Activities, Events, Reminders and Thank-yous

"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."     -Vince Lombardi


We have entered the busy season at South Shore, where at times our event planning and scheduling responsibilities rival the time spent teaching and learning. As we enter this very busy time, I would like to take  this opportunity to invite you to participate in these events and to say thank-you to those who have committed their time to make each of these activities a success.

We have more than 30 students competing at the Skills USA state competition today. I have all the confidence in the world in their ability, but regardless of the outcome, we are proud to have so many competitors. I know and you know that it is the work of many faculty members that allowed us to have representation at this event. In addition to the teachers who volunteered to chaperon this week-end, it took the skills and the time of many shop teachers, related teachers, academic teachers and guidance counselors to make this happen. Their success this week-end is a direct reflection on you. Thank-you!

Thank-you to everyone who has helped to make the Second Annual Talent Show a reality. In addition to our student performers, there have been countless "adult" hours, behind the scenes, helping to make this event a success. Thanks also to those faculty members who are planning to attend the performance this evening. If the show is anything like the rehearsals, you will be treated to some great performances.

Reservations are now being accepted for the Drama Club's production of the Taming of the Shrew. The performance dates are May 2nd - May 4th. Reservations for the dinner and the performance can be made by contacting Marie. Thanks for supporting your colleagues and your students by buying tickets and attending this event.

This evening we will be celebrating 50 years of vocational education at South Shore. In addition, we will be recognizing our first ten Hall of Fame recipients. Thank-you to everyone who supported this event by nominating candidates for the Hall of Fame, by selling tickets, buying tickets, printing items, donating raffle items, advertising the information and serving on the committee. Thanks to all of your hard work the event is a sell out.  Our goals were to establish an engaged alumni group that is willing to support our school in the community, establish an active alumni database that may be available to offer co-op positions to our students, and to celebrate vocational education on the South Shore. Thanks to all of you who supported this project, we appear to be achieving our goals.

Enjoy your week-end,
Margaret