Student & Family Update
April 29, 2022
November 17th 2023
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope you have had a great week.
Please find news and updates from MTRS for the week ahead!
- Don't forget that Wednesday 22nd is an 11:30 dismissal for all students -see schedule below. There is no school on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November.
- SEPAC meeting, Nov 27th at 6:30pm (see poster and info below)
- Guidance Counselor Cairney is hosting an information event: Scholarships and Financial Aid for college, on Tuesday 28th November from 6-7:30pm in the auditorium. This is for Juniors, Seniors and their families. Snacks will be provided.
- Make a note in your calendars for two upcoming events: Winter Play - December 8th and 9th (6:30-8:30pm) & Winter Concert on December 20th (6-7:30pm)
- Mohawk Trail Equity Alliance will be participating in Monte's March on Tuesday 21st - see below
- Every U.S. household interested in placing an order to receive four more free Covid-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your homes, please click on this link for details and information: https://www.covid.gov/tests
You are able to order your yearbook for 23/24 - see below
Anyone who missed photo day, retakes have been scheduled for November 28th
Finally, we do our best to convey information to our community from a variety of sources, lots of them community rather than school based organizations. Unfortunately we are not able to share images and posters with live links through Smore but always ensure there is an email for inquiries. If you would like an e-copy of a poster with live links, please feel free to reach out to the office directly.
Have a great weekend
Chris
Important Dates & Information
Upcoming dates
- Monte's March - November 21st
11:30am dismissal: Wednesday 22nd November
No school: 23rd and 24th November
SEPAC online meeting: 6:30pm, November 27th (See below for more info)
Photo retakes - November 28th
December 8 & 9th: Winter play: 6:30-8:30pm
Winter Concert: Grades 7-12: 6:00-7:30pm: Dec 20th
May 31st (Friday) -6-8pm: High School Graduation. Indoors at MTRS (This is a correction to the published date of June 1st)
June 3rd - Grade 6 Step up day
District Calendar for 2023/24: Link
Quarter 2: 50 days (including student-led conferences)
First Day: Friday, November 3, 2023
Last Day: Friday, January 26, 2024
Q2 progress report grades close on: Friday, December 8, 2023
Q2 progress report grading window: Thursday, Dec 7 - Thursday Dec 14 at 11:59pm
Q2 progress reports will be distributed on: Friday, December 15, 2023
Q2 grading window: Friday, January 19 - Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:59pm
Q2 report cards will be available in Aspen on: Monday, January 29, 2024
Semester 1 Student-led conferences
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - (Early Release)
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - (2 hr delay)
Friday, January 26, 2024 - (2 hr delay)
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information event: November 28th, 6-7:30pm
Juniors, Seniors and care providers of Juniors and Seniors, this information is for you!
Counselor Cairney is organizing a Financial Aid and Scholarship Information event for Juniors, Seniors and their care providers on November 28th from 6-7:30pm at MTRS.
Typically, the MTRS community provides over $100,000 in scholarships and Counselor Cariney will talk through how students and care providers can navigate and take advantage of opportunities for financial aid for every student thinking about college or post-high school technical school applications in their future.
We would like to provide pizza for those attending the event - thank you in advance for answering this survey and helping us to plan. Thank you for completing this survey by Wednesday 22nd November
Care givers, please ask your student to complete the survey for you. It is set to only accept responses from students.
Monty's March
The Mohawk Trail Equity Alliance (MTEA) and other students will be participating in the March for the Food Bank this year in November and fundraising to support the mission of the Food Bank of Massachusetts to provide nutritious food to neighbors in need. 41% of people in Western Massachusetts are experiencing food insecurity and together we can do more to help.
The greater MTRS community is invited to raise funds demonstrating the power of our community. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of many!
It's easy to support this great cause - you can donate directly to the MTEA page by clicking on this link. Or if you prefer, you can also send your gift check to: (don't forget to mention Mohawk Trail Regional School in the memo line)
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
March for the Food Bank
25 Carew Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
$1 provides 3 healthy meals to neighbors in need so any amount, great or small, helps. We greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress.
Thank you for helping to provide food to the families of Western Massachusetts and supporting our efforts.
