SHS Spartan News
Week of March 29, 2021 Week A
2021 Top Ten
Students Displaying any Symptoms
Unfortunately, we are not at the end of the pandemic yet. We are asking that students and parents continue to pay close attention to any symptoms before attending school or a practice/game.
If any student is experiencing symptoms, they should err on the side of caution and stay home. If you are on one of our teams and there is a positive COVID-19 case, the entire team will be under quarantine. Please stay home and get tested if needed. If a student tests positive and was in school, we ask that parents contact the school so that we can get a "head start" on any contact tracing.
Thank you for your anticipated partnership
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Meet our New District Social Worker Ms. Ricci!
My name is Jennifer Ricci, I would like to introduce myself as Scituate School Department’s new School Social Worker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I wanted to let parents and guardians know some of the ways that I can be helpful to you and your child. My role is to assist in facilitating increased communication between home and school and to counsel kids at school both individually and in groups. I am also available to provide outside resources for support to children and families (ie: referrals to things such as therapy and family services, financial assistance programs, and other community resources).
As a team, the school staff and I will be able to meet the academic, mental and emotional needs of all students. I have outlined some of my responsibilities so you will know what a social worker can do for you and your child in the school setting.
❖ Crisis Intervention: bereavement, self-injury or harm to self
❖ Individual Brief Counseling: meet with students weekly or monthly working on issues such as loss, behaviors, divorce, death, peer relations, anxiety, stress.
❖ Classroom Interventions: work with classroom teachers and develop programs such as getting along with peers, social skills and current events.
❖ Consultation: I’m available for parents/guardians and teachers to ask questions regarding any social/emotional/behavioral observations in students.
If at any time during the year you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Due to the fact that I travel from school to school, it is best to email me at jennifer.ricci@scituateschoolsri.net or call the school office and leave a message of when I can contact you. I look forward to serving Scituate’s students, staff and parents/guardians!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Ricci
Jennifer Ricci, LCSW (she/her)
School Social Worker
From National Honor Society
All juniors who submitted a candidate form received an email with a membership decision on Thursday, March 25 or Friday, March 26. Juniors, check your email!
All Senior members are reminded to check the NHS google classroom.
The school is planning a recognition/induction ceremony to be held April 27. NHS members will be informed of those details through the NHS google classroom.
GoGuardian Letter to Students Parents
Scituate Bus Monitors Needed
From Social Studies
Students in Mrs. Seger‘s USII Class enjoyed a digital field trip to and Frank’s hiding place in Amsterdam. Students were amazed that two entire families lived in such a small space for over two years, without being able to go outside. They truly enjoyed the opportunity to leave the country, although virtually, and experience history coming to life, empathizing with real human beings.
Academy of Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture:
Scituate's engineering students were recently equipped with high performance laptops. The students in Civil Engineering and Architecture have used this opportunity to learn the professional architecture software Autodesk Revit, both while in-person and distance-learning. Seen below is Zach Spinella and Ricky Audette hard at work in-person, and the fruits of their labor along with the work of distance learners Sam Cerullo and Kyle Misiaszek.
Introduction to Engineering Design:
In the era of COVID, all students are all on different schedules. Undeterred, their yearn-to-learn remains unabated. In the last week, the 20 students of IED worked on 12 different projects and summoned the motivation to make great strides on all of them. Shown below, we see Toby Baldwin's digital bridge, where he's practicing his skills in trigonometry, static force calculations, and the overall design process. We also see Gio Verducci's selfie stick, where he showed his prowess at CAD modeling, particularly with regard to making assemblies and "controlling the six degrees of freedom."
From Student Council
The Student Council will be holding a Food Drive for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank from March 19th to April 1st. All donations can be dropped off at the collection boxes in the Gym Lobby. Students will compete in two divisions Freshman & Sophomores and Juniors & Seniors. Teachers can participate as well, helping whatever team they want. Get those donations in.
From Academy of Biomedical Science
From Our Seniors
The senior class’s flocking fundraiser is starting this week so be on the lookout for the flock around Scituate. Make sure to follow @shs_flocking on Instagram for updates” and maybe add a picture of a flamingo or something!
Also would you mind letting the senior seminar leaders know that a handful of DL students are planning on coming in school for the period to take pictures so they might not be in class?
Thank you
-Alexandria Sampalis
Senior Project Virtual Judges Needed
Attention Scituate Community: You can volunteer to be a Virtual Senior Project Judge. Our seniors have worked so hard all year and they would love to see some of the members of their community as judges during their presentation! Please read the information flyer and complete the volunteer form to volunteer to be a Virtual Senior Project Judge. For more information, please contact the Senior Project Coordinator, Jill Morton (jill.morton@scituateschoolsri.net).
Request for Virtual Senior Project Judges- Community (Google Doc)
Request for Virtual Senior Project Judges- Community (PDF)
From SPP (Scituate Prevention Partnership) Raising Healthy Kids Spring Edition
SPP Meetings - Open to all!
Topic: SPP Monthly Meeting
Time: Mar 18, 2021 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Thu, until Sep 16, 2021, 7 occurrence(s)
Mar 18, 2021 02:30 PM
Apr 15, 2021 02:30 PM
May 20, 2021 02:30 PM
Jun 17, 2021 02:30 PM
Jul 15, 2021 02:30 PM
Aug 19, 2021 02:30 PM
Sep 16, 2021 02:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85459600810?pwd=VEM2TW5HNWRrdEF4dmNibHQrT1J2UT09
Meeting ID: 854 5960 0810
Passcode: 613343
From Mr. Reed
Opening Weekend Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by the the Scituate PE/Health Dept & the Adventure Club
Weekend of April 10th and 11th
Please join us in our first ever virtual Scituate Student/Staff fishing tournament
Send your info to mark.reed@scituateschoolsri.net
Submit entry by monday april 12
Include:
Name, age, grade, school, picture of you with your fish,
Optional: length and weight
Must be a Scituate student or staff member to participate
Don't forget to hold that fish out for the camera!
