FRIDAY FOCUS
Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Published: May 15th, 2020
Table of contents:
- Important Information
- MRHS News & Weekly Review
- Counselors' Corner
- Athletics
- School Calendar
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GRADUATION 2020 & Senior Send-Off Celebration Information
Do you need a student work permit?
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the MRSD Central Office is currently closed to the public. To obtain student work permits during the closure, please contact Leah Tambolleo at (508) 945-5130 or ltambolleo@monomoy.edu, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Monomoy Technology Help Desk
Submit a ticket directly to help@monomoy.edu and include your contact information, student's name, and school.
Grab-and-Go Meal Service Info
Meal Services Reminders
A reminder that our Sharks on Wheels meal delivery service started Monday, April 27 – this service is for families in Chatham and Harwich who cannot travel to our Grab and Go sites. If you need to use the Sharks on Wheels service, please click here to sign up today so that delivery routes can be scheduled.
Our Grab and Go meal program continues to be open to all children from birth to age 18 in our community and provides daily breakfast and lunch for each child, free of charge. Meals can be picked up at Monomoy Regional Middle School and Monomoy Regional High School, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
If you have any questions about Sharks on Wheels or the Grab and Go meal program, please email meals@monomoy.edu.
Take care and stay safe!
Resource for our free/reduced lunch families
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Congratulations to students who made Quarter 3 Honor Roll and High Honor Roll!
Join us for the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Read Alexandra Payne's opinion piece published in the Cape Cod Chronicle
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bKd6PCVrlO2KQgwIyKTOMoKSaEZTamRz/view?usp=sharing
FREE Photography for Seniors
FREE photography for seniors by Kat Szmit
"In 2015, I started my new job at the Cape Cod Chronicle. A few weeks later the Class of 2020 entered MRHS as eighth graders. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of these amazing kids through sports and other activities and events. Along with them, I’ve been heartbroken at the loss of all they had been looking forward to. To help make things a little happier, I’m offering senior and family portraits AT NO COST. I will happily go wherever the graduate is living and take photos in caps and gowns, with family and standalone images of the graduates. Photos will be carefully edited to create print-worthy images, which I will upload to personal Google Drive folders for families to download. Again, AT NO COST. This is my gift to the Class of 2020." -Kat Szmit
- offering senior and family portraits
- ALL at NO COST
- long camera lens and can safely social distance while she shoots
- happy to go to wherever a senior lives, even if they school choice in from outside the area
- contact Kat at kat@capecodchronicle.com
FREE photography for seniors by Fleeting Moments
To help commemorate this special event Fleeting Moments Photography is offering to take professional photos, from a safe distance, at the school in their cap and gown. You will be sent a high resolution file with rights for you to print or share on social media.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020, we think you're JAWSOME!
- to participate, contact Denise at 203-394-2234 or Denise@fleetingmomentsphotos.com
Teens, Tweens, and Quarantines
Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020
#GraduateTogether
Saturday, May 16th at 8pm
Watch on ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC!
As coronavirus has prompted the cancellation of high school graduation ceremonies across the country, The Entertainment Industry Foundation, The LeBron James Family Foundation, XQ Institute, and a broad coalition of partners are coming together to pay tribute to millions of high school seniors, their extraordinary teachers, and their families, as rally everyone around a message of hope and unity.
Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 will air simultaneously across ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as a broad alliance of social media and streaming platforms. The one-hour primetime special airs on Saturday, May 16, and will honor the more than 3 million high school seniors across the country.
Artists, athletes, musicians, commencement speakers, influencers, and cultural icons will show their support with performances and messages featuring students, teachers, and their families from coast to coast.
This will be a moment to come together—as one nation—to applaud this rite of passage. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the Class of 2020’s achievements.
We've been coping with this crisis together. Now it's time to look ahead together. Let's start by celebrating the graduates of the Class of 2020 and the pivotal role they will play in rethinking and reshaping the path forward.
RecoveryBuild Virtual Open House
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
If you know of any young person struggling with any kind of substance issues please come to an Open Forum on Tuesday, May 19th from 5 -7pm to learn about an important resource in our community-RecoveryBuild Alternative Peer Program. This is a Meet and Greet with
RecoveryBuild's Counselors and Peer Recovery Specialist to discuss the process of enrolling and reaching out to teenagers in need between the ages of 13-18 years old.
