The post-April vacation race to the finish begins! Students begin to take stock of their accomplishments and focus on the tasks ahead of them as we inch closer to the end of the school year. There are plenty of upcoming athletic and social events. Most notable is our prom, next Friday, May 9th at the Hingham Country Club.
We recently had some great press coverage from our April Credit for Life Fair in the Whitman Hanson Express and in the Boston Globe South section. Our math department, dozens of area volunteers and SSVT retirees once again devoted themselves fully to the event and it was a fantastic experience for everyone!
From Credit for Life to Civics for Life: The early spring also ushers in the country's oldest form of direct democracy in the form of town meetings. Students, while this may not sound as interesting as the Prom, it is a civic activity that I hope you will becoming aware of and begin attending after you register to vote!
On Monday evening, May 5th, town meetings are being held in Hanover, Hanson, Norwell, Rockland and Whitman.
At each town meeting, SSVT's budget proposal for next year is discussed and voted upon.
We are also seeking something unique this year: the establishment of a stabilization fund. This will allow us to save money over multiple years for large capital projects. Currently if we need a 'big ticket item' such as a school bus or a milling machine or a boiler, we either have to take on the entire cost in one fiscal year, or we need to borrow for the cost. A stabilization fund gives us a third option for saving money.
Baseball: I'd like to thank custodian Bob Bunker for his excellent work on preparing our baseball field.
It was not an easy task, but the finished product rivals Fenway Park! Bob's work is representative of the great work our custodians do.
May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Students and parents, I would urge you to send a friendly note or email to our teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff for the great work they do!
Spring Fling Success: Thank you to our dedicated parents, friends and SSVT staff members who made the May 2nd Spring Fling a success. The Parents Association works tirelessly to raise money for school programs and student scholarships.
Keep checking our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to stay in touch! We will keep you posted on the progress of our SkillsUSA kids at the state competition from this weekend.
Mr. Hickey
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