FRIDAY FOCUS
Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter
Published: December 4th, 2020
Table of contents:
- Important Information
- MRHS News & Weekly Review
- Counselors' Corner
- Athletics
- School Calendar
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IMPORTANT: Learning Mode Selection
Dear Monomoy Families -
As we approach the midway point of this school year, families may choose to change the learning mode for their student, from in-person to distance learning, or vice versa. You can make your selection via the form below. This information is needed so that we can reallocate staff and spaces as necessary.
- Please complete one form for each student. After your first submission, click on Submit another response.
- Please ensure that only one form is submitted for each student.
- You must complete the form even if you want no changes.
- The form will close December 7, 2020.
Click here to access the learning mode change form.
If you have any questions, please email backtoschool@monomoy.edu.
Thank you!
MRHS Lunch Menus for December 7-11
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SHARK SHOUTOUTS
Shout out to Ms. Caroline Freitas for taking us in, helping us cook and showing two students the ropes! We could not have gotten through this day or meal without you!! Thank you!! -Ms. Jutras and Oak Street Academy
- A thankful Shark Shout Out to 9th grader Jaiden Ward who helped a first-time-substitute-teacher with technical difficulties during C block, allowing the virtual and in-person learning to continue in a cohesive manner. Jaiden's ability and willingness to help is a credit to her character, and an asset to the Monomoy family. BIG thanks Jaiden! -Mrs. Janet Ferro
- Huge thank you for the efforts of Shana Grogan and her program/students for their hard work (going above board) in creating the "Good News Board" - their positivity and engagement in doing this is inspiring to me as a teacher, and as a member of the Harwich and Chatham communities. Their leadership and selflessness in these trying times is exactly what character is all about. -Mr. George Sowpel
- A shout out to the students in my remote seminar course for their tireless efforts at staying on top of their work - but mostly for the hope they give me with their upbeat and optimistic responses to the issues we explore in our assignments. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of social inequity - be it gender-based, racial, socioeconomic etc., they present solutions, and an overwhelming desire to improve our society. They truly reflect the Monomoy motto of Ad Lucem (to the light) and my outlook for a promising future is vastly improved every time I read their work. -Mr. George Sowpel
I would like to give a huge shark shout out to Makayla Keefe-Whiteside for being an awesome helper to me and another student. Makayla worked on Algebra with another classmate and got him all caught up on his work in a subject that I need help with as well! Thank you Makayla!!! -Ms. Kerri
- Shark shoutout goes out to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, and especially Pete Moynagh for helping to provide and deliver Thanksgiving meals to many Monomoy families in need this Holiday season. -Officer Clarke
- Shark Shout Out to Jeffrey Hauck's mom, Linda Hickman, who made this beautiful stained glass rendition of the Monomoy logo! What a talented lady! Go Sharks! -Mrs. Janet Ferro
- Shark Shoutout to our principal Jennifer Police who bought lunch for the entire staff before Thanksgiving break! Everyone was so appreciative of this gesture of 'thanks' and enjoyed their pizza from local business, The Talkative Pig. Thank you Jen!
Thank You SHORE Family and MREA!! Very tasty treats! -Mr. Cliff Steinruck
Thank you & all of your amazing students for their thoughtful treats! -Ms. Beth Connors
Sending a shark shout out to these awesome students for the Tasty Treat bags for our staff! -Mrs. Betsy Casey
SHARK SIGHTINGS
Winter Fest: Spirit Week 2020
Let's Get Merry!
Questions?
Contact Amanda Schuermann, Monomoy Regional High School's Spirit Director, at aschuermann@monomoy.edu
The Spirit of the Season Drive-Through Parade
Monomoy Regional High School Spirit Club is a diverse team of positive, hardworking student leaders who come together to design, organize, and promote meaningful experiences for the MRHS community and beyond. We run events such as homecoming, pep rallies, class contests, dances, fin fest, and other school-wide traditions. Due to the pandemic, all of our annual events and fundraisers were canceled which has impacted student morale in a big way.
Spirit Club is hosting The Spirit of the Season Drive-Through Parade where families can follow the route, pick up goodies and giveaways, listen to live music, and participate in some holiday cheer, safely! Masks & social distancing required.
All donations collected at the event will support our club's efforts to build up spirit in our community, in a time we need it the most.
The fundraiser is on Saturday, December 12th at Monomoy Regional High School from 3-5PM.
