Plus, foreign exchange program seeks host families
The Tewksbury Police Department announces open registration for the 4th Annual Jr. Police Academy. This free program is open to incoming 5th to 8th graders who are Tewksbury residents. Topics will include physical fitness and health and wellness classes; criminal law; investigations and cyber safety; CPR and first aid; drug and alcohol awareness; domestic violence, motor vehicle law, the K-9 Unit, the Drone Unit, and mental health, with numerous hands-on activities to help students understand the content.
Note that the deadline to register is: March 31. The Academy will be held at TMHS and will run from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the following weeks:
July 15th – 19th July 22nd – 26th
To secure a spot, parents are asked to complete TWO forms:
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/rSrb7orCJ2mMC4uo7
WAIVER & CONSENT: https://forms.gle/SKMQgG8zFBSK6Dp99
See the flyer, below, for more information.
Shawsheen Tech Honors Citizenship Awardees
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its annual Citizenship Award ceremonies, a distinguished two-night tradition dedicated to honoring exemplary students from each grade in the school community. This year, Shawsheen celebrated 109 exceptional individuals among its 1320-student population, embodying the school’s core values of Respect, Integrity, and Accountability.
Hosted by the dean’s office, the ceremony stands as a significant event for the school community, applauding students who epitomize the essence of what it means to be a Shawsheen student. The recently embraced core values played a pivotal role in the selection process, with students nominated for exemplifying these principles. One student from each grade in every vocational program, alongside one student from each academic course, was chosen for this esteemed recognition.
Assistant Principal Kevin Caruso and Dean of Students Christine Tobin led the proceedings, presenting each student with a certificate and commemorative pin. Notably, the event garnered widespread support from teachers and staff, many of whom attended to show their encouragement for the deserving students. The ceremony also featured its annual Ice Cream Sunday bar, skillfully catered by Shawsheen’s culinary students.
Caruso emphasized the importance of the event for the department, highlighting its role in reinforcing positive behavior. He stated, “It is important to recognize students for this excellent achievement because they work hard in school and are great role models for other students.”
Principal Jessica Cook echoed the sentiment, underscoring the crucial role of school leadership in cultivating a positive school culture. She said, “It is our responsibility to intentionally create impactful moments in the lives of our students, and these ceremonies are an example of that.”
Shawsheen extends a heartfelt congratulations to the 109 students who earned this prestigious recognition. They are:
Destinee Almodovar, Anna Andacic, Emily Aurilio, Rachel Botte, Aidan Boutot, Braeden Brazil, Noah Brooks, Ethan Caceres, Maria Cafaro, Samuel Cahill, Pheobe Cameron, John Canadas, Spencer Capparelli, Malcolm Castiglione, Isaiah Castronova, Geoffrey Cavanaugh, Tara Clark, Timothy Clark, Kara Clayton, Owen Coltran, Erin Cornell, Dante D’Alleva, Carmella Deacy, Siena DeMatteo, Brenden DiMambro, Allison Dinelli, Isabella DiSalvo, Sophia DiTonno, Mariarose Doucette, Trevor Engel, Tyler Fennell, Jake Gagnon, Sara Ganley, Gisele Gannem, Kaytlin Gannon, Elisabeth Gibson, Mia Gorrasi, Alessandra Harris, Angelique Hernandez-Nichols, Lia Holowenczak, Nathan Horne, Jaxon Jacobs, Destinee Jeanty, Sarah Johansen, Lillian Johnson, Pauline Karavakis, Alexander Kaszuba, Cole Kelley, Bryan Keohan, Matthew Kilfoyle, Nishtha Lamsal, Melissa Lavine, Daphne Lazo, Ava LeDoux, Maya Lee, Gabriella Lentini, Lincoln Levesque, Madeline Long, Mykah Lourie, Devin MacDonald, Sydney MacPherson, Aliza Maher, Lucy Malfy, Kyle Marrone, Nora Martin, Harley Martin, Amelia Matzke, Emma McDermott, Sarah McLaughlin, John McLaughlin, Devin Medeiros, Nicholas Melaragni, Valerie Mendoza-Reyna, Trevor Middleton, Julia Morin, Mia Morrison, Jacquelyn Morrissey, Valentina Mosquera, Derek Mulik, Kenneth Murnane III, Seamus Naughton, Mono Newell, Gordon Noble, Ryan Nogueira, Emmanuel Nogueras, Makayla Nolan, Mason O’Rourke, Joseph O’Sullivan, Rayssa Pereira, Colin Peterson, Gianna Rago, Ava Rega, Zackary Rogers, Seth Ruchalski, Luke Saengvanich, Elizabeth Santos, Samuel Sarkissian, Phoebe Sassone, John Schofield, James Shepherd, Brennan Skelly, Gabriella Solari, John Vitor, Ariana Walker, Delaney Ward, Michael Ware, Anna Warford, Hailey Welch, and Destiny Young.
Shawsheen remains committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, celebrating the accomplishments of its students, while preparing them for success after high school.
Exchange Students Seek Hosts
While Tewksbury Public Schools don’t currently accept exchange students, local private high schools do. Families interested in this experience are invited to contact ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), a non-profit, public benefit organization, to learn about the many rewards of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE students come from more than 50 countries worldwide: France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Japan, Australia, to name a few. They are between the ages of 15 and 18 years, and they are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture, family life, school, sports. etc. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families, who welcome the students into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. Host families may be single parents, couples and single persons.
The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are carefully selected based upon academics and personality, and host families choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.
ASSE also offers qualified American students the opportunity to learn another language and culture by spending a school year, semester or a summer with a host family in another country. Those interested in hosting an exchange student or becoming an exchange student abroad may contact Alina Clements, ASSE Eastern Regional Director, 1-800-677-2773 or asseusaeast@asse.com
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