An Update from Jason
Dear MHS,
I hope you are well and had a wonderful weekend. It was a busy weekend for the Gingold/Affolter House. Renee and I took my dad to breakfast at Henry's in Burlington. I suggest the "Little Henry," which is everything you want and need for breakfast. I added a chocolate milkshake for fun; why not?
Then, it was off to the MHS Spring Fling, which was fantastic! We had over 300 students attend, a great crowd, no issues, and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time! I'm super proud of our students for planning the event, our chaperones for their help, and our community of students who were more than responsible and just plain old fun!
Thank you, Matt, Emily, Drew, Bri, Brian, JK, the wonderful UVM DJs (Lindy, Laurel, and Grace), and the Chaperones who guided the evening, which went well, was fun, and was calm. And despite being a bit of a rough week, the dance filled my gratitude bucket!
Sunday. I'm finishing up watching basketball, taking Banks for a walk, and getting ready for the week. The Yankees are on Free MLB TV, and I rested for the week.
This week, like every week, we have a lot going on! Cognia testing, Steven Willis Guest Speaker, Masque Production of 12th Night, and a Robotics trip to the New England Championships. Sweet!
I am looking forward to all of it!
Thank you for your constant flexibility, communication, and mentorship of one another and our students. It's April. Some days are tough, some are great, and we can honestly attest that we have a team that works well together. Thank you for helping us all hold "it" together.
Have a wonderful new week.
Sincerely,
Jason
"I split problems into two groups: muddy puddles and leaky ceilings.
Some problems are like muddy puddles. The way to clear a muddy puddle is to leave it alone. The more you mess with it, the muddier it becomes. Many of the problems I dream up when I'm overthinking or worrying or ruminating fall into this category. Is life really falling apart or am I just in a sour mood? Is this as hard as I'm making it or do I just need to go workout? Drink some water. Go for a walk. Get some sleep. Go do something else and give the puddle time to turn clear.
Other problems are like a leaky ceiling. Ignore a small leak and it will always widen. Relationship tension that goes unaddressed. Overspending that becomes a habit. One missed workout drifting into months of inactivity. Some problems multiply when left unattended. You need to intervene now.
Are you dealing with a leak or a puddle?"
Interesting Article- NY Times Article on Absenteeism.
Important Happenings this week:
Monday 4/1/24
7:30 Office Hours
New Student Suliman joining MHS
Steven Willis Spoken Word Artist at MHS & during Solon Block
1:00 Normal Solon Block (Becca Ex. Functioning Solon Block is on:)
1:45 Guest Speaker Marc Gwinn Financial Advisor to Ms. Bettie's class.
3:15 Faculty Meeting AGENDA
Tuesday 4/2/24
Delayed Start- VTCAP 9th Grade Math and 11th Grade Science
7:30 Department Collaboration Time
7:30 SEL Leadership Meeting
No TA or Solon Block
3:00 PM Building Rep and MHS Admin Team meeting
Wednesday 4/3/24
Delayed Start- VTCAP 9th Grade ELA
7:30-8:05 Staff Gathering in the Library- connection
No TA or Solon Block
1:45 Jason G at League Meeting
2:00 PM In the Cafeteria Celebration Baby Shower for Nwab our Custodian
3:15 Yoga with Amanda 3:15 - 4:15 Room 206
6:30 MRPS School Board Meeting MHS Library
Thursday 4/4/24
7:30- 8:05 9th Grade EST Meeting. If not in 9th grade team, planning time. Required for all 9th grade teachers.
Delayed Start- VTCAP Make Ups for 9th & 11th graders
No TA or Solon Block
Robotics Field Trip to New England States Competition
3:30 SEL Team Watching the Coddling of the American Mind"
7:00 PM Premier of Masque 12th Night!
Friday 4/5/24
7:30 Planning time for staff
Emily and Matt are out for the day.
Flex Pathways Field Trip
1:00 Normal Solon Block & TA
7:00 PM Premier of Masque 12th Night!
Saturday 4/6/24
Masque showing of 12th Night at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Reminders (To Do)
- G&W Calendar Change- April 10 becomes GREEN and April 17th becomes a WHITE DAY because of the Eclipse.
- Grades- please enter grades for students. Progress Reports will be mailed home soon.
- On 4/15/24 MHS The Conversation is presenting "On behalf of the Conversation, I'm excited to announce consent educator Sarah Casper will be coming to our school April 15th to host an interactive consent presentation, "Consent Shakeup". This is designed to be an applicable and more nuanced version of the consent education most of you have already received. The course will be taught in two groups, block two and three (a green day). All seniors will be excused from the class they will be missing and sorted into two groups (stay tuned for your group) .
This opportunity has been made possible with generous community member's donations. The MHS class of '68 has been instrumental in our fundraising, donating in the name of their classmate Robin Farnham, whose life was tragically taken in an act of domestic violence soon after her high school graduation. Our club has been fundraising and putting a lot of thought and time into this event and we are really grateful to be able to provide this experience for the class of 2024! Thank you for your participation!"
