SHS WEEKLY REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2024
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IN SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS…
THE SPRING TERM IS IN FULL SWING!
The 3rd quarter of the Spring Term ends April 4th. With only 3 school days left in Q3, make sure you are putting your best foot forward and finish the quarter strong! Have a question about your grades or transcript? Find your counselor here!
SHS STUDENT COUNCIL PRESENTS: SPRING FLING
Join us for the SHS Spring Fling on Friday, April 5th, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the SHS Cafeteria! Remember to purchase your tickets during lunch from April 1st to April 5th—tickets are not available at the door. Late entry after 8:30 PM is not permitted, and no one can leave before 9:30 PM. Dress in your spring best, and we might just open the courtyard if the weather allows! Questions? See Mrs. Hogan or Mrs. Kelley Young. See you there!
ADDAMS FAMILY TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets are now on sale for Smithfield High School's production of The Addams Family! Use the link to purchase tickets! https://our.show/smithfield-high-addamsfamily
SAT DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2024
You will be scheduled alphabetically with a proctor, the lists will be posted here with your room number on April 9,2024. Here is what you need to be ready for testing:
What to bring for test day:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/what-to-bring-do/what-to-bring
Practice Tests:
SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/practice-tests
PSAT 10: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10/preparing/practice-tests
PSAT 8/9: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9/preparing/practice-tests
Learning more about the exams:
SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test/structure
PSAT 10: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10
PSAT 8/9: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9
JUNIORS: NGSA PRACTICE TESTS AVAILABLE
NGSA Testing is scheduled at SHS for May 7- more announcements will follow. Click here for practice test items/ resources from the Rhode Island Department of Education.
CONGRATS TO SHS CHORUS & SENTINEL SINGERS!
The SHS Chorus performed at the RIMEA Festival and Music Concert scoring an Excellent rating. Later in the evening, the Chorus & Sentinel Singers performed at their annual Festival event, performing music from around the world featuring pieces from France to Nova Scotia to Zambia to the indigenous people of Alaska to China to bluegrass and jazz. Congratulations on an amazing week and for all your hard work!
SENTINEL PALOOZA TICKETS ON SALE
Get ready to enjoy a meatball and pasta dinner along with hearing immensely talented students and faculty from Smithfield High School! Come show your support on Friday April 12th from 6 - 9pm at the Portuguese American Social Club. Get tickets here!
JUNIOR PORTFOLIO TIMELINE: DUE MAY 1st
The Smithfield High School Graduation Portfolio has been designed to help students present a collection of work that documents a student’s educational performance over time. It is also a collection of evidence demonstrating that a student has achieved the school’s academic expectations, and the state’s required proficiencies. More information can be found here. Portfolios are due May 1, 2024.
SOPHOMORE SEMI SAVE THE DATE!
Hey Sophomores! Get ready for the Semi-Formal Dance on May 3, 2024, at Twelve Acres. Ticket sales kick off next week, ending March 28. Here's what you need to know:
Tickets: $50 each, payable in cash or check to "Smithfield High School - Class of 2026". Exact cash or checks only!
Requirements for Buying Tickets: Your and your parent/guardian's phone numbers, $50 (cash/check), Student ID, and an "Out Of School" form if bringing a non-Smithfield date.
Dress Code: Semi-Formal (no jeans, no tuxes).
Bringing a Date? Non-Smithfield dates need an "Out Of School" form completed in advance.
Questions? Reach out to Mr. Lynch or Mr. Blanchard.
ARE YOU CHRONICALLY ABSENT?
In Rhode Island, missing 10 percent of the school year, or approximately 18 days, means a student is chronically absent. Research shows that this negatively impacts how well a student does in school. We have created a new chronically absent bulletin board to track your attendance. You can find the attendance board at the main entrance. Be sure to check your attendance record when you enter the building! The board has been updated with your attendance trend over the past month. As a school, we have increased our overall attendance and have had 30 students move off chronically absent!
CLASS OF 2024 CALENDAR RAFFLE
Calendars are on sale through March and winners will be chosen every day in April. Ten dollars gets you the chance to win cash and prizes valuing $2000! There is no limit to how many times you can win. Tickets can be purchased with cash, check or through our cheddar up link. You can reach out to the Parent Council with any questions.
HOW YOU CAN SHOW SUPPORT:
Purchase a raffle calendar for yourself.
