Student & Family Update
April 29, 2022
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope that you have had a great week.
As usual, there is a lot going on at MTRS...
A huge thanks to State Trooper Brown for running a basketball clinic during advisory this week. Students had a great time and are excited for the next one -see photo.
Internships: Please have a look at our newest promotional video. We aspire to have every Junior and Senior to complete at least one internship/ Work-Based-Learning opportunity before graduating. This will continue to ensure that our graduates are highly valued in both the work place and college. An enormous thanks to the Barr foundation for their ongoing support for our work at MTRS.
Seniors, the countdown to graduation is on! Please see the Class of 2025 section below as there is an important survey that you need to complete.
Student Led-conferences are fast approaching - April 2nd for grades 7-12. These are mandatory for all students. Here are some quick logistics - more information can be found in the SLC section, below:
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30 am after lunch. They will take their bus home and then either come back to school with a caregiver to complete their SLC in person or take part in their SLC virtually with their caregiver.
Students who return to the building with a caregiver for an SLC are expected to leave campus with their caregiver after their SLC has taken place.
Only students with SLC scheduled between 12-12:30 will be permitted to wait in the lobby if their caregiver is coming into school. They will be expected to leave campus with them after their SLC has concluded.
Ms Ruggeri and students in Grade 7 have been visiting students in Grade 6 to tell them all about life at MTRS. Families of current Grade 6 students who will be coming to MTRS in August, please look out for an email with lots of news about upcoming news and activities in relation to starting in Grade 7. Please also find a link to the information here. We look forward to seeing students and families at our Ice Cream Social on April 9th!
MCAS practice tests: It is MCAS season. Students can access practice tests here!
Late Bus for Spring Sports: This starts on March 17th and runs to May 30st.
Finally, please see the calendar for 2025-26 in the Important Dates and Information section below.
Please read on for information and news related to our busy school. This includes:
- Continuing to build our culture of Empathy, Understanding, Bias and Hate speech
- Bob Hinds news
- Ashfield project updates
- Student Led Conference information
- Student Council Spring Dance
- MCAS information for students and families
- Student Led Conference information for April 2nd (12-3:30)
- Events for the Class of 2025!
- Library news
- Summer Band program interest needed
- District updates
- AP Brault's culture corner
- SEPAC updates
- Student Services updates
If you are reading this newsletter on a phone or laptop, don't forget to click on "read entire message" in order to see the complete newsletter.
We do our best to convey information to our community from a variety of sources, lots of them community rather than school based organizations. Unfortunately we are not able to share images and posters with live links through Smore but always ensure there is an email for inquiries. If you would like an e-copy of a poster with live links, please feel free to reach out to the office directly.
Have a wonderful weekend
Best
Chris
Upcoming dates
- March 15th: Spring Dance 6-9pm (If students are eligible)
- April 2nd: SLC for grades 7,8,9,10,11,12 (11:30 dismissal for all students!)
- April 9: Ice Cream Social and information for Rising Grade 7
- April 10: NHS Induction Ceremony: 6-7:30pm
- April 17: Spring Music Concert
- April 18th: Middle School Careers Fair
- April break: 21-25th
- May 2 & 3rd: Spring Musical
- May 15th: District Music Concert
- May 17th: Prom
- May 22nd: Career Pathways Exposition at GCC for MTRS Juniors
- May29th: Smithsonian Celebration, Pathways Panels and Senior Awards evening (The new version of Celebration of Learning)
- May 30th: Class of 2025 Graduation in the MTRS Auditorium
- June 9th: Step up day for grade 6
- June 6th: Grade 8 Semi-Formal
- June 16th: Tentative last day of school for students (this may change based on snow days!)
