learning. We have a little longer to go, but we will persevere as Spartans United Stronger Together!
Here are a few new resources for families and teens:
1. This article has some helpful reminders and tips for staying connected to your teen.
2. Teen Link is available for teenagers to talk to someone by phone and text from 6pm-10pm every night: 1-866-TEENLINK
3. Children’s Hospital has a Mental Health Referral Service, available to any family in WA State to find a local therapist for your child: 1-833-303-5437
4. The Crisis Line is available 24/7: 1-866-427-4747 or text 741741
Please continue to let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
WORKSHOP ON ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN KIDS
Sno-Isle Libraries is sponsoring a workshop on January 30th on recognizing anxiety and depression in kids. Here is the link for more information.
SIGNING UP FOR SPORTS
Any student interested in participating in sports this year should sign up now and get all of the required paperwork completed.
Here is the link to the eligibility page on our high school website:
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Some of our athletic teams will begin in person "pod" practices this coming week. For more information, please go to the athletic website.
The WESCO League has set February 22nd, 2021 as a potential return date to sports this year. Each district has been asked to review the tentative plan and make a decision in early February as to whether the districts will participate this year.
YEARBOOK PURCHASING DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH
The final day to purchase a yearbook will be on January 29th. You can purchase a yearbook in the main office between 7 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.
LIBRARY "OPEN" DAYS ARE EXPANDING
The library will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 8-10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Students need to be screened in at the front door before going up to the third floor to the library.
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES LIST
Most of our clubs and activities are holding virtual activities this year. If your child wants to participate, please have them send an email to the advisor of the club or activity.
Hi-Q - Advisor- Carrie James cjames@stanwood.wednet.edu
Chess - Advisors- Brett Baugh, Nick Schmidt; bbaugh@stanwood.wednet.edu, nschmidt@stanwood.wednet.edu
D&D Club -Advisor- Nick Schmidt, nschmidt@stanwood.wednet.edu
Knowledge Bowl - Advisor- Susan Britain, sbritain@stanwood.wednet.edu
NAGO - Advisor- Carrie James cjames@stanwood.wednet.edu
Key Club- Advisor- Clarene Ricarte, cricarte@stanwood.wednet.edu
German Club - Advisor- Claudia Holum, cholum@stanwood.wednet.edu
History Club - Advisor- Bryan Olsen, bolsen@stanwood.wednet.edu
Gay Straight Alliance - Advisor- Ella Blackwood, eblackwood@stanwood.wednet.edu
FCCLA (Family Career Community Leaders of America) - Advisor- Brian Wallis, bwallis@stanwood.wednet.edu
First Priority Club- Advisor- Michael Randall, mrandall@stanwood.wednet.edu
Future Business Leaders of America - Advisor- George Colby, gcolby@stanwood.wednet.edu
National Art Honor Society - Advisor- Laura Aseltine, laseltine@stanwood.wednet.edu
National Honor Society - Advisor- Susan Hauenstein, shauenstein@stanwood.wednet.edu
National English Honor Society- Advisor - Ella Blackwood, eblackwood@stanwood.wednet.edu
Student Voice Panel - Advisor- Carolyn Coombs, ccoombs@stanwood.wednet.edu
Student Senate - Advisor- George Colby, gcolby@stanwood.wednet.edu
TSA (Technology Student Association) - Advisor- Tristan Hanson, thanson2@stanwood.wednet.edu
Senior Class Advisor- Jeanne Kelly, jkelly@stanwood.wednet.edu
Junior Class Advisor- Megan Amundson, mamundson@stanwood.wednet.edu
Sophomore Class Advisor- Jason Femrite, jfemrite@stanwood.wednet.edu
Freshman Class Advisor- Tanya Davenport, tdavenport@stanwood.wednet.edu
All FFA clubs- Advisor- Margaret Olson, molson@stanwood.wednet.edu
Yarn club - Advisory - Jennifer McFall jmcfall@stanwood.wednet.edu and Claudia Holum cholum@stanwood.wednet.edu
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN RUNNING START?
