Miscoe Hill Weekly Update
December 7, 2020
December News!
MISCOE SAFETY CONCERN
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP, Tuesday 12/8 and 12/9
ALL CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM
Click on the links below to sign up for a time slot with your child’s teachers. Please only pick one time on the sign up sheets. If you have blocked off more than one slot, please pick one. Thank you
8th Grade Teams
Mrs. McCourt, Mrs. Joyce, Ms. Holloway, Mr. Oldfied, Mr. Charest, Ms. Cartier - Tuesday 12:30PM-2:30PM, 3:00-5:00PM & 6:00-7:30PM
Ms. Rhodes, Mrs. Sheehan, Mrs. Alsen, Mr. Rosenau - Tuesday 1-3:30PM, 5-7PM & Wed.12-2:20PM
7th Grade Teams
Ms. Kadra, Mrs. Monterotti, Mr. Adcock, Mrs. Langdon, Mrs. Pokornicki, Ms. Cartier - Tuesday 5:30-8PM & Wed.12-2:30PM
Mr. Labarre, Mrs. Welch, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Parent, Mrs. Pokorniki- Tuesday 5:30PM-8PM & Wed. 12:30PM-3PM
6th Grade Teams
Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Manser, Mrs. Cullen - Tuesday 12.30-3:00PM, 5:30-8:00PM & Wed. 12:30-3:00PM
Mr. Eagen, Mrs. Frary, Mr. Rogers - Tuesday 12:30-3PM, 5:30-8:00PM & Wed. 12:30-3PM
5th Grade Teams
Mrs. LaJoie, Mrs. Webster- Tuesday 1:00PM-4PM, 5:00-7:00pm & Wed. 12:30PM-2:30PM
Mrs. Rutkowski, Mrs. Keenan, Mrs. Crawford - Tues. 12:00-2:30PM, 5:00-8:00PM & Wed.12-2PM
Mrs. Montano, Mr. MacMurray, Mrs. Appleby, Mrs. Ishler - Tues. 12:30-3:30PM, 6-8PM & Wed.12:30-1:30PM
Heather Wellington - Tues. 12:30-3:00PM, 5:30-8:00PM & Wed. 12:30-3:00PM
ELECTIVES
ART
Mr.Hansen Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00-2:30PM
Mrs. Gentili Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00-2:30PM
HEALTH
Mrs. Higgins Tuesday 12:00-3:00PM, 4:00-6:00PM
MUSIC
Ms. Forman - Chorus Tuesday 12:30-2:30 PM and 5:30-7:30PM & Wed. 12:30-2:30 pm
Jared Logan - Band (7-8)Tuesday 12:30-5PM and Wednesday 12:30 to 6:00PM
Lauren Amitrano - Band (5-6)Tuesday 5:30-7:30PM & Wed. 12:30-3:30PM
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. McInnis and Mr. Glassman
TECHNOLOGY- Tuesday 12:30-3:30PM, 5:45-7:45PM
Mrs. Gervais and Mrs. Kahler
WORLD LANGUAGES
Mrs. Fermin - Tuesday 12:00-3:00 & Wed. 4:00-6:00PM
Mrs. Obrador - Tuesday 12:00-3:00PM, 5:30-7:00PM
Mrs. Shilale - Tuesday 12:30-2:30PM, 5:00-6:00PM
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Looking Ahead Two Weeks.........
Fundraisers and Events!
WORKSHOP: DON'T POP YOUR CORK!
A free virtual workshop opportunity is being offered on Thursday, December
10th at 6PM to learn about the value of effective self-care balancing in parenting.
STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER
MUSIC BOOSTERS DINING OUT/TAKE OUT FUNDRAISER
Tired of cooking after Thanksgiving?
The Mendon-Upton Music Boosters wants to let you know about an easy way to give yourself a break and support a great organization! On Wednesday, December 9th Galliford's in Mendon will be sponsoring the Music Boosters from 4:00pm to 8:00pm by donating 15% of all proceeds from dining and takeout service.
Call ahead for reservations or take out and let them know who you're supporting! 508-928-0928
Thank you for your continued support this school year!
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MISCOE BASKETBALL
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TRAVEL SOCCER REGISTRATION
WOOD FOR GOOD
If you would like to purchase wood and support this fundraiser, please email Bill McInnis at wmcinnis@mursd.org to make arrangements. Students (who will be wearing masks and adhering to COVID-19 protocols) will carry bundles of wood to your car and place them in the trunk.
If you or anyone you know needs wood to help defray the cost of heat, please let us know. We would be happy to donate to you/them directly.
