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We have one more week left in February and spring is around the corner! The Spring Musical (Mamma Mia) begins next weekend and the seniors will be leaving for their trip to Disney in early March. Please check the DHS calendar often as we are slowly but surely moving towards the end of the school year, and we have a jam-packed calendar of exciting events as well as deadlines!

Seal of Biliteracy Test

Congratulations to all the students who took the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy test. More than half of the students who took the test passed. This test was designed to acknowledge and award bilingual and multilingual students. The Seal of Biliteracy opens up opportunities for those pursuing higher education or joining the workforce.

Senior Trip Medical Forms

Parents of seniors who are going to Disney are reminded that the Senior Trip Medical Forms are due to the Main Office TOMORROW (2/21). The trip itinerary and important information are posted below.

Waiver Forms Due 2/28

Please be reminded that the last day to submit a Scheduling Waiver Form for academic courses is Friday, February 28th. There will be no exceptions to this date. Beginning in early March, I will begin the arduous task of creating next year's schedule so that students receive their 2020-2021 schedule on the last day of school.

Spring Musical

You are cordially invited to our Spring Musical, Mamma Mia, which will be held on February 28th, 29th, March 6th, 7th at 7:30 pm and March 8th at 2:00 pm. Click here to purchase tickets. Detailed information is also posted below. We are looking forward to our students' performances!

Interim Grades

Interim Grades will be posted on the Parent Portal on Thursday, March 5th. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher(s), Guidance Counselor or Assistant Principal with questions or concerns.

Class of 2020 Lawn Signs

Celebrate your student's accomplishment by purchasing a personalized 2020 graduation yard sign for your 8th and 12th graders. The cost is $25.00 per sign and you may order as many as you like. Click here for the order form. The deadline to submit orders is Wednesday, April 1st.

Gift Basket Extravaganza

The Delran MS/HS PTA’s Gift Basket Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 25th at DHS. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 9th at 5:45 pm in the DHS Lobby. The PTA is also asking for donations. Please complete the form in the PTA News section if you are interested in donating a basket. Please remember that this event supports Project Graduation for the Class of 2020. A special thank you to the MS/HS PTA for everything they do to support our students!

Hershey Park Tickets

The Delran ELEMENTARY PTO is selling DISCOUNTED HERSHEY PARK TICKETS for the upcoming season which are valid from May 1st to September 27, 2020. See the PTA News section for ordering information.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at dfinkle@delranschools.org or (856) 461-6100 x3005.

• 2/21 Bear 4
  
• 2/21 Senior Trip Medical Forms Due to the Main Office
• 2/22 Detention
• 2/28 Spring Musical (Mamma Mia), 7:30 pm
• 2/28 Qtr. 3 Mid Quarter
• 2/28 Waivers Due
• 2/29 Spring Musical (Mamma Mia), 7:30 pm
• 3/5 Qtr. 3 Grades on Portal
• 3/6 Bear 1
• 3/6 Spring Musical, 7:30 pm
• 3/7 Spring Musical, 7:30 pm
• 3/7 Detention
• 3/8 Spring Musical, 2:00 pm
• 3/9 GBE Ticket Sales
• 3/9 Senior Trip Luggage Check, 6 pm
• 3/10-3/14 Senior Trip
• 3/12 Science Olympiad Test
• 3/12 College Planning Part 2, 6:30 pm

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Delran High School’s annual Science Fair was held this week in the Media Center. With nearly 60 projects this year, topics ranged from musical taste, heat of fusion of ice, evaporative coolers, calorimetry, as well as smoothies effects on sugar levels. All DHS parent participants were invited to attend from 2:30-6:00 pm in the media center.

As always, students are encouraged to participate at the regional Coriell Science Fair in March to compete for awards, scholarships, etc. In the past, Delran has consistently won many science categories and has been recognized with scholarships and prizes. Go Science Bears!

Congratulations to Emily Trinidade for winning Honorable Mention for her Cold Pack project!

Forty-three students on the team visited Seneca High School on Thursday, February 13th for their second competition of the season. According to Mr. Dave Atkinson, the February tests are always much harder than January’s. DHS continues to dominate the Physics category, which is becoming the norm for DHS. Progress was made as the team moved up in Bio II and Chem I as well! With some top scores in the county, including the following:

Bio I - Jimmy Mitchell

Bio II - Maggie Flynn and Aylin Ceylan

Chem I - Kenia Sanchez, Neve Boudreau, and T. Armstrong

Chem II - Claire Logue (high county score)

Non-AP Phys - Scott Porreca

AP Phys I - Justin Ma (high county score)

Earth Science - Dominic Sorrentino (high county score)

Environmental Science - Jeffrey Liu

The next competition is on Thursday, March 12th. The April exam will be at DHS the week after Spring Break. Go Bears!!

