This week's Masked Announcer was Superintendent Pierangeli! Congratulations to Graedy McDevitt for correctly guessing our special guest! Thank you to all who participated! Keep up the awesome school spirit and good luck next week! Remember to send in your guesses via email to Ms. Smalarz (bsmalarz@webster-schools.org) immediately following the announcements on Friday morning to enter into the contest!

Saturday School will be held this Saturday, February 1st from 8am-12pm at Webster Middle School. If you feel that it is best that a student attends on a regular basis, either the student or their family should complete the appropriate google form below, either the "Student Interest" or the "Parent/Guardian Interest" form. Teachers can also complete a "Teacher Recommendation" form for those students they believe would benefit from attending. Those students that lose points due to attendance in Quarter 2 will receive an invitation to attend Saturday School when report cards go out. However, the students are already aware and parents have already been emailed, so they may begin to attend this week. Saturday school may also be used as alternatives to suspension in the future.

Upcoming Saturday School Dates:

February - 1, 8

March - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

April - 5, 12

May - 3, 10, 17, and possibly 31

We are still looking for members of our school council. This advisory committee will meet once a month once all members have been identified. The council will be comprised of the principal, parents of students attending the school, teachers, students, and "other persons drawn from such groups or entities as municipal government, business and labor organizations, institutions of higher education, human service agencies or other interested groups, including those from school-age child care programs.". The role of the school council is to assist the principal in adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards, identifying the educational needs of students attending the school, reviewing the annual school building budget, formulating a school improvement plan, and reviewing the student handbook each spring to consider changes in disciplinary policy to take effect for the following school year. The make up of the council encourages diverse perspectives in the formulation of a consensus plan. Please email gnieves@webster-schools.org if you are interested in being elected as a representative of the school council.

Thursday 1/30/25 - Orders will be picked up

Friday 1/31/25 - Orders will be delivered to the students who participated

ACCESS Testing for EL students will occur throughout the day (schedule will be emailed out daily)

StudySync Benchmark 1 Makeup Testing will occur in Semester 2 ONLY English classes

StudySync Benchmark 2 Makeup Testing will occur in Full Year English classes

2:15pm - NHS Executive Board Meeting in A145

2:15pm - Yearbook Club Meeting in A228

2:15pm - Drama Club Meeting in Mobile 1

4:00pm - JV Basketball travels to Gardner High School

5:30pm - Varsity Basketball travels to Gardner High School

ACCESS Testing for EL students will occur throughout the day (schedule will be emailed out daily)

StudySync Benchmark 1 Makeup Testing will occur in Semester 2 ONLY English classes

StudySync Benchmark 2 Makeup Testing will occur in Full Year English classes

7:30am - Advisory - iReady ELA Testing in Homerooms/Small Groups

11:00am - 1st Lunch

12:15pm - 2nd Lunch

3:30pm - Freshman Basketball hosts Auburn High School at Webster Middle School

6:00pm - Acapella Club Meeting in Mobile 7

ACCESS Testing for EL students will occur throughout the day (schedule will be emailed out daily)

6:45am - DECA Club Meeting in B107

7:30am - Advisory - iReady ELA Testing in Homerooms/Small Groups

9:45am - Nichols Leadership Academy Nichols College Field Trip

11:00am - 1st Lunch

12:15pm - 2nd Lunch

2:15pm - Art Club Meeting in A228

2:15pm - LGBTQ Meeting in Mobile 1

2:15pm - Junior Class Officer Meeting in Mobile 8

5:30pm - Boys/Girls Track teams travel to Tantasqua High School to take on David Prouty and Tantasqua

ACCESS Testing for EL students will occur throughout the day (schedule will be emailed out daily)

iReady Makeup ELA Testing - as students complete their class assignments in any class, they should be directed to finish their iReady testing if not already done.

2:15pm - Senior Class Officer Meeting in B214

2:15pm - Sophomore Class Officer Meeting in Mobile 8

5:00pm - JV Basketball travels to Grafton High School

6:30pm - Varsity Basketball travels to Grafton High School

ACCESS Testing for EL students will occur throughout the day (schedule will be emailed out daily)

iReady Makeup ELA Testing - as students complete their class assignments in any class, they should be directed to finish their iReady testing if not already done.

1:50pm - PBIS Raffle Drawing

8:00am-12:00pm - Saturday School at Webster Middle School

Monday 1/27

4:00pm - JV Basketball travels to Gardner High School

5:30pm - Varsity Basketball travels to Gardner High School

Tuesday 1/28

3:30pm - Freshman Basketball team hosts Auburn at Webster Middle School.

Wednesday 1/29

5:30pm - High School Track teams travel to Tantasqua to take on David Prouty and Tantasqua

Thursday 1/30

5:30pm - JV Basketball teams travel to Grafton High School

6:00pm - Varsity Basketball teams travel to Grafton High School

Purpose of Scholarship:

In accordance with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (NIAAA) purpose to promote, facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the educational system, this scholarship program will foster and acknowledge the partnership between the NIAAA and secondary education.

