Dear Scituate High School Chemistry Students and Parents,

Please join me in welcoming Mr. McGinn to our Spartan Family! Mr. McGinn applied and was hired as the new full time Chemistry teacher at SHS. He comes to us with years of experience as a chemistry teacher at Barrington High School, including teaching AP Chemistry. Before Barrington, he taught Science at Coventry High School and also served in a district in San Diego, CA.

Mr. McGinn has already been working closely with our department chair, Mr. Catucci, to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Mr. McGinn will begin teaching on Monday, November 6th and will begin his lessons by getting to know our students and asking questions to see what students know and are able to do. We have no doubt that Mr. McGinn will hit the ground running to support our students!

Thank you all for your patience and support as we navigated this transition.

SHS After School Academic Support

Scituate High School is hosting an After School Academic Support Center for ELA and Math beginning next week. Ms. Antonelli will stay after school for ELA each Tuesday beginning October 17th, and Mr. Soucar will be available for Math each Thursday beginning October 19th. Sessions will run from 2:20-3:20, and late buses will be available. During this time students can get extra support while completing class assignments and homework. We hope students will take advantage of this opportunity to get the additional time or help they need to be successful!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Goffe at 647-4120 ext. 1033.

Dear Scituate High School Parents and Guardians,

We will be holding our annual parent/guardian teacher conferences on Thursday, November 16th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We encourage parents to please sign up for the teacher that you wish to meet with by emailing Mrs. Erickson.

Parents/ guardians please be sure to add your student’s name in the subject line and list the specific teacher that you would like to meet within the body of the email.

There will be a hard deadline of Thursday, November 9th to email Mrs. Erickson so that she can have time to build the schedule. Thank you for your partnership!!

erin.erickson@scituateschoolsri.net

Seniors in Mrs. Stormont's AP Literature and Composition used hexagons to examine character, event, and idea relationships in Celeste Ng's novel Everything I Never Told You.

Mrs. Roberge traveled to Baltimore, MD and attended the National Association of Biology Teachers conference this weekend. She ran two workshops that highlighted activities that are a part of our curriculum at the high school.

Students Alex and Libby do the weekly shopping for the Culinary classes. They shop and put away all the food!

Working With Children class planning and implementing Halloween activities with Middle school students.

On October 2nd, Scituate High School received notice from the College Board that the high school has been named to the Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll earning Bronze distinction. SHS earned this recognition through their commitment to maximize college readiness, by increasing college-going culture and providing opportunities for students to earn college credit.

“Scituate High School is committed to providing students with educational opportunities that prepare them for future success,” said SHS Principal Michael Hassell. “We offer six AP courses in several areas of study, including Computer Science, United States Government, Calculus, and English. These courses benefit students by offering them a rigorous academic environment that helps to develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Students and families are encouraged to talk with our guidance department to explore AP course options.”

Each year, the AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening college access to students. The Bronze distinction recognizes that 45% of SHS students who graduated in 2023 took at least one AP exam and more than half of the students who completed exams received scores that could earn them college credit.

“Students in 10th or 11th grade can enroll in an AP course at SHS,” said School Guidance Counselor Daniel Casey. “We are proud of our students for challenging themselves by enrolling in these college-level courses.”

Attention Senior Parents:

Below is the link to place your ad in the yearbook to recognize your senior. Last day ro place ads is December 22nd.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1043101

Attention Everyone!

Below is the link to order your teenager's yearbook. If you want a personalized cover the deadline is January 12th.

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07514900

11/11 Veterans Day Parade 10:30am

12/19 Holiday Concert snow date 12/20

1/24/24 6th/ 7th gr concert

1/31 8th grade concert with Course Selection Fair snow date 2/7

3/26-28 TBD Chorus Festival Ponoganset HS

4/10-11 TBD Band Festival E. Providence HS

5/1/24 BROADWAY Trip

5/22 Pops Concert

5/27 Memorial Day Parade

5/29 Music Awards Night

6/7 Graduation

The High School Band enjoyed a beautiful afternoon leading the annual Halloween parade last Tuesday. The band’s next community service parade is The Veterans Day Parade on Saturday 11/11 at 10:30 am.

REMINDER

Important Message to Parents with Adolescents in 12th Grade

All children entering 12th grade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations and submit a current physical exam to the school.

RI Department of Health Physical Exam Requirements

The examination may be conducted in the twelve (12) months preceding the date of school entry, but if not, it shall be completed within six (6) months of school entry.

Please send in or fax a current physical exam to 401-647-4126.

RI Department of Health Immunization Requirements

All adolescents entering 12th grade are required to have the following immunizations in addition to Kindergarten and 7-9th grade immunization requirements:

• One (1) dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine booster

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (*Total of three (3) doses, or two (2) doses if series started at age 14 or younger)

Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

Thank you,

Sarah Makowski RN, BSN

School Nurse

sarah.makowski@scituateschoolsri.net

Phone: 401-647-4120

On December 14, 2023, the Scituate Lions Club will be using the Spot Vision Screener to perform vision screenings for our students. The Spot Screener, screens both eyes at once from a 3-foot distance. If your child has been prescribed glasses for distance or reading please ensure that they are brought to school for testing.

