The Week Ahead 3/16

It's almost time for Bartlett High School's 3rd Annual Community Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Bunny!! This is a fundraiser to help raise much needed funds to help provide our students with constant positive incentives! Make sure to arrive early to make sure not to miss out on the egg hunt!

Date- Saturday, March 28th
Time- 8am-10am
Cost- $5/person (2 and under FREE)
Place- Bartlett High School Cafeteria
Breakfast- scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee
Raffles- Additional cost (lots of items for both kids and adults! 2 bikes, huge stuffed animal, giant bean bag chair, gift cards, and so much more!)

Want to Help? We are still looking for donations of individually wrapped candy and plastic eggs. If you would like to donate please email sbeaudette@webster-schools.org for more information, or drop off any donations at Bartlett High School's Main Office!

Available: Every Wednesday, Thursday and every other Tuesday until April break, 2:05pm till 3:05pm. Applicable students will be tasked to help Mr. Clauson sort through science equipment and classroom materials in A225. Students and Mr. Clauson will sort these items, catalogue, and determine next steps. Students will be expected to lift materials of varying weights and sizes and work with Mr. Clauson to catalogue items.

Prom season is right around the corner. Think you may need some help with shopping for a prom dress? Make sure to check out the Prom Closet of Central MA. Flyer is attached!

Looking for some new Bartlett Gear? BHS has partnered with Josten's to create a new way to order. Check out the Mascot Shop and get some new clothes for our Spirit Fridays!

Mr. Nasis would like to shout out:

• Kyle Boma for being accountable. Mr. Nasis says, "Kyle is putting in the work in his Refreps class. He is working hard and has a great attitude about the class."
• Xavier Sarfo for being accountable. Mr. Nasis says, "Xavier is putting in the work in his RefReps class. He is working hard and has a great attitude about the class."
• Xavier Butler for being accountable. Mr. Nasis says, "Xavier is putting in the work in his RefReps class. He is working hard and has a great attitude about the class."
• Ryan Blackmore for being accountable. Mr. Nasis says, "Xavier is putting in the work in his RefReps class. He is working hard and has a great attitude about the class."

Ms. Harder would like to shout out:

• Justin Torres Henriquez for being honorable. Ms. harder says, " Ryan demonstrated his leadership during the student activities on Friday."

Thank you to all of the families that wanted to shout out the hard work that our faculty members are doing!

• Family of William Moseley to Principal Nieves - " Outstanding community involvement organization"
• Family of William Moseley to Mr. Carney - " Bringing music to life at Bartlett"
• Family of William Moseley to Ms. Zuk de Romero - " Making international travel a possibility through EF Tours at Bartlett"
• Family of Kaylani Cruz to Mr. Nasis - "Being amazingly dedicated to his students and athletes"
• Family of Kaylani Cruz to Principal Nieves - " being the best principal Bartlett has ever had and always being there for students and families."
• Family of Kaylani Cruz to Mr. Renauld - "Being the best support system for all his students."

Would you like to give a shout-out to a Bartlett High School faculty member who has made a difference in your student’s daily life? Is there someone at Bartlett who stands out to you? Or are you a student who would like to recognize a staff member who has had a positively impact on you?

Here’s your chance to show your appreciation! Please write a brief message below, and I will be sure to include it in the next newsletter.

Please remind your students that there food deliveries while at school from restaurants, DoorDash, GrubHub, etc. are not allowed. If these places arrive here at school, they will be turned away. For further clarification on this policy please refer to the handbook below.

Bikes and/or scooters (electric or not) cannot be stored inside of any of our school buildings at any time, regardless of the weather (during school or during after school athletics and/or clubs), to include inside of the double doors at all entrances and the back of the gym. There is a bike rack outside of the main office, and all students should be directed there to lock them up.

Teachers CANNOT send students out of class to get breakfast. Breakfast time is BEFORE first period, if students need/want breakfast, this MUST happen before they enter their first period class. If they are late to class, then they will need to go get a tardy pass from the main office. Teachers will no longer be allowing students to go to class and then leave to get breakfast and then come back when finished. Breakfast is available to students who are tardy until 7:45am, and must be eaten in the cafeteria.