Remember fish only in legal fishing waters
If you are 15 or older you must have a freshwater fishing licence.
For more information about obtaining a fishing licence see:
“The prizes are small but the experience is priceless!”-Mr Reed
Draft SHS End of Year Events
Class of 2021
We love our seniors! Hang in there!
April State Assessments
In order to successfully prepare for this please review the info below:
- April 13th All 11th Grade Students will take the SAT
- April 14th All 10th Grade Students will take the PSAT
- April 28th All 11th grade students will take the NGSS
All students NOT taking a test on a given day will stay home for a asynchronous (no live teaching) distant learning day.
We had extremely successful in person sessions in October and January with our PSAT's and SAT's and will continue to adhere to all COVID safety protocols to ensure safety on these days!
Scituate COVID-19 Updates
Scituate Schools now providing BINAX COVID-19 Testing to Student Athletes and Staff
COVID-19 Testing for students athletes and SHS staff will continue on Thursday, March 4th. Please see the updated parent/student letter and the new link to signup for a timeslot. Thank you!
COVID-19 Daily Screener
Free Tutoring!
Free Tutoring Opportunity Launching with Schoolhouse.world
Schoolhouse.world is a new online platform from Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, that matches students around the world with free tutors. The tutors provide small-group math and SAT prep tutoring for students in grades 6-12, building on the Khan Academy curriculum. Rhode Island is one of two state-level partnerships offering this opportunity to students across the state. Registration is now live on the All Course Network (ACN) and students can sign up here on EnrollRI. There is no deadline for students to sign up (though schools will still need to approve their enrollment via the ACN), no cost to LEAs or students, and no requirement to participate. Please help us spread the word to your students, teachers, parents, and communities! More information on the partnership can be found here.
Scituate Scholarships Now Open!
The Scituate Scholarship Fund, formerly the Scituate Scholarship Foundation, has opened the application period for the 2021 Scituate Scholarships.
To be eligible an applicant must be:
1. A student in good standing, graduating from Scituate (RI) High School in 2021, or a resident of Scituate, RI who is graduating from another high school program in 2021.
2. Planning to attend a post-secondary program as a full-time student (with the exception of the Lions Hayden Trade/Tech Scholarship).
In 2020, the Scituate Scholarship Fund made over 30 awards amounting to over $70,000 to graduating Scituate seniors.
To apply, contact the Guidance Department at Scituate High School and begin the process. The application period closes April 3, 2021. For additional information please contact Mr. William Lenox by email at lenoxen@verizon.net
TAKE COURSES FOR FREE!
All Course Network (ACN) RFP for Summer 2021 and School year 2021-2022 Courses now LIVE
The ACN is a RIDE initiative that allows students to take advantage of supplemental coursework outside of the traditional school day at no cost to a district or student. There are different types of courses available on the ACN: Enrichment, Work-based learning, Dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, and Career Credential courses. All students (K-12) in Rhode Island can participate in these opportunities. RIDE is currently seeking provider proposals to offer courses on the ACN for Summer 2021 and school year 2021-2022. The RFP and application are now live on RIDE’s website and will be due by 5 P.M. on April 7th. An additional technical assistance (TA) session will be offered on April 1 from 3 to 4 P.M. Additional information about the RFP process and Zoom details for the TA sessions can be found online and questions about the ACN can be directed to acn@ride.ri.gov.
Mental Health Support
April Lunch Menu
Spartan Athletics
Students, Parents/Guardians, Registration for Spring Season 2 sports is now open. These sports include Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Lax, Boys Tennis, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Volleyball, and Golf. We are still waiting for word on wrestling and Competitive cheer. If your child is interested in participating in any of these sports please register at https://scituate-ar.rschooltoday.com/ as soon as possible.
For all students interested in baseball, coach will have a Zoom meeting on Monday night at 7pm. Here is the link Sal Gelsomino is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Baseball Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 29, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://neit.zoom.us/j/97988717470?pwd=UmRWZm55MTZXR2dTaGZkWkJRdkdPZz09
For all players interested in softball there will be a zoom meeting also on Monday night at 7pm. Here is the link: Topic: Softball Zoom Meeting Time: Mar 29, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://neit.zoom.us/j/94451190679?pwd=MHlIRENHMkdoZWs4a3FlVVhhRXJHZz09
As always feel free to contact me with any issues or concerns.
Thanks
Sal Gelsomino
Athletic Director Scituate High School
sal.gelsomino@scituateschoolsri.net
(401) 226-1359
Volleyball Spectator Rules
Football Spectator Rules
Scituate Community
From Scituate Youth Basketball (SYB) and Scituate Recreation
SYB need lots of helpful kids!!! Service hours for, Scituate Foster Little League. Students would be getting stuff ready for our season. Also helping coaches prep/line fields, and concession and more
The rec dept.also needs students for summer camp counselors (paid) and lifeguards. Scituate rec will pay students to get trained. Please feel free to call or text anytime.
Thanks for your help.
Erin Pannone
Scituate Youth Basketball (SYB)
401-741-1147
Scituate Foster Little League
From our Athletic Booster Club
Visit our Athletic Website
Non-Discrimination
The Scituate School Department has released an updated non-discrimination policy. Please note that our Scituate High School 2018-2019 student and parent handbook was printed before the new statement was released. Therefore, the non-discrimination policy in this year's handbook is out of date. The current policy with updates is as follows:
The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: (401) 647-4100; Email: EEO@ScituateSchoolsRI.net. You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: (617) 289-0111; Facsimile: (617) 289-0150; Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov. If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.