Shark Bytes
December 17, 2023 - Community Newsletter
Dear Monomoy Middle School Families,
Thank you to our MRMS chorus and band for the amazing performance at the Winter Concert and for all the families and community members for coming out to support our performing artists. It was phenomenal to see all the hours of practice, dedication, and collaboration come together for a great event. A special thank you goes to our music educators, Sarah jane Mason and Justin Torrellas, whose passion and commitment to fostering musical talent have been instrumental in the success of our winter concert. I'm already looking forward to do it again in the Spring!
In Partnership,
Abby Dudley
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annie Auditions: MRMS is thrilled to kick off our musical production this week. Any inquiries about the program can be sent to Ms. Davol, sdavol@monomoy.edu.
Clubs Canceled: The following clubs have been canceled due to enrollment under the 8 student p: Art in Your World, Dancercise, and Projects in Art.
Lost and Found: The lost and found will be emptied at the end of this week!
PLEASE HAVE AN AMAZING BREAK!❄️❄️❄️
COUNSELING CORNER - Updated!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES -
Mass.gov • A helpful resource that provides information on utility bills and rights Cape Cod
Times Needy Fund • 1-800-422-1446 or info@needyfund.org • Urgent financial assistance for Cape Cod & the Islands families including utilities. Payments are made directly to vendors through a voucher system
Lower Cape Outreach Council • 508-240-0694 or lcoc@lcoutreach.org • Short-term financial assistance for qualified applicants for payments of essential household services such as electricity, gas, rent/mortgage payments, and medical expenses. • Must be a resident of Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, Orleans, Truro, Wellfleet, or Provincetown.
Libby Arnold Stevens Emergency Assistance Program • 508-432-0015 or kim@hech.org • One-time emergency assistance for housing, utilities, and transportation. Payments are made directly to the service provider. • Must be a resident of Barnstable County with a year-round lease or mortgage, which is the only residence.
Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund • 508-775-0364 • Available to any Massachusetts resident with temporary financial difficulty who cannot meet an energy expense. • The resident must not be eligible for state or federal energy assistance. • Income must fall between 60-80% of the state’s median income levels.
St. Vincent's de Paul Societies • Provide emergency financial, clothing, and food assistance. Each one is independent and administered separately. Contact the one closest to where you live to ask about eligibility.
South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. • 508-746-6707 • Eligibility is based on gross income, household size, and vulnerability to heat costs. • If you are living in non-subsidized housing and your heat is included in your rent, fuel assistance can reimburse you for a portion of your rent.
OLD NEWS AND REMINDERS
School Council: We are recruiting members for our second School Council meeting on 1/8 at 4pm in the front office. Pleas email Mrs. Dudley if you are interested in joining us!
Sports Communications: We rely directly on the coaches to communicate with families. Please reach out directly to your student's coach with sports questions, or reach out to Ms. Guillmette at kguillemette@monomoy.edu.
Winter Coats: As the weather continues to get cooler, students will still have the option to get fresh air as a part of our lunch routine. If students are choosing to go outside, please help them remember to bring proper gear for the weather. Students MUST bring their outerwear to lunch as they are not able to return to their lockers once lunch has begun.
SHARK SIGHTINGS!
MRMS PERFORMING ARTISTS
MRMS combined choruses were invited to sing again for the Chatham Stroll Tree Lighting & Santa’s arrival ceremony with a bonus event Gustare’s for more caroling. We had 40+ students singing at the Tree Lighting!
All Around