MTRS Students at the 2023 Youth Climate Summit
Joining over 130 students from Springfield, Longmeadow, Amherst, Northampton, and other regional towns, nine 8th grade students attended the 2023 Youth Climate Summit on Monday, November 6th! This day of action invited students to explore “transformative change” to address climate change: at one workshop, “Strategies for your School,” students explored sample school projects and brainstormed their own ideas around transportation and local food and more. At another, students heard from Nipmuc leaders about traditional land stewardship practices and Indigenous knowledge, looking at various artifacts, playing games meant to help address conflict, and even participating in the traditional stomp dance designed to build a sense of community and belonging!
Student Council Fall Conference
This past Tuesday student council went to Longmeadow high school to participate in the WMASC fall conference. We brought 30 kids 15 middle schoolers, 15 highschoolers while joining 200 other students that participate in student council around Western mass for their high school. We all got split up into different groups for different activities. Some of the activities were public speaking and crossing the ocean. In public speaking I was in a group of 15 students from all different schools, you pick a category and have to talk about that category for 30 seconds but if you say like or um five seconds, is added to your time. These categories range from ice spice, to mixed nuts. The cross in the ocean activity there was a grid laid out on the floor, the group had to figure out the correct pattern in order to cross the ocean(grid). This activity helped build communication among the group. While the other activity help build public speaking skills.
Middle and High school Student Council members leaving MTRS
MTRS students at taking their seats
Getting involved in activities with other Student Council officers
Project 351 Ambassadors announced!
Congratulations to this year's Project 351 Ambassadors:
Ashfield
Sophia Bourdon
Buckland
Emily Chruchill
Charlemont
Sage Lamboy
Colrain
Claire Johnston
Hawley
Jaylynn Peters
Heath
Landon Smead
Plainfield
Riley Dyer
Rowe
Naomi DenOuden
Shelburne
Rex Kuoppala
Ambassadors are selected by local educators to represent Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns in Project 351, a statewide youth-driven service organization that convenes an eighth-grader from every city and town in Massachusetts for a transformative year of development, enrichment, and impact through unique service opportunities.
Ambassadors will kick-off their year of service and leadership in January at the annual day of celebration and service in Boston, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Welcome to MTRS...
Caleb Kosior
Hi all! I'm Caleb and I am the new onsite Technician for MTRS. I make staff and student's experience with technology as easy as possible so that they can teach and learn to the best of their ability.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns: help@suzorit.com
Dean Brault's Student Culture Corner
I take this reminder to myself to heart as I started making seasonal cookies Tuesday night. Why do I do this activity? Baking is relaxing for me and I take pride in the amount of giving of joy I can provide others. Find the activity that relaxes you and take some enjoyment from it this season!
The District Perspective
Being out and about, it’s easy to feel the work of students before even setting eyes on one or a group. Their energy and talent permeates space and time. Their music floats through the air. The bouncing ball invites a peek in the gymnasium. Laughter around the corner of the hallway signals a deeper connection.
One of our district pillars is to focus on the social/emotional development of our students. Recently, speaker and Mary Lyon Foundation board member Ron James and his team spoke to our community about restorative practices and that the choices we make have an impact on our future. Teachers and staff received professional development training; students across the district heard about the presenters’ life stories that made an impression; and community members gathered to hear a bit of both. While the stories were sometimes hard to hear, the lessons shared were not lost on anyone. From Hawlemont students chanting “I am awesome. I am awesome,” to the relatable and pertinent conversations had as a result of the presentation at Sanderson, and the students at Mohawk Trail Regional who were inspired to act, Ron and his team left students with something to carry within them.
May I have this dance?
At Mohawk Trail Regional, just this afternoon, more than 30 students in Señora Adlersmith’s Spanish classes were treated to an in-person Latin dance lesson by the University of Massachusetts Ballroom Team.
In class, Señora Adlersmith often prepares "hands on" type activities and she feels “students really benefit from using their minds while moving their bodies.” being taught by young adults closer to their age, but who they can look up to, is an added bonus. In learning to dance, students take personal risk, which leads to growth. For most, they will be trying something new. For others, it will give them an opportunity to show off what they can do. This is the second year in a row the UMass Ballroom Team has graced MTRS with their moves and lessons since before the pandemic.
