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Supply List
Supply List
Teachers will share course-specific supply lists at Open House. However, these are the common items:
Pens – black or dark blue; additional colors might be useful for annotations
Pencils
Highlighters – multiple colors are helpful for annotations
Sticky notes
Lined paper– looseleaf or spiral notebook
Some courses may require a specific notebook
Place for storing handouts: two-pocket folder or binder
Laptop with internet access
Headphones that plug into laptop
Optional: Colored pencils, markers or other art supplies (glue sticks, etc.) would be useful for projects
Donations of tissue boxes, hand sanitizer, paper towels and disinfecting wipes are always appreciated!
Contests
Contests
American Legion
American Legion
Oratorical Contest
Oratorical Contest
Application due December 1, 2026
Competition date = Saturday, January 16, 2027
What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you? Host by the local American Legion Auxiliary in Ridge, the purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, the ability to think and speak clearly and critically, and the acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
Prepared oration: 8 to 10 minute speech on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.
The judge will select the assigned topic and then you give a 3 to 5 minute speech on some phase of the U.S. Constitution, selected from Articles and Sections
Essay Contest
Essay Contest
Submissions due to Ms. Walsh (mfwalsh@smcps.org / Room 1706) by December 11.
Students should write 450-500 words on the theme “How can you be a beacon of light for our veterans?”
Rules & Cover Sheet
Optimist Club
Optimist Club
Oratorical Contest
Oratorical Contest
Students should prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on “How My Actions Strengthen Those Around Me.” Contest is usually held in Feburary.
Essay Contest
Essay Contest
Students should write 700-800 words on “Finding My Voice in a World Full of Noise.” Deadline is usually around the beginning of February.
Field Trips
Field Trips
A play is meant to be seen. Seeing live theater is an experience like no other. Please contact Mr. Mascia (jcmascia@smcps.org) with any questions.
A play is meant to be seen. Seeing live theater is an experience like no other. Please contact Mr. Mascia (jcmascia@smcps.org) with any questions.
The National Theatre in Washington, D.C.
The National Theatre in Washington, D.C.
This year we will take students to see Hamilton at The National Theatre on Wednesday, December 16.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Each year, we have the opportunity to see a variety of plays by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C..
January 6, 2027
May 11, 2027
Folgers Shakespeare Theater
Folgers Shakespeare Theater
On March 31, we will take 40 students to see Hamlet, which will be taught in AP English Literature & Composition. Contact Ms. Marjorie Walsh (mfwalsh@smcps.org) with questions.
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