FRIDAY FOCUS

The Mass Literacy Guide has been empowering educators since 2020 with practical strategies and resources for preK-3 literacy. Now this hub of early literacy information includes a section designed specifically for families and communities. Families and community members can use the site to learn more about reading and writing instruction and how to support it at home.

The Monomoy Theater Company is proud to present "Puffs: or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" this November. The play is a spoof dedicated to "everyone never destined to save the world." Stay tuned for online ticket sales soon!

The Harwich Elementary PTO is in need of student volunteers to help at its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 14. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A9AA22A6FDC52-52389772-hesholiday#/.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Jordan at jjordan@monomoy.edu.

The Diversity Club, with the help of donations from the community, Stop and Shop, and Google . Org Teen Mental Health Initiative, can distribute individual bags of food on Fridays. They are handed out at the end of the day and are available to anyone who needs them. Pick up in the Main Office lobby as you are heading out to your bus!

MRHS has joined with Outer Cape Health Services to offer additional support to our school community. This new project aims to increase access to community supports and clinical services for students and their families. The service will provide onsite access to OCHS navigator services and tele-behavioral and telemedicine appointments. The school-based OCHS Navigator will work alongside school personnel to help students and families to access locally-based services and resources. The Navigator program will support students in connecting to the resources that they need to improve health, wellness, and academic engagement. Navigators will provide customized case management services, ensuring that students and families are connected to the supports that they need. To learn more, click here or speak to the school's nurses or counselors.

Orders placed by November 1 will be delivered before the Holiday Breal. More Information below:

• Senior Special: High School Class Rings | Herff Jones
• Class Rings, Yearbooks & More for Graduation | Herff Jones

Dear Class of 2025 students & caregivers,

I hope you all had a memorable and enjoyable summer and a great first week back to school so far! Just a few reminders regarding senior portraits and your senior yearbook checklist:

SENIOR PORTRAITS

• All senior portraits are due to Mrs. Francesconi by Friday, November 22nd.
  

BABY PHOTO & SENIOR QUOTE/PARAGRAPH DUE 11/22/24

• Please read the attached Senior Yearbook Checklist for more information and our strict due dates for all things yearbook!

PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK and/or SENIOR AD

• SENIOR YEARBOOK DISCOUNT: To purchase your yearbook go to ybpay.com and enter the code 9970025. Enter your name and grade and your senior discount will automatically be applied. Senior yearbooks are only $80 until 12/31/24 (that's $10 off!)

• SENIOR ADS: You have the option to purchase a quarter/half/full page ad for a senior! Purchase your ad space with your yearbook. Ads will be designed in January.

Please contact Mrs. Francesconi with any questions: kfrancesconi@monomoy.edu

Best Regards,
Katie Francesconi

Monomoy Interact Club is collecting warm clothing for Cape Cod residents via the StreetReach program. We'll have boxes outside the high school library and cafeteria. Adult clothing only (new or gently used.)

The Animal Welfare Club is collecting towels, sheets, pillowcases, and small blankets/throws for local animal organizations/shelters, such as: Wild Care, the Animal Rescue League, and the MSPCA. There are collection boxes throughout the school's main floor and collection will run through the month of October. The Club and the animals thank you!

The Diversity Club run Drift Club has had many students' requests for toiletries. There is a high demand for toothbrushes and deodorant. If you have any unused items that you’d like to donate it would be very much appreciated. Please have your students drop off donations in Ms. Mimi’s room, A245. Thank you.

We’d also like to thank the staff for their continued support of clothing donations.

"What I love about my internship is that I get to work with such beautiful people in many ways and learn more about people with disabilities. I just love getting to work with such a fun-loving group and being able to put a smile on their faces. I also love being able to help with whatever tasks are requested. We do so many activities. These students are incredible and some of the best people I have ever met. I have become so close to many of them and formed friendships. It is a precious experience. I have learned and grown so much in this internship, and I am so excited to have this internship to look into my future and to see myself in this career. I would to major in special education to truly help and make a difference in this world by working and building relationships with people. I love what I do, and I cannot wait to continue my learning in this college career path." -Lillian Ghilardi

ELA - November 6 & 7

Math - November 12 & 13

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

Tues. 10/29

Unified Basketball @ 11:15

Wed. 10/30

V Cross Country @ 12:45

Click here to access the Monomoy All Sports Booster Club's merch store: https://monomoy-merch.printify.me/products

To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance

Did you know? Past issues of the Friday Focus can be found on our website:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/news/friday-focus

Monomoy Regional High School operations and activities are guided by Monomoy Regional School District policies and school-specific procedures. The MRHS Handbook is a resource for families and students, providing information and guidelines for a variety of topics. If you have additional questions not covered here, contact MRHS at (508) 430-7200.

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/school-handbook

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