Happy New Year!

Please review the information included in this Newsletter. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out!

Dr. DiBiase,
Principal, Mt. Hope High School

1. Midterm Exam Schedule & Information
2. REMINDER: February 2 is a DISTANCE LEARNING DAY & JUNIOR PORTFOLIO Presentations!
3. MHHS Student Support Services
4. Financial Aid Information Nights
5. eSports Informational Meeting Wednesday 1/12
6. BWRSD Literacy & Math
7. RI Student Assistance Services January Newsletter
8. Warning to Parents & Students re: Drug Emojis
   
9. PrepareRI Summer Internships for Juniors
10. Roger William University - University College Programs Visit
    
11. MHHS COVID-19 Testing Consent Form
    
12. Discover Mt. Hope SAVE THE DATE!
13. Husky Highlights!

Traditional Artisan Seashell Nativity Scenes

Check out Mr. Pellerin teaching Math in the Snow!

Door Decorating to spread Holiday Cheer

In Case you Missed it!

• Each exam block will be 2 hours allowing teachers to introduce directions and allow students enough time to complete their exams. Students must remain in the testing room for the duration of the block.
  
  

• If Students are scheduled for SRC/Study during an exam block, and they are in school during that time, they will report to the cafeteria and use the time to study for exams. (Students are NOT required to be in school during a SRC Exam Period).
  
  

• Friday, January 21st: ALL CLASSES WILL MEET. Teachers will review their mid-term exam data with students. Semester course teachers will use this day to meet with their students and close out their course grades.
  
  

• Students will be dismissed after their second block exam. Grab and go lunch will be provided from 12:15 - 12:30
  
  

• Busses will run as usual in AM and at dismissal time following exams

Please see the full Midterm Exam Schedule & Information linked HERE and also attached below. If you have any questions, please reach out! Thank you!

Reminder - Wednesday, February 2nd is a distance learning day and BWRSD Staff Professional Development Day for students in Grade 9, 10 and 12.

ALL JUNIORS will be presenting their Junior Graduation Portfolios throughout the day. As a reminder:

Professional Development Days

Asynchronous Learning

Student Hours of Instruction: 8:30 am-2:00pm

• February 2 is a D Day. Teachers will post assignments and provide instructions in Google Classroom for D-DAY Classes ONLY

• Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments by the next day.

• There are no live virtual lessons, class meetings, or teacher check-ins on these days.

For questions about the Junior Portfolio Presentations, contact Caitlin Booth at caitlin.booth@bwrsd.org.

Thank you!

The College Planning Center is offering two Financial Aid Information Nights for schools, students, parents and supporters. Please click on the registration link below to sign up!

• Thursday, January 20, 2022: FAFSA Info Night (ENGLISH) @ 5:00

• Thursday, January 27, 2022: FAFSA Info Night (SPANISH) @ 4:00

Hope to see you there!

BWRSD Literacy & Math

iReady benchmark testing in reading and math will take place during the month of January. These diagnostic assessments will pinpoint your student's academic progress during the first half of the year. Please encourage your child to take their time, show what they know, and work hard on iReady math and reading.

The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is recruiting high school juniors to participate in our paid experiential learning internships during summer 2022. This year's program will provide placed-based internships (subject to change); for high school juniors who currently attend Rhode Island public/charter schools.

Student interns will learn critical employability skills, gain valuable hands-on experience while placed with one of SkillsRI 180+ employer partners; for six weeks and earn up to $3,360 during summer 2022.

To learn more about the 2022 PrepareRI High School Internship Program, visit our website at https://skillsforri.com/prepareri-high-school-internship-program or contact the PrepareRI Program at prepareri@skillsforri.com or 401-680-5960.

PrepareRI accepts all student learners. We are here to support you in your application journey and internship experience!

The 2022 PrepareRI High School Application deadline is January 14th. Please see some program details below:

· Internships are in-person (on-site) for summer 2022.

· Applications accepted Oct 15, 2021 – Jan 14, 2022

· Open to high school juniors attending a public high school in RI.

· Must attend mandatory bootcamp from June 27 – July 1, 2022.

· Internships runs from July 11 – Aug 19, 2022

· Interns will be paid $12/hr. for the duration of the internship.

For questions, contact Dr. Lyons at nicole.lyons@bwrsd.org

Tuesday and Wednesday January 19th & 20th 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm a representative from Roger WIlliams University-University College will be coming to Mt. Hope to speak to interested 11th and 12th grade students about the different programs they have to offer.

Programs include Construction Management, Microsoft Office Specialist, Electrical Apprentice, Hydroponics, Carpentry Apprentice, and much more! Interested students should contact their School Counselor in the Guidance Suite to sign up!

• Complete the 2021-22 electronic testing consent form in the Aspen Parent Portal OR

• Complete this Google Form: Mt. Hope High School Permission to Test for COVID-19 Form

THANK YOU!

Mark your calendars! Current 8th grade students and families are invited to Discover Mt. Hope High School on Tuesday, February 8th from 6pm to 8pm at Mt. Hope High School.

During the two-hour event students will have the opportunity to attend demonstrations that highlight opportunities available to them in our programs and pathways. Students can attend student Q/A sessions with current students, get a tour, and much more!

Please note students will be allowed to bring up to 2 family members with them and masks will be required for this in-person, indoor event.

Interested students and parents should visit Mt. Hope High School website at

https://www.bwrsd.org/domain/3586 for more information and to sign up for reminders.

IF you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Nicole Lyons at nicole.lyons@bwrsd.org. Thank you!

Enjoy a small sample of the wonderful holiday joy they spread!

Mrs. Costa's Portuguese students created these amazing traditional artisan seashell Nativity scenes from the island of São Miguel, Azores. Obigada e Boas Festas! Hands on learning at its best! Enjoy!

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