Shark Bytes

As we approach the final full week of school, I want to express my gratitude for your support throughout this academic year. This week will be filled with important activities, including final assessments and special events. Please ensure your child is well-prepared and present for these crucial days by previewing the schedule with them. Let's make this last full week productive and memorable. Thank you for your continued partnership.

Warmest regards,

Abby Dudley

Principal

Late Bus has Ended: The late bus has ended for the year.

Clubs and After School Library Support has Ended: Thanks for participating!

Spring Concert: HUGE shoutout to students and families who attended the Spring Concert. Great job to all the band and chorus members!

Chatham As to Visit 6th Grade Lunch: This Tuesday, members of the Chatham As will join our 6th graders during their lunch period. Thank you to Sgt. Massey for setting this up!

Last Day - Half Day (6/18): Dismissal will be at 12:05 on the last day of school.

Field Day (6/14): Mark your calendars for this fun school wide celebration! Students will receive and wear special field day shirts! Monday (6/17) will be our rain date.

Last call for MRMS yearbooks! We have a small amount of leftover yearbooks to sell! If you have not ordered a Monomoy Regional Middle School yearbook yet this year and still want one, please email arice@monomoy.edu at your earliest convenience to secure a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year! Yearbooks are $20. Cash or check made payable to Monomoy Regional Middle School can be brought to the office or to Mrs. Rice.

Cyber Summit Resources: Monomoy collaborated with the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office and Children's Cove to hold a Cyber Safety Summit for parents, caregivers, and educators on May 21, 2024, featuring information on how we can help our young people learn how to safely navigate technology and social media. If you missed the session, you can watch the recording here: https://www.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/parent-university/cyber-safety-summit-may-2024

MRMS Student Support Services Site: Our MRMS students support professional maintain a students support site with resources posted for students, staff, and families. The Student Support Services site has been updated to include the links for Navigating the Digital World - Internet Safety with useful links for parents and caregivers.

Newsletter Archive: Did you know? Past issues of the MRMS Sharks Bytes Newsletter can be found on our website at https://mrms.monomoy.edu/news/shark-bytes-newsletter.

Summer is right around the corner! The counseling team has compiled a list of popular camps and programs to keep your kids busy this summer. Most programs offer need-based financial assistance. Explore a complete list of camps here: https://capecodsummercamps.org/

Pleasant Bay Community Boating: Offers summer sailing lessons for ages 6-17. They also offer an all-day marine science and sailing camp. https://pbcb.cc/programs/youth-programs/

Chatham Recreation: Offers a summer camp for grades 1-8 from 6/24/24 - 8/9/24 from 9 am-12 pm. Registration is available for the full summer or by the week. An early dropoff is offered with limited spots. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1538&type=activities

• The rec is also offering a Beast ‘Em Multi Sports Camp from 8/12/24 - 8/16/24 for ages 7-14. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29920
• Summer youth tennis lessons - will be held at the Monomoy Middle School and offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for grades 1-8. https://chathamma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29919

Harwich Recreation: Offering swim lessons and a full-day playground program. https://www.harwich-ma.gov/recreation-programs/pages/summer-programs

YMCA: Offering weekly camps in Harwich, Barnstable, Sandwich, and Falmouth. The YMCA also offers an LGBTQ-friendly program called Camp Firefly. https://ymcacapecod.org/wp-content/uploads/campguide2024withdatesandbus.pdf

Wellfleet Bay Nature Camp: Inspires a child’s lasting curiosity and excitement about nature. Campers ages 4–13 have fun and make friends as they explore the nature of Cape Cod at our 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay/camp

Chatham Marconi Maritime Center: Offering a variety of STEM classes throughout July and August. https://www.chathammarconi.org/summer-stem-classes

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History: The KidSummer focus remains on nature, science, and natural history. Students will be encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment both inside and out, with activities designed for their particular age group. Programs are offered for ages 3-15 from 6/24/24 - 8/16/24. https://ccmnh.org/kidsummer

Harwich Junior Theatre: Offering various full and half-day classes for ages 3.5 - 17. https://capecodtheatrecompany.org/education/summer-classes/

The Harwich Children's Fund is bringing Circus Smirkus to town this summer, and is in search of host families for the youth circus performers (ages 10-18). The dates are Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a host family for these 4 nights, please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/7F1aMEjXZ8KB42QQ9. If you have questions, contact Sheila House at hitthedunes@gmail.com.