MCAS and AP schedule for 2024/25
District (Calendar for 24/25)
District Calendar for 25-26
Live Solar Panel Energy Information
Twin Lakes has taken over from Suzor as our IT company. support@twinlakesconsulting.zendesk.com
Quarter 3: 45 Days
First Day: Wed January 22, 2024
Last Day: Tues April 1, 2024
Q3 progress report grades close on: Tuesday, February 25, 2024
Q3 progress report grading window: Monday, February 24 - Monday, March3, 2024
Q3 progress reports will be available in Aspen Tuesday, March 4, 2024
Q3 grading window: Monday, March 31 - Tuesday April 8 at 11:59 p.m
Q3 report cards will be available in Aspen: Wednesday, April 9th, 2024
SPRING SPORTS BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 17TH!!!
The snow is beginning to disappear, and your Mohawk Trail students are ready to begin their spring athletic seasons! As always, we will be offering Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Track and Field! Online registration is still open, and can be found on the Mohawk Trail website at https://mtrs.mtrsd.org/Athletics. Please make sure that your student-athlete has an up to date physical (last 13 months) on file with the Mohawk Trail Health Office, and has completed their Concussion Baseline Test. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact District Athletic Director Greg Lilly HERE or District Nurse Leader Donna Weber HERE.
The Week 1 (March 17 - March 21) practice schedule is as follows…
Middle School Baseball) 2:30 - 4:30 Main Gym
Girls Tennis) 2:30 - 4:30 Small Gym
All Softball) 4:00 - 6:00 Main Gym
Girls Track and Field) 2:30 - 4:30 Outside Auditorium
Boys Track and Field) 3:00 - 5:00 Outside Auditorium
As an update from last week, we had 14 students express interest in being a part of the Ashfield MVP grant process as Youth Community Liasons.
These students took part in an initial meeting yesterday with myself as well as Hannah Jarrel and Adam Bright from Double Edge Theatre, who are coordinating aspects of the project. Students learned about the role of youth liaisons in gathering information through interviews and bringing a broader perspective to the planning work that the Ashfield MVP project is seeking to accomplish through community events and dialogues. Students who complete the community liaison work will also earn a stipend, an important part of empowering youth to take on responsibility and gain access to opportunities they may not otherwise be able to. We are very excited to work with this cohort of engaged students in this community-based context.
More information about the grant and upcoming events that are open to the public can be found at: https://www.ashfield.org/2436/MVP.
https://www.mtrsd.org/Anti-Bullying-Policyhttps://www.mtrsd.org/Anti-Bullying-PolicyWe are currently in the longest stretch of the school year without a break and I thought it would be an appropriate time to ask families to talk with their students about language that they might use with each other when they feel frustrated. I also spoke to students about this during our school assembly today.
Please find a link to the presentation that we used at the start of the year with Grade 7 & 8 which encourages students to be empathetic and try to show understanding towards all their peers. It also reminds students about bias, civil rights, hate speech and consequences in school and beyond. Please see the District Section of this newsletter to find out how our school Community Engagement Group invites students, families and staff (grades 7-12) to complete a survey about hate speech and bias.
Thank you for your support in continuing to maintain MTRS as an inclusive, safe and welcoming place for students and staff alike.
Ms.Clough is tentatively planning to host a week long band camp for rising 7th graders, 8th grade and high school students the week of July 21st. The intention is that this will be a free event held daily in the music room at Mohawk Trail from 12:30pm-3:30pm. We hope that any student is welcome to attend even if they are not planning on taking band classes or have no experience! If your student can only go a couple days of that week that's fine too!
Students will develop continued mastery of embouchure, hand positioning and fingering techniques, intonation, breath support, playing posture, and ability to read music.
Repertoire will include pep band music, lots of fun songs that students already know like; HOTTOGO, Iron Man, Low Rider, Imperial March and many more.
If you are interested please fill out this short form to stay in the loop.