Here is the link to this year's handbook. Please make sure to review this book with your student(s).

Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (not offered on Tuesdays or half days)

Time - 2:15pm-2:45pm

Location - BHS Cafeteria

All high school students are to sit in the middle to back of the bus. High school students should not be sitting with middle school students in the front of the bus.

Make sure to keep reminding students that Saturday School is available to them. It's a great way for them to stay or get back on track!

Please encourage students to come if they have points that they need to earn back from Q2. All students that lost points due to attendance in Quarter 2 were notified when the report cards went out, and have all of Quarter 3 to make up the points that they lost. The remaining Quarter 2 Saturday School dates are: March 21, and March 28.

Saturday School is held at the Webster Middle School from 8am-12pm. Breakfast and a snack is provided. Students will need to bring their work with them, as teachers will not be able to provide it to individual students over the weekend. Students will need to stay the entire time and should also come with a fully charged chromebook and charger as there are no loaners available. There is no bus provided to or from Saturday School this year.

The Basement in C Section is considered to be an Unauthorized Area at all times, unless you are directly with a staff member. If a student is found in the basement, a consequence of a Saturday School will be assigned immediately.

If you play a sport and need to access the basement to drop off athletic equipment, the only available time to do so is before school starts from 7:10am - 7:20am. If you do not make it between that time, you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment with you throughout the school day.

Students in the cafeteria during lunch block are not allowed upstairs. If they do go upstairs, they are in an unauthorized area. If a student is found in the upstairs without permission, a consequence of a Saturday School will be assigned immediately.

If a student in C section needs to use the bathroom from a classroom, during either first or second lunch blocks, they must put a pass in for the Second Floor bathrooms, not the first. They will not be allowed in the first floor bathrooms during this time.

If you are part of a club, you must remain academically and socially eligible to participate. If someone is no longer eligible, families will be contacted by the club advisor. Social probation has been added to the consequences for daily tardies. This may also affect the students eligibility to participate. If students reach their 6th (or higher) tardy, they will be placed on social probation for 7 days for each tardy. During this time of probation, they cannot attend any meetings or events during that period of time. An administrator will be reaching out to families of students who are placed on social probation due to tardiness to school.

School Guidelines

If a student is going to be absent, tardy, or dismissed on any given school day, the parent/guardian must call the main office at 508-943-8552 to report it. When calling, please state:

• Your student’s name

• Reason for absence/tardiness

• Phone number where you can be reached during the day in case a return call is necessary

A note documenting the reason for the absence, tardy, or dismissal must be sent into the main office within two (2) days of the conclusion of the absence or tardiness. However, please note that a phone call and/or note only verifies the student's absence; it does not excuse the absence. When an absence, tardiness, or dismissal can be anticipated, advance notice is requested.

Absent

From School

• If a parent/guardian has notified the school of their student’s absence, the student will be coded as “Absent” in PowerSchool

• Students who are absent from school on any given day are not permitted to participate in any school or extracurricular activities on that day.

From Class

• On the 5th+ absence from class, the teacher will engage in two-way communication with the parent/guardian to develop a plan to make-up academic deficits resulting from absences

• All missed assignments due to absences (not truancies) will be graded as a “0” (with the icons “missing” and “absent” both highlighted in Powerschool) until the assignment has been completed and submitted

• Students are required to make-up all missed assignments due to any absence (not truancy)

Truant

• Students who are absent from school without a documented reason (ex. doctor note, call from parent/guardian) will be considered truant

• Missed assignments due to truancy will receive a grade of zero (0) without the ability to make it up

Tardy

To School

• Tardiness will be excused only if you have a note of acceptable explanation, such as a dentist or doctor appointment. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Tardiness to school is counted as time lost within the provisions of the Attendance Policy.

• Students are considered tardy if they are not in their 1st block classroom by 7:25am (Please note: Being in the school building by that time is not the same as being in class by that time)

• Tardy students are required to report to check in with the main office upon arrival

• Tardy students will be required to dispose of any purchased coffee/morning beverages upon arrival. If a student refuses to dispose of their beverage immediately, they will be issued a Saturday School

• Students that are chronically tardy to school (more than 3 times in a quarter) will be subject to progressive disciplinary action

To Class

• Promptness to class is as important as promptness to your job when you go to work. Good school citizens are never tardy to class because that interferes with their own education and disrupts the whole class. You have five minutes to pass between classes, and during that time you can reach any place in the school from any other place.

