FRIDAY FOCUS

We look to build a strong school advisory council this year to guide our important work. A school council is a representative, school building-based committee that meets quarterly and is composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members, and students. School councils are to assist principals in:

1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards
2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school
3. Reviewing the annual school building budget
4. Formulating a school improvement plan
5. Review the student handbook

If you are interested please send an email message to principal Jennifer Police at jpolice@monomoy.edu indicating your interest in serving on the school council.

You can now report your student absences, tardies, or early dismissals via the MRHS Attendance GOOGLE FORM! Bookmark the link for easy access, scan the QR code below, or find the link on the landing page of the MRHS website. For any MRHS attendance questions please contact Jenn Peterson in the Main Office at jpeterson@monomoy.edu.

The Late Bus/Express Bus began Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

The Late Bus is Bus 308 (MRMS and MRHS)

• Runs Monday - Thursday
• No late bus on early release or half days
• Only drops students at the listed locations
• No student will be delivered to their home
• LATE BUS BOARDS IN THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOLS

The Express Bus is Bus 303 and 312 (MRMS)

• Express Bus Stops are made on regular school bus routes (there is not a separate Express Bus)
• Runs Monday through Friday

SENIOR PORTRAITS THIS WEEKEND ARE CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED:
Please be aware that if you were signed up for a senior portrait session with Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits for this Saturday, September 23 it has been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, September 30 at the SAME TIME! There will be no senior portrait sessions this weekend due to the tropical storm weather on Saturday.

RESCHEDULING:
If you were scheduled for Saturday, September 23 and were rescheduled for Saturday, September 30 then you may keep your rescheduled time OR you can use your code or name to reschedule to another portrait date.

SIGN-UP IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY:
If you have not signed up for your portraits you have another opportunity to get them taken!

SENIOR PORTRAIT EXEMPTION:
ALL senior portraits for the yearbook must be taken with Prestige Photos. If you require an exemption to use your own photographer, please email Katie Francesconi (kfrancesconi@monomoy.edu) before September 29. Prior approval is required or we can not guarantee your exempt photo can be used in the yearbook.

As always, please be sure you are checking the Senior Yearbook Checklist to make sure you meet all deadlines!

Please reach out if you have any questions or need help rescheduling: kfrancesconi@monomoy.edu

• Monday, September 25-Friday, September 29: Spirit Week
• Thursday, September 28: Color Wars Manhunt
• Friday, September 29: Pep Rally & Football Game
• Saturday, September 30: Soccer/Field Hockey Games & Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12 only)

Attached is the sign-up/waiver form for Manhunt on Thursday, September 28 from 7-8:30 PM on the turf. There are only 100 spots, so please sign up if you are interested! You must fill out the form in order to play!

-Spirit Club

Please click the link to see the MRHS Performing Arts Department Calendar 2023-2024

Bonjour!

Students from Lyon, France, will be traveling to Cape Cod in October and Madame Pauline Linnell is seeking host families from the Monomoy Community.

Dates: October 13-October 22, 2023

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.

What is required for hosting?

• 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

For more information, please contact Hummingbird Student Tours at 617-333-8569 or info@hbstudenttours.com

To sign up as a host family: https://bit.ly/hostingbeckarusa23

MRHS students can earn community service hours (for college applications, NHS applications, etc.) for hosting a student!

Please find, attached, the detailed profiles of the French students.

Merci!
Madame Linnell, MRHS French Teacher

plinnell@monomoy.edu

We are thrilled to announce the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a special time of the year where we celebrate and honor the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This celebration runs from September 15th to October 15th, and it is an opportunity for all of us to embrace diversity, learn about different cultures, and appreciate the unique perspectives that enrich our school community.

Keep an eye on the activities that the Diversity club and the Spanish Teachers will be sharing during this time.

And, ... bye bye, adiós, adeus!

The annual All Cape College Fair Day will be held at Barnstable High School on October 18, 2023.

The community organization Sharing Kindness offers free family support groups for those who have lost a loved one. Please see the flier attached at the end of the Friday Focus for more information. Learn more and register here: SharingKindness.org/family-grief-groups.

MRHS is offering the PSAT to students in Grades 10 and 11 who wish to sign up for the exam. Instructions have been emailed to students and parents/guardians.

Mrs. Hall can help you navigate the application and interview process. Cape Cod Tech looks at your grades, attendance, and conduct as important factors in your application. Please reach out to Mrs. Hall if you or your child are a potential applicant.

TWITTER: @MonomoyGuidance

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

We will be using MSB Tickets again for all of our Football home games this year. Attached is a QR code for this weeks tickets. Please check the Monomoy Website and Twitter weekly for the QR codes. All games are general admission, $5 plus the service fee. Online tickets will be required for entry into our football games.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Athletic office. We hope to see you at the games! Go Sharks!

Mon. 9/25

V/JV Girls Soccer @ 1:45

Tues. 9/26

V/JV Girls Soccer @ 2:15

Thurs. 9/28

V/JV Boys Golf @ 11:15am

Sign up to participate in the Monomoy All Sports Booster Club's Golf Tournament!

Email: mrhs@monomoy.edu
Website: https://www.monomoy.edu/Page/15
Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200

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