From The MRPS Business Office- Please submit final FY24 requisitions by April 5th and plan on final purchases by April 19th. There will be an exception for essential items that cannot be purchased ahead of time. Sticking to this timeline is helpful to us in providing year end projections and ensuring all invoices are signed and received in the business office before the end of the school year. We truly appreciate your attention to this matter. Please contact Michelle Keyes at Michellekeyes@mpsvt.org with any questions or concerns.
Dates to Remember
- 3/28-4/28 2 French Students visiting MHS
- 4/8/24 Eclipse No School.
- 4/9/24 Winooski Valley at MHS 11:00-2:00 pm Aud & gym
- 4/10 Teen Jazz During Solon Block- this will be an adjusted schedule
- 4/10 Teen Lit Mob at U32 with Sue M.
- 4/12/24 Advanced Manufacturing Day at VTSU Randolph Campus Filed Trip
- 4/12/24 Masque Field trip to Barre Opera House Beatles tribute
- 4/12/24 Senior Graduation meeting & VSAC Senior Survey in the aud during Solon Block
- 4/13-5/11/24 3 French Exchange Students visit MHS
- 4/15/24 The Conversation Presents guest speaker on "Consent" for all seniors.
- 4/15 3:15 Laura and Gio at MHS
- 4/16/24 Silent Auction to raise funds for Sadie and Ally T field trip.
- 4/17/24 Egress Drill
- 4/29/24 Long TA No Solon Block
- 5/2/24 UVM Visit for students in grades 10 & 11 (Amanda & Lissa attending)
- 5/3/24 VTSU Try A Major Day Field trip
- 5/6/24 AP US Govt exam 8:00-12:00
- 5/7/24 AP Stats exam 12:00-4:00
- 5/8/24 AP English 8:00-12:00 & Comp Science exam 12:00-4:00
- 5/8-5/10 All State Music Festival
- 5/8 VPA Spelling Bee at MHS Auditorium 4:00-7:30 PM
- 5/9/24 AP Psychology exam 12:00-4:00
- 5/10/24 AP US History exam 8:00-12:30
- 5/11/24 or 5/25/24 Race Against Racism Date
- 5/13/24 AP Calc exam 8:00-12:00
- 5/14/24 Caregiver Webinar about Substance Abuse by Lucy S 6:30 PM
- 5/15/24 AP Music Theory exam 12:00-4:00
- 5/16/24 AP Spanish exam 8:00-12:00
- 5/17/24 PIZZA FOR THE PEOPLE (adjusted schedule)
- 5/18/24 Music Chorus Field Trip to 6 Flags and performance
- 5/20/24 Laura and Gio at MHS 3:15
- 5/21/24 VT Young Playwrights Field Trip
- 5/23/24 MHS Spring Pops Concert 7:00 PM
- 5/30/24 MSMS Concert at MHS 3:00-8:00
- 6/7/24 Grades are due to Aaron for all seniors.
- 6/7 & 8 REN STAR ASSESSMENTS For grades 9, 10 and 11 in classes.
- 6/8/24 Junior Prom at Farm House Flowers
- June 14 MHS Senior Graduation
- June 17 MHS Celebration at NOA.
- June 19th, Last day of school- so far.
- September 28 from 12-4:00 MRPS PIE FALL HARVEST Celebration at the State House.
COGNIA VTCAP Testing Information
Montpelier High School
April 2, 2024- Mathematics Grade 9 125 minutes
8:20-10:15 a.m.
April 2, 2024- Science Grade 11- 150 minutes
8:20-10:15 a.m.
April 3, 2024- ELA Grade 9- 170 minutes
8:20-10:15 a.m.
April 4, 2024- Make-ups
8:20-10:15 a.m.
*Only students who are testing are expected to be at school at this time. MHS will run on a delayed start schedule for all students, beginning at 10:20 am. Students will be provided extended time to continue testing in a quiet space in order to complete a test in one sitting. Grade 11 CVCC students must be at MHS on April 2nd for testing, and a bus will take them to the Career Center around 10:30. Any student who is absent on a testing day, including CVCC students, will be required to attend on April 4th and/or rescheduled until testing is completed.
Shout Outs to Celebrate Our Work!
Come on out and support the Solons!
MRPS District Updates
- MRPS has a District Blog; please sign up and learn about all the great moments at each school.
Things to Check Out on the MRPS Curriculum Site.
April 3rd- Next School Board Meeting at MHS 6:30 PM.
April 30th- Second School Budget Vote.
Montpelier High School
Email: jasongingold@mpsvt.org
Website: https://www.mrpsvt.org/mhs
Location: 5 High School Drive, Montpelier, VT, USA
Phone: (802)225-8000
Twitter: @GingoldMHSvt
Instagram: @mhssolons