Commit to sell at least 1 calendar to friends, family, coworkers.
Share the link on your social media accounts https://my.cheddarup.com/c/senior-class-calendar-raffle-april-2024
OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES!
Check out these opportunities to earn college credit through New England Institute of Technology. The courses offered are part of the All Course Network (ACN) and free to RI students! Find more information here: https://www.neit.edu/acn
ATTENTION RISING SENIORS: MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
All students entering/ or in their senior year, are required to have: (In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and regulations pertaining to immunization and testing for communicable diseases. ( R23 1M))
Meningitis Booster Vaccine
Physical Exam on or after their 16th birthday.
This medical documentation needs to be sent to the nurse no later than the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. You can reach out to Mrs. Riley with any questions at 401-3494625 or email to criley@smithfield-ps.org.
Please send in or email this documentation to criley@smithfield-ps.org
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
There are a ton of scholarships available for SHS students. Check out our running list of scholarships here! It can be a bit overwhelming, but we are here to help. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship and need assistance, visit the cafeteria during advisory on Thursdays. Attendance will be taken.
Katherine Young Scholarship is active. Please review the criteria and apply.
Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - To be eligible for scholarship your family must be a four year member of the SHS Athletic Booster Club and have volunteered at least 2 times per year per student athlete. Apply here.
SHS Hall of Fame Scholarship - application can be found here
Smithfield Lions Scholarship - The Lions is a community based organization dedicated to public service to the community. Application here.
Pleasant View Elementary PTA Scholarship - For Anna McCabe and William Winsor Alumni. See details here!
The Jay G. Lawrence Scholarship - Be a graduating Smithfield High School senior accepted for the 2024-2025 school year to an accredited university, college, junior college, technical school, or other educational institution. See additional information here
The Irene Y. Rianna Memorial Foundation has been created by her family for the purpose of awarding scholarships to deserving Smithfield High School students and to continue to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. See additional information here
The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship provides annual scholarships to Rhode Island high school seniors who display an appreciation for, and a desire to embody, the values of our state’s founder. See additional information here
The Doreen Nicholson Scholarship - Doreen Nicholson inspired many throughout her community and helped others in many ways. Find scholarship application here
The Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame will offer a number of scholarship awards TBA at a minimum of $3,000 each to the best male and female scholar-athletes and scholar-artists in the state.
Additional scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation can be found here and from a variety of sources here.
SENIORS: INTERESTED IN A GRADUATION YARD SIGN?
Interested in a sign for graduation? See the flyer HERE with information on how to get one to support the Class of 2024.
INTERESTED IN CODING? JOIN THE CLUB!
Are you interested in joining the Coding Club at SHS? Complete this survey and let us know if you are interested.
WANT TO APPLY FOR A CTE PATHWAY?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs consist of three or more courses which will help students earn an industry credential and prepare them to enter the workforce. Want to apply to one of our 5 amazing programs? Apply here!
MADD/YOUTH DRIVEN & SHS HONOR VICTIMS OF IMPAIRED DRIVING
Smithfield students will be showcasing their creativity, compassion, and powerful youth influence to honor victims of impaired driving during our annual Mock"tale" Competition on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:00-7:30pm at North Kingstown High School. Find more information on the event here.
SPORTS AND SPECIAL EVENT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with PhotoDay to give your parents and students access to purchase digital images from Sports & Special Events captured by Lifetouch throughout your school year. What this means for Families - For families, PhotoDay provides a 100% digital ordering experience. They can securely submit and pay for their orders online, receive Picture Day and order notifications on their phone, and have their orders sent directly to their home in a matter of days, not weeks. More information here!
WANT TO SUPPORT OUR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COMMUNITY?
We support a unified student body! Our team would like to invite you to explore building new friendships and making connections Thursdays during advisory! Please reach out to Gwen Clavet, Victor Torres, Mrs. Moio or Mrs. Bianco in room 121 for more information and complete this form so we can schedule accordingly.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Old County Road Elementary School is having a Teaching and Learning night at OCRS on Thursday, April 11th from 5:30-7:30pm and our theme is Exploration. Our committee is looking for members of our community to share information about different Jobs and career pathways. We thought it may be nice to have some students from the CTE program share what they are learning. Please reach out to Mrs Lynch (klynch@smithfield-ps.org) if you would like to participate.
