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Big Spring High School News

Principal's Newsletter: Summer Edition

Big Spring HighSchool NewsPrincipal's Newsletter: Summer Edition

Summer Newsletter

Dear Big Spring Families,


Although there is plenty of summer left, we want to communicate out some important items that usually come up this time of year and hopefully give you the information you need to have the school year start as smoothly as possible.


Our building web-page is the hub of our communication system and is available here, https://www.bigspringsd.org/Domain/8 . News, updates, schedules, and a variety of other helpful resources are housed here in addition to a Twitter link that highlights events and student achievements.


We love to brag about the amazing things our teachers and students are doing so, if you use Twitter, please consider following @NewvilleP to get these updates directly.


For those of you on Facebook, please consider "friending" Big Spring High School and Big Spring High School Counseling to stay connected to what is happening at our school.


The High School office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the summer if you have any questions or need assistance.


In closing, we would ask that when school starts or anytime there are changes, you update your contact information as we do use emails and "robo-calls" to communicate as well.


Thanks!

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New Vaccination Requirements from the State for Juniors and Seniors

High School Seniors are required to have 2 doses meningitis vaccine, unless 1st dose was on or after their 16th birthday and 3 doses of polio, unless 3rd dose was on or after their 4th birthday. Verification of completion of this requirement is due to the High School Nurse by the 5th day of the 2017-18 school year.


High School Juniors should have these immunization updates done with your 16th birthday/driver’s license physical and provide proof of the 11th grade physical and immunizations to the High School Nurse. Additional details about this new Pennsylvania requirement can be found on the High School website.

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Parking Passes for 2017-2018

Parking passes may be purchased by juniors and seniors August 15th – 17th, and August 21st from 7:15 am until 12 pm at the High School Office. Application cards are available in the office and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Students must show valid registration, insurance, and driver’s license in order to register for a parking pass.


The cost of the pass is $30. Seniors who have passed their Keystone exams get a free pass and sophomores are able to purchase parking passes during the 2nd semester for half price.

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Student Schedules

Student schedules will not be visible in Aspen until the system is "rolled over" to the new year. This usually takes place in early August.


Schedule change requests can be emailed to counselors or appointments can be made with them based on their summer work schedule that is posted on the High School web page. Counselor email addresses and summer schedules are available on the High School web page or directly at: https://www.bigspringsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=8&ModuleInstanceID=120&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=1692&PageID=9


As the start of school approaches students should log in to Aspen and to review their schedule to prepare for the first day.

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Summer Aquatics Transition

Open Swim will begin Monday June 26th. Open Swim will be held Monday-Thursday at 5:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.


Fridays will only be lap swim from 5:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m.


The pool will be shutting down for scheduled summer maintenance work and to be drained starting 7/23/17.


Due to the transition and pool draining, there will no swim lessons scheduled for the summer. Individuals requesting swim lessons should contact the Aquatics Directors via their web page or speak with a lifeguard at Open Swim.

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Work Permits

Students who reside in the Big Spring School District age 14 through 17 are required to obtain a Work Permit from the Big Spring High School Office before beginning employment. The student must present his/her birth certificate or driver’s license to begin the process. A parent or guardian must sign the Work Permit Application and the student must sign the Work Permit in person at the High School Office. Summer hours for the High School Office are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, except June 28, June 29, July 5, July 6, and July 10 when the office will be open 7:15 AM to 1:30 PM. (The Office is closed on Fridays and on July 3 & 4). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to allow time to process the Work Permit
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Dawg Day and Open House Evening for All Families

Tuesday, August 15, will be Dawg Day – an orientation program at Big Spring High School for incoming Freshmen students. Students attend from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a variety of activities. Parents/Guardians of incoming freshmen join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium to wrap up the day.


Open House for all students and parents/guardians will be held from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on August 15 for a chance to tour the High School and meet with faculty and administration.