If your student is interested in doing Running Start next year, plan to attend one of their virtual information sessions. Students that are juniors and seniors next year are eligible and should apply for running start in April. Here are the links to the college running start pages and how to sign up for information sessions:
Skagit Valley College - https://www.skagit.edu/academics/high-school-programs/running-start/
Everett Community College - https://www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/hs-programs/running-start/
ORCA (Ocean Research College Academy) -- flyer available at the high school website
STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM
"Would you like to nominate a Stanwood-Camano School District employee for their outstanding service? Please visit the district 's Staff Recognition Program page for details."
HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN INFORMATION
All students are required to complete a high school and beyond plan by the end of their senior year. Mr. Short sent information to all students about this requirement to their student email address.
· Go to the Your School’s website.
· Click on For Students, then click on Xello Student Login
· Log In with your School Email Account
How to Access Lessons in Xello
Class of 2021:
There are 7 required lessons to complete in Xello. It is extremely important that students have current information especially in the experiences section and goals. When they ask teachers for letters of recommendation, the teachers will ask students to share their Xello profile with them, as they will be able to easily pull information from there to include in the letter.
Classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024:
Once you log into the program, scroll down to lessons, and complete the Inventory Review Lesson. This will be a huge help as the data we gather from the assessments in Xello, your saved career clusters in Xello, and saved Careers of interest will be used to assist us in developing courses for next year to better meet your needs.
TRAFFIC SAFETY UPDATE
Stanwood High School Traffic Safety is now enrolling for Online Early Spring Session 4 February, 16 to March, 18. Registration packets can be found at the main SHS office, Lincoln Hill High School main office, Stanwood High School website/school departments/traffic safety, or by calling Mr Knight (360) 348-8009.
PARKING AT NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Students and parents/guardians can park at the upper Ag parking lot. Please use the walking path to get to the front of the new school building. You will enter the front doors. Students need to be screened by a staff member. Parents/guardians can screen themselves. All students and parents/guardians are required to wear a mask.
*The only doors open to the school are the front doors. The commons entrance at the staff parking lot will remain locked. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, except holidays.
FITNESS ROOM EQUIPMENT IS HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR MATH NIGHT HELPERS
Thank you to the following students for working with their peers at the math night on January 21st. We appreciate your support of other students.
Math night student helpers:
Cody V., Jesse N., Megan H., Jonah G., Lily M., Emily M., and Mckenzy S.
DAILY BULLETIN
Our ASB and Class Officers are providing weekly announcements. We also have the daily bulletin on the high school website. Here is the link:
FAILING GRADES
TEACHER OFFICE HOURS
Don't forget teachers are available by email. Students can also attend the teacher office hours on Wednesdays to ask questions.
Here is the teacher office hour schedule:
Math 11 a.m. - Noon
History 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Science Noon - 1 p.m.
English 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
CTE 1 - 2 p.m.
Special Education 1 - 2 p.m.
Electives 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
DEMOLITION OF THE 700 WING IS WRAPPING UP
SNOW DAY/INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE
If we experience inclement weather on a school day, learning will not stop for Stanwood High School. Every Thursday morning at 7:10 a.m., teachers drop work in their Google Classrooms for the students. The expectation is that students will continue to work on assignments that were already delivered.
**The teachers will hold Google Meets if power and connectivity permits. We will still be able to count the day as a school day as long as students have assignments available.
STUDENT HOMEWORK HELP AND TIME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
If students are looking for homework help, please look at the high school website for information on our time management Monday help group and also the virtual homework help at Davis Place.
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY:
January 25th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
January 27th - Library open 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January 27th - Senior Scholarship Presentation 10 a.m.
January 27th - Student Senate Meeting
January 28th - Last day of first semester
January 28th - All work due by 11:59 p.m.
January 29th - First day of second semester
January 29th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
FEBRUARY:
February 1st - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.February 3rd - Library open 9:30-1:30
February 3rd - Advisory
February 5th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
February 8th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
February 10th - Library open 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
February 10th - No teacher office hours
February 12th - No School - Mid winter break
February 15th - No School - Mid winter break
February 17th - Library open 9:30-1:30
February 17th - Advisory
February 19th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
February 22nd - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
February 24th - Library open 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
February 24th - Student Senate meeting
February 26th - Library open 8 - 10:30 a.m.
DISTRICT NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.
El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Título IX / Oficial de Acción Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Sección 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Teléfono: (360) 629- 1200.
STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Email: cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu
Website: https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/
Location: 7400 272nd Street Northwest, Stanwood, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 629-1300