MTRS Student and Family Update
12/18/2020
Dear Students and Families,
Well we have arrived at the final week of school for 2020! I am so thankful to put this year behind us and move boldly into 2021. I am excited to march towards another graduation and am hopeful the Class of 2021 will be able to graduate in-person with all of their classmates!
I wish you health and happiness over the December break. Stick close to home; enjoy the snow, hot cocoa, and warm fires. Let’s all commit to practicing the Fab Four (wash hands, wear a mask, social distance, and stay home if you are not feeling well) so we can continue to keep our community safe!
Wednesday, December 23 is a half day of school. On this day students will end their day at 11:30. Here is the schedule:
Athletics Update
Last week, the school committee also approved alpine and nordic skiing as winter sports. The school committee will meet again on Monday, Dec. 21 in order to vote on basketball. The winter athletic season will run Jan. 11–Feb. 28. Registration for alpine and Nordic skiing is open, follow the link to signup for Family ID and register.
https://www.familyid.com/mohawk-trail-regional-schools
Contact Athletic Director Vouros for more information gvouros@mtrsd.org.
Reminder from the Health Office
ALL Massachusetts students are required to receive a flu vaccine by Dec. 31, 2020 for the 2020–2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided per state mandate. You can contact your child's Primary Care Physician's office or local pharmacy to schedule a flu vaccine. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the health office ext.1318.
Student Services
Please follow this link for recent updates from Student Services.
Library
Check out the December newsletter for students!
Yearbook
Yearbooks are a very special way to hold on to your high school memories for the rest of your life. Visit MTRS's yearbook page for more information on how to order your 2020-2021 yearbook. Seniors: Please be sure to send your senior photo and at least 3 other photos to ewillis@mtrsd.org. For more information for seniors, go here.
Class of 2021 Fundraiser
The Class of 2020 is selling coffee! https://piercebrospromos.com/collections/mohawk-fundraiser Orders can be shipped directly to homes or can be picked up at the Pierce Brothers facility. The fundraiser will end on December 31st. Click here for the informational flyer.
Student Council
The Middle School STUCO is organizing a card-sending event during the month of December. Students who would like to participate (optional) will send one card to another student and receive one in the mail (students who would rather email can also do that). During the first week of December, STUCO advisor Ms. Rutz will match students; students will also receive a card in the mail. If you have any questions please email Ms. Rutz: srutz@mtrsd.org
We’re excited to announce our first ever MTRS virtual talent show! Our talent show will be held on a platform called Flipgrid that is commonly used for educational purposes in our district. Students AND families are welcome to participate, the more the merrier! Think Partridge Family meets TikTok. Video categories include: music, dance, or random talents (comedy, magic, other talents, but no gross talents).
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Videos must be 3 minutes or less, no exceptions. Please ensure all content (music, lyrics, clothing, etc.) are school appropriate for all audiences (including younger children).
DEADLINE: Submissions open now through January 15
You’ll be able to view, vote, like, and comment the following week (all comments will be KIND and SUPPORTIVE to represent our MTRS values). Please see this flyer for more information and the Flipgrid link. All students will be presented with this slideshow next week in advisory. Any questions please email Ms. Rutz at srutz@mtrsd.org
School & District Updates
Don’t forget to follow us on our official social outlets Facebook & Instagram @mohawktrailregional! For all things athletics, follow @mtrsathletics on Instagram and Twitter.
For important district COVID-19 information and updates, visit the district’s website: www.mtrsd.org/covid-19-information.
Marisa