Student Services Update
5/18/2022
Welcome to MTRS Student Services!
Quarter 4 Info
Quarter 4 began on Monday, April 11th, and will continue through the end of the school year.
Quarter 4 progress reports will be available in Aspen on Friday, May 20th
Course Selection for the 2022-2023 school year
Course Selection Slides explaining Courses
May 24th - Students will receive their 2022-2023 schedule and be able to make changes through the end of the school year.
STEP UP DAY FOR GRADES 9-11
On June 13th students in grades 9-11 will participate in enrichment activities, More details to follow…..
CAREER TRAILS: Career information, Job and Internship opportunities
CAREER INFORMATION:
Summer Work-Based Programs
Summer Career Investigation Opportunities Baystate Franklin Student Ambassador Program
Are you interested in finding out more about careers in the Healthcare Field? Baystate Franklin has a Student Ambassador Program offered this summer. There are two sessions July 11-15 or August 8-12 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Students will shadow nine different areas of the hospital over the week. There are 10 spots available in each session, applications are due May 1st. Please see Ms. Neuenschwander for an application.
FREE SUMMER CLASSES AT HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Contact Melissa Paciulli, Director of STEM Starter Academy at mpaciulli@hcc.edu
FREE CLASSES OFFERED AT GCC
Summer I Session (May 23rd- July 11th)
Sociology 101- Introduction to Sociology
Format: Online with NO required meetings
Reserved ONLY for Dual Enrollment students
Special Summer Session (June 27th-August 15th)
Biology 126 (Biology I)
Format: Online with NO required meetings
Reserved for Dual Enrollment students and 2022 Graduates
Summer II Session (July 14th-August 31st)
Business 111 (Introduction to Business)
Format: Online with NO required meetings
Reserved for Dual Enrollment students and 2022 Graduates
Interested? Speak to Ms. Neuenschwander
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer for Tyler Memorial Library - (great for a resume)
Are you a Freshman or Sophomore student who might be interested in volunteering at the Tyler Memorial Library? You would learn some of the workings of a public library. Most projects would be 'shelf-reading', shelving, getting books from the book drop, pulling books for weeding, or other projects as needed.
Contact Ms. Neuenschwander if you are interested!
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE (10th-12th grade students) - Great career exploration, earn credit, and build skills.
More to come…..
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Please inquire ASAP! Go see Bruce at the Shop or call him: Main Street, Plainfield, MA 01070 413-634-5549
Field Hockey Assistant to help coach elementary-age players in grades 3-5 pm on Thursdays and Fridays starting this week from 4:00 to 5:30. Please see Ms. Neuenschwander for more information.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Berkshire East and Zoar Outdoor are hiring! All employees get to experience all activities at NO charge! They offer friends and family vouchers and food and merch discounts. Email June with any questions at employment@bershireeast.com
Mohawk Trail Regional School-Summer Custodians: 6 hours per day from July 1st– August 24, 2022 Send letter of interest, and resume to: ktotman@mtrsd.org. Applications deadline: Open until position is filled.
Garden Helper Job
Help with a big flower garden for 2-3 hours per week through mid-June. Pay is $12/hr. and the hours are flexible. If you are interested in learning gardening "tricks of the trade" it is a good opportunity. Also, art students might be interested. This garden is former Mohawk art teacher Glenn Ridler's Little Big House on 323 Patten Rd. in Shelburne. Here is a link to the website. https://littlebighousegallery.com/the-garden For more information contact Christine Baronas at 413-625-6697 or email christine.baronas@gmail.com
Shelburne Falls Fire District Water Department is looking for 1-2 students 16+ to assist with simmer maintenance. You can start as soon as school is out! Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Duties include lawn mowing, weed trimming, brush clearing, and assisting the Water Dept. with seasonal cleanups and water work. Must be able to operate a lawnmower and lawn equipment. Please call the Shelburne Falls Water Dept. at 413-625-6392
The Town of Ashfield is looking for LIFEGUARDS at the Ashfield Lake this summer!
