FRIDAY FOCUS

In honor of MLK Jr Day, there is no school on Monday, January 20th. When we return on Tuesday it will be a Day 1 in the schedule and a FULL DAY of classes with a PM midterm exam.

SCHEDULE

• Tuesday is a full day of school with the E block exam in the afternoon.
• Weds-Fri are HALF DAYS and students will be dismissed at 11:55am.
• Click here for a printable version of the midterm exam schedule.

ATTENDANCE

• If you do not have a midterm exam, your attendance is not required. To avoid interruptions during the exams, dismissals from school will take place at the end of each exam block.

BUSES

• Buses will depart at 12pm.

LUNCHES

• Our food service staff will continue to offer grab-and-go lunch on the half days (prior to dismissal).

As we continue to navigate the winter months, we want to remind everyone about the importance of preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses. The health and well-being of our students, staff, and families are our top priority, and we all play a role in ensuring a safe and healthy school environment. If your child is diagnosed with a contagious illness, such as the flu or other respiratory infections, please let us know so we can take necessary precautions to protect the health of other students and staff.

Here are a few key guidelines to help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses:

1. Stay Home When Sick: If your child is feeling unwell or showing symptoms of illness (such as a cough, fever, sore throat, or fatigue), please keep them at home to rest and recover. Consult with your child's healthcare provider for guidance if you have concerns.
2. Practice Good Hygiene:

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are not available.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the elbow of your arm to prevent the spread of germs.

3. Wear Masks When Appropriate: While masks are not mandatory, we encourage their use if a student or staff member is feeling unwell or has any symptoms of respiratory illness.
4. Cleaning and Disinfection: We have increased our cleaning protocols in high-touch areas throughout the school.
5. Stay Up-to-Date on Vaccinations: We encourage families to stay current on recommended vaccinations, including the flu vaccine and Dtap and/or the Tdap booster, which protects against pertussis. If your child is due for vaccination, please contact your healthcare provider.

We appreciate your commitment to keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the health office.

Thank you for helping to protect the health and safety of our Monomoy community.

Healthy regards,

Monomoy Health Services Team

The Mass Literacy Guide has been empowering educators since 2020 with practical strategies and resources for preK-3 literacy. Now this hub of early literacy information includes a section designed specifically for families and communities. Families and community members can use the site to learn more about reading and writing instruction and how to support it at home.

Monomoy students Stephen Kelly, MRHS Class of 2024, and Hannah Mendes, MRHS Class of 2025, produced this documentary as the culminating project of their community internships. The film focuses on the housing crisis on Cape Cod, and includes local leaders, residents, and Monomoy Middle School students sharing what home means to them. Great work on an important topic!

A group of Monomoy High students attended the first INSPIRE Youth Leadership Institute at Worcester State, a civic engagement institute dedicated to fostering leadership and social responsibility among high school students across Massachusetts. These student leaders learned how to actively engage in their communities and address the social issues that matter most. To read more about their experience, visit https://www.monomoy.edu/post-details/~board/latest-news/post/monomoy-high-students-attend-youth-leadership-insititute.

Dear Seniors and Families,

Prom tickets are on sale! Flier attached. Please purchase prom tickets online: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/MRHS2025seniorprom

The Senior Class is hosting a Bake Sale at Stop and Shop in Harwich at Saturday, January 18 from 10:00-2:00. We are in need of donations so please sign up below if you are able to donate any baked goods: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FACA62DA7F4C70-54127370-class

Thank you,
Lindsay Ginnetty & Caitlyn Hall
Class of 2025 Advisors

Prom tickets will be $70 from Thursday, January 2nd to Friday, January 17th. The price will increase after this early bird special ends. Save money and get your tickets early: https://www.msbtickets.com/monomoyregionalhighschool/event/MRHS2025seniorprom

The Class of 2025's Senior Prom will take place at Wychmere Beach Club on Friday, April 11, 2025. All seniors are invited and may bring up to 1 guest. Dress formally. The Grand March will begin at 5:30pm followed by dinner and dancing. Seniors will need to arrive at Wychmere by 5pm. If you are bringing a guest who is not a current student at MRHS, you must submit a permission slip to the Main Office by March 7th. Permission slips will be available sometime in February. Please check your email for updates.

