Stanwood High School
Family Newsletter — Sunday, November 5th 2023
District Promise
Every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District is empowered to learn in an inclusive setting and is prepared for the future of their choice.
Stanwood High School Vision Statement
Stanwood Spartans are united in cultivating character, modeling respect, teaching leadership and connecting to community.
Reminder - Leaving a Closed Campus School During School Hours - Including Lunch
Our schools are closed campuses. This means students are to remain on campus from the start of the school day until the final bell. Lunchtime is an on-campus activity. A student shall not leave the school campus during the school day unless excused by a parent/guardian through the school office. Students will not be excused for daily "off-campus" privileges or activities such as leaving the campus for lunch, eating lunch in private vehicles, etc.
Here is the district procedure that states this process. Please review page 4 of 5 titled "Leaving a Closed Campus School During School Hours."
Fall Conference Information
Fall Conferences will be held on November 15th, 16th and 17th.
Beginning Monday, November 6th, parents/guardians, please call Mrs. Wendy Fox at 360-629-1300 x5229 to schedule a Fall Conference.
Conferences will run Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon from 11:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. and Wednesday evening starting at 4 p.m. with the last conference starting at 6:40 p.m.
Attendance (EVERY DAY COUNTS)
We understand that students miss school for various reasons, many of which cannot be predicted or prevented. However, research shows that missing even 10 percent of school, or about 18 days in a year, can negatively impact a student's performance.
If your child is experiencing mental, emotional, or physical health issues that result in excessive (more than two in a month) or long-term absences, please get in touch with their counselor, the school nurse, or an administrator for assistance.
When students are absent, it is essential to excuse your students' absences within 72 hours of the student's return to school.
Please use the below process:
- Parents and guardians may excuse absences by calling the attendance secretary at 360-629-1305, through Absence Notification using their Family Access password, by emailing kmccurry@stanwood.wednet.edu, or by sending a note to the attendance office with the student.
- Messages on notes, voicemail, or email should include the first AND last name of the student, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and the parent or guardian's signature.
- Stanwood High School defines excused absences as due to illness, appointment, or family business.
- Oversleeping, car trouble, traffic congestion, and missing the bus are not considered excused absences.
- If the student has classes at Stanwood High School AND Lincoln Hill High School, you must contact BOTH schools to excuse absences.
A Reminder About Bus Passes
This is a reminder per our Student Handbook (found HERE - page 12), we can only accept written requests for bus passes from a parent or guardian before 12:30 p.m. The best practice is to send a note in with your student in the morning. The note should include your student's first and last name, the name of the student they are riding with, and the bus/route number.
Update on AP Tests - Deadline extended to Nov 15th
AP Families, the deadline to pay for your child's AP Exam has been extended to November 15. Please have your child pay for their test by November 15th at the ASB Window in the Main Office. Any tests ordered after that date will be assessed a $40 late fee. If you or your child have any questions or concerns, please have your student speak with their AP teacher or email Mr. Hoffmann at ahoffman@stanwood.wednet.edu
Important Dates
November 8th - Veteran's Day Assemblies
- 2nd period - Seniors (+ LHHS)
- 3rd period - Sophomores
- 5th period - Juniors (+ community)
- 6th period - Freshmen
November 10th: Veteran's Day (no school)
November 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th: Fall Play (PAC) 7 p.m. Show (see info below)
November 13: Winter Sports Begin
November 15th-17th: Fall Conferences (early release at 10:40, no late start)
November 20th: Shelter-in-Place Drill
November 23rd-24th: Thanksgiving Break (no school)
December 14th: Band Concert
December 18th: Choir Concert
December 20th-January 2nd: Winter break (no school)
Fall Play - Radium Girls
November 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th @7pm in the PAC
Come join us for the fall play, a stirring drama, Radium Girls by D W Gregory.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.
Powerful and engrossing, Radium Girls is an unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.
