Academic:
- Reminder PLATO lab will be opened tomorrow and Thursday after school for all those who need to complete it. Please make every effort to be there. All PLATO work needs to be completed in order to graduate.
- April vacation PLATO/Buyback will be Tuesday-Friday from 9am-noon, entrance is through the cafeteria.
- If you need Accuplacer study materials, they are outside of Ms. Becker’s office. Please feel free to come up and grab one before or after school.
Sports:
- Congratulations to the varsity baseball team on its 5 – 3 victory over inter-high rival South High yesterday. Mason Mattero pitched a complete game for the victory with 9 strikeouts. Mason also had 3 hits and an RBI, and Sam Quinones had 3 hits and an RBI as well to lead the offense. Congratulations Boys on a great way to start the season!
- The Varsity Tennis Team plays Doherty HS today at home at 3:30pm. Players should report to the lake park tennis courts by 3pm dressed and ready to play.
Good Luck!
College or Career Prep:
- Attention Seniors:
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available to you. Please see your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Curtis in the 318 Guidance Office for information and details. Don’t miss out on these great opportunity!!!
- Price Chopper
- Alpha Delta Kappa – for students pursuing a degree in Education
- Grand Lodge Knights Scholarship – recognizing community service
- the 365Z Foundation “Making a Difference with Kindness
- Massport’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance will once again award multiple $2, 000 scholarships as a part of the “Diversity STEM Scholarship” program.
This program is open to all graduating minority high school seniors from Massport’s neighboring communities interested in pursuing a degree that could be utilized in the Transportation Industry.
Submission information and essays MUST be received by Massport no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, May 4, 2018.
Other:
- The student council will sponsor open-mic night tonight in the cafeteria from 6 to 8 P.M. The cost is $2 at the door. Come enjoy an evening of entertainment and friendship. Soda, coffee and baked goods will be on sale.
- Seniors:
You’ve gotten accepted and some of you have gotten your financial aid packages. How will you pay for college? Find out tonight at 6 p.m. in the auditorium with an After the Acceptance presentation. Bring your financial aid awards if you have them and learn how to understand your college bill. All seniors and their parents are welcome.
Prom Request Forms to bring a guest to prom are now available in Ms. Gonzalez’s room 413. Please stop by BEFORE 7:20am, 4th Period or
afterschool.
- There will be Prom dress distribution today- Thursday in Ms. Delgado office during lunch, or immediately afterschool. Anyone interested please stop in. All dresses and accessories are FREE!!
- Send a Sweet Treat to graduating senior! It’s a sweet ending to a new beginning! Sweet Treats will be on sale during all lunches for $1.00 from Monday, April 9th- Friday, April 13th. Treats will be delivered to homerooms on Friday, May 4th.
- The yearbook committee meeting for this afternoon is canceled.
- Please support Worcester’s Book Drive. Worcester is looking to collect over 30, 000 book to distribute to children this year for summer reading. New or gently used books can be put into the donation box in each secretary office on each floor. The Book Drive will run until May 16th
- Attention Junior Class:
- There’s still time to buy your Class of 2019 shirt today! Order forms can be picked up in Room 411 or from a junior class officer. Money and order forms are due by this Friday to Room 411.
- Elections for your school council representative will be held Thursday at lunch. Please choose a student whom you feel will be a great liaison to the school committee. Cast your vote at the table at lunch.
- Attention NHS, our school has accepted the challenge of helping to find a cure for blood cancer! We are joining over 27,000 schools across the nation to make a difference and raise as much money as we can. Please consider donating any spare change to Pennies for Patents. Collection boxes remain in all of you classrooms. Thank you for your continued support.
- Spirt week: Reminder no face paint or mask are to be worn.
Character Day – Wednesday
(Dress up as your favorite Fictional or Non-Fictional Character)
“As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.” – Robert H. Schuller
Important policy reminders:
- The only bathroom open during 5th period will be on the third floor. Students should only be using the bathroom in the cafeteria if it is their assigned lunch period. Unless it is an emergency, students should be waiting to use the bathroom during their lunch period.
- Bathrooms for 7th period: During 7th period, the bathrooms will only be open from 1:08-1:28 (20 minutes).
- No movement 7th period means no lockers, no water, no traveling to other classes
- Wooden passes should only be used to access the bathrooms. Green passes should be used for all other situations. Only one student should be allowed out of a classroom at a time.
- Please remember that the 10-10 rule must be followed at all times. This means that students should not be leaving the classroom to go anywhere (with the exception of the nurse in emergencies) until 10 minutes after the bell rings for the start of the period and passes to leave the classroom should stop 10 minutes before the class period ends.
- Any student who rides a bus must have their bus pass every day. Also, remember riding the bus is a privilege. Anyone who doesn’t follow the rules can have the privilege revoked. Please respect this rule. Also, temporary bus passes can only be fixed during 6th
- Students are not allowed to sell candy or any other food items during the school day. This is a public health risk that could have serious repercussions. Students who are seen selling or purchasing any food or candy during the school day will face suspension. The only exception to this rule is for fundraisers supervised by a staff member during lunches
- Please make sure you are following the WPS rules as it relates to cell phone usage. The use of cell phones is not permitted during the school day. Anyone who is in violation of this rule will have their cell phone taken away for the day. If it is a 1st offense you will be able to get it back at the end of the day. Any offense after that will require a parent/guardian to pick up the phone. We are asking that you please respect this rule, and help for us to provide a productive learning environment for all.
Happy Birthday
Lissette Martinez
“It’s a real one’s birthday. I love you so much Happy Birthday to my bestest friend. Love, Cinnamon Apple.”
Attendance Congratulations
PM Announcement
Quote of the Day
“As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.” – Robert H. Schuller