Based on numbers/ student interest, we can confirm dates and times in April
"TickTick... Boom!" is a theatrically autobiographical story of writer-composer Jonathan Larson, who would later be known for the hit Broadway production, "Rent." This musical depicts the trials and tribulations of an aspiring artist on the verge of his 30th birthday trying to make it in New York City, chronicling his struggles with balancing his musical dreams with personal friendships, partners, and the need for financial stability. With a backdrop of 1990s Manhattan, the production's themes of personal and professional growth mixed with aspirations and pursuit prove to stand the test of time.
See the Performing Arts section of the website for information about rehearsals
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bob Hinds. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and others who knew and loved him. We could not let this moment pass without recognizing his contributions to the Mohawk Trail Regional School District community. Find his obituary here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/recorder/name/robert-hinds-obituary?id=57836666
Because Bob was in the building as recently as this week, MTRS counselors spoke with all students, faculty and staff about his passing and provided space and support for students and adults to process this news.
Coach Hinds started as a Junior Varsity boys basketball coach in 1988 before becoming a Special Education teacher at Mohawk Trail Regional High School. Through the years, he coached several sports including middle school girls basketball, varsity and middle school baseball, and when he wasn’t the head coach, you could still find him in the gym or on the sidelines as a supporting coach.
Coach Hinds’ dedication to students led him to volunteer countless hours during the off seasons, opening the gym for informal practice or monitoring the weight room. He was also a class advisor and, in retirement, had been a presence in the school as a substitute teacher in recent days.
Bob and his wife Pat raised their children in the school district, which spearheaded their volunteering in the schools, from assisting in classrooms to contributing to the start of the West County Youth Soccer League in the early 1980s.
To honor their connection with the school, in 2023 the Hinds Family established a scholarship for Mohawk Trail Regional graduating seniors which awards $1,000 scholarships to two graduating seniors each year.
Bob made his “super fan” status of Mohawk Trail Regional well known. Most recently he could still be found subbing in classrooms and greeting MTRS fans at the entrance table outside of the gymnasium. We owe Coach Hinds a debt of gratitude for all the ways he has shown up for our students and this community. May he rest in peace.
We are about to head into MCAS testing season and I wanted to communicate our school expectations to students and families. This information has previously been shared by email and also in previous newsletter editions.
It is the expectation of the district that all students take MCAS tests that they are scheduled for as these assessments provide valuable insight into student progress in core content areas. I hope that the information below helps provide clarity around when MCAS testing takes place and how, even though MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, we still expect students to take MCAS tests during their time at MTRS.
What is MCAS?
MCAS stands for Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, which is a set of standardized tests that assess how well students are learning the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) develops and administers the MCAS. The MCAS helps teachers, parents, and students understand where students are excelling and where they need help. It also holds schools and districts accountable for their progress on the assessment.
In which grades and subjects are students expected to take MCAS?
Testing typically takes place during March - June and the schedule is shared on the website and directly with students and families directly. It is also shared below. The following grade levels take MCAS tests at MTRS in the following subjects:
- Grade 7: ELA and Math
- Grade 8: ELA, Math, Science and Civics
- Grade 9: Biology
- Grade 10: ELA and Math
What happens before testing and on testing days?
- In addition to the schedule being available on the website and in the newsletter, students and families will be reminded the week before testing and told where and when they should report to.
- Students should ensure that their chromebooks are fully charged and should report to their assigned testing rooms.
- Testing times range from 1 hour to 2 1/2 hours and students can continue beyond these times to the end of the school day should they wish to do so.
- Students who miss a testing session will have a make-up test session scheduled.
What happened on the MCAS ballot on November 5th?
Voters removed passing the MCAS exams in high school as a required measure of competency to graduate high school. This means that while students will still take MCAS, they do not need to pass it in order to graduate from high school. The law now requires students to pass high school coursework equivalent to that tested by MCAS to demonstrate competency, along with meeting local graduation requirements, to receive a diploma. This means, students will need to meet MTRS graduation requirements, which includes passing rigorous courses in math, ELA, and science.
Will high school students be required to take the MCAS in 2025 and beyond?
