Good morning families,
Education Commissioner Jeff Riley announced updates to the MCAS testing schedule for Grade 11. Grade 12 who require MCAS in ELA and Math in order to graduate, will still test in January.
Please note the following:
January-February High School MCAS ELA and Mathematics Tests:
Students in grade 11 (class of 2022) will no longer participate...
Smith Academy News
Good afternoon everyone,
You should have received a robocall from the district by now to let you know in-person learning will recommence for priority (four day a week) students only. Please also note that Jan 4th and 5th will also be in-person for priority students, with the exception of students in Grade 11/ 12 participating in the MCAS infrastructure tests - a test...
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope that you had a restful and safe break last week and that you are ready for some snow this weekend!!!
Please see below for items in relation to the week ahead.
Best wishes
Chris
Return to School
Please be aware that the School Committee will be meeting tonight (Friday December 4th at 7pm) to make a decision on what school will look...
Hello families,
I want to wish everyone who is a part of Smith Academy a very restful and safe break over the next few days. Make some time to switch off and breathe in this difficult year.
Please find below news items from this very short week.
Best wishes
Chris
Wednesday Schedule
As a reminder, tomorrow is a half day. Wednesday will run from 8:30-10:30...
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope that you have had a good remote learning week and have adjusted to yet another challenge this year.
We have now started Q2 and it is more important than ever to maintain clear communication between families and teachers. Whilst the mode of school has changed, our message has not and we remain focussed on the three foundational pillars of...
Good morning everyone,
As we enter into a remote period, I wanted to share some tips for success that we have seen work well for remote learners. Keep in mind that every student and every family are different, and we all have different resources. That being said, here are some tips to help make the most out of the remote learning experience.
Set up a “school...
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for your ongoing flexibility as we shifted to remote learning for the last two days.
Please be on the look out for an email/ robocall about next week from the Superintendent. The School committee will be meeting tomorrow (Sat) to look at COVID metrics and will make a decision on what next week will look like.
Please remember to wash your...
It's November and we all need a lift.
The Smith Academy student council is proud to present for the first (and here's hoping, the only) Hybrid Spirit Week.
As a remote learner or an in-person student, everyone can participate. Have a look at the flyer for more details and contact the Student Council for more details: Studentcouncil@hatfieldps.net
Show your school spirit and take...
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope that you have had a safe week.
We are almost at the end of Q1 and Thanksgiving is almost in sight! I wanted to thank you for your ongoing support and feedback. We always welcome suggestions of how we can improve what we do for students and to this end, I wanted to let you know that during the week of Nov 9th - 13th I will be sending...