Shark Bytes
May 29, 2023- Community Newsletter
Dear Monomoy Middle School Families,
I hope everyone has enjoyed this beautiful Memorial Day weekend. It was so nice to be able to spend time outside with loved ones and friends. As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer on the Cape, it is hard to believe that the MRMS community will be turning in chromebooks for beach chairs so soon. With last week being the end of MCAS testing season, we look forward to spending the remaining weeks of the school year celebrating all that we have accomplished this year as a community. In addition to the academic achievement of our students, it has been notable to watch them develop their social and emotional skills as well. As our motto this year was "better together," this truly has been a remarkable group of students, staff, and families to work with!
In partnership,
Adam O'Shea
Principal
Announcements
Talent Show: We will be hosting a first ever MRMS Talent Show after school on June 7th. Students have been working hard on their acts. Students who choose to stay for the talent show, will be able to take the late us home. Thank you to Ms. Sarah Jane for organizing this event!
Track Ending: Congratulations to all the students and adults that participate in the 2023 season. On Tuesday 5/30, students will participate in the final All Cape meet. Best of luck to our track team!
It's All Happening! Check out all the events happening through the end of the year.
5/30 – free student dental cleanings @ MRMS
5/31 – Gr.5 (Babb & Majka) fieldtrip to Wellfleet Audubon (9-1)
5/31 – Gr.6 (Strong Island – C/D science blocks) field trip to PBCB (9-10:15 & 11:05-12:25)
6/1 – Gr.5 (Allen & ½ Laferriere) fieldtrip to Wellfleet Audubon (9-1)
6/2 – Gr.7 (Herring River) fieldtrip to the National Seashore
6/2 – Chorus to CES/HES (9-1)
6/5 – Gr.5 (Donovan & ½ Laferriere) fieldtrip to Wellfleet Audubon (9-1)
6/5 - Gr.6 (1/2 Hawksnest) field trip to PBCB (9-10:30 & 11:30-1:00)
6/6 – Seashore Stewards Seminar field trip to HES (9-1:35)
6/7 – Band & Chorus rehearsal at MRHS (9-1:30)
6/7 – Talent Show (3:30-4:30 PM)
6/8 – Step Up Day (4th graders to MRMS; 7th graders to MRHS)
6/8 – Band & Chorus concert at MRHS (7:00 PM)
6/9 - Gr.6 (1/2 Hawksnest) field trip to PBCB (9-10:30 & 11:30-1:00)
6/9 – Rain date - Gr.7 fieldtrip to the National Seashore
6/9 – Spring clubs end
6/12 – Gr.5 (Hanna & Lower) fieldtrip to Wellfleet Audubon (9-1)
6/13 – Evening of Excellence (6:30-7:45PM)
6/14 – Seashore Stewards to Muddy Creek (9-10:55 AM)
6/15 - Gr.6 (Strong Island – A/B science blocks) field trip to PBCB (9-10:30 & 11:30-1:00)
6/15 – Gr.7 End of Year Field Trip (9-2)
6/16 – Shark Day
6/19 – No school
6/20 – Rain date - Shark Day
6/21 – last day of school (1/2 day)
6/21 - Final report cards posted and distributed
7th Graders, Host a Student from France! Students from Lyon, France will be traveling to Cape Cod in October and we are seeking host families for 8 nights from the Monomoy Regional High School Community. The group will follow an itinerary including excursions and one day in school shadowing their host to classes & activities. They speak English and have their own spending money and insurance.
Dates: October 13th - October 22nd, 2023
What is required for hosting?
- High school-aged children in your household
- 3 Meals a day
- A bed (sharing a room is ok)
- Family time during evenings and weekends
- Transportation to & from high school
Please join us for an informational meeting on Tues. May 30th, 6:30pm, room A220.
To sign up as a host family: bit.ly/hostfamapp
This program is being organized by Madame Linnell plinnell@monomoy.edu
Old News and Reminders
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CURRENT SIXTH GRADE PARENTS: This is a notification of immunization requirements for students entering 7th grade. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations specify the following Immunizations are required for students entering Seventh Grade:
- 1 dose Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
- 1 dose Meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine
- 4 doses of Polio, 3 doses of Hepatitis B, 2 doses of MMR, and 2 doses of Varicella should already be on record.
Here are the complete Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements for all grades.
Product Drive: Our WAM! (We Are Monomoy) seminar is sponsoring a hygiene and beauty product drive, to donate to the Family Pantry Of Cape Cod to help people in need. We have an AFTERNOON homeroom competition! Students can donate anything from the list below (or similar) to help. The afternoon homeroom with the most items donated by June 5th gets a prize! Thank you for your support!
- Examples (only new products please):
- Hand soap bars
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Q-tips
- Deodorant
- Skincare products
- Makeup
- Lotion
- Tampons/pads
- Mouthwash
- Shaving cream
Canceled Clubs: The following Spring Clubs have been cancelled-Art, Dungeons and Dragons, Skateboarding, Podcast, Beekeepers.
Rotating Schedule: Please use this link to stay on top of our rotating schedule.