Shark Bytes
February 24, 2024 - Community Newsletter
Dear Monomoy Middle School Families,
Welcome back! I hope that everyone had a great break and is refreshed and ready to get back into the swing of things. Returning from break can be difficult for some of us, as it doesn't take us much time to fall out of our routines. As we prepare to reenter school, please check in with your students to make sure they are ready to go. It helps to spend a little extra time on Sunday night getting organized and prepared to reengage with learning. Thank you to all the supports of our caregivers and families as we welcome students back...and if they ask...Monday is a day 5 in the rotation:)
In Partnership,
Abby Dudley
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS
5th Grade Poets: We were so excited to celebrate the culminating activities for the 5th grade poetry unit. Kids were able to present their poems and listen to the brilliance of their peers (see pics in Shark Sightings). Selected poems will be on display throughout the communities of Harwich and Chatham for the next few weeks. Keep your eye out for them in the following locations!
Where the Sidewalk Ends, Yellow Umbrella Books, Reed Books, Below the Brine Bookshop, Cape Cod Chronicle, Roots, Brooks Free Library, Eldredge Library, The Perk (Chatham), Sativa/Solis, Chatham Candy Manor, DD Chatham, Chatham Post Office, NCO, Larry's PX, Ace Hardware HPort, George's Pizza Harwich, Starbucks/Stop and Shop, Frying Pan Gallery Orleans, Chatham Community Center, Cape Cod 5 East Harwich, Cape Cod Five, Harwich Community Center, Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, Lanyard, and Agway.
Winter Sports Celebration: Congratulations to all our amazing Winter athletes. Your dedication on the court and in the classroom is inspirational. We welcome the families of our b-ballers to the winter sports celebration on March 5th at 6pm in the MRMS auditorium.
Spring Sports: Mark your calendar for Meet The Coaches Night on March 26th 6:00pm, MRMS Auditorium. Practice/tryouts start April 1st. Please ensure your student is signed up on Arbiter Registration, have an up to date physical, and have completed the head injury form before trying out.
Winter Clubs Have Ended: Thank you to all the students and staff for your participation in Winter Clubs. We will send out the Spring Club choices in March, but please know that the library will continue to be open before and after school for homework support all year (with the exception of Wednesday afternoons on early release days and Friday afternoons). We will be offering some open gym opportunities throughout March, and will keep the students posted on these through morning announcements.
All Arts Recognitions: Thank you to the students and staff for your participation in the MRSD All Arts Evening. Congrats to the students below for their recognition in the visual arts.
Grade 6:
- Stef B (mask)-Honorable Mention
- Carter M (mask) -Honorable Mention
- Matthew P (mask) -Honorable Mention
- Owen W (mask)- Honorable Mention
Grade 7
- Lee S (watercolor shadowbox)- Honorable Mention
- Brad M ( watercolor shadowbox) Best 3D work
- Myla W (watercolor shadowbox) Best 3D work
Spirit Week: Thanks to everyone for your participation in Spirit Week. Enjoy some great shots (pun intended) from the Student/Staff basketball game in Shark Sightings below!
Wet Fest! Thanks to all the students and teachers for your participation in Wet Fest 2024. The hands on learning that comes with this event is invaluable! See pictures below.
Honor Roll: Click the link to see the names of honor roll recipients for quarter 2! Great work everyone!
OLD NEWS AND REMINDERS
Newsletter Archive: Did you know? Past issues of the MRMS Sharks Bytes Newsletter can be found on our website at https://mrms.monomoy.edu/news/shark-bytes-newsletter.
Chatham Preschool: Read more here.
Winter Coats: Thanks for sending your student with appropriate gear to go outside for fresh air time.
MRMS Yearbook! Order your yearbook today! Yearbook ID Code: 14867124
MCAS Testing Dates: Please see the Spring MCAS testing dates below. We ask that families support MRMS by ensuring that students are in school for each testing window. MCAS, like MAP, is an important performance indicator that helps us make informed decisions for students, and it is important to have all eligible students participate!
MRMS COUNSELING CORNER - UPDATED 2/10
Harwich Youth & Family Services
774-994-3323
Ashley Symington, LMHC, NCC, works year-round as an independent agent of the town to support the mental health needs of Harwich Youth and their families. Ashley provides therapeutic counseling and support for Harwich Youth, ages 11-21 years, FREE OF CHARGE (6-10 weeks).
508-778-1839
Locations in Harwich Port and Hyannis
Child & Family Services provides in-home therapy and outpatient therapy to children and families in-person and via telehealth. Walk-in for service at the Hyannis location for an initial intake and to schedule future appointments for both locations.
Community Resource Navigator Program
774-209-3222
The Outer Cape Health Services Community Navigator program helps assist residents with unmet medical, behavioral health, or human service needs through collaboration with local agencies, providers, and community groups. The Navigator works closely with community agencies from referrals and service coordination to help clients in their community by building relationships and identifying support networks.
508-815-5100
The family resource center supports people of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Skilled and thoughtful professionals help parents, children, and families find emotional support and practical assistance and offers sensible solutions to families seeking health, safety, educational, and employment services.
1-800-229-2683
Working with family members, human services providers, public safety and emergency personnel and school administrators, the Mobile Crisis Team responds directly to the site of a mental health crisis situation. After an initial evaluation, the responding clinician will identify and refer individuals to the most appropriate level of service.