MHS WEEKLY STAFF UPDATE

Week of June 17-20, 2024

All students achieve high levels of learning because of what we do every day.

In This Issue:

Updates from Jason
Dates to Remember
Staff Solon Salutes Shout Outs
Department Updates: Guidance Department & CBL
Procedure Reminders & Helpful Links
MRPS District Updates

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An Update from Jason

Hello MHS,

As Kenny Loggin said it best in "This is it!" we have made it to the last week of school. Jerry and I were talking while waiting for graduation to start, and we both agreed that the year had passed! Thank you! Thank you, staff, teachers, food service, clean team- everyone! It has been a great year with accomplishments, ups and downs, celebrations, awards, recognition's, learning, disappointments, retirements, state championships, performances, field trips, exchange students, travel, and growth and reflection. Movement and flow are the ecosystems of the school, and we embrace it.

Here is what we received from a parent- "I wanted to send a note to say that we were blown away by graduation last night. I couldn't even count the number of people who said "this is why I love Montpelier," "This is why I am so glad my kids grew up in Montpelier," etc. MHS helped shaped my kid into the magical kid she is and we feel confident sending out into the world! Kudos on pulling off an exceptional night and thanks for making Montpelier High School such a fantastic experience for our kiddos."- Thank you MHS!

I know a school year is not all rainbows, unicorns, and butterflies, and we always will have work to do. But we can relish the positive outcomes we all worked towards, whether in the classroom, as a staff member, or with students.

Let's take time on Monday at Cafe Noa to thank one another, celebrate, and hopefully feel grateful that you all make a difference in our students' lives. Thank you for making a MHS a special place.

As we know, this week is going to be hot. Monday is our last "normal" scheduled day. I sent everyone a Google form to gather information on how we can best move some second-floor classes to the first floor, hopefully using spaces that are not in use. Please complete the form by 8:00 so we can finalize a new schedule and communicate it to all MHS and caregivers.

I sent a draft of the Tuesday and Wednesday schedule (in the Google form). I understand the times are shorter than a normal retake day, and we have to dismiss at the same time as the other schools. We also left as much unscheduled time for planning, grading, or ending the year.

We can use the current adaptive scheduler instead calling students back again, of starting over.

I look forward to connecting with you all this week and celebrating the end of the year.

Have a great last few days.

Best,

Jason

"Mastery requires lots of practice. But the more you practice something, the more boring and routine it becomes.

Thus, an essential component of mastery is the ability to maintain your enthusiasm. The master continues to find the fundamentals interesting."

Important Happenings this week:

Monday 6/17/24
7:30 office hours
Normal TA (LAST TA of the year)

1:00 Normal Solon Block

1:00-2:00 Administrative Assistant Interview

3:15-4:15 Faculty Gathering at Cafe NOA, 8 Putnam Street, off Barre St. Montpelier
Bring a to go container for left overs.
UES Promotion ceremony

Tuesday 6/18/24 WHITE DAY

7:30 Planning Time
Breakfast is available for students

Block 1 8:20-9:20

Block 2 9:25-10:25

Block 3 10:30-11:30

Block 4 11:35-12:35
12:35-3:00 is your time
Bag lunches are available for students

MSMS Promotion ceremony at MHS GYM

Wednesday 6/19/24 GREEN DAY

7:30 Planning Time & Breakfast is provided in the MHS Staff room :)

Breakfast is available for students

Block 1 8:20-9:20

Block 2 9:25-10:25

Block 3 10:30-11:30

Block 4 11:35-12:35
12:35-3:00 is your time
Bag Lunches are available

6:30 MRPS Board Meeting MHS Library

Thursday 6/13/24

No Students

7:30- planning time

10:30 MRPS at the green house

11:00 District lunch

Grades are due by 3:00 PM
11:00-3:00 is up to you on how you spend the afternoon.
Please clean up after yourselves, clean out your room
Hand in the end of year check list

If you are taking Thursday off, please submit a 1/2 day ready sub day request.

Friday 6/21/24

Summer Vacation:) Enjoy!

Reminders (To Do)

Complete EST Grade level Surveys
End of Year Checklist For Val.
Complete MRPS Board Survey
My MHS Cellphone will be returned by Friday, June 21. The 802-261-0121 number will no longer be in use. I am working on a new #.
Fascinating Fact- Kenny Loggin's also performed the Caddy Shack Song, Top Gun, and many movie hits.

HHB Requirements for All MHS Staff.

Student Chromebook Returning Plan- please help support Sue and Russell.

Prior to students returning their Chromebooks, they just complete this form.
In TA's
When a student brings their Chromebook to Russell, he will check the form spreadsheet to make sure that the student completed the form, and he will scan the Asset tag into the spreadsheet, where indicated.
June 3-7: Seniors return their Chromebooks to Russell in the tech office as soon as they are done with coursework.
June 10-14: Final chance for seniors to return their Chromebooks to Russell in the tech office. Other students may also begin to turn in their Chromebooks during this week, if they are no longer needed for this year's coursework.
June 17-19: Students may continue to turn in their Chromebooks to Russell in the tech office.
June 20: Final day for students to turn in their Chromebooks to Russell in Room 126 (Val has reserved Room 126 for Russell for June 20 and 21).

Block 1: 8:55-9:35 - Grade 9
Block 2: 9:40-10:20 - Grade 10
Block 3: 10:25-11:05 - Grade 11
Block 4: 11:10-11:55 - Open time for any student to still turn in a Chromebook

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Dates to Remember

June 17 MHS Celebration at NOA. 3:15 PM- Last Faculty Meeting/Gathering.
June 17th Last Day of Classes (Green Day)
June 18 & 19 WUD Days (White Day, Green Day)
June 18 MSMS Promotion Ceremony at MHS
June 19 Breakfast will be provided for MHS Staff- Enjoy!
June 20- all final grades are due by 3:00 PM
June 21- Sound of Music, Lyric Theater is performing a concert version with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra June 20, 21, 22nd at the Von Trapp concert meadow in Stowe. Tickets are on sale! https://cart.flynnvt.org/18528/18728
September 28 from 12-4:00 MRPS PIE FALL HARVEST Celebration at the State House.