Sanderson and BSE Better Understand Digital Citizenship
Recently, K-6 students at Sanderson and 2-6 at BSE had their first lessons in digital citizenship. Digital citizenship includes learning how to use technology responsibly and how to make smart choices online. Over the course of this year, students will have 5 digital citizenship lessons that will cover age-appropriate topics such as media balance, online privacy, digital footprint, communication and cyberbullying, and news and media. This first lesson focused on media balance and well being. BSE Librarian Lillian Whitsett offered up this link if you’re interested in checking out library curriculum: https://www.commonsense.org/education
Buckland-Shelburne Elementary Honors Veterans
At 10am on Thursday, November 9, all members of the Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School community came together around local veterans, many of whom had connections to BSE students, to be honored for their service to our country.
BSE music teacher Shelly Roberts strummed and sang “This Land is Your Land” with the students, staff and family members as the special guests made their way to their seats on the stage.
Vice Principal Joe Moynihan, a veteran himself, hosted the event. He spoke on the commonalities that they all wore a uniform and “took an oath to serve and protect the constitution.” His heartfelt words illustrated that their dedication and sacrifice had meaning, and the result of their hopes and dreams may be seen in the people and communities in which we live. He has been rewarded with a life that allows for freedoms, hopes, and seeing students being their best.
With more than 16.5 million veterans in the United State as of 2021,18 of them introduced themselves, stated in which branch they served, and shared a story or words of wisdom. One sailed from Virginia to Spain which took 37 days, an Army veteran advised “never stop learning,” and another admitted that being a soldier was the most important job she ever had.
One veteran grew up on a dairy farm and had to wake up at 4:30 for chores. He thought enlisting would get him out of that routine. However, he found out that he no longer had to wake up at 4:30 a.m., his alarm was set for 3:30 a.m. Another, who served in both the Marines and the Air Force Reserves, shared that his only regret is that he’s not 17 and can’t do it all over again. A female veteran was delighted to be invited, and a Marine veteran was glad to see the turnout and patriotism displayed.
Two readers from the 6th grade enlightened the audience about how Veteran’s Day (formerly Armistice Day) came to be and the meaning of Taps. A moving performance of Taps was then played by a member of the Shelburne Falls Military Band on a trumpet, as is the tradition.
Before the event came to a close and special guests filed out to “This Land is Your Land,” Moynihan gave a special report on the BSE students to one of the veteran officers. It cited lost teeth, gained pounds, correctly answered questions, and number of jumping jacks but, most importantly, that BSE students delivered 211,023 hugs and said “I love you” 414,070 times.
Final words from Moynihan were, “Thank you for making our work seem like it counted and mattered.”
Hawlemont Elementary Brings Generations Together Around a Seasonal Meal
On Wednesday, November 15 members of Hawley and Charlemont’s Seniors Centers were invited to share a Thanksgiving meal with the youngest students at Hawlemont Elementary. Seasonal aromas wafted through the hallways and drew more than 20 diners to their seats in the school’s cafeteria.
Kitchen staff scooped potatoes, squash, and stuffing, and served up turkey in gravy, a scratch dinner roll, and a pumpkin square on a divided tray. Cranberry sauce was offered at the tables.
Students collected their meals and found seats among their guests. Trays were then served to the attendees. One of the young boys said, “It’s loud in here.” A staff person replied, “You know what that means? People are enjoying themselves.” The chatter continued as questions were asked and answered, and stories were shared.
Everyone in the room could feel and appreciate the power of connection created by sharing that meal. Thank you to Hawlemont staff who made it happen, and community members who accepted the invitation.
(And, oh yeah, they had a “Math Night” last week at which 25 people enjoyed food, math games, and a raffle. Way to calculate a good time!)
In-person Latin dance lessons from UMASS Ballroom Team
Twirling!
Great fun was had by all!
Teaching and Learning
Ron James - Restorative Practices Staff PD
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 staff from the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School Districts gathered for a scheduled training on restorative practices led by keynote speaker Ron L. James.
Restorative practices are those that “strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities.” One of the school district pillars is to provide greater social/emotional support to the students so that they may better understand themselves, their options, and how they relate to their community. This training will give staff more tools to help students abide by these three central affirmations:
“I am part of this community.”
“I can contribute in a positive way.”
“I will be accountable for my words and actions.”
Mr. James’ lived experience as an inmate and addict led him to create a training that acknowledges and addresses the long-lasting effects of the choices we make. The core of the content to be presented focuses on strengthening the lines of communication, engagement, and foundational relationships of teachers, staff, students, and their support systems because students learn best when they are in an environment where they feel loved, safe, supported, challenged, and accepted. Mr. James believes with this as a foundation, students will make better choices.
