Shark Bytes

With the planning for field trips, special events, state testing, sports, and clubs, it feels like Spring is approaching quickly. As you may know, this is a time of year that students make the most academic and social learning improvements. Our mid-year benchmark testing showed MRMS students are making exceptional growth, and we want to carry on that trajectory through the Spring. As we are three weeks past our 100th day, and students begin to consider upcoming transitions, we try to plan opportunities in the Spring so that students can look forward to activities and events throughout the rest of the year. Thank you for helping us keep school a priority!

In Partnership,

Abby Dudley

Principal

MRMS to view Beauty and the Beast at the High School (Wednesday 3/13): Per communication sent last week, we are so excited to take all of our students to see the high school production of Beauty and the Beast. Please note that our first bus departs the middle school at 8:50 am and students will return in 2 waves (5th grade and Hawksnest 6th grade team back @12:20pm - 7th grade and Strong Island Team back @12:50). This has the potential to impact any late arrivals or dismissals. We will have staff remaining at the middle school to accommodate late arrivals and dismissals. If you have any preplanned late arrivals or dismissal needs, please communicate these ahead of time, so we can make accommodations.

7th Grade Mid-Year Celebration (Friday 3/22): Just a reminder to 7th graders and their families that we will be doing our mid-year celebration on 3/22 for eligible students. To remain eligible for this opportunity, students need to be passing all their classes and cannot exceed 2 conduct referrals.

Spring Clubs: Our Spring Clubs will be starting again on April 1st. The catalogue will be sent out in a separate communication this week. Get excited. There are a lot of very interesting offerings this Spring!

MRMS Newspaper! Thank you to Ms. Hanna and her seminar students for bringing us the latest edition of "Shark Talk." Click here to read.

Thank you Chorus: Much appreciation for the members of the MRMS Chorus for your participation in the Empty Bowls, Full Hearts fundraiser!

Open Gym Times: We will continue to have open gym this week!

• Schaffer in the slim gym for Futsal - Tuesdays 5th - Fridays 6/7
• Webster in the big gym for Hoops - Tuesdays 6/7 - Fridays 5th

Student volunteers needed for HES PTO Shamrock Shimmy: The Harwich Elementary PTO is holding its annual Shamrock Shimmy family dance on Saturday, March 16, from 3-5 p.m. Help is needed with the activity tables and photo booth. Please click here to sign up to volunteer. Thank you.

Spring Sports: Meet The Coaches Night on March 26th 6:00pm, MRMS Auditorium. Practice/tryouts start April 1st. Please ensure your student is signed up on Arbiter Registration, have an up to date physical, and have completed the head injury form before trying out.

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.

MRMS Yearbook! Order your yearbook today! Yearbook ID Code: 14867124

Harwich Youth & Family Services

774-994-3323

Ashley Symington, LMHC, NCC, works year-round as an independent agent of the town to support the mental health needs of Harwich Youth and their families. Ashley provides therapeutic counseling and support for Harwich Youth, ages 11-21 years, FREE OF CHARGE (6-10 weeks).

Child & Family Services

508-778-1839

Locations in Harwich Port and Hyannis

Child & Family Services provides in-home therapy and outpatient therapy to children and families in-person and via telehealth. Walk-in for service at the Hyannis location for an initial intake and to schedule future appointments for both locations.

Community Resource Navigator Program

774-209-3222

The Outer Cape Health Services Community Navigator program helps assist residents with unmet medical, behavioral health, or human service needs through collaboration with local agencies, providers, and community groups. The Navigator works closely with community agencies from referrals and service coordination to help clients in their community by building relationships and identifying support networks.

Family Resource Center

508-815-5100

The family resource center supports people of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Skilled and thoughtful professionals help parents, children, and families find emotional support and practical assistance and offers sensible solutions to families seeking health, safety, educational, and employment services.

Baycove Mobile Crisis Team

1-800-229-2683

Working with family members, human services providers, public safety and emergency personnel and school administrators, the Mobile Crisis Team responds directly to the site of a mental health crisis situation. After an initial evaluation, the responding clinician will identify and refer individuals to the most appropriate level of service.