I would like to welcome Mr. Bousami to our Bartlett Team. Mr. Bousami will be joining us as of Monday in our Science Department, assisting with both Biology and PLTW Biomedical Pathway courses. Mr. Bousami is a former BHS student, and I am excited and look forward to see what he will bring to our team!

Time to show off your Bartlett Holiday Spirit! Ms. Nieves is going to give a prize for the member of each class as well as the 2 staff members that show the most spirit during this week! Make sure you get seen by the student council members each day!

Monday: A long Winter's Nap Day. Wear your Holiday Pajamas!

Tuesday: A Nightmare Before Christmas Day.

Wednesday: Dress As Your Favorite Holiday Day. 4th of July, No Problem, Feeling LUCKY? Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday: We're having a party, an UGLY Sweater PARTY!

Friday: Merry Grinchmas Day. All things in Whoville!

We have several new winter jackets. They are all youth size 18. If you or a family member are in need please reach out to Ms. Smalarz in the guidance department (bsmarlarz@webster-schools.org) and she will arrange for a pickup.

We are looking for parents to be part of our parent advisory council. This advisory committee will meet once a month beginning after the holiday break if we can form a committee. The council will be comprised of the principal, elected parents, teachers, student representatives, and community members. The role of the parent advisory council is to assist the principal in the identification of educational needs of students, review the budget, and the formulation of a school improvement plan. 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 parent advisory council. Also, if you know of any community members who may be interested in joining the council, please pass along the above contact information. The day/time of the monthly meetings will be decided once a committee has been formed.

2:15pm - NHS Meeting in B221

2:15pm - Marching Band Club Meeting in Mobile 6

2:15pm - Yearbook Club Meeting in A228

2:15pm - Drama Club Meeting in Mobile 1

2:15pm - Senior Class Officer Meeting in B214

3:30pm - Freshman Basketball vs. Abbey Kelley (away)

9:30am - Annual Title 1 Family Meeting at Park Ave Elementary School

6:00pm - Acapella Club Meeting in Mobile 7

6:00pm - Basic Rights Night in Central Office

6:45am - DECA Club Meeting in B107

8:30am - NHS Honor Bowl at Uxbridge High School

2:15pm - Art Club Meeting in A228

2:15pm - LGBTQ Meeting in Mobile 1

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

5:00pm - JV Boys basketball vs. BMR (away)

5:30pm - Boys and Girls Track vs. Auburn (away) at Tantasqua

6:30pm - Varsity Boys basketball vs. BMR (away)

7:00pm - Winter Coral and Instrumental Concert at WMS Gymnasium

7:30am - Social Emotional Learning with Ms. Smarra.

2:15pm - Senior Class Officer Meeting in B214

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

5:00pm - JV Basketball vs. David Prouty (away) at North Brookfield High School

6:30pm - Varsity Basketball vs. David Prouty (away) at North Brookfield High School

Monday 12/16

3:30pm - Freshman basketball travels to Abbey Kelley

Wednesday 12/18

5:00pm - JV Boys basketball travels to BMR

5:30pm - Boys and Girls Track travels to Tantasqua to take on Auburn

6:30pm - Varsity Boys basketball travels to BMR

Friday 12/20

5:00pm - JV basketball travels to North Brookfield to take on David Prouty

6:30pm - Varsity basketball travels to North Brookfield to take on David Prouty

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

Bartlett will be offering the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy testing later this winter for seniors who qualify. This prestigious award recognizes students who speak, listen, read, and write fluently in 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. Any senior who feels that he or she may qualify should see their guidance counselor to sign up by Friday, December 13th.

The PBIS team held their first Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch this Saturday and it was a huge success! We cannot wait until next year!

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

Monday -

This is the last day of decorating for students that made arrangements with staff to decorate their doors to show off some holiday spirit.

Tuesday and Wednesday -

Voting on which doors are the best decorated will take place through a google form with pictures of each decorated door. This form will be sent out to you on Tuesday morning. The winners will be announced at the end of the day on Wednesday!

Our school is excited about this partnership, as it offers a unique opportunity for mentorship and personal growth. As Katie Roy, the VP of Programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters said, "So many engaged, interested, motivated kiddos coming from Bartlett is a true testament to the values the school is clearly teaching and the standard the students are being held to." We can't wait to see the connections formed and the positive influence these high schoolers will have on our younger students!

If you received a grade reduction in any class due to attendance NOW is the time to schedule your makeup time with Mr. Carney! Remember, this time must be completed before the end of Quarter 2 which is on January 19, 2025..

The administrative detention sessions will be held every Wednesday from 2pm-3:30pm starting November 13th through the end of Quarter 2. These sessions are for point and/or credit recovery. Each session applies to one class for one day missed. It is expected that you will serve for the entire time or it will not count, and be prepared to have work to complete during this time. Mr. Carney will be responsible for running these sessions.

FAQ: If I serve one administrative detention session will I get back all the points for all the classes?

Answer: Depends on the situation. If you only have one class deducted and you only have 5 unexcused absences from that class, then yes. Most times, this is not the case and you will need to serve multiple sessions to gain the points back for all the classes.

Example: You have 6 unexcused absences from math and 5 unexcused absences from ELA. You will need to attend 3 sessions to recover the lost points for both classes (2 for math to bring you below 5, and 1 for ELA to bring you below 5).

Another example: You have 11 unexcused absences from Science. You will need to attend 2 sessions to bring you below 10 at which point the 10 point deduction will be enforced.

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!

Monday 12/9 - 93%

Tuesday 12/10 - 90%

Wednesday 12/11 - 90%

Thursday 12/12 - 90%

Friday 12/13 - 89%

There are only 5 days left until the Holiday Break, let's make this week count and finish strong!

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.

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

Thursday -

Lunch will be chicken tenders instead of chicken nuggets

Advisory - 7:30am - 8:25am

Block 1 - 8:30am - 9:40am

Block 2 - 9:45am - 10:55am

Block 3B- class time - 11:00am - 12:10pm

Block 4 - 12:50pm - 2:00pm

Tuesday -

9:30am

In-person meeting

Park Avenue Elementary School Cafeteria

6:00pm

77 Poland St. Webster, MA