FRIDAY FOCUS

When we return on Tuesday, October 15 it will be a Day 2.

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.

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.

The students of Monomoy Regional High School’s Political Action Club, a nonpartisan group, is once again hosting a forum with the candidates for election to the Massachusetts State Senate for the Cape and Islands District, Sen. Julian Cyr and Christopher Lauzon. The event will be organized by the student members of the club – the candidates will answer questions from a panel of students overseen by a student moderator. All other aspects of the debate will also be run by Monomoy students, including timing, lighting, and sound operations. The candidates forum will be held Thursday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Monomoy Regional High School Auditorium (75 Oak Street, Harwich). The public and the press are welcome to attend this event.

Many grateful thanks go to Paul Niles and the Friends of Pleasant Bay! The Friends kindly granted funds to Monomoy Regional High School so the following clubs/class could visit the Bay this week to write, photograph, and sketch: Sandscript (our creative writing club), Advanced Photography, and the National Art Honor Society. The students' work will create a beautiful booklet, also covered by funds from The Friends, that will be placed in school and town libraries in the Pleasant Bay area, as well as town halls. Thank you Friends!

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.

THIS YEAR'S 2025 yearbooks for sale (ONLINE only)!

• Go to ybpay.com
• Enter code: 9900725
• Enter student name & grade
• Order your yearbook!

If you have any questions or require financial assistance please email Mrs. Francesconi at kfrancesconi@monomoy.edu.

We also have some extra 2024 yearbooks for sale! If interested in getting a copy of last year's yearbook at a discounted price of $50, then please email Mrs. Francesconi. Thanks!

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: Senior Ads are not available for purchase. You pay for your senior ad space now and in January the yearbook team will reach out to start designing your senior's ad using any photos or messages you'd like to include!

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!

"What I like the most about my internship at Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod is truly how big of a learning environment it is. In the past several weeks, I have been able to do so many different tasks, such as administering vaccines and drawing blood. I have also had the opportunity to sit in on several surgeries and ultrasounds. It is truly an amazing internship, and every day I get to do something new and test the skills I have learned." -Ashley Anderson

The 58th Annual All Cape College Day Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Barnstable High School. This event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.

We are excited to partner with StriveScan again this year to enhance to fair experience for our students and our post-secondary representatives. Students should pre-register at strivefair.com or by using the QR code in the post. Representatives will scan your barcode during the event. After the fair, you will receive an email report with information from all of the colleges and programs who scanned your barcode! Wondering who will be exhibiting at the fair? Here is a link to the 2024 College Fair Attendees. Questions? Email allcapecollegeday@gmail.com.

Space is limited. To attend, please see Ms. Armstrong in Room C115 for a permission slip.

EVENT LOCATION: Cape Cod Gateway Airport Terminal, 480 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA 02601

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

Tues. 10/15

V Girls Soccer @ 1:45

V Boys Golf - Out all day

Thurs. 10/17

V/JV Boys Soccer @ 12:15

Fri. 10/18

V Football @ 12:15

V Cheer @ 12:15

V/JV Volleyball @ 2:50

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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