Miscoe Hill Newsletter

Ms. Corron's Corner

Dear Miscoe Families,

October is flying by! Last week, Mr. Cuomo and I presented Miscoe Hill’s School Improvement Plan to the School Committee. This year’s School Improvement Plan is focused on continuous improvement as we build on Miscoe’s strong foundation. This SIP is about honoring the work happening at Miscoe every day and giving our educators and students the structure and support to keep growing. By strengthening our instruction, expanding our supports, and deepening our community connections, we’re ensuring every student is known, valued, and prepared for the future.

Additionally, our 7th grade Design and Modeling students from Miss Rhodes’ class presented their ankle orthotics projects at the School Committee meeting - giving everyone a firsthand look at the creative problem-solving and innovation happening in our classrooms every day. They walked us through the design process of planning, iterating, designing, and reflecting with enthusiasm - thank you for representing our school so well! Way to go!

Tech Tips: Caring for Your iPad!

At Miscoe Hill, school-issued iPads can be just as essential as a pencil or binder! To help your student stay ready for learning every day and keep their device in working order, here are a few key habits to reinforce at home:

Charge It Nightly: Please help your student plug in their iPad every evening. A 100% battery ensures they won't miss a beat in class.
Backpack & Hallway Safety: The #1 cause of cracked screens is pressure inside backpacks or drops in crowded hallways. Remind students to pack iPads away from heavy books/water bottles and keep devices zipped away when moving between classes.
Respect the Hardware: Remind students never to pick off keyboard keys, peel rubber borders, or modify cases. Picking keys breaks delicate internal clips, turning a minor habit into a costly hardware repair!
Passcodes & Privacy: Remind students to keep their screen lock passcodes private and never lend their assigned iPad to a classmate.

Helpful Hint: Set up a designated "charging station" in a common area at home (like the kitchen or living room) rather than your student's bedroom to prevent late-night screen time and sleep disruption!

We know middle school life gets busy, and accidental drops or software glitches happen! If an iPad is damaged accidentally, students can submit a helpdesk ticket via the Incident IQ app on their iPad or through their student portal. However, please note that intentional damage (such as picked keycaps or vandalism) is not considered normal wear and tear and may result in repair fees.

We’re also excited to introduce Mr. Monteiro, our new iPad Support Technician! Mr. Monteiro has been hard at work resolving tickets and ensuring every student has a functional device in hand.

We have an exciting week ahead! Student Council is kicking off their first Spirit Week of the year, leading up to the 7th and 8th grade Volloween event on Friday night. Best of luck to our 5th graders heading off to Outdoor Classroom - with great weather in the forecast, it promises to be a memorable, hands-on adventure in the woods! Have a safe and productive week, everyone!

With gratitude,

Ms. Corron

October 30th Halloween Costume Rules

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Spirit Week

Student Services Family Night- October 29

You can RSVP here.

Annual Health Form & Back to School Forms

Only 35% of families have completed the Annual Health Form in PowerSchool! We need your help getting to 100% completion! If you have NOT filled out the Annual Health Form for this school year, please do so at your earliest convenience. It is important that the health office has this important information for your student.

65% of families have completed the required back to school forms!

If you haven't completed your forms yet, please take a few minutes to LOG INTO POWERSCHOOL and submit your forms.

Thank you to all the parents and caregivers that took the time to complete these! We appreciate you submitting them. Just a reminder only ONE parent/ caregiver needs to complete the forms.

Need a little help? [View instructions here]

Miscoe Hill Basketball Registration

Miscoe Hill Basketball Registration for basketball is now open. Tryouts begin November 30. There will be a sports info night TBD.

Girls Basketball grades 6-8

Boys Basketball grades 7-8

Important: 8th grade boys and girls also have the opportunity to play at Nipmuc For JV, They will need to register for Nipmuc which is open as well.

Also Important: Please do NOT pay until after tryouts!

Please click here to view Nipmuc's Athletic Newsletter.

Volloween - 7th and 8th Grade

Outdoor Classroom- THIS WEEK!

Important checklist & packing list to get prepared for our trip.

We leave Wednesday, October 28th and return Friday, October 30th!

Outdoor Classroom CHECKLIST

Outdoor Classroom PACKING LIST

Miscoe Hill Youth Theatre

Get ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and fun! Join us for our upcoming Miscoe Hill Youth Theatre production of, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Teachers… But Were Afraid to Ask!” Performances will take place on Friday, November 6th, and Saturday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM.

🎟️ Ticket Prices:

Adults: $10

Students: $8

You can purchase your tickets by clicking here or scanning the QR code! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and come out to support our talented cast. We hope to see you there!

Picture Retakes- Friday, November 20

8th Grade Parents and Cargivers!

We’re looking for parents and guardians who are interested in joining the 8th Grade Semi Committee! This is a great opportunity to help plan a special event and make it a memorable night for our 8th graders.

If you’re interested in being part of the committee, please fill out the form below. Once we have a group together, we’ll be in touch with the date and details for our kickoff meeting.

https://forms.gle/YSU57Yojy44upuSx9

We’d love to have you join us!

Email any questions you have to miscoe8thgradesemi@gmail.com

Save the Date- Nipmuc Showcase

BVT

https://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/admissions/applytobvt

Virtual Admissions Informational Sessions Oct. 27th, Oct. 28th (Portuguese), Nov. 4th (Spanish), & Nov. 10th (Sign up link will be posted on their website in October)