Friday, September 13, 2024 - Principal's Update

Shawsheen

September 13, 2024

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Principal's Update

Friday, September 13, 2024



Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues:

We hope to see many parents/guardians at Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night on Thursday, September 26, 2024! We offer two Parent/Guardian-Teacher Nights each school year. The first one on Thursday, September 26 will be a 'Meet & Greet' with a full schedule from 6pm-8pm (see the chart below for the full schedule). On that evening, parents and guardians will rotate through their students’ schedules to learn more about the classes, teachers, and grade-level expectations their students will experience during the 2024-2025 school year. Individual parent/teacher conferences will take place during our second parent/teacher night, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, or as arranged during the school year between families and teachers.

Please arrive early as the schedule will begin promptly at 6pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The academic schedule rotations will follow your student’s Thursday academic week schedule. Please bring a copy of your child’s schedule with you. If you need a printed copy, please report to the library prior to 5:50pm to get one to ensure you are able to report to designated classrooms on time.

If you have difficulty reading the chart below on your mobile device, please click on the following link to view a PDF version: Meet & Greet Schedule - Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Important Information & Resources for Students & Families

Students and families are reminded that in addition to the information provided in the 2024-2025 SVTHS Student Handbook, they can find important information on the topics below by clicking on the links, or by visiting the Principal's page of the SVTHS Website. Contact information for reporting concerns is also provided below.

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Bullying/Retaliation:    Kevin Caruso, Assistant Principal (ext. 1505; Email Kevin Caruso)
                                      Christine Tobin, Dean of Students (ext. 1506; Email Christine Tobin)

Civil Rights Coordinator: Jim Carlson, Director of Guidance & Health Services (ext. 1315;Email Jim Carlson)

Title IX Coordinator: Jim Carlson, Director of Guidance & Health Services (ext. 1315; Email Jim Carlson)

Shawsheen Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

The PAC could use volunteers, and parents/guardians of current Shawsheen students are invited to attend PAC meetings. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the cafeteria (10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3). Follow us for updates and news at Facebook. 

 Textile Recyling Bins now located at Shawsheen - Sponsored by the PAC

Cleaning your closet and looking for a place for those old worn socks and bleached towels? Recycle them and support the PAC by bagging your items and place them in the PAC's new textile recycling bin located at the first lot on the Cook St. entrance. See attachment for full list of acceptable items.

 Updates From Your Class Advisors!

The following updates for Trivia Night, Homecoming, Pep Rally and Spirit Week are all from the SVTHS Class Advisors:

Trivia Night for parents - Tuesday, September 24

The Classes of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028 are hosting a Trivia Night for parents at the Tewksbury Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online by clicking here.

Homecoming Dance - Wednesday, September 25

The annual Homecoming Dance is Wednesday, September 25 in the School Cafeteria from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Dress is causal and no outside guests allowed. Tickets are on sale in the School Store during lunches for $20 each or you can purchase your tickets online by clicking here.

Pep Rally - Friday, September 27

The annual Homecoming Pep Rally will be held on Friday, September 27.  Students will be dismissed from the pep rally. Reminder this is a half-day of school. 

 Spirit Week - September 23 - 27

Students are encouraged to dress with the following themes:

  • Monday 9/23 - Pajama Day

  • Tuesday 9/24  - Students Dress Like Teachers Day

  • Wednesday 9/25 - Country Club vs. Construction

  • Thursday 9/26 - USA Day

  • Friday 9/27 - Shawsheen Day

 If you have any class-related questions, please reach out to your class advisor:

Reminder: Student Leadership Opportunities at SVTHS

Information was emailed to all Shawsheen students this morning to make them aware of two leadership opportunities for students for the 2024-2025 school year. You can view the information shared with students by clicking on the following link: Principal's Office / Student Leadership Opportunities at SVTHS. 

Reminder: 2024-2025 SVTHS School Council Election Process for Parent/Guardian Representatives

Earlier today, information was shared with parents/legal guardians of current Shawsheen students about the process for electing parents/legal guardians to open positions on this year's School Council. You can view that information by clicking on the following link: Principal's Office / 2024-2025 School Council Election Process for Parent/Legal Guardian Representatives.

Sincerely,
Jessica Cook
(she/her)
Principal

Quick Links:

 Reminders:

  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Picture Day - Grades 9 & 11

  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Trivia Night

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - Homecoming Dance, 6:30pm-9pm

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night - Meet & Greet

  • Friday, September 27, 2024 - Homecoming Pep Rally

  • Friday, September 27, 2024 - Early Release for Students at 10:43am  

  • Friday, October 4, 2024 - Q1 Mid-Term

  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Professional Day for Staff - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Monthly Staff Meeting at 2:15pm

  • Monday, October 14, 2024 - NO SCHOOL - SCHOOL CLOSED

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Fall Advisory Dinner

  • Thursday, October 24 - College & Career Fair

  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - PSATs at Shawsheen

  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Early Release for Students at 10:43am 

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Report to the library between 5:30pm - 5:55pm if you need a printed copy of your child's schedule
The schedule will begin promptly at 6:00pm - please report to your designated locations on time.

6:00pm – 6:56pm
Freshman Parent/Guardian Presentation + Q&A
Location: Cafeteria

6:00pm – 6:56pm
Academic Schedule Rotation - THURSDAY
6:00pm – 6:04pm = Period 1
6:07pm – 6:11pm = Period 2
6:15pm – 6:19pm = Period 3
6:22pm – 6:26pm = Period 4
6:30pm – 6:34pm = Period 5
6:37pm – 6:41pm = Period 6
6:45pm – 6:49pm = Period 7
6:52pm – 6:56pm = Period 8

6:00pm – 6:26pm
Vocational/Technical Programs

6:30pm – 6:56pm
Junior Parent/Guardian Presentation
Location: Auditorium

6:00pm – 6:56pm Academic Schedule Rotation - THURSDAY
6:00pm – 6:04pm = Period 1
6:07pm – 6:11pm = Period 2
6:15pm – 6:19pm = Period 3
6:22pm – 6:26pm = Period 4
6:30pm – 6:34pm = Period 5
6:37pm – 6:41pm = Period 6
6:45pm – 6:49pm = Period 7
6:52pm – 6:56pm = Period 8

Academic Schedule Rotation - THURSDAY
7:00pm – 7:04pm = Period 1
7:07pm – 7:11pm = Period 2
7:15pm – 7:19pm = Period 3
7:22pm – 7:26pm = Period 4
7:30pm – 7:34pm = Period 5
7:37pm – 7:41pm = Period 6
7:45pm – 7:49pm = Period 7
7:52pm – 7:56pm = Period 8

7:00pm – 7:26pm
Vocational/Technical Programs

7:30pm – 7:56pm
Sophomore Parent/Guardian Presentation
Location: Auditorium

7:00pm – 7:56pm
Academic Schedule Rotation - THURSDAY

7:00pm – 7:04pm = Period 1
7:07pm – 7:11pm = Period 2
7:15pm – 7:19pm = Period 3
7:22pm – 7:26pm = Period 4
7:30pm – 7:34pm = Period 5
7:37pm – 7:41pm = Period 6
7:45pm – 7:49pm = Period 7
7:52pm – 7:56pm = Period 8

7:00pm – 7:56pm
Senior Parent/Guardian Presentation
Location: Auditorium

7:30pm – 7:56pm
Vocational/Technical Programs