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Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
Principal's Update
Friday, March 4, 2022
Dear Shawsheen Students, Parents/Guardians, and Colleagues,
As we approach the start of the spring sports season (which begins on March 21), I want to commend all of our student-athletes who participated during the winter sports season. We are proud of the commitment they have displayed to their teams and as representatives of the school community, and congratulate them on all of their accomplishments. I also want to recognize the following winter athletic championships to date - Go Rams!
- Cheerleading: CAC League Champions & State Vocational Champions
- Boys Basketball: CAC League Champions & State Vocational Champions
- Boys Swimming & Diving: State Vocational Champions
- Wrestling - State Vocational Champions
- 3 Sectional Champions: Brayton Carbone, Lucien Tremblay and Sid Tildsley
- 2 Division 1 State Champions: Brayton Carbone and Sid Tildsley
- 2 All State Champions: Sid Tildsley and Tayla Tildsley
First SkillsUSA Medalists Announced
Please join me in congratulating Ava Rega, a sophomore in Design & Visual Communications, for earning the bronze medal in the SkillsUSA National Tee-Shirt Design Contest and Leslie Cota, a junior in Graphic Communications, for earning the silver medal in the SkillsUSA National Trading Pin Design contest. Both students are pictured below holding the images they designed. We are so proud of their impressive accomplishments!
The Rampage
On behalf of the Newspaper Club, it is my pleasure to share with you the latest edition of 'The Rampage.' Check this issue out to learn more about what's been happening around Shawsheen this fall from the perspectives of our students. The Newspaper Club meets after school on Thursdays in DVC (room 505 of the Design & Visual Communications shop). Interested students can also reach out to Ms. Ouellette for more information.
Preparing for Next Week's MCAS Test-Run
Next Thursday, March 10, during periods 1 & 2, we have scheduled an MCAS test-run for sophomores to ensure all programs are working properly on their school-issued laptops. On Monday, March 7, sophomores will be guided through the process of updating their laptops (during Science classes) to ensure the laptops will be ready for the March 10 test-run. Please make sure students arrive to school with their laptops fully charged both days.
While sophomores are participating in the test-run on Thursday, March 10, seniors will report to designated study halls, since all academic staff will be participating in the test-run as well. Sophomores and seniors will resume their normal schedules once the test-run is complete. Freshmen and juniors will follow their normal shop schedules that day.
Scholarship Information for Seniors
The Shawsheen Guidance Department has emailed students regarding a number of different scholarship opportunities for seniors. If you have not viewed this information already, I encourage you to review the information below.
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All Shawsheen Seniors: The Shawsheen Tech Scholarship Application form is now open, and it will remain open until Wednesday, March 9th at 3pm. You will not be able to fill out the form after the deadline. By filling out the online form you will be eligible for any scholarships that the Shawsheen Tech Scholarship Committee has to offer as well as some community scholarships. Please make sure to document everything you have done over the past four years and especially make note if there are extenuating circumstances/ hardships that may have affected you. *All scholarships that we are made aware of are currently open in Naviance. Please check your Naviance account regularly as new scholarships are opening up every few days. If you have any questions, then please see your Guidance Counselor. In order to fill out the scholarship application form you must have a Gmail account.
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Bedford Seniors: The Bedford Dollars for Scholars application will be open from March 1, 2022 to March 21, 2022.Scholarships are available to Bedford residents who are planning to attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college or technical school. Please view the step-by-step instructions document and the creating your profile document for information on how to apply. If you need assistance with the scholarship application, then please see your guidance counselor.
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Billerica Seniors: The Billerica Scholarship Foundation- Dollars for Scholars program opens on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, and closes on Monday, March 21, 2022. The Billerica Scholarship Foundation offers a wealth of resources that Billerica seniors may be eligible for, but they must apply. Click here to view a PowerPoint that will show you how to fill out the application. If you need assistance with the scholarship application, then please contact your guidance counselor. You can go to: https://billerica.dollarsforscholars.org and start building your profile today. Please note that March 21, 2022, is a firm deadline established by the Billerica Scholarship Foundation.
- Burlington Seniors:
- The Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation- Dollars for Scholars program opens on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, and closes on Friday, April 1, 2022. The BCSF offers a wealth of scholarships that Burlington seniors may be eligible for, but they must apply. There are instructions on their website as to how to apply. If you need assistance with the scholarship, then please see your guidance counselor. You can start building your profile today by clicking this link. Click on the Students & Parents tab and then click on the Click to Login icon to start building your profile. Please note that the deadline of April 1, 2022, is a firm deadline established by the Dollars for Scholars program. Applications will not be accepted after the April 1st deadline.
- The Town of Burlington Scholarship Fund plans on giving out (4) $2500 scholarships to deserving seniors who reside in Burlington. Deadline is April 1, 2022. Click here for the application.
Support the Billerica Scholarship Foundation
Click on the links below to learn about ways you can support the Billerica Scholarship Foundation with their efforts to raise funds for our students:
Student Athletes and the NCAA Clearinghouse
The SVTHS Guidance and Athletics Departments encourage any student-athlete (regardless of grade-level) who plans to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school to communicate this to your guidance counselor. Students need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center and your guidance counselor will help guide you through that process.
Reminder: COVID Test-Kits for Seniors on Co-op
Seniors on co-op who were unable to pick up their COVID test-kits this week will receive them on Monday morning, and can take the first test before returning to school on Tuesday.
Quarter Three Progress Reports Will Be Available Next Week
Quarter three mid-term grades close today, Friday, March 4, 2022. Quarter three progress reports will be published in the Aspen Family Portal by Friday, March 11, 2022. Parents/guardians and students will be notified via email once progress reports are available to view in Aspen.
Best,
