April 23, 2021
Good afternoon members of the Class of 2021 and families,
I recognize the significant impact that this pandemic has had on the Class of 2021. With that being said, we have been working diligently behind the scenes to plan several year-end events with the hopes that the end of your public-school experience is special and memorable. Please refer to the information below concerning upcoming events and mark your calendars accordingly. Additional information and specific details will be sent electronically prior to each event. Although I hope this is not the case, it is important to note that these events can change or be canceled at any time due to the pandemic. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Stay healthy,
Mr. Salutari ______________________________________________________________
College / Future Plans Announcement Day Date: Monday, May 3, 2021 Location: Daniel Hand High School Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Specific times will be announced during the school day)
Seniors are invited to have a photo taken while wearing their college/university attire. If a student is not attending college or is undecided of future plans, they are still invited/encouraged to participate in this event – they may elect to wear DHHS gear. Each student will pose in front of the monument near the traffic circle for a photo and then safely return to their class. Students are asked to bring a nametag with their first and last name that will assist the photographer with creating a format in alphabetical order. A digital show of this event will be created and shared with the Class of 2021 and posted on various media outlets including our district-wide website. Remote learners are invited to drive to campus to participate in this event during the specified times. Finally, if a student is unable to attend, a picture can be sent via email to either of following email addresses: salutaria@madison.k12.ct.us or roosz@madison.k12.ct.us
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Spirit Day/ "A Little After Sunrise" Breakfast / Senior Picnic Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (Rain dates: May 20 or May 21) Location: DHHS Turf/DHHS/Jansen Field Time: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seniors are invited to the first ever spring spirit day which will be a spirit day and include "A little after sunrise" breakfast and a senior picnic. All members of the Class of 2021 are invited to the DHHS turf (wearing blue) between 7:00 – 7:25 a.m. (No paint is allowed on the turf or in the building.) At approximately 7:25 a.m., seniors will transition to the Dining and Assembly Hall for a light breakfast. Seniors will attend periods 2 and 3, and a portion of period 4. The senior picnic will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Jansen Field. The end time of the picnic and the school day for seniors is 1:00 p.m. ______________________________________________________________
Senior Awards Date: Wenesday, June 2, 2021 Location: Dining and Assembly Hall. Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to COVID restrictions and limited space, only seniors will be invited to attend this event. The event will be recorded and possibly livestreamed. Seniors who have been selected for an award or scholarship will receive a letter in the mail. This letter will not detail the specific award or scholarship, just the fact that they have been selected. Class Advisors (Mrs. Earles and Mr. Hajus) will announce award recipients and the DHHS Administration will announce the scholarship recipients. Soon after the conclusion of this event, the link to the recording will be posted on our website for anyone to view. ______________________________________________________________
Senior Yearbook Distribution and Superlative Video Date: Friday, June 4, 2021 Location: Dining and Assembly Hall Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Seniors are invited to the Dining and Assembly Hall to receive their yearbook and to view a video announcing senior superlatives. ______________________________________________________________
Senior Prom Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021 Location: Anthony's Oceanview Time: Anticipated 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Governor Lamont recently announced that as of May 19th, current State restrictions for indoor and outdoor events have changed significantly. Based on these most recent updates, we are tentatively planning to invite the entire senior class to the prom. At this time, only members of the Class of 2021 will be invited to attend this event. Updates about this event will be sent anytime changes in State restrictions impact our planning. ______________________________________________________________
Senior Brunch / Graduation Rehearsal / Graduation Date: Friday, June 11, 2021 Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, June 12 2021 Location: Woodwinds/TBD/TBD Time: 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 11th will be a big day for the Class of 2021. The day will begin with a senior brunch at Woodwinds in Branford, CT. The anticipated start time for the brunch is 10:00 a.m. Following the brunch, seniors will participate in the one and only graduation rehearsal at a location yet to be determined. After the rehearsal, students will have time to go home and prepare for graduation. The location of graduation will be dependent on State restrictions and more specifics will be shared over the coming weeks. For planning purposes, the date of the event and the rain date are confirmed, so please mark your calendars.
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