The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s life.

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a Senior

2. Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following:

a. minimum of B+ average;

b. Ranked in the top 25% of class;

c. ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)

3. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport

4. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports

5. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application

6. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director

7. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association

8. The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate

9. Due Date: February 10, 2025. All applications MUST be submitted through FinalForms (see attached instructions).

MSSADA will award $500 to the two Massachusetts winners.

ACCESS Testing for EL students continues this week. This testing will take place daily until mid February. Students will continue to be pulled from classes to take these tests, please make sure to allow for makeup time for the work that is missed during the time they are out of your classroom due to this testing.

Monday 1/27, Tuesday 1/28

Benchmark 1 Makeup Testing - All students who have not completed their benchmark testing will take the StudySync Benchmark 1 during their English class. This pertains only to the classes that begin on January 22nd.

Benchmark 2 MakeupTesting - All students who have not completed their benchmark testing will take the StudySync Benchmark 2 during their English class. This pertains only to the classes that run all year.

Tuesday 1/28 and Wednesday 1/29

We will be on a 1 Hour Advisory Schedule. All students will report to homerooms when the 7:25am bell rings. After notices, students that require small group testing will be called to their testing rooms. Students will remain in homerooms for 1 hour, and will then be dismissed for the remainder of their classes.

This is the last week for Science MCAS Extra Help with Ms. O'Connell It will be held on Thursday from 2:15pm - 3:15pm in A223! Students that will need to take the Biology Retake Test in February have received invitations and all are welcome to attend. Please encourage your student to take advantage of this session to get some extra help before the test!

Please check out our brochures to see what the Pathways have to offer!

Over the Course of the next 6 weeks, we will be highlighting students that are taking part in Senior Year internships as part of one of the Pathway Programs.

The students in the Human Body Systems class dissected a Cow's Eyeball this week.

Bartlett will offer the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy exam on March 3 and 4 for seniors who qualify. This prestigious award recognizes students who speak, listen, read, and write fluently in both English and another language. Recipients receive special honors at graduation, a seal marking this distinction on their transcript, and the possibilities of college credit and improved standing in the workforce as a bilingual employee.

Grab your friends and get ready for a night of fun at the Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, February 14th from 4-6 PM!

The Class of 2025 will be selling pizza, chips, and drinks (cash only)
The cost is $20 (cash, Bartlett Bucks, OR Mix and Match)

Tickets on sale from 2/3 to 2/12 during lunch.

Reminder: All class dues must be paid in full to purchase a ticket.

Don't miss out –Whether you’re looking to show off your best moves or just have fun with friends, this is the place to be!

This week is the last chance to win an exciting prizes just by putting your Bartlett Bucks into the green PBIS raffle box at the main office, Monday through Friday. Do not miss out on this chance!
Drawing will be held this Friday at 1:50 PM!

Here’s what you could win:
Week 1: $10 Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card - WINNER - Caden Case
Week 2: Yeti Tumbler - WINNER - Odelis Valentin
Week 3: Stanley - WINNER - Megan Milligan
Week 4: Surprise Gift Card
Don’t miss your chance to win—make sure to enter!

Welcome to the PBIS School Store! It will be open all year long. Please see the items available to purchase with your Bartlett Bucks!

All orders must be submitted through the online school store link; in-person orders will not be accepted.

Orders placed by Wednesday at 2:00pm will be delivered by Friday of that week. Items placed Thursday and Friday will be delivered the following week.

Start saving those Bartlett Bucks!

Link to the store: https://forms.gle/6oS5avHhJ3z2TJZBA

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? The Class of 2025 has you covered! We’re selling Valentine’s Day Ducks, Bears, and Boxes of Chocolate to help fund senior class activities. Here’s the scoop:

Ducks – Just $2.00 each
Bears – Only $3.00 each
Boxes of Chocolate – A sweet deal at $2.00 each

Sales run from 1/27/25 to 2/12/25 during lunch and after school (except for the chocolate, which will only be sold after school).

Don’t miss out – pick up a cute gift for someone special and support the Class of 2025!

Attention Class of 2025 Parent/Guardians: Help us Plan the Senior Overnight!

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Senior Overnight, on Friday, May 30th. This memorable event will celebrate our students’ achievements and mark the end of their high school journey. But we need YOUR help to make it a success! We are forming a Senior Overnight Planning Committee, and we invite parents/guardians to join us in organizing this unforgettable event. Whether you have event planning experience or simply want to get involved, we welcome your ideas, enthusiasm, and support.

How You Can Help:
Organize activities and entertainment
Coordinate food and refreshments
Help with logistics
Contribute to decorations and theme planning
Assist with fundraising efforts

If you're interested in joining the committee, please sign up by January 31st by contacting Ms. Bigelow at mbigelow@webster-schools.org. Together, we can make this event truly special!