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NEWSPAPER CLUB
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HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS BIG WISH CAMPAIGN
This holiday season help holiday wishes come true for thousands of children and families at the Home for Little Wanderer’s by participating in our Holiday Wish Drive. The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for vulnerable children and families, increasing the need for your support this year. With your help, we can make more wishes than ever come true this holiday season! Due to the pandemic the Home is asking for Gift Card donations this year.
My name is Kylie Carter and I participate in the Home for Little Wanderers Big Wishes Campaign in memory of my late great-grandmother Francis Hackenson who spent several years in the orphanage as a youth in the 1930s while her mom battled Tuberculosis.
Please contact via email (kyhope11@icloud.com or shelleyg12@verizon.net) to arrange pickup/drop-off of gift card(s) or we accept Venmo and purchase the gift cards. I’m asking for all donations to be received by 12/16 so I can ensure delivery by 12/18. I appreciate your generosity to help make a difference at this orphanage.
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Upton Town Library will be offering a Virtual Baby Sign Language class in January
This class will be held via ZOOM and can accommodate 12 caregivers and their children. This is a 4-week session held on January 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 9:30am to 10:15am. Instructor Sheryl White of Baby Kneads will teach caregivers to strengthen the connection with their infants using early communication skills. Participants will learn to reduce frustration and help give their baby the ability to communicate before speaking. This class is designed for children ages 6 months to pre-verbal.
Those interested must register for all four sessions by visiting the event calendar at uptonlibrary.org or by contacting Children’s & Young Adult Librarian, Lee Ann Murphy, at lmurphy@cwmars.org.
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Photos Permission Form for 2020-2021
The Mendon-Upton Regional School District would like to take the opportunity to share photos of students engaged in learning. We request your permission for the District to photograph or record and to identify your child for possible use in school-related posts to social media, local newspaper features, newsletters, the SCHOOL YEARBOOK, and television.
Please fill out this Photo Permission Form only if you DO NOT want your child photographed.
FLU VACCINE REQUIREMENT
Per the MA Department of Public Health, influenza immunization will be required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All MURSD students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020 for the 2020-2021 influenza season, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided. Also exempted are K-12 students who are homeschooled and higher education students who are completely off-campus and engaged in remote learning only. This new flu immunization requirement to enter school in January is in addition to existing vaccine requirements for all those attending child care, preschool, K-12, and colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Elementary and secondary students in districts and schools that are using a remote education model are not exempt.
Please forward documentation of your child’s flu vaccine to the school nurse prior to December 31, 2020. Please email Gfarquharson@mursd.org or send a copy in to school.
Please click here for more information on the flu vaccine requirement.
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REQUIRED 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS
Dear Parents of 7th Graders;
There are still several 7th grade students who are missing the required immunizations for 7th grade. Massachusetts State Law mandates that all students entering 7th grade have the following immunizations.
MMR (measles mumps rubella) 2 doses
Hepatitis B- 3 doses
Tetanus (tdap, adacel or boostrix) - within the last 5 years (This is the one most kids are missing)
Varicella/Varivax (Chicken Pox or proof of the disease)
Meningitis
Recommended Vaccines for 7th grade: (not required)
HPV 3 dose
Hepatitis A
*If you have not submitted a copy of these immunizations, please do so as soon as possible.
Medical forms can be faxed, emailed or sent in with your child.
Fax 508-634-1576 or email to gfarquharson@mursd.org
*If you have already submitted these immunizations, then please disregard this message.
New Mass State Law requires that All students with a medical or religious exemption must provide a note yearly to the school nurse.
Thank you,
Gail Farquharson RNMSN
School Nurse Miscoe 508-634-1589
COVID-19 Quarantine
The following are the DPH guidelines for quarantine guidance for those who have been exposed to COVID-19:
- At least 14 days from the date of last exposure; or
- At least 10 days, provided all of the following are satisfied:
- You have not had, and do not have, any symptoms;
- You are tested on day 8 of your quarantine period or later using a molecular diagnostic test (e.g., polymerase chain reaction (PCR)) to detect the presence of the virus;
- You receive a negative test result; and
- You monitor yourself for symptoms for the full 14 days. If you develop symptoms you should contact your health care provider and be re-tested.
HOMEROOM CHECK IN REQUIREMENT
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Blackstone Valley Tech Admission
Weekly Remote Learning Communication Chart - Week A
Every week, the Weekly Hybrid Learning Communication Chart will be shared with parents on Monday. This chart will allow for adults supporting students to understand the learning following:
- Learning objectives for the week
- Specific materials needed
- What special resources will be used instructionally.
- Information regarding how to access teachers.
Please click below to access this week's Hybrid Learning Communication Chart.