• Enforce all swimming area rules in a consistent manner; • Maintain concentrated observation of the swimming and beach area and be alert or prevent accidents (risk management); • Carry out rescues and initiate emergency actions as necessary; • Identify potential accident hazards; • Give immediate first aid in the event of injury to a bather or other incident; • Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness; • Be comfortable handling stray dog removal from beach area; • Perform daily restroom cleaning and general beach maintenance, including but not limited to raking the beach, cleaning debris from water and shoreline, picking up trash, ONLY when swimmers are NOT in the water; • All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Education commensurate with age level. Some experience in lifeguarding is desirable, but not required. Must possess a valid work permit if age-appropriate. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Knowledge Red Cross Lifeguard Training and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
Crab Apple Whitewater
Great summer jobs are waiting for you! Lots of jobs are available including restaurant food prep, kayak rentals, and customer service. No experience necessary! Fun work environment and competitive wages! Call/text Jenn Mooney at 413-834-0991 or email jennifer@crabapplewhitewater.com
Kenburn Orchards-Part time summer job working on a local farm
Larry Flaccus, owner
Kenburn Orchards
1394 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Phone: 413-625-6116
Greenfield Recreation has several openings!
Currently hiring Lifeguards, Gate Attendants, Concession Workers, Camp Counselors, Tennis instructors, Sports Instructors, After School Site Coordinators, and After School Group Leaders.
How do I get a Work Permit in Massachusetts?
You must get a Work Permit at the School District where you live.
At Mohawk Trail Regional School, obtaining a Work Permit is a 2 step process:
You must have a job offer from an employer
After you have a job offer, download a Work Permit Application or stop by the Student Services office at MTRS
MASSACHUSETTS STATE LAW: ALL MINORS MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE FILLED OUT THE EMPLOYMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 14 TO 17-YEAR-OLDS BEFORE A WORK PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED.
STEP 1:
The Employment Permit Application form (Promise of Employment form) can be downloaded Here or Picked up in the Student Services Office.
14 and 15-year-olds: There are 4 sections that MUST be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued.
The first section is completed and signed by the employer
The second section is to be completed and signed by the Doctor’s office or Medical office where the minor had a physical within the last year. We can not accept a copy of a physical; this has to be signed by a physician according to State Law.
The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor
The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor
16 and 17-year-olds: There are 3 sections that must be filled out and signed on the Employment Permit Application before the Work Permit can be issued.
The first section is completed and signed by the employer
The third section is filled out and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor
The fourth section is signed and dated by the minor
STEP 2:
*The Minor (student) must bring the completed Employment Permit Application form, their student ID, and a document that shows their birth date on it to the High School (MTRS Student Services) where the Work Permit will be filled out by the Authorized agent (MTRS Registrar/Shana Garcia). Documents MUST be originals; fax or copies will not be accepted. THE AUTHORIZED AGENT, MUST BY LAW, WITNESS THE MINOR SIGNING THE WORK PERMIT BEFORE IT CAN BE ISSUED.
FREE MEDICAL ASSISITANT TRAINING PROGRAM
For more information or to sign up for a virtual Informational Session, please contact Donna Harris 413-774-4361 or donnaharris@masshirefhcareers.org
Stone Soup Café is launching a Culinary Institute!
What will you learn?
Training and practice in the fundamentals of cooking
Improved knife techniques
Preparing stocks, soups, sauces, desserts, poultry, fish & meat
Culinary math & measurements
Safe-handling and service of food and beverages (ServSafe)
Professional development and resume building
Internships at local businesses
Professional coaching and evaluation of leadership style
Teamwork-based approaches to identify, define, respond to, and evaluate problems in various foodservice industry situations and offer resolutions to these problems.
The Culinary Institute will prepare students for various types of cooking positions in the diverse field of foodservice. The 12-week program will result in a Food Handlers License, a ServSafe Certificate, and job skills and references for securing work in the vibrant and emerging food culture here in Pioneer Valley.
Our 12-week program will include 4 days of in-person class onsite at Stone Soup Café (9am - 1pm), and the 5th day at Stone Soup Cafe and/or interning at different restaurants in the area.
Who can apply?
Applications to the Stone Soup Culinary Institute (SSCI) will be available to all, and we especially are looking to grow a cohort of students who are currently in recovery, formerly incarcerated, people living in poverty who need a new career path, and all other community members who are interested in culinary arts or a new career path.
We are partnering with local stakeholders at Greenfield Community College, Franklin County Sheriff's Kimball House and Re-entry Program, and The Opioid Task Force to seek the ideal candidates for our pilot cohort of students.
The initial pilot course will be FREE for all students.
Prerequisites:
- Professional attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to show up on time
- Interested in starting a new career or advancing your current culinary skills
If you are interested in applying to be part of our first cohort, or you would like to learn more, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with more information!
Questions can be directed to admin@thestonsoupcafe.org
New Pre-College Programs for Summer 2022 at UMass
UMass Amherst has several new pre-college programs available this summer for rising 10th - 12th graders. Their pre-college programs offer students firsthand experience with college-level academics and campus life and are a great way to explore potential majors.