• If you are with a staff member or doing an errand that cannot be done at some other time, and if this results in your being late to class, please be sure that you get a pass from the staff member in charge before leaving that staff member. It is YOUR responsibility to get a pass whenever you are going to be late to class.

• Students who are not inside of the classroom when the bell rings are considered “tardy” to class.

Dismissal

• There are times when illness or personal family business of a serious nature occurs and you need to miss part of the school day. At that time, you may request an early dismissal. To obtain an early dismissal, bring a written request from your parent/guardian to the main office as soon as you arrive at school. All notes should include the first and last name of the student, phone numbers where the parent/guardian signing the note can be reached, time to be excused, reason for the request, and first and last name of the parent/guardian signing the note. Eighteen year olds must also have a pre-approved note from a parent/guardian. BHS reserves the right to verify all parent/guardian notes prior to approving student dismissals.

• Students will be called to the main office when being dismissed

• All students, who are dismissed for any reason, must sign the dismissal log before leaving school

• ALL individuals dismissing students will be expected to come into the building and present a valid picture ID before any student will be released from the school

• Students must be in school for 4 hours from the start of the school day to be considered present for the day. Students attending school for less than four hours will be considered “absent” from school that day.

• Students dismissed from school are ineligible to participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities on that day or the ensuing weekend should it occur on the day before a weekend.

• For eligibility purposes, with respect to athletics or extra-curricular activities, students dismissed for medical, dental, legal appointments, etc., must have the appointment verification documentation turned in to the office or to the coach or activity advisor upon their return to be eligible to participate (parental/guardian notes will not suffice)

• Any student clinically dismissed by the nurse due to illness may not return to school and is ineligible to participate in athletics or school activities

• If/when a student returns to school from a dismissal, they must sign back in on the dismissal log in the main office and produce their documentation for the time out of the building

• No student, except in emergencies, will be signed out after 1:30 pm

Tardy to School Progression of Consequences

When a student reaches the numbers below, the corresponding consequence will be assigned:

#3 - one call from the office

#4 - administrator detention (phone call will be made)

#5 - Saturday School (one call and email will be given)

#6 and above - Saturday School and 7 days of Social Probation for each tardy (one call and email will be given) *social probation means that the student will not be able to attend anything after the 2pm bell at school, to include athletics and/or clubs during that time.

*If tardiness to school does not improve, and administrator will be reaching out to set up individual meetings to discuss further plans/consequences.

Regular Schedule

Scholarships have begun to be posted! Make sure to see Ms. K. Granger if you need any assistance when applying! All of the scholarships are listed in the document below.

Make sure to get your tickets to the In School Egg Hunt during your lunch block! Tickets will be on sale beginning this Monday through Thursday, March 26th! The egg hunt will take place on Friday, March 27th! Don't miss out! Tickets are ONLY sold with Bartlett Bucks!

Saturday, March 28th at 8am-10am

Just $5 for a full breakfast: EGGS, HASH BROWNS, SAUSAGE, FRUIT, JUICE, and COFFEE

Prizes, Raffles, Photo Ops

Looking for a way to spend those Bartlett Bucks?

Welcome to the PBIS School Store! It will be open all year long. Please see the items available to purchase with your Bartlett Bucks!

Orders placed by Wednesday at 2:00pm will be delivered by Friday of that week. Items placed Thursday and Friday will be delivered the following week. (Some items may be delayed based on stock availability - you will be notified by email of any items that we are unable to deliver by Friday)

You will need to pay for the items with Bartlett Bucks when they are delivered. If you do not have enough Bartlett Bucks on you at the time of delivery you will not receive the item.

The students in the 18+ Transition Program decorated a window box at their worksite this past week. The group visits and assists at the Sturbridge Host Hotel each week.

On March 10th, Student Council held a Video Game Tournament! After grueling matchups in Madden Football JD defeated Kenny in overtime of the Super Bowl Finale, winning the $30 Visa Gift while Sweet Luis was determined to be the decisive champion in 2k26 after beating Boma. Congratulations Luis for winning your $30 Visa Gift card!

