Friday, April 29, 2016

Douglas High School Principal's Blog April 29, 2016


Principal's Blog
April 29, 2016

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Important Reminder:
We have closed out third quarter; it is important that the members of our Senior Class meet all obligations required for graduation.  Please confirm with Mrs. Fitzpatrick that you have completed all of your community service obligations as well as the payment of your class dues as soon as possible. If a student or a parent has a concern for the status of their senior relative to these obligations they can contact Mrs. Fitzpatrick or me by email. 


Today, we mailed out letters to parents indicating exactly what obligations that their child has not completed.  It is imperative that these obligations be completed sooner rather than latter.  These obligations are part of their graduation requirements and failing to complete these will keep them being able to participate in any of the Senior Week activities including the graduation.  Please complete these obligations!

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AP Exam Dates, Times and Places 2016

Chemistry: Monday, May 2nd at 8:00 a.m. in B109 

Environmental Science: Monday, May 2nd at 8:00 a.m. in C119 
Psychology: Monday, May 2nd at 12:00 p.m. in guidance


Physics 1: Tuesday, May 3rd at 12:00 p.m. in C119 


English Literature and Composition: Wednesday, May 4th at 8:00

a.m. in C 119

Calculus AB: Thursday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. in C119


Calculus BC: Thursday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. in B109

U. S. History:  Friday, May 6th at 8:00 a.m. in C119
Biology: Monday, May 9th at 8:00 a.m. in C119
Music Theory: Monday, May 9th at 8:00 a.m. in guidance
U. S. Government and Politics:  Tuesday, May 10th at 8:00 a.m. in C119
English Language and Composition: Wednesday, May 11th at 8:00 a.m. in C116/115
World History: Thursday, May 12th at 8:00 a.m. in guidance
Statistics: Thursday, May 12th at 12:00 p.m. in C116/115
Microeconomics:  Friday, May 13th at 8:00 a.m. in C 119

Please have all students arrive to testing 15-20 minutes before test with calculators, extra pencils, pens as needed and allowed.

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Quarter 4 Senior Progress Report Grades Due
May 3rd, 2016
Quarter 4 Senior Progress Reports Issued
May 5th 2016
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Important Town Meeting
Just a reminder of the upcoming Town Meeting being held here at DHS on Monday May 2nd at 6:30 PM.  The meeting is being held in the auditorium with a closed circuit feed being  provided in the cafeteria if the auditorium is filled. Please consider attending this important meeting as it will has a direct link to our schools. 

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Save the date:
DHS Cancer Walk Sunday May 15th
Wonderful community service opportunity for students to participate in.
More information to follow
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Off to New York:

The Douglas High School Band and Chorus will be participating in a three day two night trip to Festival of Music being held at Felician University in Lodi, NJ. The dates of the trip are Friday April 29th - May 1st.
All groups will be performing at the festival before judges on Friday.  They will be competing with other high schools from the northeast at this festival.  
During the trip, they will have the opportunity to attend an afternoon at Six Flags Great Adventure Park in Jackson, NJ; travel to NYC and spent time at the Top of the Rock Observatory in Rockefeller Plaza; Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and then conclude their trip by touring the 911 Memorial before returning to Douglas on Sunday May1st. 




This is such a wonderful opportunity for our students to be able to compete in a performance based setting while also interacting with some historically poignant sites.  We extend our best wishes to our students for their performances as well as express our gratitude to Mr. Elliot, Mr, DeNoncour, Ms. Burrows and Mr. Rheaume for their support of this experience for our students.  We certainly value their dedication to the students and the quality of the programs.  
Lastly, we again express our appreciation to the DHS Music Boosters for their on-going support of our students and our programs. 


Photos from this mornings departure










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 Prom Time:



Jr./Sr. Prom – May 13, 2016 – Leicester Country Club in Leicester,  MA
Please note:
Dismissal Time for Prom is no earlier than 11:07 am



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AP Pre-Registration
On Thursday, 89 students participated in the Pre Advanced Placement registration.  The school will be conducting testing in 13 Advanced Placement courses from Monday May 2 through Friday May 13th.  These 89 students will be taking 199 exams during this upcoming testing window.  Good luck everyone.  We know you're going to do great.



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Third Quarter Honor Roll Breakfast

This morning we recognized our Honor Roll students with a certificate of their achievement and the traditional doughnut and milk.  For our seniors this is their last Honor ROll Breakfast celebration that they will participate in at DHS.  On Tuesday, we will also recognize those members of our Band, Chorus and Auxiliary team members who have achieved Honor Roll recognition in Term 3 as their bus to NY left before today's celebration. Congratulations everyone.  























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Senior End-of-Year Schedule
2016
Senior Exams & Activities

Monday – May 23rd
Period B                7:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Period C                9:15 AM -10:45 AM

Tuesday – May 24th
Period D                7:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Period E                9:15 AM -10:45 AM

Wednesday – May 25th
Period F                7:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Period G                9:15 AM -10:45 AM

Thursday – May 26th
Make-up Exam    7:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Senior Declaration - 9:15 AM -11:30 AM Mandatory

Friday -May 27th
Chromebook Collection 8-9:15 AM
Rehearsal        9:15 AM -11:30 AM Mandatory

Tuesday - May 31st
Rehearsal     10:00 AM -12:15 PM Mandatory

Wednesday - June 1st
Rehearsal           10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mandatory
Senior Picnic - 12:30 -2:00

Thursday - June 2nd
Rehearsal         10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Mandatory

Friday – June 3rd
Graduation Ceremony – 5:30 PM Athletic Field 

 Senior Week Activities:
           
Wednesday   May 25th Spring Sports Awards and Senior Athlete Night 6:30                
Tuesday        May 31st Senior Class Night 6:30 PM (Mandatory attendance)
Wednesday  June 1st Senior Picnic      12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday      June 2nd Baccalaureate 7:00 PM St. Denis Church
Friday           June 3rd Graduation 5:30 PM Athletic Field weather              permitting. (Mandatory attendance)
Thursday        June 9th  Music Awards Night 6:30 PM

Sports Photos
Softball






Track and Field
Photos from Thursday's victory over league rival Nipmuc.  Thanks go out to Mr. Goldenberg for providing these photosBoth teams are now 1-1 and they head into the District Relay's tomorrow with the boys competing at St. John's and the girls at Shrewsbury HS. Good luck to the members of the teams in this district meet.












Our Seniors:












DOUGLAS TIGERS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE 
Week of May 2nd, 2016



BUS

Tuesday, May 3rd

Varsity Baseball Home vs Assabet @ 3:30 (Soldiers Field)



Varsity Softball Home vs Valley Tech @ 3:30



JV Softball @ Valley Tech @ 3:30

2:15


JV Baseball @ Assabet @ 3:30



Track and Field Home vs Hopedale @ 3:30





Wednesday, May 4th

Varsity Baseball @ Nipmuc @ 3:30

2:15


Varsity Softball @ Nipmuc @ 3:30



JV Softball Home vs Nipmuc @ 3:30



JV Baseball Home vs Nipmuc @ 3:30





Friday, May 6th

Varsity Baseball @ BMR @ 3:30

2:15


Varsity Softball @ BMR @ 3:30



JV Softball Home vs BMR @ 3:30



JV Baseball Home vs BMR @ 3:30