FRIDAY FOCUS
Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Published: October 27, 2023
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Aspen & Health Update
Dear MRHS Parents and Caregivers,
It is vitally important that the school office and the nurse have access to the most up to date contact and health information for our students. We are required to update the information every year. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following short survey to ensure our records are correct. Even those with updated information in Aspen must complete the survey and indicate that our records are correct.
The survey needs to be completed by Monday, October 30. Thank you for your help with this!
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5. Choose the language you prefer.
Strategic Planning Survey
MRSD Website Launch
Monomoy's Portrait of a Graduate
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SHARK SHOUTOUTS
Monomoy High School students from the cross country team lent a helping hand this past Saturday for the Harwich Children’s Fund, setting up the tent and display.
Left to right: Kamalei Hill, Sam Kelley, Chatham Gillis and Gareth Vos
Faculty Awards & Recognitions
John Anderson Named MIAA Coach of the Year
MRHS Social Studies teacher and Girls' Golf Coach, John Anderson, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022-23 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year Award for Girls' Golf. His selection was based on excellence of character, impact upon students and community, and coaching credentials.
Kari Flint Receives MAST County Science Teacher of the Year Award
MRHS Biology teacher, Kari Flint, will receive the 2023 County Science Teacher of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers. She will be recognized for significant contributions and exemplary teaching or supervision of science education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Transcendental Field Trip: Chatham Waterways
Many thanks to the Friends of Chatham Waterways for their generous grant that allowed Mrs. Forte-Doyle's Junior College Prep classes to visit three special water spots in Chatham. The Juniors have been studying the great transcendentalists: Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman. Students were assigned a project to videotape themselves being one with nature, becoming a child again in the woods, finding the divine in nature, following their own different drummers, etc. After filming, students will edit their videos to incorporate the words of Emerson and Thoreau, as well as transcendental song lyrics and their own journal entries. Their projects will be shared with the Friends of Chatham Waterways, and we will also put together a booklet of their photos and writings to be shared with the Monomoy community. Many thanks also to Joanne Weekes and Michael Galat for being fabulous chaperones. Many thanks to Abby Martin and Logan Miller for the photos!
Monomoy High School Theater Company presents "Night Chills"
The Monomoy High School Theater Company is proud to present "Night Chills" featuring four chilling tales by Edgar Allan Poe. Showtimes are all at 7:00 PM on November 9, 10, and 11. Our Thursday night opening performance will also include a food drive to support the Family Pantry of Cape Cod. Please consider bringing non-perishable items to help out our neighbors in need.
Tickets may be purchased in advance online by following this link.
Please Note:
- Flashing lights, theatrical fog/haze, prop weapons, and loud sounds are included in this production
- Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium
- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime
Italian Club
Our Italian Club is really moving forward in their study of basic Italian!! We have a solid group of 8-10 students who come every Jawsome A on Day 3 to learn and converse with Mrs. Forte-Doyle. Bravo!!!
GSA Logo Design Contest
The Monomoy High School GSA is holding a logo design competition. The competition will run from October 10th to October 28th with a week-long voting period lasting to the 31st. Criteria for design: must say MRHS GSA somewhere in the design, must include elements of diversity, inclusivity, and a broad spectrum of identities. The winner of the competition will receive a $25 prize and a free t-shirt and sticker with their design on it.
Please email Asher Porter with any questions: aporter26@monomoy.edu
Help Bring Free Yoga Classes to the Harwich Community Center for MRHS Students
Yoga Neighborhood is interested in making yoga accessible for MRHS students after school, especially those who have difficulty managing stress and anxiety. Their mission is to foster health and wellness across the community through compassionate and empowering yoga that is available to all regardless of age, fitness level, or economic ability. I am looking for caregivers who are interested in joining me to make this potentially healing partnership a reality. Donations of good-condition yoga mats are welcome! Please contact Christina Fonts at cfonts@monomoy.edu to see how you can help.
Senior Yearbook Checklist & Portrait Info
Updated Senior Portrait Dates
If you have not already, please reschedule your portrait date for one of the following by going to https://prestigeportraits.com/ and entering your code
Class Ring Information for Juniors & Seniors
School Picture Retake Day
Picture retake day will be on Tuesday, November 7. Please be sure to get your photo taken on this day if you did not have a chance to do so in September. We will use your school photos in the yearbook and a student ID will be made for you with your photo.
MRHS Attendance Form
To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:
Ad Lucem Root Word of the Week
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Substance Abuse Forum
10th Annual Substance Abuse Forum at Barnstable Adult Community Center on November 9, 2023.