To join and receive the Zoom link and password to the Forum, please RSVP to
This FREE program offers support to both teenagers with a history of substance use and their respective caregivers. Tele health sessions with both students and parents are provided, as well as teen group activities and skills building to support them navigate through intense emotions during these stress-filled times.
Information about the program can be found at www.recoverybuild.org. For questions please email APG@duffyhealthcenter.org
The Parent Forums will be also be offered on the following Tuesdays:
May 19, 2020 05:00 PM
Jun 16, 2020 05:00 PM
Jul 14, 2020 05:00 PM
Sincerely,
RecoveryBuild Team
Melissa-Hyer Mithcell, LMHC
Samantha Cronin MA
Jeremy Wurzburg, Recovery Per Mentor
Signs of Support for Monomoy Seniors
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Struggling with Remote Learning? We have some tips!
Make every effort to attend the Google Meets for your classes! It is very important to stay in touch with your teachers and will help break the day up!
Try and establish a regular sleep routine. It is easy to stay up late and sleep late but it is important to try and be consistent.
Write down a daily schedule and to-do lists.
Check email at least twice a day and your google classrooms daily! There are many options within your Google Classrooms to manage email notifications.
Ask for help - stay in touch with your teachers!
SATs and AP Information
Please continue to check The College Board - College Admissions - SAT - University & College Search Tool - for up to date information regarding SAT and AP Exams.
Virtual Office Hours for Students
MONDAY-FRIDAY (11am-12pm)
All counselors have office hours to meet with students. Please look at the Google Classrooms for the links to each counselor as well as for grade specific information, including special senior meetings with the guidance department.
- All counselors have a virtual office hour from 11am-12pm.
- Please refer to your google classroom as how to access or email your counselor.
Senior Sessions
Please join the guidance team Thursday’s at 3 for a google meet to check in - info was sent via email and can also be found on your google classroom for Grade 12.
Concerns with your child’s mental health?
Instagram!
Please follow us on Twitter @MonomoyGuidance
and Instagram @monomoyguidance
Wishing you health and safety,
The School Counseling Team
Caitlyn Hall, 8th Grade Counselor
Lindsay Ginnetty, A-F
Sean Burke, G-N
Jon Bennett, Instructional Leader, O-Z
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ATHLETIC NEWS
As I write this sitting on my deck enjoying the afternoon sunshine, I am excited to announce our date for the showing of the Senior Athlete Tribute. Make sure you mark your calendars as we will be showing it on Tuesday June 2nd at 8:00pm. It is a perfect way to celebrate and thank our amazing senior student-athletes. More details to follow regarding information on viewing.
In these times of uncertainty, I encourage you to take care of yourselves. Especially your mental health by getting outside, exercising and enjoying time with your loved ones. We are all in this together and we will come out on the other side stronger!
Go Sharks!
Stay safe and be well.
Karen Guillemette, CAA
Director of Athletics
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Each week we will be highlighting one team’s Seniors. This week the spotlight falls on Track & Field
Written by: Sean Gould, Athletics Intern
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TRACK & FIELD
Nick Needham
Monomoy senior Nick Needham has been a part of the Monomoy track and field family for three seasons. Nick’s athletic ability and great speed has allowed him to compete in the 100 yard dash and 4x1 over the last few seasons. Nick has been improving every year, increasing in speed. With the help of coach Bates and Cutter, along with the support of the rest of the team has allowed Nick to improve his skills. Needham started out in the wrong position, but found what works for him in recent seasons and has made an impact on the team. Nick would like to also thank Athletic Director Karen Guillemette and Monomoy High School for the opportunity to compete for the school. Nick plans on attending Fitchburg State University.
Harry Yuskaitis
Harry Yuskaitis started running track last year as a junior. Harry enjoys running with friends and decided that competing for the school with his friends would be a great fit. Yuskaitis participated in the mile run and shot put for the Sharks last year. He gives credit to the whole team, coach Bates and Cutter, and fellow runner Steven Young for pushing him and motivating him over the past year. When asked about a specific favorite memory with the team, Harry went on to say how he couldn’t pick one since going to the track every day and having a blast was enough to put a smile on his face every day. Next year, Harry will be attending Mass Maritime Academy.
