Haverford High School Weekly Announcements March 25 Thru
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Haverford High School Weekly Announcements March 25 thru March 31 World Down Syndrome Day, March 21 Aidan Milligan pictured above did a presentation on World Down Syndrome Day. 1/20 Pictured above Ms. Payne, Ms. Kishbaugh, Molly Warren, Ms. Cesarini and Ms. Young A special thanks to Molly Warren for providing her teachers with "3/21 rock your sock" socks! Croissant Day in Ms. Braun's Class Pictured above is Jakob Timme and June Park celebrating Croissant day in Ms. Braun's on March 19. Junior Prom Tickets Junior Prom tickets will be on sale the week of April 1-5 during all the lunches. The cost of the Junior Prom tickets will be $70.00 Please make sure you pay all obligations before purchasing your tickets (Please see Mrs. Smyth in the Main office for your obligations) If you are bringing a date from another school, please make sure you pick up a form when purchasing tickets. Thank you. The Junior Prom will take place on Friday, April 26, at Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill from 6:30 pm to 10:45 pm. 2/20 Safe2Say Something - Click the image below to see the full presentation Safe2Say Something brochure is above. All Students had assemblies last week to review the Safe2Say procedures. Thank you for all your support in keeping the students at HHS safe and healthy each day. Safe Arrival APP - Having Problems? If you are experiencing problems with the Safe Arrival AP, please follow the steps below: If you have been experiencing issues with the app, please follow the below steps. The steps to perform this refresh are: 1. Open the SchoolMessenger app. 2. Go to the menu in the upper left corner. 3. Choose contacts. 4. Once in contacts, press the refresh button in the upper right hand corner. 5. This screen will still show an error, but when you open the menu from the upper left the second time, you will have access to Attendance. Messages will also be populated with all recent messages you were sent. 6. At this point, your app should be functioning normally again. If you have not been using the SchoolMessenger\SafeArrival App for reporting absences but would like to, you can visit the information page on our website for directions on how to start. safe arrival Information Page Happening this week Monday, March 25 - DCCC placement testing 9:00 am in room 138 3/20 Monday, March 25 Italian Club meeting in room 133 after school Tuesday, March 26 - Juniors sign up for College Road trip through the Counseling office Tuesday, March 26- Video Autopsy Tuesday, March 26 Girl Up in room 335 after school Tuesday, March 26 - World Affairs club meeting room 217 after school Tuesday, March 26 - HS Choral Night 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 27 -College and Career Fair 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, over 75 Colleges and trade schools attending. Thursday, March 28 - Ms.Oleykowski APES Review schedule for today in room 350 after school Thursday, March 28 - Pen and Ink Meeting in room 228 Thursday, March 28 -Spring Series from Education Foundation " Active Threats - Primer for Parents" in room 126 at High School for Kindergarten through High School, presented by Officer Michael Flynn from Haverford Police Department Friday, March 29 - Juniors- College Road trip Permission slip due today Money for lunch($7.00) due April 2, the day of trip Friday, March 29 - 40th Evening of Jazz 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Coming Soon Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5 - Junior Prom tickets all week during lunches Tuesday, April 2 - College Road trip - All Juniors Thursday, April 11 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, April 12 - Haverford's Finest Saturday, April 13 - Trent Stetler Fun day - Mental Health Awareness in the Community Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 18 - Spring Break Friday, April 19 - No School Monday, April 22 Teacher In-Service day- No School for students Tuesday, April 23 - School Resumes Friday, April 26 - Junior Prom Monday, April 30 AP testing begins Senior Dues Senior Dues are now being accepted. Dues are $115 and include the student's Cap & Gown, Yearbook, Senior Tee Shirt and the student's ticket to the Senior Breakfast. 4/20 Seniors who wish to also purchase their Chromebook can do so by paying an additional $30, for a total of $145. These fees may be paid online at the following link: http://haverfordsd.corecommerce.com/ Attention: ALL STUDENTS COMING THIS WEDNESDAY! College and Career Fair on Wednesday, March 27th 6:000 - 8:00 PM Plan to attend one of the largest High School College and Career Fairs in Delaware County. Over 75 Colleges, Universities and Trade School will be in attendance on March 27, 2019, in the Gym from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Information can be found on the website. Lots of information! Hope to see you there! 