MEFA Financial Aid Presentation at MRHS
On Wednesday, November 15, Monomoy Regional High School is pleased to host a Financial Aid 101 presentation, presented by a MEFA ambassador. To learn more about the financial aid process, please explore https://www.mefa.org/
There are changes to the FAFSA this year and we encourage all seniors and their families to attend to learn more about this process.
Testing Dates - Fall 2023
SAT Exams
MCAS Retests
- ELA: November 8 & 9
- Math: November 14 & 15
Winter Outerwear Drive
The Harwich Children’s Fund runs a Winter Outerwear Drive. If your family would benefit from some help in keeping your young person warm this winter, please feel free to fill out one of the forms below, and return it to Danya Bader-Natal DBader-Natal@gmail.com or drop it off in the main office (Attention: HCF). This is available to Harwich residents and School Choice Families.
Cape Cod Foster Closet: Resources For Caregiver Families
The Cape Cod Foster Closet is open on Tuesdays from 9-11, Wednesdays from 2-4, and by appointment by calling/texting 508-514-7125. The Cape Cod Foster Closet is located at 195 Rte 6A in Orleans. If you are not local to Orleans, we have volunteers who will meet you at a central location to drop off your items. You may also arrange pick-up at Kind Hearts for Kids in Pocasset.
Do you know a foster, pre-adoptive, adoptive or grandparent/relative caregiver family? Please let them know about us! Caregivers can call or text 508-514-7125 to request items. Items can also be requested using the contact form on our website. We typically fulfill requests within 24 hours or less. *Relative caregivers do not have to be affiliated with an agency.
We also have many resources listed for caregiver families on our website.
Therapeutic Teen Group: "While You are Waiting"
The Director of Youth and Family Services in Harwich, Ashley Symington is running a therapeutic group for Harwich Residents (Teers), called “While You are Waiting” to help support young people who are in the process of looking for therapists but have not yet gotten connected. If you’d like more information, Ashley can be reached by email at: ashley.symington@harwich-ma.gov
(Flyer for the group is attached at the end of the Friday Focus).
Follow us on Social Media!
TWITTER: @MonomoyGuidance
INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance
Wishing you health and safety,
The MRHS Counseling Team
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ATHLETIC SCHEDULE: Week of 10/30
ATHLETIC DISMISSALS: Week of 10/30
Mon 10/30
Unified Basketball @ Barnstable 2:30pm* * *
MRHS Performing Arts Department Calendar 2023-2024
Please click the link to see the MRHS Performing Arts Department Calendar 2023-2024
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Call for K/1/2 basketball coaches & referees
- Harwich Community Center Gym
- Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 am
- 6 weeks (Session 1: December 2nd) (Session 2: January 27th)
- Contact Eric at rec@harwich-ma.gov
Call for basketball coaches & referees
- Harwich Community Center Gym
- If you love the game of basketball and are interested in coaching or refereeing games in the LCRL we would like to offer BOTH boys & girls in grades 3/4 and 5/6 the opportunity to travel this winter. Home games and all practices at Harwich Community Center Gym. (December 2023 Start)
- Contact Eric at rec@harwich-ma.gov
Hoops with Noop: September 27-November 17
- Wednesdays & Fridays, 7:00-8:30pm
- Harwich Community Center Gym
- Registration required
Harwich Community Blood Drive: Wednesday, November 1
- 2:30-7:30pm
- MRHS Cafeteria
LAST Barnstable County Community Forum: November 6
- Community forums on the Behavioral Health needs of children and young (age 0 to 21) in Barnstable County
- Attend in-person or participate virtually via Zoom
Teen Clothing Swap: November 9
- Drop off gently used clothes and accessories, then come back to shop the Swap!
- 5:30-8:30pm
- Harwich Community Center
Harwich Drive Thru Flu Clinic: November 14
- 2:30-4:30pm
- Harwich Community Center (100 Oak Street)
- Pre-registration required - Register Here
Receive up to $5,000 funding to start your new licensed Family Child Care bsuiness!
Youth Recreation & After School Program - Winter Program
Family Grief Groups
- 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 5:30-7:30pm
- Hyannis, MA (Venue disclosed upon registration.)
While You're Waiting: Coping Skills Group
- To support Teens looking for therapists but have not yet gotten connected with one
Cape Cod Foster Closet
- Open on Tuesdays from 9-11, Wednesdays from 2-4, and by appointment by calling/texting 508-514-7125
MRHS School Handbook
Click here to access the 2023-2024 School Handbook: https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/our-school/school-handbook
Contact Us!
Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: mrhs.monomoy.edu
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200
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