Staff members were given training materials titled “Embracing Restorative Practices: Building Connections, Cultivating Harmony” These resources helped them through a series of activities with the goal of identifying the ways in which interaction makes individuals feel included or excluded. This training helped coach district staff to guide students to make the best choices for themselves and their community.
About Ron L. James and CHOICES
For 25+ years of his life, Ron L James was in and out of prison because of choices. While in prison, he was encouraged to write his life story. As he wrote, he realized that he did not like the man he had become. It was then that he began intentionally making different choices. Ten years ago, Ron was released from prison and has been a productive member of society ever since. He has been drug and alcohol free for over sixteen years. He is passionate about helping others understand that they can avoid making the mistakes he made. As a result of this passion, he now shares his message across the country as a Keynote speaker for businesses, schools, and originations. His message on CHOICES continues to influence and inspire people to help & “Make their next choice their best choice.”
Fall Winter Play - Ticket information
Please get your tickets early for our fall production GRACIE'S PLACE.
It is perfect for families and children of all ages.
Our story has so many messages like, Family matters, self doubt and
how to work through that, the importance of hard work, friendships
last have lasted decades, how to resolve conflicts, being competitive
and how that is a benefit in certain cases and of course community.
How to do a little , and see how it means a lot.
There are so many things to see and hear in GRACIE'S PLACE, you won't
want to miss bringing your family!
Speaking of community- we are also asking folks to donate a new
children's book. The books will be donated to The Mary Lyons
Foundation. They will distribute them throughout the community on our
behalf.
Hope to see you December 9th or 10th at 6:30pm for GRACIE'S PLACE!
Thank you in advance,
Miss Eva
Director
Performing Arts
Mohawk Trail Regional School
Additional Opportunities for Social/Emotional/Personal Growth and Support
MTRS is partnering with CHD to provide a DBT Skills Group and the Brick House to provide the Project AMP Mentoring program. Both opportunities are being offered during the school day. Interested students & families should contact their school counselor for consent forms and additional information.
DBT Skills Group: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skill building group will teach specific skills related to mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The group will meet weekly during the school day, for 8 weeks, October-December. It will be facilitated by two therapists from The Center for Human Development (CHD). Participation in this group will be billed through insurance:
MassHealth, Fallon, BMC/Wellsense, Tufts, Health New England, Aetna are accepted insurances. If your insurance is not covered, the private pay rate is $55, but they do have a sliding fee scale with rates as low as $10.
Project AMP: A brief, youth-driven, strengths-based mentorship program. Students meet with mentor, Hannah Bertrand, of the Brick House over 4-6 weeks, for 45 minute sessions during the school day. Youth explore interests, develop goals, and navigate through pressures and risks that might impact their well-being. There is no cost to participate.
Library Updates
Student Services
Latest newsletter, here:https://www.smore.com/w4e13
Students and parents, please reach out with any specific questions - happy to help! Mrs. Cairney acariney@mtrsd.org Students to book an appt visit: https://acairney.youcanbook.me/
Bus Schedules and Questions
Please make sure that you check the Bus routes on district site. Care providers can call Dawn at the bus company on 413-489-3195 at ext 3304 or call the school and ask to speak to Robin Pease.
Community Events
How can you get involved at MTRS?
We want to hear your voice!
Local Education Council (LEC)
This meets virtually every second Wednesday of the month between 3:45 and 4:30pm. More information can be found here. The next meeting will take place on December 13th.
The virtual joining information is as follows:
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 813-435-9650
PIN: 741 012 215#
Principal Drop-ins
As was the case last year, I will hold regular virtual office hours. You don’t need an appointment to come and talk with me and share your thoughts on what goes on at MTRS. I will try to be available for the whole 60 minutes but can't always guarantee it at our busy school. The next drop in will take place on December 8th.
Second Friday of each month: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/jtz-yhet-ipo
Phone Number: (US)+1 (813) 773-5581
PIN: 636 883 303
Volunteer opportunities with the Salvation Army
Students, look at these volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact: Danielle Massey and Marc Massey @ 781-364-7395
Dental Services coming to MTRS
Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) will be coming to MTRS to provide dental services for families who are interested. Preventative services are essential for your child's oral health. Tooth decay can lead to toothaches, missed school, and poor grades. It is important for your child to have two cleanings a year. CHCFC can provide the following services right at school, eliminating missed school for a child and work for the parents/guardians.