The third marking period interim grades will be posted on the Parent Portal on Thursday, March 5th. Please log in to the Parent Portal periodically to keep track of your child's progress and grades. If you need help signing in to the portal, please contact Mrs. Denise Stellwag in the main office at extension 3000.

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

Showtimes:

February 28th & 29th at 7:30 pm
March 6th & 7th at 7:30 pm
March 8th at 2:00 pm

Reserved Seating:
Adults $12.00
Seniors & Children Under 10 $10.00

Tickets can be purchased online. Visit www.showtix4u.com. You can also purchase tickets in person beginning 1 hour before each performance.

**ONLINE TICKET SALES BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH!**

The countdown to Disney is on! All seniors going on the trip must drop off their luggage and carry-ons for inspection and tagging in the hallway outside the PAC from 6-7 PM on Monday, March 9th.

Click here for the itinerary! Click here for the information that was presented on Wednesday, February 12th at the Senior Trip Parent meeting.

On Tuesday, March 10th, ALL students must report to school at 5:00 am. Busses are leaving DHS at 6:00 am. Do not be late, as the travel company will not hold coach buses and risk missing a flight for students who are not at school on time.

Please join us on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 pm in the DHS Media Center for a continuation of our College Planning Series. This evening will show parents and students a road map of the college planning process. Our goal for the evening is to offer clear direction on what steps need to be taken in the coming months to ensure that the Class of 2021 specifically, and others are prepared to submit their college applications at the start of their senior year. We will cover the Junior Year Timeline, Standardized Testing, Naviance, the Common Application, Admission Jargon, NCAA Eligibility, Student Special Interests, College Myths, and Stress Management. We look forward to seeing you on March 12th!

The Great Backyard Bird Count launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Now, more than 160,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds.

DHS Ornithology Society participated all four days but had an outing in Delran on Sunday, February 15th at 1 pm. Of the 51 members of the society, they logged 11 individual species.

Students in ChEM Club investigated which protocol would yield the “best” bath bombs during our last meeting. The next meeting of the ChEM Club is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Students should see Mr. Sasse or Mrs. McVay if they are interested in attending.

Our new fence for the Back to Eden Garden has been installed and plants are being ordered for installation. The DIY classes and Horticulture students are working with Mr. Maraldo and Mr. Fiordimondo to continue the project and bring it to its culmination by August. The project was funded through a grant by Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the NJEA, for $10,000.

Below you can find the content that is currently being studied by DHS Family and Consumer Science students.

Below you can find the content that is currently being studied by DHS Visual and Performing Arts students.

Students designed “Google” logos as part of the nationwide “Doodle for Google” competition. Designs were to reflect this year’s theme: “I show kindness by ...” Students submitted their designs for judging.

Students in our Video Production III class are working along with the Creative Writing students developing a script for our upcoming New Jersey Ten Day Film Challenge entry.

We are in the process of scheduling for the 2020-2021 academic year. If you and your child would like to override the teacher's recommendation, a Waiver Form must be completed prior to Friday, February 28th. Guidance Counselors will begin meeting with students the last week of January through mid-March to review the teacher recommendations and electives they chose. Ninth graders will be seen first, followed by 10th and 11th graders. This is a change from years past; however, understand that these meetings are held only to choose the courses for next year. When a student meets with his/her counselor has no bearing on what courses are actually scheduled. Courses are not first-come, first-served. The scheduling program is designed to meet all student's needs.

Staffs Prep will be offering a SAT Crash Course on Monday, February 24th for Math and Monday, March 2nd for Reading in preparation for the March 14th SAT test. The course will be held here at DHS in Room 102 from 6-9 pm. All DHS students will be able to take one course for $95.00 and $175.00 for both courses. To register, please visit www.staffsprep.com/crashcourse. Click here for additional information.

Parents of Seniors:

Our “Scholarship in the Spotlight” is offered exclusively for your child! Awarded by the Foundation established by the family of a Class of 2003 DHS graduate, The John E. Kostic Memorial Scholarship is open ONLY to Seniors of Delran High School.