It is the expectation of the school, district and state that all students take all of the MCAS tests administered in grades 3-8 and 10, along with a science MCAS test in high school. At MTRS the high school science MCAS offered is typically biology in 9th grade. Participation in the MCAS is required by federal and state law and the ballot question did not change this requirement. DESE's accountability system will continue to use assessment participation rates (and the resulting achievement and growth data) in its annual determinations made through the district and school accountability system. This means, schools and districts will continue to be evaluated by student participation and performance on MCAS. These exams also give educators important information about the efficacy of our curriculum and teaching practices.
Do high school students still need to earn a Competency Determination (CD) in order to graduate?
High school students will still need to earn a CD in order to graduate. Since 2003, the CD has been based on achieving qualifying scores on relevant MCAS tests. After the November vote, CD is now based on "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district."
What does "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district" mean?
In order to graduate from MTRS, students need to pass their scheduled classes in Science typically offered in grade 9 and ELA and Math in grade 10 or the equivalent, as well as fulfilling MTRS Graduation requirements. For example, students typically must pass biology in 9th grade in order to meet the science competency determination. However, there are many other courses that fulfill the requirement, and competence could be demonstrated by passing chemistry, physics, anatomy, AP coursework, or other rigorous lab sciences offered at MTRS. Similarly, in math, students will need to pass Algebra and Geometry or more rigorous courses. In ELA, they would need to pass 10th grade English or more rigorous ELA courses.
What is the impact of the new law on students who have not earned a CD before the date that the new law goes into effect?
As of the date the new law takes effect, students who have not yet earned the CD would be eligible to do so through "satisfactorily completing coursework that has been certified by the student's district." Guidance on certification will be forthcoming.
Why will students in High school continue to take MCAS at MTRS?
- Strong performance on 2 or more MCAS tests in high school makes students eligible for the Adam's scholarship, which offers 4 years of in-state tuition to a state university
- Educators and administrators use the test results to help them assess the efficacy of their curriculum and instruction, and to make improvements to their own practices. We want to see what is working and what needs improvement.
- It is required by state and federal law that students in MCAS grades (3-8, high school) participate in MCAS tests.
You can explore more fully the Dese update on MCAS testing: Link
More general information about MCAS for families can be found here: Link
April 2nd: 12-2:30pm
General information about SLC
What is a Student-led-conference?
Student-led-conferences (SLC) are at the heart of our shift to standards based teaching and learning. They provide students with more ownership of their learning experiences at MTRS.
Rather than reviewing letters/ numbers on a report or progress card, SLCs provide students with an opportunity to lead a 15 minute conversation about their progress towards proficiency in habits of learning and content-based skills.
Students will be using the assessment criterion that we shared earlier in the year.
They also enable students to reflect on their learning experiences to date and to set goals for the rest of the school year.
Does my student have to do an SLC?
SLC are based in an advisory class, which is scheduled for each student every day. Advisory is a graduation requirement and student participation in SLC is expected and contributes to the pass/fail (credit/no-credit) for the course at the end of the year.
SLCs are scheduled 1 x a year for grade 7 and 2 x a year for grades 8-12 Students must participate in SLCs in order to pass the Advisory class, in addition to attendance and participation.
If a student is absent or unwell when their SLC is scheduled, they will make this up when they return.
Who will be at the Student-led-conference?
Students will lead their own conference as it is their opportunity to talk about their experiences at MTRS as well as their goals for the rest of the year and beyond high school.
We would like to invite care providers and families to be an integral part of every student’s journey and to try to be present at the SLC - in-person or virtually.
Your student’s advisory teacher will be present. As advisory groups meet every day for a year, advisory teachers have the best overall insight into habits of learning and academic progress of each of their students. They can help support students as they lead their conference.
When will the Student-led-conferences take place?
SLC #2 for Grades 7-12 will take place on April 2nd, 2024 from 12 - 3:30pm
Where will the Student-led-conference take place?
