NHS Principal's Update for April 2016

Hello Mustang families,

April’s warm weather is upon us, and we can almost imagine the warm Cape Cod sand in between our toes, right? Although the weather outside is perplexing, the activities are heating up here at the school. The third academic quarter closes on April 7^th, and third quarter grades can be viewed on iPass on Thursday April 14^th.

Here are some other important events coming up at Norwood High School

April 6^th – 1:00 pm dismissal

Parents of any student attending the Norwood High School prom on Friday May 20^th must attend one of the information sessions for parents about the senior contract and prom safety.  This includes parents of guests from other schools. Parents that are unable to attend either scheduled session should contact senior dean Rich Cormier at rcormier@norwood.k12.ma.us to make alternate arrangements. 

Students will not be allowed to purchase prom tickets until their contracts are signed by a parent and turned in to Mr. Cormier. We are all focused on student safety, and as a community, we can help ensure the welfare of all of our students.

The NHS Guidance staff will be hosting a post-secondary planning workshop for parents of students with learning differences. This program will take place on Tuesday, April 12th from 8:00-9:00am. The intent of this workshop is to explain the process of accessing accommodations and services at the college level. They will also provide an over view on specific college options. Please call Mrs. Morrison in Guidance to reserve a spot (781-352-3853). 

The Guidance staff will be hosting Mass Bay Community College admissions representatives for an on-site admissions day. This will take place Thursday, April 14th starting at 11:00am. Any student applying to Mass Bay has the opportunity to meet individually with a Mass Bay admissions representative and receive an immediate decision regarding acceptance. Please contact your student's guidance counselor for more information. 

Juniors who would like to register for the May 7th SAT should do so by the on-time registration deadline of April 8th. Students can register by going towww.collegeboard.org (students who previously took the PSAT should already have a College Board account they can log into). NHS is a test site for this SAT administration. 

Art in Bloom April 9^th & 10th

Art in Bloom is an exhibition of Norwood and Walpole High School’s students’ artwork interpreted in flowers by members of Norwood Evening Garden Club member.  This display will be at: George H. Morse House,
1285 Washington St., Norwood, MA 02062, (in front of the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School), on Saturday, April 9th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 10th from 1-5pm.

19th Annual Fine Art Festival April 12^th  & 13th 

The Norwood Public Schools’ will be presenting its 19th Annual Fine Arts Festival on Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th at the Francis X. Sheehan, Jr Gymnasium at the Savage Center.  The festival is a celebration of the Arts.  Artwork from grades 1-12 will be on display reflecting the district’s diverse and rich program.  There will be performances by Norwood’s award winning drama and musical ensembles.  Norwood’s Television program will present student created public service announcements, videos, and documentaries. This festival is free and open to the public from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Francis X. Sheehan Jr Gymnasium, Savage Center, 275 Prospect St, Norwood, MA 02062.

If you cannot make it in the evening, there will be special hours to view the artwork only from 8:30am-3pm on April 13th.

 

NHS Choral Ensembles, director Jennifer Hartnett

GOLD: Madrigal Choir

GOLD: Muses (Women's choir)

SILVER: Concert Chorale

SILVER: Concordia  (Men's choir)

 

NHS Instrumental Ensembles, director, Steven Conant

SILVER: NHS Wind Ensemble,

SILVER: NHS Orchestra

The NHS Madrigal Singers & Muses will be participating in the MICCA Gold medal showcase which will be held Saturday, April 16 at Symphony Hall in Boston. This all-day concert is free and open to the public and will feature some of the finest school ensembles in the state. I will be sure to inform you when the schedule for that day has been finalized.

 

Congratulations to our students and their directors for their

Dedication and hard work!