Preventive services offered include:
Dental cleanings
X-rays
Fluoride Varnish application
Placement of Sealants
You can choose to have all or some of these services. Additionally, CHCFC offer a free annual
Dental Screening. After each visit, CHCFC will send home a report of findings, treatment, and
recommendations.
To participate in the program, please reach out to Donna Weber at dweber@mtrsd.org by Dec 1st 2023.
Holiday Resources
Shared by Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Food Resources:
Thanksgiving specific:
Bear Country Bobby Cambell helps families with a full Turkey Dinner for Thanksgiving, you can find him on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bobbyc.campbell/
Community Action Family Center gives out a Harvest Box before Thanksgiving to their participants, please call them to reserve a box 413-475-1555 .
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Program:
AGENCY: NORTH QUABBIN COMMUNITY COALITION
The North Quabbin Community Coalition (NQCC) will deliver FREE Thanksgiving Dinners to the elderly or homebound on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th) to residents of Athol, Erving, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Warwick, and Wendell only. To register for the Free Home Delivered Thanksgiving Meal, call the NQCC at (978) 249-3703. Provide your name, address, telephone number, and the number of people requesting meals. Meal reservations are required by November 21st.
Or, reserve a spot at the in-person William J. O’Brien Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner by calling the Athol Council on Aging at (978) 249-8986. The meal is held at 12:00 noon at the Athol American Legion. Transportation is available upon request. More details here: https://www.look4help.org/search/?id=53171212
Holiday food (general):
https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-help/mobile-food-bank/ phone: 413-247-9738
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-help/ Please look over this site, as it has a lot of great resources for many Holidays as well as daily needs. Contact info: email: ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org phone: 508-528-3115
Self Reliance Food Pantry in Greenfield, Mass phone: (413) 773-5029 https://www.communityaction.us/food-pantries
https://www.fccmp.org/ contact info: 413-772-1033 email: info@fccmp.org
All year round this great group serves hot meals to many including during the Holidays https://thestonesoupcafe.org/ you can find where some local hot meals are served and which days they will be served on and the locations. Contact info: phone: 413 422 0020 email: info@thestonesoupcafe.org info@thestonesoupcafe.org
Salvation Army in Greenfield, Mass serves up Breakfast and Lunch https://massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/ma/greneedhelp
https://catholiccommunityofgreenfield.org/p/29/Feeding-The-Hungry https://www.saintsjamesandandrew.org/meals--more.html
I believe People’s Pint in Greenfield does either a Christmas dinner and or Thanksgiving, Please call them to find out 413 773 0333.
Holiday Gifts:
Resources that need an agency referral:
Adopt-A-Family of Franklin County, MA found on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Adopt-A-Family-of-Franklin County-MA-793508417425897/
Salvation Army Of Greenfield, Mass Salvation Army helps children 12 yrs and younger.
Contact Info: Phone: 413-773-3154
https://massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/GRE_holiday
If you are currently connected to CSO they often have a little Toy Drive as well. Please contact your agency connection directly on how to participate.
If you are connected to the Salasin Project they often have resources for gifts. Please contact your worker there.
Toys For Tots: Applications accepted until November 15th.
https://westernmass.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPa geID=300&nPreviewInd=400&nRedirectInd=3
Self sign up resources:
Project Just Because: https://www.projectjustbecause.org/programs/ This list has great resources for ALL Holiday seasons, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and many more Holidays. There are resources for food, gifts and more. Contact information: 77 South Street Hopkinton MA 01748 phone: 508.435.6511 Email: office@projectjustbecause.org
Community Action Family Center of Greenfield, offers a Toy Drive as well to the community. Please call them for more information at, 413-475-1555.
Gazettenet Sidney F Smith this resource for gifts for the Holidays is very specific, please read well, helps southern Franklin County and Hampshire County. Ages 1-14 yrs of age. https://toyfund.gazettenet.com/
Giving Back Together Toy Drive This local toy Drive serves children 0 to 18 yrs old. Contact info: givingbacktogether@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/GivingBackTogether/
True Christmas Not sure the age range of this drive, but another local gift drive. Contact info: 39 grove at , Turners Falls, MA, United States, Massachusetts Phone: (413) 824-4170 email: davidshea71@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/truechristmas1/
This site you will be able to poke around and look for resources you may need, including Holiday help:
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/christmas_assistance_programs.html
General and All year Round and other amazing resources and supports, browse these sites to meet your needs:
https://www.projectjustbecause.org/programs/
https://lowincomerelief.com/free-christmas-toys-food-franklin-county-mass/#Get_Fre e_Toys_In_Franklin_County_Mass
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/franklin_county_assistance_pro5.html https://www.communityaction.us/family-center
Athletics News
Cross Country Teams make States!!!