Get your yearbook today! We expect them to sell out this year!

If you need financial assistance to purchase a yearbook please email Mrs. Francesconi (kfrancesoni@monomoy.edu).

I have loved every second of my internship at Underpass Auto. My teacher, Mike, has been a huge help in making me successful! I have learned so many different things and different ways to approach a job that has been given to me, such as doing lower and upper control arms and engine work. It has been an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to learn more as I continue at this internship.

What I like about my internship at Cape Cod Chokers is that it allows me to be creative and hands-on. I get to make beautiful jewelry, participate in photoshoots, and brainstorm business ideas. My mentor and I have become great friends, and I look forward to working every day. I have learned so much about customer service, sales, and marketing, such as picking out the next season's clothing and jewelry pieces, working on the website, packaging online orders, and stocking inventory. This internship not only lets me express my creativity but also helps me grow professionally, and I am truly grateful for the experience.

The Gift of Thrift now has shampoo, deodorant, soap and other toiletries available to any student, thanks to a generous community donation sponsored through the Donor Choice organization. All items are available at the Gift of Thrift on the second floor.

The Diversity Club, with the help of donations from the community, Stop and Shop, and Google . Org Teen Mental Health Initiative, can distribute individual bags of food on Fridays. They are handed out at the end of the day and are available to anyone who needs them. Pick up in the Main Office lobby as you are heading out to your bus!

MRHS has joined with Outer Cape Health Services to offer additional support to our school community. This new project aims to increase access to community supports and clinical services for students and their families. The service will provide onsite access to OCHS navigator services and tele-behavioral and telemedicine appointments. The school-based OCHS Navigator will work alongside school personnel to help students and families to access locally-based services and resources. The Navigator program will support students in connecting to the resources that they need to improve health, wellness, and academic engagement. Navigators will provide customized case management services, ensuring that students and families are connected to the supports that they need. To learn more, click here or speak to the school's nurses or counselors.

Monomoy Interact Club is collecting warm clothing for Cape Cod residents via the StreetReach program. We'll have boxes outside the high school library and cafeteria. Adult clothing only (new or gently used.)

Click here to view the scholarship presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SKzeN5urj5N_lbo8_CcjV9HZYE4vdwkMzit8Eomd6Ow/edit?usp=sharing

Please be checking Naviance for local scholarships.

All students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the culminating exams in May 2025. Earning scores high enough on these tests could potentially lead to college credit. In addition, this exam takes the place of the course final. Exam fees are determined by the College Board; each exam is $98.00. For those on free and reduced lunch, the cost is $40.00 per test.

• One exam: $99

• Two exams: $198

• Three (or more) exams: $297

We request a non-refundable* payment by February 3, 2025. Checks should be made payable to MRSD, which should be given to Mrs. Casey, Guidance Assistant.

* All Parents/Guardians of AP Students will receive an email and snail mail regarding AP examination fees with additional information.

https://capecodchildrensplace.com/program-offerings/ - click on the link for the interactive calendar!

INSTAGRAM: @MonomoyGuidance

Wishing you health and safety,

The MRHS Counseling Team

Click here to access the Monomoy All Sports Booster Club's merch store: https://monomoy-merch.printify.me/products

Follow us on Instagram for game results, scores, updates, and more!: @monomoyathletics

To report your child's absence, tardy, or upcoming dismissal please use the following link:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/attendance

Did you know? Past issues of the Friday Focus can be found on our website:

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/news/friday-focus

Monomoy Regional High School operations and activities are guided by Monomoy Regional School District policies and school-specific procedures. The MRHS Handbook is a resource for families and students, providing information and guidelines for a variety of topics. If you have additional questions not covered here, contact MRHS at (508) 430-7200.

https://mrhs.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/school-handbook

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