Archive for November, 2016
why did the high schools stop doing prom king and queen?
A. Don’t know, it was a long time ago.
Will Shen consider hiring teaching assistants?
A. No…at least not in the immediate future.
What Internet Service Provider does Shen use?
A. FirstLight
Why do we not have a fencing team? Would it be possible to get one sometime this year, or for next year?
A. To create a new club, you need to talk to your principal.
What exactly do students and parents do at the middle school ice cream socials?
A. Eat ice cream and socialize.
Why do high schoolers have to get on the bus so early? Why can’t the middle school start at 7:45 and the high school start at 8:50?
A. Sports, extracurricular activities, jobs…a variety of reasons.
Does Shenendehowa have any policies regarding fundraisers? My child attends Skano and we just received our third fundraiser and we’ve been back to school less than a full month. Grade-level – Playground – PTA. A bit much, don’t you think?
A. Shenendehowa does have a policy regarding fundraisers. All district processes were followed for the fundraisers that have taken place so far this year. Each fundraiser was for a different purpose and organized by a different group. Please don’t feel obligated to participate in each one. We understand parents will need to pick and choose […]
Why were we asked to sound spell our names in homeroom?
A. Probably so that the teacher can pronounce your name correctly. If you are a senior, it is probably so that they can pronounce your name correctly at graduation.
Is there a rule saying that an 8th grader can’t play varsity basketball. I’m 5’2 but I can still play really good.
A. The coaches recommend middle school players to tryout.