New Pre-College Programs for Summer 2022
For students interested in healthcare, research, and/or data analysis:
For students interested in current events & social issues, politics, or anthropology:
- Race & American Politics: Then and Now
- Pandemics and Society
- The Sociology of TikTok
- Vampires & Revenants: the Archaeology of the Undead
For students interested in visual arts and communication:
- Making a TV Program: Production Design
- 3D Design: Modeling for Games, Animation & Illustration
- 3D Animation: Giving Life and Movement to Your 3D World
UMass Amherst Pre-College programs offer both residential and online options. All programs are taught by UMass faculty and advanced graduate students, and feature project-based learning. For more program details (including fees and scholarships), please visit our website.
How to Apply
All rising 10th - 12th graders are eligible to apply online via our website. Interested students must provide:
- a brief, 1-page statement of interest
- an unofficial high school transcript (including current academic year)
- a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
- a $35 application fee
Admissions are rolling through June 15th. Students are encouraged to apply early.
Questions?
Email us at summerprograms@umass.edu or call (413) 577-2112.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Congratulations to Senior Students that have already been accepted to college!
Below is the list of Colleges/Universities where 12th-grade students have been accepted. THIS LIST IS SO EXCEPTIONAL! Great work Seniors!
Bridgewater State
Castleton
Champlain University
Clark University
Clarkson University
Colorado State
Culinary Institute of America
Curry
Dean College
Elms College
Endicott College
Framingham State University
Greenfield Community College
Johnson and Wales
Keene State College
Loyola University
Manhattanville University
Marshall University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Merrimack University
Mount Holyoke
Nichols University
Northeastern University
Norwich University (Honors Program)
Pennsylvania State University
Plymouth State University
Quinnipiac University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Sacred Heart University
Suffolk University
University of Connecticut
University of Hartford
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst Honors College
University of Massachusetts of Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Maine
University of Maine Machias
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire
University of New England
University of Rhode Island
University of Southern Maine
University of Texas Austin
University of Vermont
Westfield State University
Western New England
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
12th GRADE NEWS
FINANCIAL AID LETTERS
With most college decisions all released, students and caregivers are reviewing their Financial Aid Award letters. These letters tell you how much you will be expected to pay. The financial aid package may contain loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study. Oftentimes it is confusing to figure out how much you will need to pay to the school.
Make an appointment with Ms. Neuenschwander if you would like help going over your financial aid packages. She can help you figure out exactly what the college is offering and help you understand which financial aid package is the best option.
11TH GRADE CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS
11th-grade students that are interested in attending a four-year college after next year can be spending time in May researching their college lists and planning visits. Students can meet with Ms. Neuenschwander to support this research process. Additionally, during activity time over the next six weeks students can meet with Ms. Neuenschwander and Mr. Sussbauer to research and build their college lists.
FIELD TRIP TO A COLLEGE FAIR - MAY 23rd
All 11th-grade students are invited to attend a College Fair at Franklin Pierce College on Monday, May 23rd. The bus will leave MTRS at 8:00 a.m. and return by 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students to speak with multiple college admissions representatives. All 11th-grade students have been given a permission slip which needs to be returned by May 16th. Click here for a list of the colleges that will be in attendance.
Next Career and College Activity: Students will learn the importance of a resume, what it is used for, and how to create one to use for employment for college applications Additionally, 11th-grade students will be meeting with current 12th-grade students about the college application process.
Questions about college planning, check out THE POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE
10th Grade Career and College Readiness
Next Career and College Activity: Career Demand/Market Data - students will look at what career fields will be in demand around the nation and in Franklin County.
9th Grade Career and College Readiness
Next Career and College Readiness Activity: Personality styles inventory and exploring career clusters.
8th Grade Transition to High School Activities
Schedule requests are in and students will get their schedules in the next weeks. They will then be able to make changes through the end of the year.
*June 13th Step-Up Day
Contact Us
College and Career Counselor
https://neuenschwander.youcanbook.me
School Counselor Grades 7 & 8th
https://truggeri.youcanbook.me/
School Counselor 9-12th
https://mrcipoletta.youcanbook.me/Registrar and Administrative Assistant
413-625-9811 ext. 1305
Email: sgarcia@mtrsd.org
Website: https://mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org/Mohawk-Student-Services
Location: 26 Ashfield Road, Shelburne Falls, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 625-9811