Jason Zaloom
Jason Zaloom has been running track since seventh grade for Monomoy. Jason started out running the 400 meter and 200 meter as well as shot put, but ended up moving to the 100 meter and the 4x1 relay. Zaloom says he owes a lot of success to coach Bates, Cutter, Sam, as well as the entire team. A captain this year, Jason said that track is one of the things he will miss most about high school. He claims the team is very welcoming and a close-knit family and has taught him a lot. Next fall, he will be attending UMASS Amherst. Jason is a positive runner with a surplus of speed and knowledge about competing. Jason is a great supporter of his teammates' success.
Steven Young
Steven Young has been a part of the track team since seventh grade for Monomoy. Steven is a well-respected runner with many accolades to compliment him. He is a captain, 3-time cape and island league all-star, and has qualified for states individually on many occasions. Steven is the backbone of the track team's success and has won countless races and competitions over the last few seasons for the highschool. Steven worked very hard as an underclassman to catch up with former seniors. Eventually, he was the one leading the pace. Young credits his success to all of his teammates current and former, as well as his coaches. Steven’s favorite thing to do is run and track lets him express himself. Next year, he will be attending Cape Cod Community College and plans to stay in shape and run in the future.
Tre Cohrs
Monomoy senior Tre Cohrs would have been entering his fifth varsity season for Monomoy’s track and field team. Tre is a solidified veteran of the team, often leading the team by participating in shot put, discus, and the occasional mile. As the strong man of the team, As a captain, Tre shows his value through his hard work and determination to get better. Throughout the years, he has improved tremendously at his skills and credits the team for the motivation. Tre will miss hanging out with his friends and teammates during meets and cheering others on.
Abbey Tyldesley
Senior Abbey Tyldsley has been running track since her seventh grade year. She often participates in the 400, 400 meter relay, high jump, and javelin throw. Abbey was a Cape and Island League Allstar during her high school career, as she has made a big impact on the team. Next fall, Abbey plans on attending Merrimack College and will be majoring in Nursing. Since all spring sports are canceled for 2020, Abbey says she will miss going to practice every day and focusing on improving her game. She gives credit to coach Cutter, Kim, and Bates for helping her along the way and constantly motivating her. Abbey is a great teammate and always has a positive energy on the track.
Lily Ryan
Lily Ryan has been running track for three seasons for the Monomoy Sharks. As a sophomore, she ran the 200 meter and the 400 meter dash as well as the triple jump. Last year as a junior, she ran the 4x4 relay and the 400 meter. Lily was also going to be a captain for this year's spring season if it weren't for the cancellation of spring sports. Ryan credits her improving skills due to the help of her teammates and coach Bates and Cutter, If there’s one thing she’ll miss, it’s the long bus rides home from away meets and singing with the team. Lily enjoys running track and will deeply miss competing for the school. Still undecided about her plans for next fall, Lily hopes to make a decision soon on where to attend college.
Margo Dery
Margo Dery has been running track since her seventh grade year. She began running the one mile and two mile early on in her high school career. Eventually, she made the switch to the 800 meter and the 4x400 meter relay. Margo has been a captain since her sophomore year of high school, doing both cross country and track and field. Margo credits her success to coach Bates and Cutter, for motivating her not only to become a better runner but to be strong and motivated. Dery is also a three-time Cape and Islands League all-star. Her favorite memories of being a part of the team are listening to music on the bus at meets, having team parties, and bonding as teammates. Margo will be attending Niagara University next fall, located in New York.
Holly Evans
Holly Evans was hoping to compete for the sharks this spring and run track. Last year, Holly ran track for the first time as a junior. Right away, she fell in love with the team atmosphere and teammates surrounding her. After a recent knee injury, coaches Bates, Cutter, and Robins helped her cope with her injury and turned her into a great runner. Track is a great way for Evans to train for field hockey, her first love. Next fall, Holly will be playing Field Hockey at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. Evans says everyone in the Monomoy track family is very caring, loving, and understanding.
Alison Barrett
Alison Barrett would have run track for the sharks this spring if it weren’t for the cancellation of spring sports. Alison has been running track since her sophomore year, running the 100 meter, 200 meter, 100 meter relay, as well as the triple jump. Alison is a big believer in mindset. She believes that track is 80% mentality and 20% skill. She believes that track has taught her to never give up in anything and to never admit defeat. She uses her running and leadership skills on the field hockey field as well. Next fall, she will be attending Union College to play Field Hockey. Alison has made many memories running track and will always cherish them.
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Contact Us!
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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