5/20 Ed Foundation offering Free Speaker Series The Haverford Township School District Education Foundation (HTSDEF) is offering a speaker series designed to equip and support parents and families with information and tools to work through some of today's challenging issues. Please see the attached speaker overview (HTSDEF overview) and schedule (HTSDEF). 6/20 THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM FOR PARENTS OF ALL SCHOOL STUDENTS: Active Threats: A Primer for Parents (For parents of students in kindergarten through 12th grade) Today no one is ever ready for an active threat. Mass chaos impacts everyone involved. Presenter, Michael Flynn, will provide firsthand information for parents. This interactive workshop will equip parents to improve understanding to handle threatening situations. Michael Flynn, is a part of the patrolman and detective units. He is a Certified Crime Prevention Specialist and is tasked with instructing citizens of the township, adults and school aged children, in methods and strategies to reduce victimization. He oversees the Community Policing Unit which works closely with the residential, commercial and industrial communities to develop strategies that promote proactive community problem solving and crime prevention. Register for each event: https://2019speakerseries.eventbrite.com 7/20 THURSDAY, APRIL 4 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM FOR PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Learn How to Better Cope with Stress: An Introduction to Mindfulness for Ourselves and Our Young Adult Children (For parents and high school students) At increasingly younger ages, teens are facing higher levels of stress both in school and in everyday life. Research has found that stressful events can impact health and wellbeing in adolescents and can contribute to the development of physical and mental health problems and learning challenges. Practicing mindfulness can help both parents and teens improve their ability to focus, manage stress, regulate emotions and develop a positive outlook. Presenter, Michael Baime, MD, will review the science behind mindfulness, lead a brief mindfulness practice, engage participants in a listening exercise and arm parents with some tools to help their young adults to regulate their response to stress and other emotional challenges. Michael Baime, MD, one of the country’s foremost experts on mindfulness, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the founder and director of the Penn Program for Mindfulness. He earned a B.A. from Haverford College and an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Register for each event: https://2019speakerseries.eventbrite.com Attendance Attendance Any late note, early dismissal note, absence excuse note, and classroom attendance should be turned into the Attendance Office. The Attendance office is located ACROSS from the Main Office, by the Front Entrance. Yearbook Attention Seniors: Yearbook Senior Ad deadline has been extended. Deadline is MONDAY, March 25. Online orders can be placed at http://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ Please remind your parents / guardians / loved ones! Space is limited! Order yours now! Activities Art Club- Art Club meets Tuesdays after school in rooms 120 and 122. First Tuesday of the month, there will be an art lesson, all Tuesdays are an open studio with access to supplies, tools, and expert advice. Mrs. Marshall and Ms. Talkin, sponsors. All are welcome! Fashion Club - Fashion Club meeting Tuesdays after school, room 120. Do you wear clothes? Interested in any aspect of Fashion from following trends, fashion photography, and accessories, to designing and 8/20 making garments, join Fashion Club! Ms. Talkin, sponsor. All welcome. Fitness Center - Weight Room is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after school until 4:00. Guitar Club - Every Wednesday - Have a guitar, bass or other stringed instruments? Bring it by Room 226 for Guitar Club every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30! Italian Club - Italian club meeting on Monday, March 25, in room 133, afterschool Math Center - Do you need extra help with math, help with math homework or studying for a math test? If so, the Math Center is the place for you! The Math Center is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in room 337 after school from 2:30 until 3:30 pm. Movie Club - Movie Club is meeting this Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room 237. Come join us for movies World Affairs Club - Any student participating in the Model Arab League in April needs to attend a mandatory meeting in Room 217 on Tuesday, March 26 to get a permission slip and discuss details of the conference and trip. See Mr. Caviglia if you have questions. Writing Center - The Writing Center will be open on Wednesday’s in the library after school. Please make a note: All Community Information can always be found on our District Website under “Community Information”.