If you are in-person, please arrive at school 10 minutes before your scheduled time and someone will bring you to the advisor’s room.
If you are meeting virtually, please log in to the google meet 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
What is the difference between SLS #1 and SLC #2?
SLC#1: A chance for the student to reflect on their strengths, growths and challenges in the first semester, to reflect on their discoveries as a learner during the year so far and to set some habits and academic goals for the second semester. It is also an opportunity for students to talk through current post-high school plans.
SLC #2: A chance for the student to reflect on challenges and successes of the year, to set goals for the year ahead and to revisit and possibly change post-high school plans.
What is the schedule for the S2 Student-led-conferences?
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30 am after lunch. They will take their bus home and then either come back in to school with a caregiver to complete their SLC in person or take part in their SLC virtually with their caregiver.
Students who return to the building with a caregiver for an SLC are expected to leave campus with their caregiver after their SLC has taken place.
Only students with SLC scheduled between 12-12:30 will be permitted to wait in the lobby if their caregiver is coming into school. They will be expected to leave campus with them after their SLC has concluded.
How do I schedule my SLC?
After February break, advisory teachers will start to reach out to caregivers and families by email to schedule conferences of 15 minutes per student (in-person or virtual) on the above days.
What if I have children in multiple grades?
We will start to schedule appointments so care providers will be able to arrange times convenient for them during the SLC window.
What if 15 minutes is not enough time?
Advisors can help care providers/ families set up a subsequent appointment to meet with themselves or specific content teachers at a later date.
What will happen if I am unable to attend in person or virtually?
We understand that not everyone can be available in-person or virtually during the school day. If you are unable to attend, your student will still conference with their advisory teacher.
As we continue to develop our Student-led conference process, we will look at ways to have early afternoon/ early evening conferences as a way for all families and care providers to have the opportunity to be a part of the process.
What if I have more questions?
Please reach out to your students' advisor in the first instance. Your grade-level guidance counselor will also be able to help:
Grades 7 and 8: truggeri@mtrsd.org
Grades 9-12: ldessaro@mtrsd.org
Diploma information and Graduation seating information needed!
Seniors, the countdown is on!
Please will you complete this survey by Thursday April 17th - it is important so that we prepare your diploma and can celebrate your moment in the spotlight when you walk across the stage on Friday 30th May! We also need to know if anyone coming to watch you receive your diploma needs seating accomodations in the auditorium.
Thank you for also making sure that you are aware of what you need to do in order to graduate - attending classes on time and also passing all of your required classes. You should reach out to Ms Dessaro with any questions.
Please note the following events that are for and involve you all:
Prom - Saturday 5-17
Senior Send off - Weds 21st May (2:10- seniors walk around the building, everyone comes out and cheers)
Senior Soak - Thursday 22nd May: 1:50-2:18 parking lot
Last Day - Friday May 23rd Senior sign off form needs to be completed and returned to students (This will be issued on Monday 19th May)
Memorial Day - Mon 26th May
Finals and rehearsals for Awards/ Graduation - Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday May 29th, 10-12 am
Elementary school visit and MTRS staff cookout - Wednesday 28th May
Awards Event & slide show - Thursday 29th May (5-7)After the Smithsonian event in the library: Junior class to organise food
Graduation Celebration - Friday May 30th 6-8pm indoors at MTRS (auditorium)
Many of these dates have been on the calendar since May of 2024 and you should check in with Class Advisor Mr Leowolf with any questions
Finally, please note that in order to graduate, you need to have paid up your class dues. Please email me/ come and speak with me if you have any questions: cbuckland@mtrsd.org
Restorative Practices Update!
In the coming weeks our middle school teachers will be taking the first level of Restorative Practices Training. This will allow for all of our teachers to be trained by the end of the year! The students in the high school have been participating in circles this semester in their advisory. These circles are all about creating circle norms and practicing the process. Next year we will be able to use the circles regularly and invite students to be trained in restorative practices to lead their own groups.
