MRHS FRIDAY FOCUS Weekly Newsletter
MRHS VOICE: Vision of Innovation, Creativity & Excellence
Building Connections Through Communication!
New Visionary Jawsome Hour Concept Comes to MRHS!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipiCbbhjSdhj_hgajXVNYHKFwrogkbmYGQhzZwlm7ts/edit?usp=sharing
Monomoy Regional HS Complex Sky View
New Shark Sighting in Main Office!
Great Gatsby Party
Pictured above: Josephine Baker, Clara Bow, Myrtle Wilson, Bugs Moran, Theda Bara, Jordan Baker, Lucky Luciano, Gilda Gray, and Isadora Duncan
it's Sacco and Vanzetti
Here's Charlie Chaplin
It's a young Walt Disney and Myrtle Wilson
Bessie Smith and Lillian Gish
Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and Bugs Moran with fake cigs/cigars
Billie Holliday, Tom Mix, and Bessie Smith
Catch Me If You Can Coming Show Coming Soon!
Important Spring Sports Information:
- Meet the Coaches Night on March 13th at 6:00 pm in the gym
- All Student Athletes MUST be registered on family ID (link below) before being able to participate in a spring sport.
Weekly Sports Synopsis
Week of: 2/24 - 3/2
By: Hannah Potter
Tournament time!
This week, our girls lost to Cathedral in the first round of playoff games, 62-38. Although they faced a defeat, they had a very well played season and will be back again next year for more wins in the Cape and Islands League. The boys basketball team won against the Sturgis East Storm on Thursday night, 53-40. They play this Saturday in the shark tank at 6pm. Come out and support the sharks! Congratulations to both teams for valiant efforts in tournament!Boy's Hoop On A Roll!
If You Can't Make the Game Watch It LIVE from the Comfort of Your Own Home!
Thank you Mr. Cass and our outstanding student broadcasters, analysts and camera operators!
Important Boy's Basketball Game Announcement: Game Ticket Prices
Ticket Prices: $5 students/children & $7 Adulst
Check Out "Matisse Day" at MRHS - video style!
Monomoy High School is taking an important step to protect your child from sudden cardiac arrest by providing cardiovascular testing for students aged 12-25 on school grounds on 3/14/2017.
Click the link below for details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16xhcncjGe-e8MpNUAVcoUTDQP3hGxiUYB-AqKCmz998/edit?usp=sharing
Shark "Shout Outs" MRHS's way of Appreciating the Great People That Make Our School "A Home Away From Home"
Shark "Shout Out!" to Mary Spurrier who spontaneously brought me a snack one morning/ on the heels of offering me a taste of that same snack earlier in the month; which I found to be yummy! What a thoughtful thing to do!
Ms. Ferro
Shark Shout Out to our Awesome staff for working hard to start our amazing Jawsome Hour! Looking forward to see all the benefits we provide our worthy students.
Mr. Burkhead
Bonjour!
I wish to send a major "Shark Shout Out" to Jim Birchfield and his team for fixing our World Language lab!
We are back up and running!
Ms. Baker
Shout Out to the Art of Charity organization that brought us Tara Murphy and her African Dance and Drum troupe. This great group of local people and businesses help bring the performing arts to our students. Thank you Art of Charity!!
Thanks,
Lisa Forte-Doyle
While coincidentally in the office for an unrelated matter, student Ellianna Reed was kind enough to help the mail delivery person bring in totes full of February vacation mail! Thank you Ellie for that willing helping hand!
Ms. Ferro
TIRED OF READING FAKE NEWS? CHECK OUT OUR STUDENT ONLINE NEWSPAPER, THE MONOMOY BEACON (used to be called Shark Tales), ON THE HIGH SCHOOL WEB PAGE.
Click the Link Here: http://sharktales.org/ = www.sharktales.org
Our fine Editor-in-Chief is senior Jack Watson, our Co-Advisors are Kwon Faith and Lisa Forte-Doyle, and our contributors range from upperclassmen to eighth graders. Please feel free to comment on the articles!
Attention Junior Parents
The MRHS Guidance and Counseling Department would like to cordially invite you to attend an important presentation regarding the college application process on Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 in the library.
Common Application
College search process through Naviance
College Essay and letters of recommendation
Application Decision Status
Standardized Testing Options
Financial Aid
Scholarships
NCAA Eligibility
Sincerely,
Monomoy Guidance Team
Jennifer Police, Director of Guidance (A-F)
Sean Burke (G-N)
Jon Bennett (O-Z)
Wellness Department Presents "March Madness" at MRHS
Mon - 3/6 - Cape Cod Health Care Blood Drive - 2:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday - 3/7 - Hoops for Heart - 2:30pm - 6pm
Wed. 3/ 8 - Wellness Fair in the Gym - 9am - 11am
Thurs. 3/ 9 - Volleyball for a Cause - 2: 30pm - 7pm
Fri. 3/ 10 - 8th grade ST. Paddy's Dance
Mon. - 3/ 13 - Best Buddies/ Peer Leaders - ST. Paddy's Dance
Fri. 3/ 17 - Scholar for Dollars - Hoops fundraiser - 2:30pm - 6pm
Sat. 3/ 18 - 12noon - 2pm in the cafeteria - Hot Chili Contest
Wed. 3/22 - Screensavers Program 6:30pm in the auditorium
Join us! Next Meeting Wednesday April 5, 2017 in the MRHS Library
**Meetings are first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 in the MRHS library**
Cape Cod Healthcare Blood Drive (3pm-7pm in the MRHS Cafeteria)
-Donors must be at least 16yrs old (students need signed permission slip) and weigh 110 lbs to be eligible to donate.
-Complimentary pizza!!!
-Get a gift card for Dunkin Donuts when you donate!!!
On Wednesday, March 22nd, Harwich & Chatham Youth Services will be showing the film SCREENAGERS at Monomoy Regional High School from 6:00-7:30 PM
S.A.T. PREP CLASS @ The Harwich Community Center
This includes:
· 16 hours of instruction (8 sessions @ 2 hours each).
The Class Meets On:
Monday 3/13/17 6-8pm
Wednesday 3/15/17 6-8pm
Monday 3/20/17 6-8pm
Wednesday 3/22/17 6-8pm
Monday 3/27/17 6-8pm
Wednesday 3/29/17 6-8pm
Monday 4/3/17 6-8pm
Wednesday 4/5/17 6-8pm
The SAT Spring 2017 Offerings: 3/11, 5/6, 6/3
Important Information:
· Admission will be on a first come first served basis.
· The class size will be kept small.
· The course is taught by experienced Massachusetts Certified Teachers (Mr. David Alexander & Mrs. Kelly Terrenzi).
· The total cost of the course is $430 (tuition is $375 plus $55 for books).
· Please submit your payment by check or cash at, or before, the first classJ
· Checks should be made payable to the Town of Harwich.
· Reserve your spot by emailing Mr. Alexander @ seasidescholar@gmail.com
MRHS Job Fair March 16, 2017 3-5pm in the MRHS Gym: Open to MRHS students & community members
Blue Coral Seaside Cuisine & Spirits
Cape AbilitiesCape Associates
Cape Cod Cleaning Collaborative
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
Cape Rep Theatre
Cape Sea Grille
Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham Window Washing
Click Cape Cod
Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod
Cranberry Laundry
Ducks In the Window
Liberty Commons
Mad Minnow Bar & Kitchen
New York Life
Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway
Puritan Cape Cod
Rosewood Manor
Royal Assisted Living
Wequassett Resort & Golf Club
Chatham Community Child Care Scholarships *for those living and/or working in Chatham
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