Tickets are available at the door: Adults $9 and Students $7 or online (with an additional fee) through GoFan at: https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23340
Bell Schedules for the Week of November 6th
Monday, November 6th - Regular Bell Schedule
Tuesday, November 7th - Regular Bell Schedule
Wednesday, November 8th - Late Start Wednesday, Veterans Day Assemblies
- 2nd period - Seniors (+ LHHS)
- 3rd period - Sophomores
- 5th period - Juniors (+ community)
- 6th period - Freshmen
Thursday, November 9th - Extended Advisory Bell Schedule - Catch My Breath
Friday, November 10th - Veteran's Day - No School
Bell Schedule for Extended Advisory on 11/09
Catch My Breath Advisory Schedule:
0 Period 6:40-7:35
1st 7:40-8:28
2nd 8:33-9:21
Advisory 9:26-10:11
3rd 10:16-11:04
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1st Lunch 11:04-11:34
4th A 11:39-12:26
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4th B 11:09-11:56
2nd Lunch 11:56-12:26
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5th 12:31-1:18
6th 1:23-2:10
Class OF 2024 Information
Senior information - click HERE
January 5th - SCAF Presentation - during Advisory
Athletic Department Update
5th in State!
Congratulations to sophomore Mary Andelin, who finished 5th at the State Cross Country Meet with a time of 18:25.20. Way to go!
State Bound Girls' Swim!
Congratulations to our Girls' Swim Team on a fantastic season! And especially to 6 state-bound student-athletes: Mattea Ingram, Jazmyn Legg, Megan McCoy, Presley Polasek, Ashley Schreiber, and Miya Watanabe. The Spartans will represent Stanwood at the WIAA State Meet this week at the King County Aquatic Center.
Winter Sports
Winter sports will begin next week! Students can get registered now through FinalForms. More information can be found on our website.
Monday, November 13th & Tuesday, November 14th:
2:30-4:30 - Boys' Swim @ Stanwood-Camano YMCA
2:30 - 4:30 - Boys' Wrestling
2:30 - 5:00 - Boys' Basketball
2:30 - 5:00 - Winter Cheer
4:30 - 6:30 - Girls' Wrestling
5:00 - 7:30 - Girls' Basketball
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 16th. We will host our Winter Sport Parent/Guardian Info Night at 6:30 pm in the PAC.
SHS Athletics Helpful Links
Please visit our linktree for access to a variety of Spartan information! Rosters, schedules, tickets and more: https://linktr.ee/go_shsspartans
Spartan Sports Report
Keep up with Stanwood Athletics by subscribing to the Spartan Sports Report!
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WESCO Spectator Guidelines & Sportsmanship Code
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in interscholastic athletics are embodied in the concept of seven core principles: sportsmanship, discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, dedication, and respect. To demonstrate sportsmanship in the stands, we ask all spectators to adhere to these 5 basic guidelines:
- I will appreciate all good plays and players whether they compete for my team or my opponent.
- I will remember that school athletics are an extension of the classroom, and that learning is taking place.
- I will be positive and use respectful language towards players, coaches, officials, and other spectators.
- I will respect the abilities and sensitivities of our opponents and officials, regardless of the outcome of the contest.
- I will remember that my actions reflect on others, including students, school, and the community.
Community meeting regarding the replacement levy
The district launched community meetings about the upcoming replacement levy on the Feb. 13 ballot. The next public event is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. November 7 at the Stanwood Library.
A common question so far has been how this replacement levy relates to property values — which have generally been increasing in the area.
When voters approve a school levy, they OK a capped dollar amount that can be collected — voters aren't approving a specific tax rate. So if your property values increase in an area, the levy rate generally decreases to ensure the district collects no more money than what voters approved.
There's still time to join CFAC
Don't miss out on the opportunity to help us develop our long-term capital facilities plan and provide input on facility use to ensure the community's values and priorities are accurately represented.
This school year, the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) intends to analyze future capital projects, review the importance of levies and bonds as well as discuss middle school attendance areas.
If you are interested in joining CFAC, or would like to know more, please complete this form.
Friday Family Message
Find the most recent Friday Family Message from the Stanwood-Camano School District online HERE
Contact Stanwood High School Staff
DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.
Parents/Guardians have the right to request their students' teachers' professional qualifications. For this specific information, please contact Mrs. Christine Del Pozo at cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu or call 360-629-1200
7400 272nd Street Northwest
Stanwood, WA 98292
Main Office: (360) 629-1300