The warm weather has been awesome for middle school students going outside at lunch and breaks. We have hit mud and ice season making extra clothing a must. If more clothing is needed we do have our Caring and Sharing Closet with every size and type of clothing imaginable!!!
Author Shawn Peters Visited Sanderson, BSE, and Colrain Central School
Sanderson, BSE, and Colrain Central each took a turn hosting author Shawn Peters on February 28. Shawn Peters is a Massachusetts resident who wrote the middle-grade novel The Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Shadow of Doubt. The Unforgettable Logan Foster is about a 12-year-old orphan named Logan who has an eidetic memory and is on the autism spectrum. After being placed with seemingly ordinary foster parents, he discovers they are actually superheroes, and becomes entangled in their crime-fighting world. This book is featured on this year's MCBA (Massachusetts Children's Book Club) list. Throughout his presentation, Peters urged the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to "be the hero of their own story." He shared details of his own life, read excerpts from his book, and co-wrote with students an impromptu superhero story complete with sound effects provided by the excited students. Shawn Peters was an engaging and insightful presenter who was enjoyed by all!
MARCH UPDATE: Sustainability Study continues to seek community input
March 10, 2025. The Sustainability Study Steering Committee is continuing the process of seeking input from community members about the five options under consideration to make education in the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts more sustainable. A series of community meetings are being held including a presentation followed by an opportunity for discussion of the findings and the pros and cons of each option. Community members, parents, students, school staff, and elected officials are encouraged to attend.
The five options that are being discussed at the meetings are:
No Change. Examine the status quo with projections into the near future if the districts remain as they are currently. No school closures.
Districts Merge. Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School Districts become a single PK-12 regional school district with 8 towns. No school closures.
Move 6th Grade. Move students to Mohawk Trail Regional School (MTRS), making it a grade 6-12 school with a 6-8 middle school. All elementary schools become PK-5. No school closures.
Move 6th grade (and possibly 5th) to MTRS and close one to three elementary schools. The three scenarios to be considered are closing one elementary school, closing two elementary schools, or having all elementary schools consolidate at the Buckland-Shelburne Elementary site.
Single Campus. All schools combine onto a single PreKindergarten-12 campus at MTRS.
Two meetings have already been held (one virtual and one at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School), with over 90 people attending. All remaining meetings have both an in-person and virtual option. Upcoming meeting dates/times are:
● Tuesday, 3/11, Sanderson Academy, 5:30-7:00 pm, Zoom link
● Wednesday, 3/19, Hawlemont Regional School, 6:30-8 pm, in person with Zoom link
● Thursday, 3/20, Mohawk Trail Regional School, 6:30-8 pm, in person with Zoom link
● Wednesday, 3/26, Colrain Central School, 6:30-8 pm, in person with Zoom link
In addition to community meetings, Superintendent Sheryl Stanton, Mohawk Trail School Committee chair Martha Thurber, and Hawlemont School Committee vice chair Kenneth Bertsch are providing updates to select boards and town finance committees throughout March. The meetings will be held on these dates (a meeting for Charlemont and Hawley already occurred):
● March 10, 6:00 pm, Shelburne (remote only)
● March 17, 7:00 pm, Ashfield/Plainfield (at Sanderson Academy)
● March 18, 5:00 pm, Heath/Colrain (at Jacob’s Road Municipal Center)
● March 25, 5:30 pm, Buckland (at Buckland Town Hall)
Questions posed at meetings so far have focused on educational programming, finances, staffing levels, impact on towns, transportation, demographic patterns, and enrollment trends. Community members are encouraged to read more about these topics by reviewing the Resources section of the 2districts8towns.org website. It is important to emphasize that no decisions have been made, and input from stakeholders will be considered as the Sustainability Study Steering Committee weighs preferred options. The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for April 3, 5-6:30pm at MTRS.
