It's APRIL FOOLS DAY! I hope that you escaped mischievous endeavors by your friends and family today. Whether you sat on a whoopee cushion, had a fish stuck to your back, or fell for a tall-tale, hopefully it brought a little bit of light and laughter to your day.

As we leave March behind us and turn the calendar to April, we're quickly approaching the busiest time of the school year. LOTS of celebrations, events, and ways for our students and families to connect. After a long two-years of not being able to host many of these yearly rituals, it's really wonderful to have a sense of "normalcy" again in our school community.

And with that -- here's what's happening!

* Save the dates

* Events & happenings

* PreK / Kindergarten registration days

* In the News

* Community Engagement and Enrichment Programs

* School Spotlight

Don't forget to add these to your calendar and join us!

April 4 - Hawlemont Regional School Committee meeting

April 12 - MTRS Student Arts Panel

April 13 - MTRSD School Committee meeting

April 11, 15, and 29 - Preschool / Kindergarten registration days (see below for full details)

April 18-22 - April vacation

May 15 - MTRS student council tag sale & Mohawk Trail Athletic Association Spring Fling

May 19 - Trailblazer District Wide Celebration of Learning

May 20-22 - MTRS musical, Bits of Broadway

May 26 - MTRS Spring Concert at BSE

May 27 - MTRS Prom

May 30 - Memorial Day

Be sure to check your school's calendar for additional events and details.

CONGRATULATIONS to the MTRS Class of 2022 - the college acceptances keep rollin' in! We're very proud of ALL our students and all that they've accomplished. The countdown to graduation is ON and we can't wait to see where they will head to next. Here's some of their options and where our seniors have been accepted so far:

• 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
• 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
• 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

CURRENT AND FUTURE MTRS STUDENTS & CAREGIVERS - JOIN US!

How do the arts play a role in the Trailblazer Model? What opportunities do students have to experience arts education at MTRS? How are MTRS students supported in building a creative community?

Please join us for a VIRTUAL student-led panel discussion on Tuesday, April 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Our talented students will be leading this event to share their artistry and educational experiences. Take a virtual tour of our arts spaces! Enjoy a sampling of student work in vocal and instrumental music, studio and digital arts, and theater. We hope you will join us! Caregiver and Community, please RSVP using this form.

The Mohawk Trail Regional School student council needs YOUR help! This student fundraiser helps to offset costs for their events. YOU have stuff to sell and THEY have space for you!

WHAT: Mohawk Trail Regional School Student Council TAG SALE

WHEN: Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The MTRS field hockey field (26 Ashfield Road, Shelburne Falls).

Help us FILL THE FIELD and sign-up to be a vendor today!

VENDOR INFORMATION:

$20 per space (spaces approx. 10' x 15')

$10 table rental (limited amount, first come first serve)

*Bringing your own pop-up/EZ up tent is encouraged*

Sign-up by APRIL 29

To sign-up, email: MTRSstuco@mtrsd.org and include subject line: "May Tag Sale"

**Vendors: To sign up, please CLICK HERE and complete the form to reserve your space.**

To save the date and/or spread the word on social - visit the Facebook Event listing here: www.facebook.com/events/710332093667231

Graphic by STUCO member and communications intern Sophia Goodnow

JOIN US on Monday, April 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the MTRS Trailblazer Cafe for the next Mohawk Trail Athletic Association meeting! The meeting will be held in-person this month (no virtual option).

Agenda:
Finalizing Changes to Bylaws

Update on fundraising

Coach Requests

Open Floor

Be sure to head over to the association's Facebook page for regular updates, too (@MAAboosterclub)!

Preschool and kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year will be held next month. As a reminder, you will need to provide your child’s birth certificate and record of immunizations to register.

Buckland Shelburne Elementary - Monday, April 11

Preschool registration at 9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten registration at 11 a.m.

Sanderson Academy - Friday, April 15

Preschool registration at 11 a.m.

Kindergarten registration at 9:30 a.m.

Hawlemont Regional - Friday, April 15

Preschool registration at 12:30 p.m.

Kindergarten registration at 2 p.m.

Colrain Central School - Friday, April 29

Preschool registration at 9:30 a.m.

Kindergarten registration at 11 a.m.

For more information, please call: Amy Socquet/Early Childhood Coordinator at (413) 625-6194, asocquet@mtrsd.org or visit the website: www.mtrsd.org/Early-Childhood-Education

There's still space available in our Hilltown Scout Camp / April vacation "Spring Splash" program! Be sure to check out the flyer below for details.

Did you know, we're also still enrolling for our spring after school enrichment programs? You won't want to miss out on some fun offerings this session! There's still space in our FLAG FOOTBALL and FIELD HOCKEY sessions. Head over to our webpage www.mtrsd.org/ceep for all the details!

Please contact Alia Woofenden at awoofenden@mtrsd.org if you have any questions or for additional information.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make high-quality YouTube videos? Do you enjoy being a content creator? If so, this course is for YOU!

NO special equipment needed! Just grab your phone and sign-up!
First class will be held in-person; remainder are virtual (space can be provided at MTRS if needed; student must sign-up with Ms. Woof in advance).

Class cost: $25 (scholarships available)

SIGN-UPS & QUESTIONS: Alia Woofenden, awoofenden@mtrsd.org

Kindergarteners in Grace Ahrensdorf's class at Colrain Central School have been treated to a month of "mystery readers" in celebration of Read Across America month. This week, our very own Superintendent Stanton surprised our littlest learners with a reading of "A Frog in a Bog."

Superintendent of Schools

Mohawk Trail/Hawlemont Regional School Districts

sstanton@mtrsd.org

Twitter: @mtrsdsuper