The State of RI requires yearly vision screening for students in 7th and 9th grade. However, The State of RI Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs states:

If evidence is presented to the school physician or school nurse that an eye examination was completed within the preceding twelve (12) months of the initial screening by the student's ophthalmologist, optometrist, pediatric ophthalmologist, pediatric optometrist or primary care provider, the student may be exempt from this screening requirement for that school year.

______________________________________________________________________________

If you would like to exempt your child from this year's Vision Screening please complete and return this form to the school nurse prior to December 11, 2023.

Student’s Name_________________________________ Grade___________

My child has had a their vision tested on date________________ by______________________________ and will not require a vision screening this school year.

Please contact the school nurse with any questions.

Thank you,

Sarah Makowski RN

School Nurse

Scituate Middle/High School

sarah.makowski@scituateschoolsri.net

401-647-4120

SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Northwest Special Education Region
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:00PM – 7:00PM
If you plan to attend, please register at least 48 hours in advance:
call 401-647-4106 or email SelacParentLiaisons@northwestri.org.
Ponaganset Middle School, Room 150
7 Rustic Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
Please access building through rear entrance.
Parking is available in the lot behind the building.
Virtual Link: Meeting ID: meet.google.com/vdr-drnb-ujw or by Phone: Dial US()9094-548-+1 304 PIN: 438 825 150#

SCHOLARSHIPS!

Elks Scholarship Program

https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

US JCI Senate Scholarship Program

www.usjcisenate.org

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

www.hsfmo.org

Red Sox Foundation Service Scholarship

https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/

Scholarship search websites: fastweb.com, goingmerry.com, scholarshipowl.com

*Most merit aid is awarded by colleges without a separate application. However, some colleges and universities have private scholarships that require a separate application. Check your school’s website for scholarship opportunities!*

EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION DEADLINE!!

If you are applying early action or early decision to any schools, make sure you submit your application before Tuesday (the 11/1 deadline)!

Upcoming OPEN HOUSE Dates:

RI College - Nov 4

URI - Nov 4

Holy Cross - Nov 5

WPI - Nov 10

Bryant - Nov 11

Sacred Heart - Nov 12

Eastern Connecticut State University - Nov 12

Emmanuel College - Nov 18

As you may know, each year Scituate Public Schools hosts a turkey basket drive around Thanksgiving. This is for families who may need some extra assistance with providing a complete Thanksgiving meal for their family to enjoy. The baskets will include all the things needed for a turkey dinner. Please use the following google forms to express interest in receiving a Thanksgiving Basket.

**Please fill out the information by 10/31/23 to be placed on the list to receive a basket ** If you have any questions please reach out to Jennifer Ricci, LCSW District School Social Worker at jennifer.ricci@scituateschoolsri.net"

SCITUATE SPARTANS 2023-2024

Winter Athletic Registration

Students, Parents, Guardians,

The Winter Season is about to get underway. All sports have a start date of Monday

November 27th 2023. In order to participate, ALL students MUST have a current

physical ( NO EXCEPTIONS), MUST be registered on the school Website, and

MUST be in good academic standing from the 1st quarter of this school year.

**** Our Hockey teams currently co-op with Cranston West. Please reach out to me

at sal.gelsomino@scituateschoolsri.net if you are interested in playing Hockey.

Website Registration

● Please navigate to https://scituate-ar.rschooltoday.com/ and proceed by creating

an account (First time users) or logging in (returning users). ALL ATHLETES

MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE FIRST PRACTICE/TRY OUT

Academic Standing

● All students must have passed Quarter 1 with a GPA greater than 1.7 or failed

fewer than 2 courses.

Boys Basketball Coach Seaver seaver.paul@gmail.com

Girls Basketball Coach Walters friarsjim99@gmail.com

Wrestling Coach Bouyssou mayoquanchi@gmail.com

Cheerleading Coach Campbell caraskorski@gmail.com

Girls Indoor Track Coach Haney haneyneit@hotmail.com

Boys Indoor Track Coach Kelley matthew.kelley@scituateschoolsri.net

Ice Hockey (boys) Co-Op with Cranston West

Ice Hockey (Girls) Co-Op with Cranston West

Please note that no student will be able to tryout for winter sports if there is no physical on file with the nurse's office. Please reach out to our Health Records clerk if you have any questions caitlin.leboeuf@scituateschoolsri.net

Unified Volleyball played their last regular season home game against Ponaganset this week, and celebrated Seniors! Playoff game next week!

The Spartans had a close loss to PCD in the semifinal playoff match last night. What a season the Tennis Lady Spartans have had! We hope they are as proud of themselves as we are of them!

A great night celebrating the seniors of Football and Cheer. Congratulations to Megan, Conner and Nolin.

It’s a WIN! Lady Spartans with the 5-0 romp of Pono Sat. in the quarterfinals! Onto the semi Wednesday 5:30 at Johnston HS against Prout

The Boys Soccer Team had their last game of season at Homecoming!! They played Middletown and it ended in a 0-0 tie. The boys finished the season undefeated 14-0-2 !!

Way to go boys !!

Girls cross country class championship meet ending off the season at PONO.

Bella 26:41.24

Lea 27:54.71

Addyson 32:58.33

Tryniti 37:30.30

Madilynne 40:36.27

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.