For more information, contact Project Manager Jake Eberwein, jakeeberwein@gmail.com
Survey Reminder: Culturally Responsive Practices Community Engagement Task Force
This is one more plug for your input on a survey for which the aim is to gather information about your 1.) awareness of bias and/or hate speech, 2.) experience with it in our communities, and 3.) interest in an event planned with the intent to discuss the topics and for participants to leave feeling empowered with knowledge and ways to respond. We value your input regarding your experience and the planning of an event.
The survey is open to adults of any age who live or work in our communities. We hope that anyone with a connection to the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional schools or towns will take the time to share their experience and ultimately participate in the event later this spring. Please use and share the link widely.
To begin the survey, click here: Anti-Bias and Community Survey - Hate Speech Awareness Review of responses will begin next week. Thanks from the Culturally Responsive Practices Community Engagement Task Force!
Representatives from GCC came in this week to talk to Grade 10 & 11 about Dual Enrollment options at GCC and how students can earn college credits whilst still being at MTRS!
Please reach out to Ms Dessaro with any questions.
Please see the latest Student Services updates for more information about how student services supports all students!
Please see our March newsletter
We want to hear your voice!
Hawley is in need of another representative for the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee.
People who may be interested, but need more information or have related questions, may reach out to MTRS Principal Chris Buckland in the first instance
Local Education Council (LEC)
This meets virtually every second Wednesday of the month between 3:45 and 4:30pm. More information can be found here. The next meeting will take place on April 9th
The virtual joining information is as follows:
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 813-435-9650
PIN: 741 012 215#
Principal Drop-ins
As was the case last year, I will hold regular virtual office hours. You don’t need an appointment to come and talk with me and share your thoughts on what goes on at MTRS. I will try to be available for the whole 60 minutes but can't always guarantee it at our busy school. The next drop in will take place on April 11th: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/jtz-yhet-ipo
Phone Number: (US)+1 (813) 773-5581
PIN: 636 883 303
Mohawk Trail SEPAC Member and Parent
Please read this letter from the district to families receiving special education services
Do you have a question about your child, their services, or resources specific to your needs? If you or someone you know would like to be added to the private list and receive emails and event notifications, please send an email to: MOHAWKSEPAC@gmail.com Please indicate your email, title (such as parent of a student with IEP/504), District, Interested Party or other)
Disclosure: SEPAC maintains the list of contacts and keeps the information private. This email is maintained by a parent and volunteer. Our goal is to respond in a timely manner. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
There are a lot of upcoming non-sporting extracurricular events planned for the remainder of the year and I wanted to make sure that students and families are aware of expectations for students in relation to participation.
In order to participate, students must be in:
Good behavioral standing - no more than 3 conduct referrals between the date the permission slip is sent home and the day before the field trip/ event.
Good academic standing - not owing work or have unauthorised absences from school & classes (does not include work missed due to approved absences)
Students who are unable to participate in events will be provided academic work to complete during their regular schedule and will be expected to attend school, if the planned event takes place during the school day.
This information will be included in permission forms that caregivers are asked to sign and return.
Please see the section from the student handbook in relation to eligibility for sports:
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Participation And Eligibility
MTRS offers a variety of team sports in middle school, varsity and junior varsity interscholastic athletics. To be eligible to participate in sports, students must complete an annual physical, be in good academic standing, pay user fees, complete a baseline concussion assessment and sign an athletic contract. Fall sports include cross-country, field hockey, and football, girls’ volleyball, soccer, and golf. Winter sports include alpine (downhill) skiing, basketball, cross-country (Nordic) skiing, indoor track, and wrestling. Spring sports include baseball, tennis, softball, and track and field. Students interested in participating in athletics should contact Greg Lilly, Athletic Director, at ext. 1310.
Chris Buckland
Email: cbuckland@mtrsd.org
Website: www.mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org
Phone: 413-625-9811
Facebook: facebook.com/mohawktrailregional