SHS WEEKLY REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEK OF JUNE 2, 2024
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Dear Students and Families,
Thank you all for the warm wishes and support during my paternity leave! My family and I are doing wonderfully, and I'm thrilled to be back at school.
This is a big week for us with Senior Week in full swing, leading up to our graduation ceremony this Saturday. It’s a time of pride and joy as we celebrate our graduates and their achievements. Let’s make this week unforgettable for them.
As we approach the end of the year, there's a lot happening. Finals for underclassmen are coming up, so let's all put in that final push in finishing strong. Remember, our last day of school is June 17th!
Let's make these final weeks of the school year amazing!
Mr. Geraghty
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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!
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH
June is Pride Month, a time to honor and support our LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate diversity, inclusion, and love in all its forms. Together, we can make Smithfield High a welcoming place for everyone. Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting important contributions and stories from the LGBTQ+ community, fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE FOR SENIORS AND UNDERCLASSMEN
Underclassmen, mark your calendars for exams starting Tuesday, June 11th and ending Friday, June 14th. Check the attached link for details. Best of luck, everyone!
SENIOR WEEK ACTIVITIES
Senior Week is here, and we have a lot happening to celebrate our amazing seniors! From the Seniors Walk the Halls and yearbook distribution to an ice cream social and our Senior Pre-Grad Celebration, there’s something for everyone. Click here for the full schedule of activities and details. Let’s make this a memorable week for our seniors as they prepare for their next adventures!
SENIORS: PHOTOS NEEDED!
As we approach graduation week, the Parent Council is still looking for photos of you and your friends through the years. If your parents have photos they would like to contribute, please have them send them to michaelafred@aol.com
SENIORS: CHROMEBOOK RETURN
After graduation rehearsal on Thursday, seniors should return their Chromebooks, power supplies, and cases to the library. Any student missing a device may be subject to a charge as per the Acceptable Use Policy and other measures determined by the school administrator. Additional information will be provided during rehearsal on Thursday. Let's ensure all equipment is returned promptly and in good condition.
GRADUATION CEREMONY INFORMATION
Our graduation ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th at 11 AM, with a rain date of Sunday, June 9th at 11 AM at Deerfield Park. For detailed information about the timeline, parking, tickets, and more, please click here. We look forward to celebrating this special day with all of you!
SENIORS: TRANSFERRING YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT
As you transition from high school to college, trade school, the military, or the working world, it's important to transfer your Smithfield Google account to a personal Google account or save your work to a zip file. This transfer must be completed by August 16, 2024. For more information and a tutorial on Google Takeout, click here.
JOIN THE NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY (NAHS)!
Interested in joining the National Art Honor Society (NAHS)? Check out the application process here. The deadline to apply is June 10th. For any questions, please see Mrs. Straus (Room 125) or Mrs. Hall (Room 133).
JUNIOR PROM PHOTOS AVAILABLE
Hello Class of 2025! If you attended this year's Junior Prom, you can view and purchase photos from our professional photographer at my.photoday.com. Create an account and enter the access code 60600JUNPROM24 to see the photos. Please note that the photos have watermarks and can be purchased directly through the website.
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: HELP US STOCK OUR PANTRY!
We're launching a summer food drive to stock our food pantry for families and students facing food insecurity over the summer months. Your donations can make a big difference in ensuring everyone has access to nutritious meals when school is out. For more information on how to contribute, please see the attached PDF. Together, we can support our community and make a positive impact.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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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