FRIDAY FOCUS

Monomoy Regional High School's Weekly Newsletter

Published: December 1, 2023

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JOIN MONOMOY'S DIVERSITY COUNCIL!

Monomoy's Portrait of a Graduate

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SHARK SHOUT OUTS

The Diversity Club would like to thank Mr. Sullivan and the following students Cam Perry, Aria Mooney, and Tommy Cervino for getting and storing the food we received from the Food Pantry.

Shark Shout Out to Steve Cass for giving up some time to talk to the Creative Writing II: Global Outlook class about his perspective of Greek culture and his many travels to Greece. Thank you Mr. Cass!!

MRHS Theater Company Performance - Saturday, December 2

Planning to attend Harwich for the Holidays this weekend?

Be sure to drop by to see the Monomoy High School Theater Company's production of Christmas with a Twist on Saturday, December 2 at 3:00 PM in front of the Harwich Town Hall.

These fun holiday-themed short plays are a great way to kick off the holiday season. Come cheer on our students as they spread some cheer! Special thanks to Friends of the Arts for sponsoring this production.

Friends of the Arts Needs Your Help!

Attention Monomoy!

Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is an organization that helps enrich the arts in our schools. FOTA is looking for your help filling up our fundraising Raffle Baskets. We will need items that fit the following themes for each basket:

Coffee Buzz!
Dog Enthusiast
Chocolate Lover's
Spa Day
Holiday Celebration
Support Local!

Small items, gift cards, and non perishables are preferred. Items will be collected until Monday, 12/04/23, and will be presented & raffled off at the Winter Concert on 12/12/23.

You can drop items off at the main office at Monomoy Regional High School for Rose Richard to collect. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Rose Richard at rrichard@monomoy.edu.

Thank you sincerely for all of your help and support!

Music Festival Audition Results!

All Cape and Islands Music Festival

On Wednesday, November 15, Monomoy High School vocalists and instrumentalists auditioned for the All Cape and Islands Music Festival. Of these, 9 were vocalists, and the music department is THRILLED to announce that all successfully auditioned and will be performing in February!

In the Treble Choir:

Dahlia Viprino-Soprano
Raine Christakis-Alto
Gizelle Wilson-Alto
Alexis Arruda-Alto

In the Mixed Choir:

Emma Capen-Soprano
Leyla Holmes-Soprano
Emory Hines-Alto
Payton MacRoberts-Alto
Faye Viprino-Bass

Orchestra:

Alexa Babes-Deal-Violin 2 seat 4B
Wellington Holmes-French Horn 1.1

Concert Band:

Isaiah Woodland - Flute 1.1
Charlotte Skinner - Oboe 1
Riley Martin - Clarinet 1 - seat 2
Benjamin McMullen - Alto Sax 2 seat 2
Abigail Considine – Alto Sax 2 seat 3
Lily Gould – Alto Sax 2 seat 4
Simon MacBride - Tympani

Senior Southeastern MA Distict Music Festival Audition

On November 18, 2023, students auditioned at the Senior Southeastern Massachusetts District Music Festival. Here are the results:

Leyla Holmes (Soprano)
Alexis Arruda (Alto)
Emory Hines (Alto)
Payton MacRoberts (Tenor)
Faye Viprino (Bass)
Isaiah Woodland (Flute 1-2 Concert Band)
Charlotte Skinner (Oboe 2-2 Orchestra)
Wellington Holmes (French Horn seat 6 Orchestra)

Leyla Holmes, Emory Hines, and Isaiah Woodland scored high enough to qualify to audition for the All-State Music Festival!

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Annual Winter Concert - December 12

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Upcoming 8th Grade Field Trip to Cape Cod Tech!

Interested in attending Cape Cod Tech next year?

Sign up for a field trip to see the school in action on Tuesday, December 12. Permission slips are due no later than Friday, December 8th to Mrs. Hall in the guidance office.

ATTENTION COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS & THEIR CAREGIVERS

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON 2024-2025 FAFSA!

The FAFSA will be available to fill out beginning on 12/31

Please adhere to all the financial aid deadlines that are listed for each college as each school has specific deadlines and requirements.

Watch these very HELPFUL VIDEOS from Federal Student Aid for some steps to take prior to the launch of 2024-2025.

Below is a list of steps necessary to complete your 2024-2025 FASFA!

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Financial Aid 101

To watch a recording of the presentation from our financial aid night in November, click here
To view the slides from the presentation click here

Free Online Fishermen’s Training Course

Our free online Introduction to Cape Cod Commercial Fishing course is now available! SIGN UP HERE! Within 2 business days of signing up you will receive a separate email from Leaderosity with your log-in information.

Parenting Support Group

The Director of Youth and Family Services in Harwich, Ashley Symington is starting a new parenting support group: Parenting BIG Feelings. It will take place at The 204 and is open to all. They will be once a month until May - skipping December and February.

(Flyer for the series is attached at the end of Friday Focus)