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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, January 7, 2022
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
Stamford High School Athletic Department Recognized!
Stamford High School Athletic Department Recognized!
(Twice!)
(Twice!)
Stamford High School has been named a 2020-2021 CIAC Michaels Cup "Class Act" Sportsmanship recipient. SHS is among a select group of high school athletic programs from across the state to be awarded the honor. This is the second consecutive year that SHS has received the award.
Stamford High School has been named a 2020-2021 CIAC Michaels Cup "Class Act" Sportsmanship recipient. SHS is among a select group of high school athletic programs from across the state to be awarded the honor. This is the second consecutive year that SHS has received the award.
Last month, the SHS athletes and coaches also earned the CIAC’s 2021 Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. This is the first year of this award, with only four schools in the entire state given the honor in its inaugural year. The prestigious award is given to a school that demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship and provides an enjoyable experience for students in athletics.
Last month, the SHS athletes and coaches also earned the CIAC’s 2021 Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. This is the first year of this award, with only four schools in the entire state given the honor in its inaugural year. The prestigious award is given to a school that demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship and provides an enjoyable experience for students in athletics.
These awards recognize our dedication to sportsmanship and our commitment to offering our students unique learning experiences that promote student civic growth and engagement beyond athletic competition.
These awards recognize our dedication to sportsmanship and our commitment to offering our students unique learning experiences that promote student civic growth and engagement beyond athletic competition.
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending January 7, 2022. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!
In case you missed it……..
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM IS COMING!
***APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN***
Stamford High School is proud to announce that the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) is launching next year for incoming 9th grade students.
APPLY NOW! (Application at the bottom of the link) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JANUARY 23
Any parents with questions, in the meanwhile, should contact Mr. Joseph Cozza, IB MYP Coordinator, at jcozza@stamfordct.gov.
SENIOR SCENES THIS SATURDAY! 8 PM: SHS AUDITORIUM
DEAN’S DESK
December newsletter from our Dean, Mr. Jamar Greene.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yrs-TFzDSrUVZz1olMn8DFb-KLDqj35vGKRTD-fuZkY/edit?usp=sharing
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEARTMENT:
Please see the attached weekly College & Career Newsletter.
Attachments:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MosMRyls8__oVcf4-hnYj_dMAzepufr6XZ3auhxWA7A/edit?usp=sharing
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT:
Winter Sports Guidance
The winter sports guidance provided by the CIAC is currently available. Please note that there are very specific protocols that are in place to ensure the health and safety of athletics, spectators, and adults supporting the sporting programs. We look forward to a full season for all of our winter sports.
Winter Sports Ticket Purchasing FREE APP (NEW FOR 2021, Except Hockey)
Boys and Girls Basketball tickets can be purchased at "Ticket Spicket" https://spicket.events/blackknights
COVID-19 TEST KITS
This week SPS received our first shipment of COVID-19 at-home test kits from the State that have been delivered to schools. When a staff member or student has signs of symptoms at home or at school, the school nurse or building leader will provide families with a test to take at home.
For more information, please feel free to contact the school nurses or building administrators.
“STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK”
Congratulations to Jon Ringel and his Round Table /shsroundtable.com staff, who will be recognized with a prestigious Crown Award at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 98th annual Scholastic Convention on Friday, March 18, 2022.
“TEAM(S) OF THE WEEK”
Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Basketball Programs for WINNING their respective Holiday Tournaments this past week. The girls defeated Kolbe Cathedral in the annual Kuczo Holiday Tournament at SHS and the boys defeated Westhill High School at the Westhill Holiday Tournament! Congrats to both Coach Diane Burns and Coach Dan Lauture and their players!
“STUDENT OF THE WEEK”
Congratulations to Rony Guerra, who was nominated by his teacher Dr. Lawson, for his willingness to always provide help for his fellow classmates and for providing a few extra inches of height for Dr. Lawson when updating her class bulletin board!
SHS Covid numbers for week ending: 1/7/22 (Not available at time of publication)
Positive Cases
Quarantines
SHS Covid numbers for week ending: 12/23/21
Positive Cases 12
Quarantines 0
SHS Covid numbers for week ending: 12/17/21
Positive Cases 6
Quarantines 0
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