Select members of Bartlett Student Council recently returned from the 49th Annual State Conference, MASC to Olympus: Rising to the Peak of Leadership. While there, students participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, engaged in workshops, attended guest speakers speeches and voted for the 2026-27 MASC Executive Board Delegates. This years participants included: Amira Seddiki, Jordyn Marin Caceres, Angela Sarfo, Calee Gardner, Irelyn Pottle, Caileigh Ortiz, Dhyey Pate, Georgia Lapiere, Tais Martinez and Eryk Piwowarczyk.

On March 12th, students were able to show off their math smarts during the first ever Pi Day Celebration! A great time was held by all!

Relay races were held, there was a jeopardy game, there was a contest to see who could remember the most decimal places of Pi, there was a pie eating contest, and there was a "pie in your face" fundraiser!

NHS March Madness 3:3 Tournament is postponed for tomorrow until the spring, date TBD.

March 18

Schedule coming soon.

March 24 and March 25

ELA MCAS

March 6 - April 2

ELA MCAS Makeups

All teams MUST enter and exit through the back of the gym after school, this includes all coaches and athletes. There should be absolutely no entry in or out of the C section hallway that is labeled as "Gym" on the outside door. Parents, please pick up your athletes at the back entrance to the gym after practices or games, not at the entrance closest to the BHS basketball courts.

If you are part of a sports team, you must remain academically and socially eligible to participate. If someone is no longer eligible, families will be contacted by the coach. Social probation has been added to the consequences for daily tardies. This may also affect the athletes eligibility to participate. If athletes reach their 6th (or higher) tardy, they will be placed on social probation for 7 days for each tardy. During this time of probation, they cannot attend any meetings, practices, or games during that period of time. An administrator will be reaching out to families of athletes who are placed on social probation due to tardiness to school.

Athletes MUST be supervised at all times when in the locker room hallway. If there is not a coach with them, then they will need to wait to go downstairs. All BHS athletes must use the bathrooms in the basement hallway, not the ones in the main part of the building once games and practices begin after school each day.

Polar Park presents regional high school baseball, with a major tripleheader scheduled for April 13, 2026!

Monday 3/16

Bartlett High School tryouts:

Boys & Girls Track 230-330pm-Bartlett gym- A Court

Boys & Girls Tennis 230-330 Bartlett gym- B Court

Softball- Bartlett gym- 330-5

Baseball- Bartlett gym- 5-7

Tuesday 3/17

BHS Boys & Girls Track- 230-330 Bartlett gym- A Court

BHS Softball- Bartlett gym 330-5

BHS Baseball- Bartlett gym 5-7

Wednesday 3/18

Bartlett High School tryouts:

Boys & Girls Track 230-330pm-Bartlett gym- A Court

Boys & Girls Tennis- 230-330 Bartlett gym- B Court

Softball- Bartlett gym- 330-5

Baseball- Bartlett gym- 5-7

**** Mandatory players/parents/coaches meeting in Bartlett HS Auditorium Wednesday 3/18 at 6pm***

This is for WMS as well as Bartlett HS Spring Athletes/ Parents/ Coaches

The American Library of Poetry is hosting their 30th Annual National Student Poetry Contest! Students can submit 1 (one) poem each for a chance to win the $500.00 grand prize or one of dozens of prizes awarded at random from all submissions (laptops, headphones, tablets, and Amazon gift cards)

Requirements:
Maximum of 20 lines
No profanity
Is not vulgar or offensive
Can be any format except blackout or shape poems.
Sample topics: family, dreams, nature, friendship, feelings, aspirations

Please see your English teacher or Mrs. Daniel for more details or questions!

Our Bright Future Presents: Our VERY FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION!

Are you interested in robotics? Want to program a robot dog to complete fast-paced challenges? Whether you’re brand new to robotics or already love coding and engineering, this event is open to all students in grades 6–12!

Date: April 25, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Saint Joseph School, 47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570

Event Format:

• Each team will have a 1-hour time slot

• Includes a 15-minute practice & robot familiarization period

• Followed by 4 timed race challenges

• Teams are evaluated on speed, agility, precision, teamwork, and problem-solving

Award: Best Overall Time Wins!

