SHS WEEKLY REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2024
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IN SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS…
FINAL QUARTER OF THE YEAR!
The 4th quarter of the Spring Term ends June 17th. Make sure you are putting your best foot forward and finish the school year strong! Have a question about your grades or transcript? Find your counselor here!
SAT DAY IS WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2024
The PSAT and SAT examinations are Wednesday! Find all the important information you need in the slidedeck linked here. You can find your room assignments here. Seniors will be provided time to work on their senior presentation in the auditorium. Students must be on time to school to avoid test disruption!
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
SENIOR ORATORICAL CONTEST AWAITS!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 11th, for the eagerly anticipated Senior Oratorical Contest! Twelve students are poised to impress with their oratory prowess. All students should report to their C period classes until summoned to the auditorium at 8:30 am. Don't miss this display of student talent and expression!
SOLAR ECLIPSE MONDAY!
This Monday afternoon, from approximately 2:15 PM to 4:40 PM, with the highlight at 3:29 PM, we’re poised for the solar eclipse. Though our school day concludes at 1:45 PM, enabling everyone to find a suitable spot for viewing, remember there’s no school-organized viewing event. For a safe eclipse experience, always use approved solar eclipse glasses. Additionally, all practices will transition indoors during the eclipse to ensure everyone’s safety. Be sure to position yourself in a safe place to witness this awe-inspiring event with care!
SENIOR PRESENTATION DAY APRIL 24TH!
Wednesday April 24th will be a half day for all students. We will have midterm/portfolios during the school day and be dismissed at 10:54am. Senior presentations will begin at 12:00pm. We will review any lingering questions for Seniors during advisory on Tuesday. You can find more information here.
ADDAMS FAMILY TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets are on sale for Smithfield High School's production of The Addams Family! Use the link to purchase tickets! https://our.show/smithfield-high-addamsfamily
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.
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!
KATHERINE YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
In honor of our friend and beloved coworker, Katherine Young, a scholarship has been created in her honor. We are selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers and bracelets with a special design created by a number of her students. The store will be open until April 15th. You can find the store linked 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.
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
In line with the Rhode Island Department of Health's Rules and Regulations regarding immunization and communicable diseases (R23 1M), all students entering or currently in their senior year are mandated to have a Meningitis Booster Vaccine and a Physical Exam conducted on or after their 16th birthday. These crucial medical documents must be submitted to the school nurse by the onset of the 2024-2025 school year. Should you have any queries or need further clarification, Mrs. Riley is available for contact at 401-349-4625 or via email at criley@smithfield-ps.org. Please ensure to send in or email the required documentation to criley@smithfield-ps.org.
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.
SOPHOMORE SEMI SAVE THE DATE!
Hey Sophomores! Get ready for the Semi-Formal Dance on May 3, 2024, at Twelve Acres. Ticket sales end April 10th. Seating arrangements will be taking place after school in room 141 through the end of next week. ALL STUDENTS who purchased a ticket need to come and sign up for seating. If you are planning on sitting with a certain group, a member of that group MUST come and reserve the table. This will be on a first come first serve basis. If you do not sign up by the end of the week you will be randomly placed where there is still available seating. Tables will have a maximum of 8 people.
Questions? Reach out to Mr. Lynch or Mr. Blanchard.
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. See a few of the scholarships below:
Katherine Young Scholarship is active. Please review the criteria and apply.
1SG P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Review the criteria 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 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.
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!
FILM SCREENING OF SCREENAGERS: THE NEXT CHAPTER 4/24 AT 6PM AT SHS
Discover how today's digital age impacts youth mental health at our screening of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter”. Join us for insights into managing stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescents, followed by a panel discussion with experts. Ideal for families, educators, students (grade 8+), and community members. Childcare available by SHS Teacher Prep students. Plus, decorate your own brownie with local ingredients in the cafeteria at 5:30 PM! Register now and watch the trailer here.
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!
EARTH DAY CLEANUP EVENT APRIL 13th
In celebration of Earth Day, AAA Northeast will be partnering with Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful to host a litter cleanup at The Last Resort on April 13th from 10 am to 12 pm. This is a family event that will be guided to child-friendly specific zones within The Last Resorts parking lot and across the street at the Stump Pond fishing area. If interested in participating in this cleanup, please register by clicking on this link.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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!
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