Get the info you’ll need to apply for this and many more scholarships in the Guidance Department section of the DHS website. Check it out today!

The Girls’ Basketball team came away with a convincing home victory over Riverside High School on Tuesday. Because of their success this season, they have been rewarded with a first-round playoff game against Point Pleasant Borough on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5 pm. Their next game is today at Holy Cross.

The Boys’ Basketball team earned an exciting victory at Riverside High School on Tuesday. Because of their successful season so far, the boys have been rewarded with a home playoff game on Tuesday, March 3rd against Sterling at 7 pm. Their next game is home against Holy Cross today.

The Wrestling team finished their regular season with a record of 22-5. The postseason starts this Saturday with the District 24 Tournament at Delran High School. The varsity matches will begin at 10 am. Tickets for Adults are $15.00 and student tickets are $10.00.

"Beyond The Scoreboard" - A video that explains the many benefits of participating in athletics.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at aguidotti@delranschools.org or (856) 461-6100 x3000.

FamilyID for Spring 2020 DHS sports is now open!!! Spring 2020 season is fast approaching. Click here to sign up your child for a Spring 2020 sport at Delran High School. Please do not wait. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact Mrs. Maureen Flanagan at extension 3003 or Anthony Guidotti, Director of Athletics at extension 3016.

Reminder: If your child uses an inhaler, an Asthma Treatment Plan Form must be completed by the doctor when the physical exam is being conducted. Asthma Treatment Plan Forms can be obtained online or in the main office.

If your child has vision in either eye of less than 20/40, he/she must get a note from an eye doctor clearing them for participation.

Having trouble getting to Delran High School winter events? Subscribe to the Delran page on www.nfhsnetwork.com. Once you have subscribed, you can watch all basketball games and wrestling matches from the comfort of your home. The subscription is $10.00 a month or $40.00 for the entire Winter season. If you cannot watch the games live, they become on-demand options shortly after the contest. If you have more questions, please contact the Director of Athletics.

We are paving the way to celebrate Bear Pride! We are very hopeful this year’s Senior Class will buy a brick and cast their permanent legacy on DHS. It looks like we have established a new tradition of not only allowing a platform for individuals but also each graduating class as a whole, to leave their mark. Please consider purchasing a brick in order to pave the entire walkway. Click HERE for more information. All order are due by Sunday, March 1, 2020.

• 2/21 Senior Trip Medical Forms Due to the Main Office
• 3/9 Senior Trip Luggage Check, 6-7 pm
• 3/10-3/14 Senior Trip
• 3/20 Senior Big Picture Outdoors, 8:45 am
• 4/3 Prom Fashion Show
• 5/6 Mr. Delran Contest, 6:30 pm
• 5/7 Academic Awards Evening, 6:30 pm
• 5/29 Junior/Senior Prom
• 6/2 Senior Night, 6 pm
• 6/4 Scholarship Night, 6:30 pm
• 6/18 Graduation Rehearsal, 12 pm
• 6/19 Graduation Rehearsal, 9 am
• 6/19 Graduation, 7 pm
• 6/19 Project Graduation, 9:30 pm

The Delran MS/HS PTA is selling personalized yard signs for any 2019 graduate for both 12th grade and 8th grade. The yard signs are approximately 18” X 24” and include yard stakes. The cost is $25.00 per sign and you may order as many as you like. Please click here to order your sign! Deadline to order your sign is Wednesday, April 1st!

Join us for our big event of the year! The Delran MS/HS PTA’s Gift Basket Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 25th at DHS. Doors will open at 5 pm and calling begins promptly at 8 pm. The theme is “Beach Party". Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 9th at 5:45 pm in the DHS Lobby - First Come, First Serve! Tickets are $25.00 per person and include admission, 26 regular basket tickets, 1 door prize ticket, 1 food ticket, and 2 water tickets. Please email Delran.mshs.pta@gmail.com with questions.

Also if anyone would like to donate a basket to the GBE, please complete and return this form to Denise at 76 Stoneham Drive by Wednesday, April 15th. All donations are appreciated and support Project Graduation for the Class of 2020.

The Delran ELEMENTARY PTO is selling DISCOUNTED HERSHEY PARK TICKETS for the upcoming season which are valid from May 1st to September 27, 2020.

Click HERE for details! Order forms with payments are due Wednesday, March 18th and must be picked up by Wednesday, June 3, 2020.