Bartlett has 2 registered teams (8 students total) so far. Spots are limited and will be filled first-come, first-served. Students are responsible for their own transportation. A waiting list will be maintained in case a spot opens up.

To sign up, see Ms. Bigelow or Mr. Duque. Don’t wait—get your team ready for this exciting challenge!

Interested juniors and seniors can contact Ms. Bigelow for more information. There are limited spots, and students must have transportation to Whitinsville.

Hello from WPI!

We may be only a few weeks into 2026, but we wanted to take a moment to share information with you about WPI's pre-college summer programs. Below are highlights of the experiences we will be offering this year.

SESSION I : JULY 06 - 10 | SESSION II : JULY 13 - 17

SESSION III : JULY 20 - 24 | SESSION IV : JULY 27 - 31

Rising 6, 7 & 8th grade students who want to begin their exploration of a STEM topic are invited to attend Ignite. During this day program, students will select a topic of their choice to study in-depth alongside like-minded individuals. Courses run from 9:00 - 4:00pm (M - F). Registering for multiple weeks is encouraged; however, taking the same class in consecutive weeks is not permitted.

Learn more about Ignite via this link.

Registrations are open until April 30!

Register Now!

JUNE 22 - 26 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

Rising 9, 10 & 11th grade students are invited to attend Launch, a day program geared towards continuing to build on a strong foundation. Launch students select a STEM topic of their choice to explore in-depth for the full week. Courses are taught by WPI instructors, and include hands-on activities, demos, and discussions.

Check out all Launch offerings at wpi.edu/+launch.

Registration is live until April 30!

Register Now!

SESSION I : JULY 5 - 17

SESSION II : JULY 19 - 31

Rising 10, 11 & 12th graders are invited to attend our residential Frontiers program to dive deeper into two topics of their choice, a STEM or business major and a humanities, arts, or business minor. Frontiers students experience a taste of "college life" by learning in WPI classrooms and labs, living in our residence halls, eating in Morgan Dining Hall, and enjoying a variety of evening and weekend activities.

Learn more about Frontiers at wpi.edu/+frontiers.

Applications are open until April 30!

Apply Now!

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs

100 Institute Road

Worcester, MA, 01609, US

pop@wpi.edu | (508) 831 - 4900

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As parents of children who receive special education services, we know firsthand how overwhelming the journey can feel. Between learning new terminology, understanding our children’s rights, and navigating meetings and services, it’s easy to feel alone or unsure of where to turn for support. That is exactly why we invite you to join us at SEPAC.

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) provides a space where parents and caregivers can come together to learn, share experiences, and support one another. It is a place where our voices matter. Through SEPAC, families gain valuable information about special education processes, available resources, and advocacy, helping us feel more confident and empowered when supporting our children.

SEPAC also creates a strong sense of community. Connecting with other families who understand both the challenges and the successes of raising children with diverse needs reminds us that we are not alone. Our meetings offer opportunities to ask questions, hear different perspectives, and work collaboratively with the school district to improve services for all students.

Most importantly, SEPAC gives parents a voice in shaping special education within our schools. By participating, we help ensure that the needs of our children are heard, respected, and considered. Whether you attend meetings regularly, occasionally, or simply stay informed, your involvement truly makes a difference.

We understand that life is busy, and attending meetings is not always convenient. To make participation more accessible, we offer both in-person meetings and Zoom options. SEPAC meets once a month, beginning at 6:00 PM with a general meeting, followed by a workshop at 6:30 PM. These workshops are designed to provide helpful information and guidance for families navigating special education.

We encourage any parent or caregiver of a child with special needs to consider joining SEPAC. Your voice, experiences, and insights are valuable—not just for your child, but for our entire school community. We also welcome your input as we plan for the future of SEPAC and want to know what our families need most.

If you would like more information or wish to be added to our mailing list for meeting reminders and important updates, please reach out to us at sepacwebster@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Sabrina Piche

Co-Chairman

Jennifer Gardner

Co-Chairman

For more information reach out to:

Kim Rockwood

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren South Central MA
54 Slater Street
Webster, MA 01570
(978) 413-8989