Castle Chronicles

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On Thursday, May 16, twenty-eight Sandwich Middle High School students were inducted into the Glass Chapter of the National Honor Society. The students were recognized by the SMHS Faculty Council for meeting the high National Honor Society standards of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Special thanks to NHS Advisor, MS. MARGIE LUCK for her guidance and leadership.

Please join us in congratulating: Anna Bader, Stephen Baecker, Maadeh Biruk, Vinnie Boccalini, Avery Cobban, Kolbie Darmon, Ben DiGiacomo, Marley Dwyer, Lexi Eastman, Adam Ferreira, Kaitlyn Jaroszuk, Navya Junkins, Grace Loewen, Colin MacQuade, Olivia McNeill, Andrew Morrison-Sheppard, Emma Moynihan, Mia Mulcahy, Hannah Pearce, Cole Rodgers, Luke Rodgers, Darby Rounseville, Bryce Sawyer, Aubrey Schwager, Sophia Smalley, Malcolm Stafford, Soren Vasquez & Ayla Whitney.

On Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024, at the Sandwich Arts Alliance SMHS's NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY inducted eleven talented new members: Isabelle Anders, Stephen Baecker, Icarus Chiarito, Andrew Grabowski, Grace Loewen, Olivia McNeill, Amelia Moesman, Ava Nyari, Thomas Sutton, Grayson Theirrien and Soren Vasquez.

Thank you to SMHS's Chapter of the National Art Honor Society Advisor, MR. DANIEL DOBBINS, for his expert knowledge and unwavering support of the arts.

For more information about J.T. Chronicles, please click on the title above.

We were thrilled to celebrate our school’s Unified Theatre Program's enchanting performance of *Frozen*! Our talented students brought magic to life, showcasing their incredible creativity and teamwork. This production not only entertained but also highlighted the power of inclusion and unity within our school community.

Bravo to all involved!

SMHS students: BEN DIGIACOMO, LEXI EASTMAN, NAVYA JUNKINS, EMMA MOYNIHAN and BRYCE SAWYER did a truly outstanding job presenting overviews of their U.N. sustainability project goals to members of the FINNISH AMERICAN SOCIETY on Saturday, May 18. The project has partnered SMHS students with students in Finland to collaborate on global sustainability solutions to conserve natural resources and improve equitable education and economic access for all. Finnish students will be visiting SMHS next fall and SMHS students will travel to Finland in April 2025.

Finnish American Society members were very impressed with our students' eloquence, research, and commitment to the project. There was also discussion regarding the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Finnish education systems, economics, gender equality, women's rights, recycling and conservation ethics. Members also prepared some amazing Finnish desserts which were enjoyed by all!

On May 17, 2024, the Sandwich Enterprise ran a story on the Robotics Club's participation in the MATE ROV competition. Click the title above for the story. Well done!

SEPAC will be hosting a virtual training on the New IEP Form on May 20 at 6:30 PM. Click above for more details!

Sandwich Public Schools & Sandwich For All invites you to a captivating evening of storytelling with the internationally renowned Len Cabral on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6:30 PM at the Forestdale School. This all-ages event is open to the entire community and promises to be a delightful journey through myths and folktales from around the globe.

Len’s stories are engaging, inspiring, and connect us to our global community. We look forward to a night of laughter, learning, and cultural exploration.

Reserve your spots by clicking here and completing the registration form.

Parents/guardians: please check your graduating senior's cafeteria account balance. If there are siblings in the district, the balance can be transferred to a sibling's account or the balance can be refunded after graduation. All cafeteria account balance inquiries and requests should be directed to meals@sandwich.k12.ma.us. Thank you!

Financial aid expert, Jodi Conway, is offering several virtual workshops on financial aid. It's never too early to start thinking about college and how to cover the cost. Here are some links to her workshops:

An introduction to the financial aid process and paying for college

Applying for financial aid and paying for college can be overwhelming and requires advanced planning. Jodi Conway will provide an overview of the financial aid process with a brief discussion of the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms and the tools available to determine specific eligibility for need and merit-based aid. Common-sense strategies to pay for college with an emphasis on limiting debt will also be discussed.

Wednesday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5uSeAdznSKi3a2cimc_f_g

Tuesday, June 18th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qoO6cyNSRHezGRLJtLXoZA

Searching for Private Scholarships

Applying for private scholarships should be on rising seniors' “to-do” list – the earlier you get started, the better! Tips on how to search for scholarships, build a spreadsheet to stay organized, essay assistance, and best practices will be covered. Each attendee will also receive a free 15 minute session with me for essay assistance and proofreading. Senior year is busy with college visits, admissions applications, and applying for financial aid so get a jump on finding free money now!

Wednesday, July 10th 10:00 AM -11:00 AM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_be8suGEaRhaz0zuNsd9xMA

Thursday, July 18th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pxF0ncfkSmuPp5ZJqI7QSQ

The financial aid process for separated and divorced parents

What is the federal definition of custodial parent (it deviates from the legal definition) and does that parent also have to complete applications? Information regarding the CSS Noncustodial Profile and various situations where a waiver for non-custodial parent information may be appropriate will be discussed.

Thursday, June 20th 6:00 PM -7:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Is0LoGN4Ts-rWH7w0zUYoA

Tuesday, July 16th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yh3eH9AwQO29ywyuLAAb-w

Click on upcoming senior class events to keep informed of important dates, times, fees and activities. Please do not hesitate to reach out to senior class advisors Ben Gavoni and Diana Evans with questions.

The SANDWICH 100 CLUB is hosting a GOLF TOURNAMENT on JUNE 17, 2024 to raise funds for the boys hockey team. Click here for details.

MAY EVENTS

• 05.20.24 Seniors last day of classes before final exams
• 05.20.24 J.T. CHRONICLES Visit During Knight Time
• 05.21.24 GRADE 10 MATH MCAS and GRADE 8 SCIENCE MCAS
• 05.22.24 GRADE 10 MATH MCAS and GRADE 8 SCIENCE MCAS
• 05.22.24 Spring Band Concert / 7:00 PM SMHS Auditorium
• 05.23.24 Len Cabral: Storyteller / 6:30 PM / Forestdale School

JUNE EVENTS

• 06.01.24 CLASS of 2024 GRADUATION 10:00 AM / DeConto Stadium
• 06.03.24 DEEPER LEARNING EXPO / 6:00 PM / SMHS LIBRARY
• 06.04.24 BIOLOGY MCAS
• 06.05.24 BIOLOGY MCAS
• 06.06.24 FIELD DAY for Grade 7
• 06.06.24 FIELD DAY FOR GRADE 8 in the AM and picnic at OAK CREST COVE in the PM
• 06.10.24 FINAL EXAM PERIOD 7 / DISMISSAL AT 2:00 PM
• 06.11.24 FINAL EXAMS PERIODS 1 AND 2 / DISMISSAL AT 10:40 AM
• 06.12.24 FINAL EXAMS PERIODS 3 AND 4 / DISMISSAL AT 10:40 AM
• 06.13.24 FINAL EXAMS PERIODS 5 AND 6 / DISMISSAL AT 10:40 AM
• 06.13.24 Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony 6:00 PM / DeConto Stadium
• 06.14.24 MAKE-UP EXAMS / LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / DISMISSAL AT 10:40 AM

Grade 8 science and grade 10 math will be testing on May 21 and May 22.

Biology MCAS will be testing on June 4 and June 5.

The first day of final exams is now June 10.