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.

On Friday, January 24, 2025, Monomoy Regional High School inducted new members into the National Honor Society. The Monomoy Regional High School chapter of the National Honor Society includes students in grades 11 and 12 who have been invited to apply for membership based on their outstanding academic achievement and whose applications have been thoroughly considered based upon the six pillars of character; trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship, as well as their commitment to leadership and service. The event featured a welcome from NHS Advisor Mary Hemeon, keynote from MRHS educator Cheri Armstrong, and a candle-lighting ceremony by the current NHS officers, Lucy Bates, Hillevi Segerson, Emily Layton, Anna Carey, and Chloe Thompson. The inductees were presented with their certificates by Principal Jennifer Police.

The 2025 MRHS NHS inductees are:

Ella Baum, Paige Bennett, Anna Borzilleri, MacKenzie Bowers, Emily Brophy, McKenna Carchedi, Thomas Chase, Rea Christakis, Jillian Dittrich, Jericah Dujua, Olivia Eldredge, Tyler Fleischmann, Alexa Ford, Ashia Forrester, Lauren Gabri, Megan Gabri, Arden Gingras, Sarah Groves, Claire Hemeon, Emory Hines, Patrick Jordan, Abrielle Long, Payton MacRoberts, Abigail Meyer, Luke Raftery, Chace Robbins, Emily Saliba, Ethan Seufert, Natalie Sims, Joseph Ventura, Caroline Vitolo, Dorothy Walsh

Congratulations!

The official Lunar New Year begins on January 22nd and ends on February 5th. Our MRHS students will be celebrating the week of January 27th!

The local 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration is this weekend on Saturday, June 25 at 529 Main Street in Hyannis from 11am-2pm. Cost is FREE! Monomoy Regional High School Chinese language students will volunteer at the event to serve the community, continuing our tradition of learning Chinese culture and language through active involvement. Last year, our students took on a significant amount of responsibility, ensuring that this large event ran smoothly and successfully. Thanks to their dedicated service, people from various local ethnic communities—both adults and children—felt immense joy and appreciation.

Interact Club hosted a Breakfast for a Cause to benefit Project Hope and the California Fire Foundation, organizations that support the Fire Departments who have been working tirelessly to fight the California Fires. We raised over $340 and the Key Club is matching this so we can double our donation. Thanks to all the students and families who brought in goodies and to all the teachers who donated to this important cause.

Prom tickets are on sale! Flier attached. Please purchase prom tickets online: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/MRHS2025seniorprom

Thank you,
Lindsay Ginnetty & Caitlyn Hall
Class of 2025 Advisors

Get your yearbook today! We expect them to sell out this year!

If you need financial assistance to purchase a yearbook please email Mrs. Francesconi (kfrancesoni@monomoy.edu).

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.

The Gift of Thrift now has shampoo, deodorant, soap and other toiletries available to any student, thanks to a generous community donation sponsored through the Donor Choice organization. All items are available at the Gift of Thrift on the second floor.

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!

Drop the kids off for a fun night of movies, games, and activities while you treat yourself to a night out!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPd0CFPVPFi4u7fLk2yB8MygsBUJF5crmUjP4uzt7Ze4Tssg/viewform?usp=header

Monomoy Regional High School is proud to present Empty Bowls, Full Hearts, a fundraiser to benefit the Family Table Collaborative of Cape Cod.

You or the whole family can enjoy a delicious homemade soup dinner in a charming ceramic bowl made by MRHS students, on placemats made by the HES and CES students! To accompany the soup, there will be Pain D'Avignon bread, Pelham on the Rise cookies, and Dunkin' coffee. While you eat, enjoy concerts from both the MRMS and MRHS choirs and participate in a raffle with fantastic prizes facilitated by the Family Table Collaborative.

5PM Seating Tickets: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/emptybowlsfullhearts5pm

6PM Seating Tickets: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/emptybowlsfullhearts615pm

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.)

• Monomoy Dollars for Scholars - Checklist for Graduating Seniors 2025
• Monomoy Dollars for Scholars - General Instructions for Graduating Seniors 2025

Click here to view the scholarship presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SKzeN5urj5N_lbo8_CcjV9HZYE4vdwkMzit8Eomd6Ow/edit?usp=sharing

All students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the culminating exams in May 2025. Earning scores high enough on these tests could potentially lead to college credit. In addition, this exam takes the place of the course final. Exam fees are determined by the College Board; each exam is $98.00. For those on free and reduced lunch, the cost is $40.00 per test.

• One exam: $99

• Two exams: $198

• Three (or more) exams: $297

We request a non-refundable* payment by February 3, 2025. Checks should be made payable to MRSD, which should be given to Mrs. Casey, Guidance Assistant.

* All Parents/Guardians of AP Students will receive an email and snail mail regarding AP examination fees with additional information.

https://capecodchildrensplace.com/program-offerings/ - click on the link for the interactive calendar!

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

Tues. 1/28

V Boys Basketball @ 2:45

V/JV Girls Basketball @ 2:30

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

Follow us on Instagram for game results, scores, updates, and more!: @monomoyathletics

All community members are invited to the Community Health Festival on Saturday, January 25th from 10 AM to 1PM at the Chatham Community Center! This family-friendly event has something for everyone:

• Meet healthcare professionals and learn about wellness resources
• Explore behavioral health and recovery services
• Get free health screenings provided by Barnstable County Health; including glucose levels, bone density, and blood pressure checks!
• Participate in a yoga demonstration for all ages- perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike.
• Enjoy face painting, crafts and activities for kids
• Indulge in delicious treats at the MRHS Class of 2025 Bake Sale

Come for your health, stay for community! We can't wait to see you there.

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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Location: 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7200

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