Welcome to a Fabulous and Fantastic February!
The students have been busy once again with programs and ideas they feel will better their high school experience and their lives in general. Please mark your calendars with these upcoming events.
Up first on the docket, the Business Professionals of America (BPA) will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive here at the school on Friday, February 15th from 8 to 1 pm. These have been a major success at SSVT in the past and we hope to kick start this annual event once more with a strong turnout. If you would like to give blood and have not signed up as of yet, please do so by contacting SJ Zavatsky in CIT. We will manipulate the Red Cross's schedule to make sure you can give during your prep period on this day. Hope to see many of you sporting those "I gave blood today!" stickers.
In March, we are putting together a week of activities from a number of different student organizations. During the week of ELA MCAS, March 18th - 22nd, we will be combining the efforts of our BPA, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), and Student Council representatives to present a week of activities to inform, educate and inspire our students to be the best citizens they can be.
1. We will be having events recognizing our diversity and centering on acceptance of all individuals culminating a dance sponsored jointly by BPA and GSA on Friday, March 22nd, from 7 to 11 pm. (Yes, we will be looking for chaperons!)
2. On Friday, March 22nd, during the school day the Student Council will be sponsoring presentations of "The Yellow Dress." For those staff who were not here a decade ago when we last brought in this production on dating violence or have never seen it, this can be emotional experience for anyone who sees it. There will be two performances with breakout sessions afterwards with smaller groups of students. We will be bringing you further details and schedules as this date approaches, but do expect a disruption to the normal day.
In May, the National Honor Society (NHS), is bringing in a driving simulator. This simulator allows the students to experience effects of alcohol on your reflexes. We hope it will be a eye-opening and decision-altering experience for all.
Finally, I'd like to thank all of you, our staff advisors, for your continued leadership and guidance of our student population. Events like these would not be possible without your time, efforts and interest in our student's lives outside the classroom and shop.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mark
I am really excited about all of the events happening this fall. It is great to see the students putting together such great initiatives. Thanks to all of the staff who have been supporting them!!
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