Principal's Update 2/16/24
STEM Opportunity
Attention 9th and 10th Grade who are curious about STEM!
Would you LOVE to learn about robotics, cyber security, racing drones and much more. The best part is the program is completely FREE and no experience is necessary.
MIT LL Beaver Works will be running 6 different virtual courses for 8 weeks and we are looking for students. A student will only be able to attend one of the programs. The deadline to apply is February 21, and we will let students know by February 28 if they have been awarded a spot in the program. Students must be able to attend all sessions (all sessions are on Saturdays starting 3/9 11AM-2PM EST (exceptions to racecar and practical radio). We are sharing far and wide as you may have a friend, relative or know a teacher in the area that will have students that are interested in the program. The first page of the attached brochure can be posted, it has all the relevant information students would need.
Go to https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu/CMS/bw/bwsi for more information. The link to sign up for the program is https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/bwsi_spring_2024
Safety Notes
Today we were trained on the new weapons detector system (same sort of device they use at Fenway Park). We set them up at the CTEi entrance because it has the least amount of traffic in the morning.
We aren’t planning to use them on a daily basis; this morning was just so the trainers could make sure we know how to use them. But we do plan to use them at events open to the public, such as games, where a lot of people that staff do not know enter the building. Because they are portable we can move them to various entrances or even to Doyle to enhance safety. Any tool that we can use to keep your students safe in these days of frequent mass shootings is important for us to have available.
Freshman Math
One of our math teachers, Meredith Thorne, is out on leave earlier than expected. A long term sub with a background in mathematics has been hired to start after the break.
Blue Devil Spotlight
Our next Spotlight is on JA and SV grad and Alpine Ski Team member Alana Marchetti!
SAT Information
Junior Parents
LHS will be hosting the March and May SATs. The cost is $60 and students can register for the exam on www.collegeboard.org Upcoming SAT dates and registration deadlines:
SAT Test Date*
Registration Deadline*
Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation,
and Late Registration**
Mar 9, 2024
Feb 23, 2024
Register
February 27, 2024
May 4, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
Register
April 23, 2024
MCAS COUNTDOWN
The six days your student takes the MCAS are the six most important days of a student’s entire K-12 experience. Passing the MCAS is a requirement to get a diploma in Massachusetts. Students take the ELA MCAS in March of Grade 10, the Math MCAS in May of Grade 10, and the Biology MCAS in June of the year they take Biology, usually Grade 9.
MCAS is coming up fast. The ELA MCAS is in 45 days (not school days, calendar days!) The Math MCAS is in 107 days, and the Biology MCAS is in 115 days.
School Schedule next week: Shop Week B
Monday: Day 2
Tuesday: Day 3
Wednesday: Day 4
Thursday: Day 5
Friday: Day 6
Next Week’s Athletic Schedule
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Reminders:
After School Tutoring Center
LHS offers drop-in afterschool tutoring from 2:15 to 4:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students can also be assigned to attend sessions if parents feel they need to catch up or get extra help. Spanish and/or Portuguese interpreters are available on particular days.
Scholarships
Google Classroom is now open with scholarships uploaded! Join the google classroom for scholarships. Check back often as new scholarships will be posted as they become available.
Copy the link below and paste it into your browser:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjMxODM0Mzg4ODYz?cjc=2grufkm
When prompted use Class code: 2grufkm
Calling in a student absent
If your student is going to be absent please call the school at 978-534-7715. The absence line is option 1.
If you get an auto-call that your student is marked as absent and you think they are at school, don’t panic. Sometimes they accidentally get marked absent (especially with a sub) and sometimes they do cut class. Call the school and we will confirm they are not here.
Student Dismissals
If you need to dismiss your student you can send them to school with a note to bring to the office when they get to school. Your student will receive a pass to be dismissed and can just check out at the office when it is time for them to go. You won’t need to come into the school and it’s much faster than coming in to dismiss your student.
Joshua Romano
Principal
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