At the event, there will also be a collection station for Toys for Tots and the Family Pantry of Cape Cod.
For event updates and information:
- Follow @monomoyspirit on Twitter
- Visit http://www.monomoyspirit.com
- See event on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1PKk0tUHW
Want to host a parade float/station or help volunteer?
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/M8TKRV1Cryv7WcVH7
For specific questions, please contact aschuermann@monomoy.edu
Candy Cane Gram: Spirit Fundraiser
Order Form Link: https://forms.gle/6GmHsrz2d5HCAsadA
Chatham Rotary Student of the Month
MRHS Class of 2025 fundraiser with the The Red Nun: December 7-13
Support local business and local students. Mention MONOMOY with your Red Nun take-out or eat-in order, and 10% of all food sales will benefit the Monomoy Class of 2025.
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The Red Nun: Chatham
746 Main Street
Chatham, MA
508-348-0469
The Red Nun: Dennis
673 Main Street
Dennisport, MA
508-394-2869
Chomping at the bit to share GOOD NEWS!
It's the season for some GOOD NEWS!!! Our Best Buddies Club and the SHORE program welcome everyone of all ages to submit some good news to share with MRHS. The Good News display will create some light during our dark days of winter!! Just fill out a "Chomping at the bit" form with your good news OR faculty and staff can look for the Good News basket in the mailroom!
Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYh5P_ACKSV_AwZx2n1eFKI8BuQV0njGbxpUIY724RJT_5WA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link
Interact & National Honor Society team up with Faith Family Kitchen
MRHS National Art Honor Society floods the street with art
On Black Friday, November 27th, the members of the MRHS National Art Honor Society took part in the world-wide event FLOOD the Streets with Art (FTSWA#8). This event was started 8 years ago by Scott Wong of Arizona and has become an international movement.
On the day after we give thanks and focus on our blessings, the traditional for many was to turn around and glorify material things. So instead of trampling others to get that plasma TV, artists and other creative people go out into their communities and leave tagged pieces of work FREE for someone to find.
With the constraints of COVID-19 this was a perfect service project for our group and we had a number of recipients of the work who checked in on the FTSWA Facebook group or by personal emails to let us know they found our work!
The members of the NAHS for 20-21 are:
Eve About, Kylie Francis, Josie Ganshaw, Emily Gray, Riley Jones, Quynh Le, Brienna Notaro, Halladay Perry and Ashley Smith.
SO proud of my “Art-Ninja” girls who slipped through town flooding the streets with art and making people’s day!
Riley Jones secretly flooding the streets
Brienna Notaro dropping art
A Dog Walker in Thompson’s Field discovered Ashley Smith’s painting.
MRHS caroling in the time of corona
Interact and Cape Abilities team up
Interact had nine awesome volunteers to help with a yard clean up at a group home for Cape Abilities in Harwich. The residents made thank you cards for all the kids and we got a very nice note from the Manager of Community Partnerships.
Bucket hats for sale!
The hats come in blue, white, or gray and have our Monomoy logo on them. There are two styles: A traditional bucket hat is $25 and a wide-brim hat is $30. Starting on November 9th and through November 22 if you purchase your hat it will be here in time for the holidays! What a great gift idea. Orders can still be placed after November 22 through December 9, and that batch of orders will arrive after the winter break. You can also contact the class of 2023 officers or class advisors, Ms. Jones or Ms. Manning. Go Sharks! Link: https://monomoy2023.itemorder.com/
Join the Animal Welfare Club!
This club is open to all grades (8-12) and is both a service and educational club! We help local animal organizations and visit domestic and wildcare shelters to learn and help!
We will meet on Tuesdays from 3:20 to 3:50 pm to start, unless there is a better day for most members. Our meetings will be both in person and virtual. Tuesday, November 17 will be in person in Ms. Howe’s math room, or google meet!
Why should you join our Animal Welfare Club?
1.) Help animals and make a difference!!
2.) Become a leader and make new friends!
3.) Learn about and help our local wildlife!
4.) Build a resume for future school or work experiences!
5.) Have fun and feel the rewards of volunteering!
Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/lookup/efm22rvxls
Email:
bhowe@monomoy.eduAdult Online English as a Second Language Class - January 2021
- Adult Online English as a Second Language Class
- Inglês adulto como segunda língua online
- Anglè pou granmoun kòm yon dezyèm lang sou entènèt
Inglés para adultos como segundo idioma en línea
- Please complete Information link below, if interested
- Tanpri bay enfòmasyon si enterese
- Por favor complete el enlade de información a continuación, si está interesado
- Por favor, complete o lind dê informações abaixo, se estiver interessado
INFORMATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdop0b3HU52OOxemZfSEc0iW86AHHcHd0ublc74oYs9g5sTcw/viewform
Eldredge Public Library Youth Services Newsletter & Calendar
Christmas shopping? MRHS School Store SALE!
Holiday shopping at the School Store. $5.00/$10.00 off all clothing items...while they last!
HOURS:
- 10:15-10:30am
- 3:00-3:30pm
During lunches (Location: team room)
- 12:00-1:25
The School Store is still selling clothing both in-person and by contacting Dave Burke (dburke@monomoy.edu)
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SAVE THE DATE: PSAT/NMSQT rescheduled date
If you signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October which was postponed, the PSAT/NMSQT will now be given at MRHS on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
REMINDER:
The Advanced Placement Program has 127 students signed up to take one or more AP tests in May. There will be a letter sent home in January requesting payment for each exam your child plans to take. Each exam is $94.00; there will be a reduced cost per exam for those who receive free or reduced lunch.
Peer Tutoring:
Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Hemeon are connecting peer tutors with students who need help in a variety of subjects. If your student would like some tutoring assistance, please contact jbennett@monomoy.edu to start the process.
Peer Mentoring:
Mr. Bennett and Mr. Burke are supporting a new club started by student Luke Sanders. While tutoring could be a part of this, it’s meant to serve as a support for students in grades 8-11 who could benefit from an upperclassman mentor.
Luke is looking for Grade 11 and 12 students in good standing to help become peer mentors. Please contact Luke at lsanders22@monomoy.edu to join the fun!
Attention Seniors!
College Deadlines: There are number of upcoming College/University application deadlines: December 15, January 1 and January 15
If you’ve received an acceptance letter from a college or university, please come to guidance and fill out a SHARK FIN with your name and college to display in our guidance window! It’s a fun annual tradition at Monomoy. We are proud of you!
Shark Shoutout to all the Students
Shark Shoutout to all the Students - We know that things are not always easy and that this is not the school experience we are used to but we are proud of you! -The Guidance Team
Follow us on Social Media!
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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Fall Awards Presentation Highlights 2020
The Fall Sports Awards Night was a virtual video presentation this year on Monday November 23rd. The following are the highlights.
Field Hockey won the Cape and Islands League Lighthouse Division Regular Season Championship
Field Hockey and Boys Soccer won the inaugural Cape and Islands League Lighthouse Division Tournament
The Boys Soccer team received the Cape and Islands League Lighthouse Division Team Sportsmanship Award.
Field Hockey League MVP- Caroline DiGiovanni
Boys Cross Country League MVP – Ryder Robbins
Girls Cross Country League MVP – Rhiannon Vos
The following student athletes were Cape and Islands League All Stars:
Girls Cross Country – Courtney Dery, Rhiannon Vos, Sophie Machnik
Boys Cross Country - Ryder Robbins, James Machnik, Gareth Vos
Field Hockey – Niki Awalt, Caroline DiGiovanni, Carly Dimock, Lanie Fritsch
Girls Soccer – Maggie Dever, Josie Ganshaw, Lexie Hyora, Grace Ventura
Boys Soccer – Sean Deveau, Sam Higgins, Troy Olson, Duncan Ramler
Boys Golf – Grady Howell, Christian Whittle
The following student athletes earned the Scholar Athlete of the Month Awards:
September – Aidan Melton and Josie Ganshaw
October – Miles Boyle and Amy Hinesley
The following student-athletes earned Cape and Islands Sportsmanship Awards:
Girls Cross Country –Courteney Dery
Boys Cross Country – Aidan Melton
Field Hockey –Caitlin Bouvier, Claire Hemeon
Girls Soccer – Leah Nash
Boys Soccer - Trey Cox
Boys Golf – Christian Lapinski
The following student athletes earned high honor roll:
Ileana Babes-Deel, Lucy Bates, Christie Beckley, Miles Boyle, Darby Carpenter, Abigail Considine, Trey Cox, Katherine Gabri, Josephine Ganshaw, Samantha Goode, Claire Hemeon, Amy Hinesley, Alexis Hyora, Stephen Kelly, Tamer Khalil, Marek Krystofolski, Ryan Laramee, Aidan Melton, Jason Metters, Chloe Nash, Kathryn Nash, Leah Nash, Paige Nash, Sarah Poskanzer, Duncan Ramler, Matthew Smeltzer, Melissa Velasquez, Rhiannon Vos, Jack Yuskaitis, Chloe Zaloom, Yu Ying Zou
The following student athletes earned honor roll:
Ashley Anderson, Nicole Awalt, Kylie Bennett, Braden Burke, Paul Carlson, Sophia Cohrs, Joshua Coughlan, Emily Coughlin, Alexis Culver, Braeden Darling
Kyle De Freitas, Courteney Dery, Karah Deveau, Maggie Dever, Brynn Dobbs, Caleb Escher, Lilly Furman, Michelle Generazzo, Rees Hart, Samuel Higgins, Jane Howard, Grady Howell, Casey Huse, Finn Hyora, Rowan Jansen, Chloe Jones, James Machnik, Sophie Machnik, Tatiana Malone, Jean-Claude Marjollet, Lucy Mawn, Isabela McMahon, Julian Menager, Noah Metters, Colin Moore, Fiona Moore, Hannah Morgan, Alyson Morris, Connor Nicholson, Ava Packett, Joao Pedro Paixao, Cassidy Parker, Ella Reeves, Chace Robbins, Ryder Robbins, Jackson Rocco, Elizabeth Ryan, Luke Sanders, Evelyn Sheeran, Emily Silvester, Madeline Silvester, Olivia Sims, Hanna Slater, Kyle Smith, Hannah Sullivan, Samuel Thomas, Wesley Ulrich, Caroline Upson, Grace Ventura, Gareth Vos, Niko Vujosevic, Christian Whittle, Olivia Willis, Isaiah Woodland, Jacob Woodland, Olivia Wragg, Braedin Yarletts, Chase Yarletts
Welcoming Bill O'Connell as the new Monomoy Girls Basketball Coach
Bill O'Connell, Monomoy Girls Basketball Coach
Coach O'Connell is a Physical Education & Health teacher at Sandwich High School who has coached numerous high school sports over the last 16 years at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman levels. This is a great season for any girls who've ever thought about coming out for basketball to do so. Athletes from sports such as soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and track would thrive in this system as that type of athleticism is transferable to the sport of basketball. "I'm excited to take over such a promising program and be able to implement a lot of things that have worked for me in the past that will help us get to the next level. I plan on adding an element of strength and conditioning as well as reaching to the youth program with some opportunities that will help tie them into our high school program."
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Monday, December 7th
MRHS Meet the Winter Coaches Night
The MRHS Meet The Winter Coaches Night is Monday, December 7, at 6 p.m. The MIAA has approved basketball and ice hockey with modifications for game play this winter.
To join the virtual meeting, go to meet.google.com/jqf-nuit-eor or join by phone at 458-216-0462 PIN: 351 336 382#.
Family ID is open and ready for registrations. All high school winter athletes must register on Family ID, have an updated physical into the school nurse, have an updated ImPACT test with our Athletic Trainer Taylor Murray and complete the free online concussion course at nfhslearn.com. If you have any questions regarding ImPACT Testing and the concussion course or if you need to set up an ImPACT Test, please reach out to Taylor at tmurray@monomoy.edu for an appointment.
Thursday, December 10th
MRSD School Committee Meeting
DURING COVID-19:
Per Governor Baker’s order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A sec. 20, the public will not be allowed to physically access School Committee meetings.
For public access, including Public Comment, please click the Zoom meeting link as posted per meeting date: https://www.monomoy.edu/Page/3594
Wednesday, December 16th
Friday, December 18th
Q2 Progress Reports
Wednesday, December 23rd - Friday, January 1st
NO SCHOOL: Winter Vacation
We will return on Monday, January 4th. It will be a Day 1 Tiger Remote.
Wednesday, January 13
Thursday, January 14th
MRSD School Committee Meeting
DURING COVID-19:
Per Governor Baker’s order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A sec. 20, the public will not be allowed to physically access School Committee meetings.
For public access, including Public Comment, please click the Zoom meeting link as posted per meeting date: https://www.monomoy.edu/Page/3594
Monday, January 18th
NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr Day
We will return on Tuesday, January 19th. It will be a Day 5 Thresher Remote.
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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
Follow MRHS on Twitter!
Website: https://twitter.com/MonomoyRHS
Twitter: @MonomoyRHS