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Vaccine Booster Clinic
Calendar Highlights
- December 4-12 Nipmuc Winter Wellness Week
- December 6: School Committee Meeting 7pm
- December 7: Nipmuc Instrumental Concert (Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble)
- December 8: SI Advisory Board 6pm-Nipmuc PDC
- December 8: Memorial PTO Meeting
- December 8: Nipmuc Vocal Concert (Concert Chorus, vocal Ensemble, and Acapella)
- December 10: Early Release (Teacher PD)
- December 13: Miscoe PTO Meeting
- December 14: 7th Grade Winter Concert
- December 14: Clough PTO Meeting
- December 15: 8th Grade Winter Concert
- December 20: Miscoe 3D Printing Workshop
- December 23: Early Release (No After School Program)
- December 23: 2nd vaccine clinic at Miscoe
- December 24-31: Winter Break (No School)
Please refer to school websites and newsletters for additional school events taking place.
3D Printing Workshop-Miscoe Hill MS
Miscoe Hill Inspired Innovation Center will be offering a pop-up 3D printing workshop for students and their families on Monday, December 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. You will have the opportunity to design and print a small gift or ornament during the workshop. Seasonal treats will also be provided.
Space is limited, so please complete this form as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
Holiday Food Drive
A Holiday Food Drive through Project 351 is being held from December 6th to December 12th (approximately 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm each day) at the entrance of Nipmuc Regional High School.
Donated non-perishable food items will go to the United Parish of Upton Food Pantry, and monetary donations will go to the Mendon Food Pantry. A donation bin will be placed at the front entrance of Nipmuc.
Also to support our drive, we will also be hosting a small event at Nipmuc's front entrance on December 7th and December 9th at 3:30pm where you can drop off donations, buy food from our bake sale(proceeds going to the Mendon Food Pantry), and enjoy some holiday tunes!
We all hope to see you there!
With any questions: mendonuptonproject351@gmail.com
Thank you from Project 351 members!
Lauren Scott, Jocelyn Graham, and Kayla Vallecillo
Bus Reminders
As we enter some colder weather and close to the mid-year point, we would like to provide some friendly reminders on our bus expectations. We know that students may prefer to stay inside the house during colder weather as they wait for the bus to arrive; however, it is backing up our routes and timing if busses are waiting for students to come from inside their homes.
- In the morning, please have your students ready outside 10 minutes before the bus arrives.
- In the afternoon, parents/guardians/caregivers need to be out and available for the drop-off of our elementary students.
- Students need to be masked prior to entering the bus and follow the mask rules on the bus.
We appreciate your assistance in supporting these expectations ensure safe and efficient transportation for our students.
Food Service-Half-Days
#MURSDInspires
YOU INSPIRE ME: Lisa Ryan, Memorial Elementary School Nurse
"Lisa is an amazing nurse. She cares deeply about the staff and students. She is one of the most knowledgeable, brilliant nurses I have known. She has been alone at Memorial School through the pandemic and she has been a rock star. She is at the busiest school by far. She just plugs through and does her job and is such a huge support to these students and their families. She is truly a hero in this pandemic."
YOU INSPIRE ME: Pam Maloney, ABA Tech
"Knowing that one of our students might be anxious in an after school enrichment, Pam stayed with this student to ensure that she was comfortable and supported. Pam went above and beyond the job requirement, staying after school hours voluntarily. This is only one example of how our STAR staff go above and beyond in support of our students. Their patience and professionalism does not go unnoticed."
YOU INSPIRE ME: Britt Kahler, Miscoe Hill Technology Teacher
"Britt always gives 100% for her students. She prioritizes her students social development and academic inquiry. Britt never gives up on kids, always is positive and is the ultimate team player."
YOU INSPIRE ME: Johanna Annunziata, Nipmuc English Teacher
"With the addition of new students to our school who currently only speak their primary language of Portuguese, Johanna has been a kind and welcoming force to these students. She has been teaching herself the language with the guidance and coaching of some of her bilingual students, research apps to assist with translation, and spends time with these students to help them know they are very welcomed at our school.Every day she models what it means to be part of a community, how to support someone, how to give of yourself for the betterment of others. Jo is a positive influence for students and teachers alike; she does all of this from the heart."