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS AT THE GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Explore the April Event Newsletter from the Greenville Public Library. Please register for all programs, unless otherwise noted, by visiting greenvillelibraryri.org/teens.
HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program (HOBY) is now open for community and/or parent nominations. This program welcomes sophomore student leaders from around the country for 3-4 day seminars in late spring/early summer. Students learn leadership values through dynamic activities with peers while honing their skills to recognize and collaborate with the diverse strengths of others. There is a cost for the weekend but includes all lodging and meals. Click the link to learn more. Community Nominations should be used if a parent is completing the registration.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY PRECOLLEGE ECONOMICS PROGRAM
Bryant University has announced their 2024 Precollege Economics Program for High School Students. In this program students will learn how to apply economic knowledge to affect social change. Students will have the opportunity to work closing with Bryant University faculty during an immersive, five day, in-person experience. By the end of the program, students will have learned both basic and advanced economic concepts and have the ability to analyze current policy issues. All students who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Bryant University Economics Department. The program will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, August 5th through August 9th. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus each day. However, all materials and lunch will be included in the cost of tuition. The entire program costs $475 and there is no application fee. Students can apply online at: https://www.bryanteconsummerprogram.com/. Contact Dr. Laura Beaudin at lbeaudin@bryant.edu for more information or with any questions.
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION…
DAILY ON TIME ATTENDANCE
All students are expected to arrive at school ON TIME each day! This is a non-negotiable. 1st period begins at 7:30 AM. Your participation in shows, clubs, events and field trips, sports, and other extracurricular activities will be tied to your arriving at school and class on time each day. Do NOT be late!
STUDENT PARKING POLICY
Senior and junior parking passes are going to be revoked for offenders parking in the wrong spaces. When you choose to park in a space unassigned to you- it creates a domino effect of parking problems. PLEASE park in your ASSIGNED SPACE or at DEERFIELD. Faculty parking is NOT an option. REPORT vehicles who are not parked in the appropriate space to me via email with a license plate photo. Any student that does not have a parking pass risks their car being towed and disciplinary action.
SHS POLICY ON USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
SHS believes that technology plays an important role in enhancing the learning experience for our students. Students are advised to use their SPS issued device for all educational related activities. Guest network access may be available for use on
personal devices. District assistance or support is not available or implied by use of the guest network.
MLD’s may be used by students during non-instructional time during lunch in the cafeteria and senior courtyard. They may also be used in the hallways during passing time with the stipulation that one ear is free. Students who utilize cell phones or other
electronic devices in an unacceptable manner (in the halls, in classes without permission, or in a manner that is disruptive) will have their device taken and held in the Assistant Principal's office to be claimed by a parent. Video/ audio recording of community members is not permitted at any time without prior approval of the individual being filmed. Failure to comply may result in suspension.
Violation of the appropriate use of MLD’s as described above and by the broader acceptable use policy is considered a Schedule I offense which may result in detention, Saturday detention, In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension; and the student may be required to turn the device over to school personnel and the student and/or parent may pick up the device from the Main Office at the end of the school day.
SMITHFIELD ATHLETICS HOMEPAGE
Stay up-to-date with all the latest action from our Smithfield High School sports teams! Visit https://smithfieldhs.rschoolteams.com/ to check out the newest scores and upcoming game schedules. Whether you're a player, parent, or fan, this is your go-to source for all things sports at Smithfield. Let's show our team spirit and support our athletes!
SMITHFIELD HIGH PARENT COUNCIL
Smithfield High School Parent Council is a volunteer organization that promotes the welfare of the students and serves to enhance school, home, and community relationships. We encourage you to become a member and attend our monthly meetings to stay connected to the heartbeat of SHS. Come see what this dynamic group is all about! Questions? Email us at: shsparentcouncil18@gmail.com
CLUB CALENDAR
The club calendar is here! Make sure you get involved in a club! Want to start a club? Email Mr. Geraghty with details and we’ll do our best to get it started!
DAILY BELL SCHEDULE
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ij8-A17g2SeEwVnAoV3hEOHFV8dstUGrDizzZF5tkNo/edit
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8RV2YjR6xE1OLh6YdBnNz8S3O9GX6bFq1PreSBulns/edit
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Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dan Geraghty
Principal