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As we wrap up the last week of school, we are excited to host another Inspired Learning Day tomorrow June 14! Students have chosen their sessions and are getting excited! Click on the link below to access additional information and the schedule for the day.

Student elections will be held this week for the Nipmuc student council and class leadership positions. Students were made aware of elections last week through email and during morning announcements about the necessary paperwork that needed to be filled out. That paperwork needed to be returned to the main office by the end of the day today. Speeches and voting will take place this Thursday, June 16. Elected positions that are available for each grade level are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and STUCO. If students have questions they should email the Nipmuc Student Council Advisor, Ms. Beatrice at abeatrice@mursd.org.

All students should check PowerSchool to be sure that grades are up-to-date and reflect current assignments completed. If there are any questions about grades and/or assignments, students should see teachers prior to the end of the day on Wednesday. Grades close on Wednesday and will be published with comments in PowerSchool on Friday for students and families.

Any students who have questions about failing grades and credit recovery should reach out directly to their school counselor. School counselors will be available June 21-24 in the Nipmuc School Counseling Center.

We are excited to let you know that our school counselors have been working hard on building student schedules for the upcoming school year. We are in the process of updating schedules and expect to share them with students this week, allowing time to check in with school counselors prior to the end of the school year in order to resolve any scheduling concerns and confirm each student’s 2022-2023 course of study. We will inform all students and parents when schedules are ready to be viewed

Last week the Social Studies Department hosted our first annual Civics Project Symposium! The state of Massachusetts has developed a state-wide civics project in which high school students, specifically juniors can participate and we are proud of our students that participated this year for the first time. “The primary purpose of a history and social science education is to prepare students to have the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful and active participants in a democratic society and a complex world,” (Mass DESE)

Students chose a topic that they were passionate about and worked to be civically engaged with the goal to create a meaningful change in the world. Part of the process included showcasing their work and the power of student agency and engagement. Congratulations to our Social Studies department and all of the students that showcased their ideas and passions to make a difference in the world!

Nipmuc is pleased to release a Summer Reading List for students and families to reference when selecting books. As always, students are encouraged to choose books according to interest and independent reading level. Students are also urged to talk to their current teachers about a possible fit and visit their local libraries for further assistance and access to books throughout the summer. Happy reading, Nipmuc!

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are not required to complete the reading of a book from the summer reading list.

When schedules are released later this week, any student taking an AP class next year should review this document to find relevant information about potential summer assignments for each AP class. Any questions about summer work should be directed to the AP teacher.

The below information is important information from Mrs. McInnis, Nipmuc School Nurse. If you have any questions you can email her this week at lmcinnis@mursd.org.

• Information about medication administration and physical exams for the 2022-2023 school year

• Vaping prevention resources for parents/guardians and information on quitting for students

Free Telehealth for COVID-19 Treatment with Paxlovid

Massachusetts has launched a new free telehealth program to help residents easily access COVID-19 treatment. The COVID-19 telehealth program is a quick, easy and free way for individuals to see if Paxlovid is an appropriate treatment for them. Paxlovid is a COVID-19 treatment pill taken orally that can reduce the risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization by nearly 90 percent.

This program is available to all COVID-19 positive Massachusetts residents 18 years or older who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. The telehealth visit consists of a short health intake survey and, if eligible, a video consultation with a health care clinician. During the telehealth visit, the clinician will review symptoms and risk factors, and determine if Paxlovid treatment is appropriate. If an individual is eligible for the treatment, the clinician will send a prescription to a local pharmacy or, if necessary, arrange for free overnight delivery to the resident's home. This program can be accessed at mass.gov/COVIDtelehealth and is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Please find summer courses for your reference. These courses are tuition free with grant assistance from MA Office of Economic Development and would be appropriate for any graduating seniors who are interested in entering the workforce or trade.

Every year the Upton Men's Club (UMC) puts on the town fireworks display and will be holding the event again this year on Saturday June 25th. As part of the event, the UMC will have multiple bouncy houses for younger children to enjoy. In past years high school students have volunteered to help staff that area and it has worked very well. They wouldn't be able to do it without students' help and it is a great opportunity for students to get some volunteer hours helping within the community. There is a signup sheet in the main office at Nipmuc where students can sign up for either shift (4pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm to 9:00pm).