Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that the 10th grade ELA MCAS testing will begin next week on March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Buses will pick up all 10th grade students at their regular time and then students will report to the cafeteria for breakfast, the gym for an energy burst activity, and then to their MCAS testing room. The cafeteria will be open at 7am for students arriving early. It is important that students get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast in the morning, and arrive to school by7:40am. Buses will pick up grade 9, 11, and 12 students beginning at 10:15am. All students not participating in MCAS testing should report to school by 11:10am for an 11:15am class start time.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to support our students during this important assessment. Should you have any comments or questions, please don't hesitate to call the school or email our Assistant Principal Mrs. Vadhera at pvadhera@norwood.k12.ma.us
MCAS Week extra activities
For students who are not taking the MCAS exam,social studies department chair Jenn Orlinski has arranged for some additional opportunites during the delayed starts during each day.
Tuesday 3/22:
Students in Mr. Loja or Mr. Curran's AP US History classes are encouraged to attend a US I review from 9:30-10:30 in GSU. Please enter through the back door near the dining hall (door # 14)
Wednesday 3/23:
All students in grades 9, 11. and 12 are invited to attend a guest lecture from the Humane League in the auditorium. Students should sign up with their Social Studies teachers if interested in attending. Students can ride the regular bus and breakfast will be provided prior to the presentation by the PTO.
The Humane League focuses on bringing awareness about our food and agricultural system to the public. Why did our food system shift so dramatically over the past 60 years? What does industrialized agriculture look like? What is the impact of our food system on animals and the environment? How about on human health and nutrition? And how are consumers, businesses, and legislators responding? The presentation builds on the topic of movies like "Food, Inc." and books like "Fast Food Nation."
Thursday 3/24:
Students in AP Psychology and AP US History are invited to attend a mock ap exam during the morning of Thursday 3/24. Students should report to room 318 for AP Psychology and 321 for AP US History. Please sign up with your history teacher in advance.
Style on the Hill
Tickets for are on sale now for Style on the Hill, featuring the Man on the Hill Competition and Senior Prom Fashion Show. The show is Wednesday at 7pm in the NHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Student Council and Post Prom members. All funds raised support the Post Prom Party and the Student Council.
We are still looking for underclassman parents to join Post Prom! The remaining meetings are as follows:
3/21, 4/4, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/26
All meetings are held in the NHS Library at 7pm.