Miscoe Hill Newsletter
January 24, 2023

Term 2 Grades Posted January 31, 2023
Session 3 Enrichment
Session 3: 2/06 – 3/31
Registration Deadline is THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27.
Please completer the registration form here. Once you complete the form, please make sure you send in your payment (cash or checks made out to MURSD, labeled with the class and your child’s name) no later than January 27.
Your registration is not considered to be complete until payment is received.
Please contact Carla Murphy at cmurphy@mursd.org with any questions.
Miscoe Basketball Schedule

There has been a change to the February lunch menu since it was sent out in the newsletter last week.
Important Dates to Remember
- Wednesday, January 25- Safety Parent Information Night at Nipmuc
- Tuesday, January 31- Term 2 Grades and Comments posted in PowerSchool
- Friday, February 3- Miscoe One Acts
- Monday, February 7- School Committee Meeting
- Monday, February 13- Miscoe PTO Meeting
- Friday, February 17- Early Release
- Monday, February 20- Friday, February 24- Winter Break, No School
- Monday, February 27- School Committee Meeting
- Friday, March 17- Teacher PD, No School/ Full Release for Students
Miscoe Hill PTO Super Bowl 2023 Fundraiser- Squares Still Available!
$10 squares get you a chance to win up to $500 in this 50/50 raffle.
The link below has the link to the Superbowl Square site AND to the paypal site to pay.
https://www.miscoepto.org/copy-of-superbowl-squares
Or direct link to Superbowl Squares:
https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/452421
Please remember to pay via check to Miscoe Hill PTO and mail to 148 North Ave OR via paypal here:
NJHS
Current 8th Graders will be invited to the NJHS based on our previously set criteria:
- Grade 6 Terms 3 & 4
- Grade 7 All Terms
- Grade 8 Terms 1 & 2.
Grade 8 Students will be notified during Term 3 about their eligibility and invited to submit an NJHS Application. Current 8th Graders will be inducted into the NJHS later this spring.
Current 7th Grade students were notified in January of changes to the NJHS selection process for 2023-2024. Students must maintain an 87% average in T2, T3, and T4 of 7th Grade and T1 of 8th Grade for all of their core classes (and maintain good standings for electives). Students will be notified during Term 2 about their eligibility and invited to submit an NJHS Application. Joining the NJHS is both an honor and a commitment. Students will be inducted into the NJHS Fall 2023 and participate in monthly meetings and community service.
Nipmuc Youth Softball

THE LAST DAY TO ORDER A PERSONALIZED YEARBOOK COVER IS THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27.

Parents Learning with Parents (PLP)
FREE Virtual Speaker Series for ALL CAREGIVERS of students in K-12
STARTS in OCTOBER 2022
The bryt Family Engagement Team warmly invites you to participate in our Live Monthly Caregiver Speaker Series
Learn from community members with expertise in areas most requested by parents.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
● Parents/caregivers are not on camera -- only the speaker is
● Parents/caregivers have the option of typing questions into chat
Need additional supports? check out our Family Support Resources and free weekly virtual support groups
2022-2023 SCHEDULE. All events will be recorded, each link will take you to the recording of that event.
January 18th, 7pm- Parenting While Grieving. Helping yourself and your child cope with grief and the grieving process. Speaker: Dr. Jessica Griffin, PysD. Executive Director of the UMASS Children Trauma Training Center Link: https://youtu.be/QyLQyZhYs0c
February 8th, 7pm- Adolescent Substance use- what every parent needs to know about substances, use, and how to support kids. Speakers: Lisa Blanchard, Chief Clinical Officer of Spectrum Health services Link: https://youtu.be/dme0495hwtU
March 15th, 7pm -Ready [or not] to Launch: Preparing for your Child’s post-high school chapter Speakers: TBD Link: https://youtu.be/8zCDIg18V6k
April 26th, 7pm- Parenting Kids and Teens on the Spectrum Speakers: TBD Link: https://youtu.be/lE_vNaSXJ2k
May 10th, 7pm- What Your LGBTQIA++ child most needs from you Speakers: TBD Link: https://youtu.be/IVyEldgzLXU

PTO Donations
The PTO accepts flat donations all year long! We would appreciate contributions of any amount to fund activities, materials and events throughout the school year. The best part? 100% of money earned through a flat donation will go directly to the PTO to enhance our children's school experience!
It's easy - just scan the QR code or send a check into school made out to Miscoe PTO!