Castle Chronicles

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Our broadcast journalism students were recently named as finalist for 5 National Emmy Awards from over 2,000 entries. It speaks to the dedication, talent, and creativity of our students, who worked tirelessly to bring their show to life. Standing out in such a competitive field is a proud moment for our entire school community. We're very proud of them for their efforts and are eager to see what comes next in their productions this year. Hint... New show will air this week. Stay Tuned!

Congratulations to Lee Schuaber (Gr. 12) for being named the High School "Artist of the Month" by the Fine, Media and Performing Arts Department. Excellent Work Lee!

Sabrina Gonzalez, a SMHS graduate, was commissioned to create an 8 ft by 10 ft painting on wooden panels for Bow Market in Somerville and it was finally assembled and hung up this past week. There will be a reception for it this Saturday 12:30pm-3pm.

It all started with a call for art that Bow Market advertised, and Sabrina submitted a sketch based on the theme they had chosen. She worked with the owners of Bow Market until they finalized the design and then she got to work painting the panels for the final display.

This is the link to a page they dedicated to Sabrina:

https://www.bowmarketsomerville.com/tenants/sabrinagonzalez

Pictures Here

Every week representatives from colleges and universities across the nation come to SMHS to meet with students to provide information about their programs and answer questions. If your student is interested in meeting with a visiting college representative they can sign up online through their Naviance account.

Questions should be directed to Kathy Lucas (klucas@sandwich.k12.ma.us) or Melissa Murphy (mmurphy@sandwich.k12.ma.us) in the guidance office.

Now that TERM 1 has come to a close, please encourage your student to take advantage of the wonderful peer tutoring opportunities available in science and mathematics. Members from the National Science Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society, are available in the library during Knight Time to offer tutoring services to any student in grades 7-12.

Questions? Please contact science teacher, Ms. REBECCA WHEELER or math teacher, Ms. DOMINIQUE FOUGERE.

Nine SMHS Peer Leaders recently attended the Barnstable County Human Rights Academy, joining students from schools across the Cape to explore student well-being and the creation of healthy school environments. Throughout the event, students worked in mixed-school teams to brainstorm ideas and develop strategies for promoting overall wellness—mental, emotional, and physical—and fostering inclusivity. Afterward, they returned to their individual school groups to refine their ideas and plan actionable initiatives. We are proud of the SMHS students who volunteered their time and energy to collaborate with their peers, and we look forward to seeing how their work will positively impact our school community.

Our SMHS representatives included Luke Burgess, Noe Downing, Azriel Gallegos, Avery Lachance, Marion Lantery, Ava Medeiros, Peter Milburn, Charmaine Russell, and Klay Warriner.

Grade 8 science students had an exciting day in the laboratories on Friday where they experimented with dry ice and discovered the wonders of chemistry firsthand! These hands-on, interactive experiences bring learning to life, making science both fun and unforgettable! Thanks to grade 8 science teachers, Ms. Ferreira and Mr. McCracken, for designing activities that spark curiosity and create memories that stay with students long after the lesson ends!

CHICAS FOR CHANGE will be hosting a period product drive from NOVEMBER 4 through NOVEMBER 15. Collection bins will be outside the main office and in MS. CAHILL-FOLEY'S classroom, A202. All products will go directly toward stocking the period product dispensers in the SMHS student bathrooms.

If you have any products to spare, the chicas would be forever grateful!

THANK YOU!

If you know of SMHS graduates who are doing amazing things, we'd love to showcase them as role models for our current students and celebrate them in our newsletter!

Please contact Jeanne Nelson at jnelson@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

Thank you!

POWDER PUFF

In order for all of our students to be available to support our field hockey team today, the Powder Puff game has been rescheduled to take place on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

SMHS Student Council is looking forward to facilitating this annual tradition!

Questions? Please reach out to Student Council advisor, Mr. BEN GAVONI.

HEALTH SCREENINGS

• High school health screenings: Tuesday, November 12 through Friday, November 15.

Please refer to the attached information below and emails sent on October 18 and October 25 for more details. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicola Bordelon, MSN, RN, SPS Nursing Department Head

For planning purposes, SMHS's 2025 spring MCAS testing dates are below for your convenience.