April 2009 Good News Letter

Good News from Wareham High School April 17, 2009 WHS CALENDAR

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

April Vacation – Schools Close April 17, 2009 at the end of the school day (Report Cards Issued) Schools Open- April 27, 2009 Memorial Day –May 25, 2009 Graduation Day – June 5, 2009 Schools Close June 29, 2009* at the end of the school day for WHS; Half day for WMS and elementary schools.

January - Robert Bazinet February – Meagan Silva March - Jessica Gadbois

*5 snow days included, deduct for each day not used.

SENIOR EXAM SCHEDULE Tuesday May 26, 2009 Period 6 & 7 Exams

SOPHOMORE COLLEGE VISITATION DAY All sophomores will be visiting a college campus, April 17, 2009, receiving a tour and group information session and have discussions with students, faculty and admissions representatives.

Day E

Wednesday May 27, 2009 Day F Period 4 & 3 Exams Thursday May 28, 2009 Period 1 & 2 Exams

Day A

Friday May 29, 2009 Period 5 Exam

Day B

WINTER COLORGUARD TEAM

** Seniors may exit the building prior to lunch!

On Saturday, March 7, 2009 the Wareham High School Winter Color guard Team held a NESBA (New England Scholastic Band Association) Home Show Competition. We had 23 Schools/teams attend this event from all over New England. Our team placed first in there division! They performed flawlessly that night! We couldn’t have asked for a better job done by the girls. They had a great performance that was ended by a standing ovation.

MCAS TESTING May 11-28, 2009 Math, Science, History Grade 10 June 4 & 5, 2009 Science Grades 9-11

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Good News from Wareham High School April 17, 2009 DECA

AUTISM AWARENESS Mrs. Cavicchi and Mrs. White are working on ways to help inform staff and students about autism. There is a contest for students, with a chance to win a $25.00 gift-certificate. The students need to write an essay or create a poster about autism that is fact-based and includes their thoughts about what would be the most difficult thing about being autistic. The entries are due April 17th, and will be judged then displayed throughout the school. Some teachers have already decided to give extra-credit to students who enter the contest.

DRESS CLOSET Members of the community and surrounding towns generously donated 387 dresses to the Prom Closet located at Wareham High School. The dress drive was held at the Old Company Store, and the closet is run by WomenAde of Wareham. The purpose of the closet is to provide formal and semi-formal dresses to students who need or want them. It is a way for students to have the luxury of a beautiful dress without the financial burden. The dresses are available to any student who wants to use them. The only requirements that students need to have the dresses cleaned before they return them to the high school. We also have various coupons available to help defray the cost of prom-related things. For more information, please contact Marie Cavicchi or Kelli White at WHS.

Wareham High School DECA won the State of Massachusetts Pride award. This award goes to the school that exhibits professionalism, spirit, camaraderie, respectability, sportsmanship and school pride. Out of the 56 schools represented at the 50th MA DECA Career Development Conference held at the Copley hotel in Boston Wareham was awarded this prestigious award. The trophy will be housed at Wareham High School for one year. Wareham DECA represented their town, school, chapter, families and themselves in a phenomenal manner. Simply said… They did us proud.

DECA WINNERS The Following Students achieved high academic status by qualifying for the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California this April: Joseph Gomes; Abby Currier; Genevey Ziino; Cory Carlson; Nicole Geist; Caitlyn Elwood; Meagan Silva; Jessica Gadbois; Raschel Pratt; MaryKate Dunphy; Marielle Fillion; Mallory Decas; Sarah Boyarski; Anthony Monteiro; Tracey Perez; Kaylyn Smith; Kelley Paling.

CANS ACROSS THE TRACK A canned food drive for Damien’s, Council on Aging and Turning Point was held April 4, 2009 at the track. The goal is to collect 1000 items in three hours for the needy of Wareham. April 4th we collected cans form 9am to 12pm for the local food pantries, Damian’s Food Pantry, Senior Center, and Turning Point. We worked with The Boys and Girls Club director, Barbara Sullivan. We collected 264 cans from can soup to bottled juice to macaroni and cheese. The rest of the month we are collecting food here and at The Boys and Girls Club to increase the amount. There is a plastic can outside the club if anyone wants to donate, or they can give it to Lisa Ohman and Kim Scott. We had 12 students participate who held signs, and billboards, also students stood on the street corners to get people to stop. Thanks to Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. Cavicchi who stopped by.

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Good News from Wareham High School April 17, 2009 JOB SHADOWING This spring, with the help of the Junior Achievement organization, WHS offered juniors and seniors an opportunity to participate a few job shadowing days. This program facilitates career/academic development by joining students and professionals to explore various fields of work. During a typical job shadowing day, students work closely with professionals who demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their particular field. To be eligible for a job shadowing day, students must be in good academic, attendance and disciplinary standing. Students interested in a law, business or medical field will visit a New Bedford District Court, Best Buy in Wareham, Tobey Hospital or Wareham Orthopedics and a South Coast Rehabilitation facility.

COLLEGE OF THE MONTH Each month Guidance selects a college for our bulletin board. Information is provided such as majors, minors, extracurricular, athletics, GPA information, and financial aid. We post a question pertaining to the college of the month and students submit their answers to win eh month’s prize. Past prizes have been t-shirts, hats, water bottles, and tote bags. This is a fun way to inform students of schools they may not be aware of plus win a possible prize.

March: College of the Month: Fitchburg State Winner: Brittany Pollard – T-Shirt

THE MIKADO by Gilbert & Sullivan (Spring Musical) May 7, 8, 9 7:00 pm WHS Auditorium $12.00 $10.00 Students and Senior citizens

COLLEGE TIME TABLE February- April 2009 – Notify the Guidance Office of your college acceptances. Check the materials from colleges and follow the directions carefully. Apply for local scholarships. Watch deadlines. Make your final choice and notify your guidance counselor of your decision.

ACADEMIC AWARDS Wareham High Schools academic awards are on June 4th for the Seniors, and June 11th, for the underclassmen, from 7p.m. to 9 p.m.

November: College of the Month: Nazareth College Winners: Kristyn Pierce – T-Shirt Kelsie Williams – T-Shirt January: College of the Month: Benjamin Franklin Institute Winners: Gabrielle Brooks – T-Shirt Jaymie Stanton – T-Shirt February: College of the Month – Johnson & Wales Winner: Jacob Hyland - T-Shirt

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