Add/Drop period will be held for 5 days beginning Wednesday, January 22nd and concluding on Tuesday, January 28th. Add/Drop forms will be available in both the Main Office and in the Guidance Office. Parent/Guardian signatures are required on all forms. Once completed, forms can be dropped off in Guidance to Ms. Grzembski.

Important reminder: Course changes will only be made for elective courses. Full-year classes are not able to changed. Counselors will do their best to accommodate all requests, but changes are not always possible.

Scholarship season is here! All active scholarships have been posted on the Guidance Department's Google Classroom for the Class of 2025. As new scholarships come in the list will be updated. Scholarship info can also be found in both Naviance and in the Guidance Office. Please take advantage of these wonderful scholarship opportunities, and if you have any scholarship related questions please ask Mrs. Granger, Scholarship Coordinator, kgranger@webster-schools.org. The list of all active scholarships are listed in the link below.

The Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts will be awarding 3 scholarships for high school seniors.

Due: March 1

Award: $500 for college tuition

Link to Apply: located in the document below

Scholarships:

#1 - The Steve Yurek Award is presented to a senior at a vocational, technical, or agricultural high school for their creativity and problem solving in mathematics. Steve Yurek is a MA Math Hall of Fame Member; MTEL Math Analyst at Lesley University; and ATMIM Treasurer. Tell us about a project that involved creativity and problem solving in mathematics that you are the most proud of.

#2 - The Anne Elliot Smith Award is presented to a student willing to share their mathematical passion with others. This could be tutoring, involvement in math team, support in elementary schools, counselor at STEM camp, volunteer work, etc. Tell us about how you have shared your mathematical passions with others.

#3 - The J. Bryan Sullivan Award is presented to a student planning to continue to study mathematics after high school. J. Bryan was a teacher and math coach at Hudson High School, past president of both the Atlantic Regions Math League and ATMIM, and organizer of mathematics conferences at the local, state, and national levels. Tell us about how you envision to use the study of mathematics in your future plans.

Notices will be sent home to parents/guardians with the Quarter 2 report cards along with Saturday School Invitations to any student that receives either a loss of points or an attendance failure in any class so that they can be made up if the student chooses.

If your student is absent from school, a doctor's note that states, "the parent contacted our office to inform us their child was ill and did not attend school" is not accepted as an excused absences. These notes, however, will be considered when coding your student as "not truant". If a note has more information such as "based on the symptoms the child is presenting, our office has determined that it can be managed at home and should return to school on______", then the note will be reviewed and most likely be accepted as excused. Any further questions regarding doctor notes should be asked of the nurses' office, kpepin@webster-schools.org.

Loss of Points/Credit due to absences -

5-9 unexcused absences from a class will lose 10 points from their grade in that class for that quarter.

Grade/Credit Recovery Process:

Process 1 - Students can recover those lost points in the following quarter, if and only if, they have no more than 2 unexcused absences from that class during that quarter.

Process 2 (if last quarter of the course) - Students can work to recover lost points as soon as they reach their 5th unexcused absence by attending a 1.5 hour administrative detention session (one missed class per session). Students may attend multiple sessions to recover for multiple courses if needed. Students opting for these administrative detention sessions (ADPs) must designate which course they are attending for.

10 or more unexcused absences from a class will result in an automatic attendance failure for the quarter and receive a grade of a 40 (District Minimum Grade).

Grade/Credit Recovery Process:

Students may earn credit back by attending a 1.5 hour administrative detention session (one missed class per session). Students may attend multiple sessions to recover for multiple courses if needed. Students opting for these administrative detention sessions (ADPs) must designate which course they are attending for. They must attend enough ADP sessions to bring absences below 10 at which point the 10 point deduction will be enforced as noted above.

Attendance Matters! Here is a look at this past week's attendance percentage for each day that school was in session!

Wednesday 1/22 - 92%

Thursday 1/23 - 92%

Friday 1/24 - 90%

Attendance Matters! Our daily attendance went up again this week! Let's see if we can still do BETTER! See you all on Monday morning at 7:30am!

A public school district may excuse up to 7-day sessions or 14-half day sessions in any period of six months.

Based on this law, students may be approved for up to 7 excused absences in a 6 month period. Excused absences are defined as follows: Illness with medical documentation, A medical appointment that must be made during the school day, Observing a recognized religious holiday when the observance is during school, A family emergency, A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has been approved by the school, Educational disruption caused by a student's homelessness, unplanned hospitalization, or placement in foster care or a youth development center, Dismissal by the school nurse for illness.

**Note: Vacations will not be considered excused and should be avoided during days school is in session.

If you are ever in need of something, please come by the Trading Post to see what we have to offer. There are lots of clothing items!

This Week's Hours - Available during both lunches and after school. Just see a guidance counselor or an administrator for some help!

Join us in showing your off Bartlett Pride! Get your new BHS swag here! Remember, if you wear your Bartlett Gear on Fridays, you can wear your jeans!!

Bartlett – Family & Friends – Signature Ink

1/27: Philly cheese steak sandwich

1/30: Rib patty sandwich