Welcome back folks! Before we dive into the details of our upcoming winter athletic season, it is necessary to note that our small but mighty cross country boys and girls teams are still chugging along and preparing for States! Both teams showed out last weekend at the State qualifier at Northfield Mountain and qualified for this coming weekend’s Championships at Fort Deven! In addition to this, both teams were honored with 4 runners earning All-League selections! The boys were led by senior Vincent Gauthier, sophomore Peter Healy, and 8th graders Rex Kuoppala and Aymeric Loucka. Our girls were paced by sophomore Anya Read, and freshmen Virginia Krezmien, Natalie Lanoue, and Valerie Bzomowski! Good luck this weekend all!
This coming Monday, November 20th, four student-athletes from our junior class have been selected to attend the District 1 Student Leadership Conference at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield! Three sport athletes Avery Johnston, Sofiya Slocik-Gritzner, Logan Moore and Phineas Tuttman will get the opportunity to meet with their peers from across Western Massachusetts to discuss this year’s topic of focus; Leading with a growth mindset : Strategies and skills for growing our potential in sport and life. This annual event is hosted by Springfield College graduate students, and is always a lot of fun for participants!
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!!!
Time is running out to sign up for winter sports!!! The link for registration can be found HERE. Please remember that all athletes MUST have an up-to-date physical on file with our district nurse leader Donna Weber, and have a current concussion baseline test. Practices will begin on November 27th for all teams. Practice times will be shared in next week’s newsletter, and on the Mohawk Trail Athletics Facebook page! Please reach out to District Athletic Director Greg Lilly at glillyAD@mtrsd.org with any questions!
This winter we will be offering….
ALPINE SKIING
NORDIC SKIING
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL
INDOOR TRACK
WRESTLING
PRE-SEASON ATHLETE WORKOUTS!!!
Ski coaches Sean Loomis and Brandon Boucias are again conducting free, after school workouts, from 3:00-5:00. These workouts are open to ALL students, and will run right up until the start of the winter athletic season on November 27th! These workouts are historically well attended and are a great opportunity for students to develop confidence and comradery heading into the winter season. Please reach out to District Athletic Director Greg Lilly at glillyAD@mtrsd.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Special Education Updates
Mohawk Trail SEPAC Member and Parent
Do you have a question about your child, their services, or resources specific to your needs? If you or someone you know would like to be added to the private list and receive emails and event notifications, please send an email to: MOHAWKSEPAC@gmail.com Please indicate your email, title (such as parent of a student with IEP/504), District, Interested Party or other)
Disclosure: SEPAC maintains the list of contacts and keeps the information private. This email is maintained by a parent and volunteer. Our goal is to respond in a timely manner. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Special Education Contact Information
Person
Role
Contact Information
Leann Loomis
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
413-625-0192 x1025
Melissa Plesnar
Assistant to Director of Pupil Personnel Services
413-625-0192 x1015
Erin Beaudet
7-12 Liaison
413-625-9811 x1314
Carolyn Goodnow
1-6 Liaison
Mohawk Trail District
413-625-2521
Kate Dwyer
1-6 Liaison
Hawlemont District
413-339-8316
Amy Socquet
Early Childhood Coordinator and Liaison
413-625-6194
About Mohawk Trail SEPAC
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council is an advisory group led by parents within our community. We are looking to support each other and help the school district to better serve its students. The SEPAC is open to all caregivers within the district with an IEP or 504 plan, and to interested members of the community. Please reach out to us to learn more!
SEPAC meetings
We meet monthly via Zoom. Upcoming meetings: Sept 28, Oct 23, Nov 27 at 6:30 pm
We welcome caregivers, staff, and interested members of the community to learn about SEPAC and meet local families. The public meeting will be followed by a private caregiver support discussion.
MOHAWK SEPAC MEETING
MONDAY NOV 27TH AT 6:30PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Chris Buckland
Email: cbuckland@mtrsd.org
Website: www.mtrs.mohawktrailschools.org
Phone: 413-625-9811
Facebook: facebook.com/mohawktrailregional
MTRSD Director of Communications