Blue Hills News

March is quickly coming to a close! Next week, Term 3 ends; report cards are issued on April 12. School Vacation begins April 15; we resume classes on April 22.

Reminder: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Good Friday. Enjoy the long weekend.

Below, you'll find the May/June calendar with X and Y days through the end of the year. There may be changes; if so, we will send these out.

Seniors: Lawn signs are available through the Boosters!. The deadline for purchase is APRIL 1! Place your order for your Senior Lawn sign! Cost is $15 PLUS approximately a $1.17 credit/debit card processing fee. Your student may also purchase by placing and order in the school store during store hours. You may purchase UNTIL April 1. They will be available for pickup the week after April School Vacation (April 22-27).

Detentions: Mr. Aubrey reminds all students, and families, that failure to serve a teacher or office detention will result in a Saturday detention from 9:00 to 12:00 noon.

What an awesome job by our auto tech students at the World of Wheels competition this past weekend at the New England Home Show at Gillette Stadium. Great work and check out the highlights below!

Blue Hills Student Council is starting their annual food drive. This year, students have chosen to support the Dedham Food Pantry. We will be collecting donations through Friday, April 5th.

• Canned WHITE tuna
• Canned salmon
• Canned stew
• Canned whole tomatoes
• Canned stewed tomatoes
• Canned chunky soups
• Canned pastas like Beefaroni or spaghetti and meatballs
• Canned baked beans like Busch’s or B and M
• Rice mixes (like Near East or Rice-a-Roni)
• Gluten free foods (like pasta, cereals and other products)
• Baby food
• Toddler foods
• Diapers
• Ensure and Boost especially chocolate flavor
• Muffin or brownie mixes
• Boxes of tissues
• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Hand lotion
• Toothpaste
• Denture cleaners
• Bladder leak products.

Thanks in advance for your help and support!

Teacher: Mr. Morris, Social Studies

Student: Stanley Decius, Grade 11

1. Senior Lawn Signs Preorder is Available!! https://2024-senior-lawn-signs.cheddarup.com/
2. Next Boosters Meeting: April 10, 7 p.m., Chateau Restaurant
3. Boosters "Friendraiser"- click here for tickets: https://www.thetravelingartparty.com/events-1/3-28
4. Online Store: Open through Mid-May - https://blue-hills-boosters-store-2022-23-copy.cheddarup.com
5. Save the Date: Boosters are sponsoring a comedy night on May 10th - more details to follow!

Click here for an interactive menu with nutrients, carb counts and more!

March 29: Good Friday, No School

April 4: In-Service, Late Arrival 10:40 am.

April 5: Term Ends

April 12: Report Cards

April 15-19: No School/April Vacation

April 22: School Reopens

April 26: Prom/Early Dismissal (10:50 a.m.) for In-Service

The student attendance guidelines are contained within the Parent-Student Handbook. Please be advised:

A student will be required to attend summer school upon the accumulation of sixteen (16) absences in order to fulfill BHR attendance requirements. An additional course will be required for every five (5) absences accumulated after (16). All such courses must be taken at the Blue Hills Regional Summer School. All course subjects must be approved by the (ARB) Academic Review Board. If a student is absent on consecutive days it will be counted as one day’s absence if accompanied by a doctor’s note. Notes must be provided within one week of the student’s return to school. All notes must be originals with an authorized signature and date(s) on the doctor’s office stationary. The student’s home phone number and homeroom must be on all doctors’ notes. Absences on special days, assemblies, etc. will be counted as a full day’s absence. A student must be in attendance for at least half the school day to be counted present. Half the school day means being in school from 7:47 am to 11:00 am or 11:00 am to 2:20 pm.

All out-of-school suspensions will be counted day for day towards a student’s maximum number of absences.

If you are not in class or homeroom by 7:48 AM, you are considered absent from school. You must sign in at Student Affairs Office and receive an admittance pass in order to attend class. If you arrive late for school, you are considered tardy and you must report to the Main Office prior to admission.

On the 4th tardy per term and every 4 tardies thereafter, you will be subject to Saturday detention. You and your parent/guardian may be required to meet with the Principal. Parking privileges may be suspended or revoked. Continued tardies may result in more severe penalties being assigned.

Thank you to the many of you that have completed this already on PowerSchool. In order to provide any medications (even over the counter) to your student, we must have parental authorization. Log into PowerSchool and complete the Health Authorization Form.

Please use this First Student provided app to track your bus route. It updates frequently, and is a tool to help provide real-time (or close to it) information.

• Attention families: A reminder that all student dropoffs should be made in front of the cafeteria in the morning, except in case of a student with a physical mobility issue. When students are dropped off at the front door, it backs traffic up through the entrance and onto Randolph Street, holding up traffic and making it more difficult for students to access their parking lot.
  

• PowerSchool & Attendance note:

  We have had some questions from parents about attendance on PowerSchool, particularly around "class attendance." Please note: we do not track class attendance for students, and PowerSchool is not set up to keep this accurately. Therefore, particularly in vocational programs, the system may significantly overstate the number of absences your student does have. The best way to look at your student's actual attendance is to click on "Grades and Attendance" - this will show you a daily attendance list at the bottom with attendance for the year.

• Lunch is free, but students who wish to have a second lunch or snacks must still purchase these. You can add money to your child's myschoolbucks account to enable them to purchase additional meals and food in the cafeteria.
• Pickup and Dropoff - Please DO NOT use the main entrance/driveway to drop off or pick up students. This is causing a logjam at the entrance/exit to the building. Please enter through the East entrance, closest to Massasoit, and proceed toward the main entrance/exit.
• If your student is out, please email attendance@bluehills.org to report them absent. You can also call 781-828-5800 x 2250 - leave a message if it goes to voicemail.
• Athletic Schedules Available Here!

• Emergency Contact Information

• Please, if you have not signed up for a parent account on PowerSchool, do so now! Please complete all required forms as soon as you can. Grade 9 students may not receive a Chromebook until permissions/agreements are completed!
• NEW - If you are calling your student in sick, please call the attendance line (781 828 5800 x 2250) OR email attendance@bluehills.org.
• Thank you for bearing with us as we work to safely navigate drop-off and pick-up times. Please enter the entrance closest to Massasoit and proceed along the front of the gymnasium to the main entrance/exit.
• Please be reminded: Earpods/headphones may not be worn during the school day except with the explicit permission of the teacher. This includes breakfast, lunch, and passing times. Earpods will be confiscated if seen, and consequences assigned.

Blue Hills Regional Technical School’s mission is to continue its history of academic achievement, technical training and character development through a curriculum which emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, enabling its students to become competent, caring and productive people in a diverse and changing world.

Core Values:

Community, Opportunity, Relevance, Employability

Website: www.bluehills.org
Location: 800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781 828 5800

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The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. All programs, courses of study and activities are open to all students without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability. The School District is in full compliance with Massachusetts Law, Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (U.S. Code), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals may make inquiries relative to Chapter 622 and Title IX from the coordinator, at the school address or by phoning 781-828-5800.