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      Graduation 2020 | 5:10 p.m.| May 28 all Staples st Graduation 2020 | 5:10 p.m.| May 28 all Staples students received an email from Principal Thomas regarding the possible plans for an in-person graduation for the graduating class of 2020, rather than a virtual one. The email does not say when this may happen, but it does say that it would be “for a time later in the summer” and that more information would be available in the coming weeks. Photo by Finnegan Courtney ‘23.
      Summer book distribution | 2:55 p.m. | Westport En Summer book distribution | 2:55 p.m. | Westport English Coordinator Holly Sulzycki coordinated the distribution of summer reading books for AP English Lang, AP Literature and Myth and Bible Honors classes. Students were required to wear masks and gloves as they collected their books. Photo by Andreas Lolis ’21.
      TAG Applications | 3:06 p.m.| Late May 26, all Sta TAG Applications | 3:06 p.m.| Late May 26, all Staples students received an email saying that the Teen Awareness Group, better know as “TAG” was sending out and accepting their applications. The link to the aforementioned application, along with a link that needs to be sent to an adult recommender, are written in the email. The application is only open to rising Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, not to incoming Freshmen. More can be found online on what TAG is all about. Photo by Finnegan Courtney ‘23.
      Online Summer Chemistry | 3:16 p.m. | Around 3:00 Online Summer Chemistry | 3:16 p.m. | Around 3:00 p.m. on May 27 all Staples freshmen and sophomores received an email that talked about the long-standing summer school chemistry program, similar to an accelerated version of Chemistry A, which allows students to jump to AP Chemistry or physics. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot be done in person, so the teachers of the course have set up an online class during the summer. Not all the details are finalised yet, so more will come on that. Photo by Finnegan Courtney ‘23
      Pass/fail deadline | 9:00 a.m. | The student deadl Pass/fail deadline | 9:00 a.m. | The student deadline for selecting the pass/fail option for specific courses is today, May 27, as Principal Stanford W. Thomas, Jr. notes in a recent email update to Westport families. Students will find forms and resources posted by their teachers on Schoology and must confirm their choice by 3 p.m. today. Photo by Audrey Bernstein ’20
      Library pick-up service | 2:41 p.m. | In an email Library pick-up service | 2:41 p.m. | In an email sent to all students, the Westport Library announced they would be beginning a curbside pick-up service, joining with multiple other Fairfield county libraries. The process, in the beginning, will be curb side pick up of books, DVDs, and other items to library-goers and will also include a process to safely quarantine all returned materials to the library. While the online resources of the library have been available all throughout this pandemic, the library itself has been closed since early March and more information will come on when this service will start. Photo by Finnegan Courtney ‘23.
      Summer Work |12:56 p.m.| The distribution for summ Summer Work |12:56 p.m.| The distribution for summer work materials is starting. The administration has implemented plans in order to safely have students or parents come in to retrieve the needed materials. On Thursday, May 28, there is a specific schedule for those individuals who are entrapped in AP Lit and Comp, AP Lang and Comp or Myth and Bible Honors. An email with further details has been sent. Photo by Maya Reiner ’21
      Pass/Fail Form | 11:22 a.m. | Due to COVID-19 and Pass/Fail Form | 11:22 a.m. | Due to COVID-19 and the circumstances Staples has decided to let students have the option to go pass or fail. On May 27 at 3 p.m. students must submit the google form provided by their teacher for each class that they wish to go pass/fail for. In order to pass a class a student must receive above a 59.5%. Choosing to go pass/fail will not factor into your GPA. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Staples | 2:13 p.m.| May 21 at Staples students we Staples | 2:13 p.m.| May 21 at Staples students were able to drop off their winter uniforms at the field house and side entrance for girls basketball and cheer. Also, at the front entrance students are able to give back medicine. Photos by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Sherwood Diner Outdoor Seating |4:15 p.m.| Tomorro Sherwood Diner Outdoor Seating |4:15 p.m.| Tomorrow, May 20, restaurants like Sherwood Diner will be open for outdoor seating. Retail stores and outdoor museums and zoos will also be opening as well on Wednesday. This is all part of phase one of reopening the state, issued by Governor Lamont. Photo by Maya Reiner ’21
      Compo Beach Opening| 12:45 p.m. | Compo Beach open Compo Beach Opening| 12:45 p.m. | Compo Beach opened back up on May 15 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking will be fifty % capacity at a time. Only residents with a beach pass can park and attend the beach. Photos by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Senior internships | 10:30 a.m. | As seniors wrap Senior internships | 10:30 a.m. | As seniors wrap up their last day of classes today, Friday, May 15, they prepare for internships. Senior internships will begin on Monday, May 18. Prior to starting internships, all seniors must answer preliminary questions on the internship website. Photo by Audrey Bernstein ‘20
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      Graduation update |1:30 pm. | Principal Stafford T Graduation update |1:30 pm. | Principal Stafford Thomas made an announcement over 70North yesterday about an event to honor the class of 2020 on June 11. Thomas did not provide the specifics of the event but said he would follow up with email updates. Photo by Eddie Kiev ‘20
      AP Testing | 1:00 p.m. | Teachers from across the AP Testing | 1:00 p.m. | Teachers from across the nation are offering interactive video courses and review sessions online to prepare students for the upcoming Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Many videos, including AP English Language tutorials, are available through the Advanced Placement Youtube channel. Photo by Audrey Bernstein ‘20
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