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News Update - February 12, 2024

Medfield High School

February 12, 2024

Sunrise and Snow at MHS!

THIS WEEK:
February 12 - Day 2   E-B-D-G-F
February 13 - Day 3   A-Flex-D-F-C
February 14 - Day 4   B-A-Flex-G-E
February 15 - Day 5   C-B-D-F-G
February 16 - Day 6   E-A-Flex-C-F

FEBRUARY 19-23 - WINTER VACATION

LOOKING AHEAD:
February 26 - Day 7   A-B-D-G-E
February 27 - Day 8   B-Flex-D-C-F
February 28 - Day 1   C-A-Flex-E-G
February 29 - Day 2   E-B-D-G-F
March 1 - Day 3   A-Flex-D-F-C

NOTABLE DATES
February 13 - Chris Herren Presentation for Grades 11/12
February 27-29 - Open Gradebooks
February 27-March 4 - Cafe Read-A-Latte in the LMC
February 29 - Sophomore Parent Night

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT #23

NO SCHOOL/DELAYED OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS

In case of inclement weather or any other serious reasons for cancellation or delayed opening of school, information will be announced through email from Medfield High School, as well as posted to various other school-sponsored social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Check radio stations WBZ (1030), WHDH (850), WRKO (680), WKOX (1200), and WCLB (105.7), as well as television channels 4, 5, and 7.

If school is delayed one hour, bus routes will begin one hour later than the regularly scheduled time.
If school is delayed two hours, bus routes will begin two hours later than the regularly scheduled time.

For more information, please visit the MHS Student Handbook.

FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2026:

Military Representative Visits

A representative from the U.S. Marine Corps will be visiting the School Counseling Office on Friday, February 16th during Flex A and B (10:09-11:16). 

A representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting the School Counseling Office on Monday, March 4th during Flex A and B (10:09-11:16). 

Students interested in hearing about the opportunities and benefits the military has to offer are encouraged to attend.  Students interested please sign up in MFL under 'College Visits'.

HERREN TALKS

We are excited to announce that Chris Herren will be visiting Medfield High School on February 13 during the Flex period to address our 11th and 12th graders. Chris Herren, an exceptional basketball player, gained fame in his hometown of Fall River, MA, and continued his basketball journey at Boston College and Fresno State. After two NBA seasons, including one with the Boston Celtics, and seven seasons playing overseas, he faced adversity due to the challenges of addiction.

Since August 1, 2008, Chris has been on the path to recovery, supported by his family and friends. Now, he shares his inspiring journey with the aim of making a positive impact on the lives of others. We extend our gratitude to the Medfield PTO and Medfield Outreach for making this presentation possible.

      

CAFE READ-A-LATTE

The MHS Library is excited to announce the details for Café Read-a-Latte 2024! Café Read-a-Latte is a time for students to visit the LMC and get some relaxing downtime by visiting different stations with book/ reading themes. Every student at MHS will get to visit our celebration of books and reading during their English classes– and possibly, Flex. 

In order to make this year successful, we are looking for your help! There are two ways to help if you are interested: 

  1. We are looking for a few volunteers to help us oversee/ restock the stations in the Library. IF you are interested in this, you must have a CORI on file with the Medfield Public Schools (within the last year). It only takes a few minutes if you stop by the front office at MHS or Central Office (3rd floor) with your driver's license.

  2. Every student will get a free beverage and snack during their visit, so we are looking for snack and beverage donations.

*Non-perishable items can be dropped off anytime prior to our kickoff (2/27) & perishable items (fruit) can be dropped off during the week 2/27-3/4. You can leave them in the front office at MHS– or have your student deliver directly to the LMC.

Sign up for everything HERE :)

Thank you so much for helping us make this a special experience for every student at MHS!

Email Kerry Cowell with any questions!

CLASS OF 2024 FUNDRAISER

The Class of 2024 is hosting their last ever fundraiser of Medfield 9x12" pennants for $12. This fundraiser is to help support class initiatives for the rest of the year. The GOOGLE ORDER FORM will be open until 2/16 and checks can be dropped off through the first set of double doors on the bookshelf at the High School.

FROM THE THEATRE SOCIETY

Poster Design by Junior, Natasha Huss 

MHS Spring Play: Puffs

Have you ever been reading a book and wished the author would elaborate more on the smaller characters? Or found yourself rooting for the underdog who supports the lead, but never feels the warmth of the limelight for themself? If you answered YES, then Medfield High School Theatre Society’s production of PUFFS is just the show for you.   

PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic, takes place at a pretty famous school with some pretty famous students and alums…but our show isn’t about them. Let’s say.. it’s a play in a place you may know, but people you do not. PUFFS follows three delightful young wizards who did not have famous parents or an evil Dark Lord constantly trying to kill them. Wayne Hopkins, the endearingly ordinary wizard and hero of our story, who loves video games, pop music, and movies. Megan Jones, moody, goth, sarcastic, angry…your typical teenager. And Oliver Rivers, a math prodigy who is very sad to learn this school has no math classes. There’s also a whole host of other hilarious characters who create chaos as our three friends navigate the many twists and turns of life as young wizards. They may start out as just boring “Puffs” but they become so much more. 

We cordially invite you to join us as our show navigates seven years of dueling, slumber parties, balls, Death Buddies, and friendship. Perfect for lovers of both magic and tales of underdogs rising to the occasion.

PUFFS celebrates themes of friendship, acceptance and the importance of loyalty in a world where some people seem to care more about popularity and winning. Recommended for thirteen and up for some light innuendo, but use your own discretion. 

To purchase tickets: https://www.ticketsource.us/medfield-high-school-theatre-society

DATES: March 1 &  2 
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: MHS Auditorium

Follow us on Instagram + Facebook:  @medfielddrama

“Puffs (Two Act for Young Wizards)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com 
PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox  

SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

We are inviting students to join us in Wonderland - a 48-hour high school programming event in the Greater Boston area hosted by Hack Club, a non-profit empowering students to code. Happening mid-February, Wonderland is fostering a space for students to freely create with their peers. From combining Python cat gif libraries with receipt printers, or old keyboards with RC cars, your students can let their imaginations run wild in Wonderland!

Wonderland is open to all high school students of any programming background, and it is completely free and fully supervised by background checked mentors. We'd be thrilled to welcome students from MHS to be part of this event!

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2024 Hilleman Student Essay Contest

WHAT SCIENTIFIC ISSUE WOULD YOU TAKE ON IF GIVEN THE CHANCE, AND WHY?

What if your life’s work led to saving 8 million lives every year? Virologist Maurice R. Hilleman dreamed of a world free from the ravages of infectious diseases. Through his contributions to over half of the routine vaccines that young children receive today, Dr. Hilleman put us closer to that goal than we had ever been before.

The annual Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest celebrates Dr. Hilleman's remarkable legacy by inviting students in grades 6 to 12* from the U.S. and Canada to learn about Dr. Hilleman and reflect on a scientific issue they would work to address and why.

More details about the 2024 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest are available at HillemanFilm.com.

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Gender Representation in Tech club GRiT is a student-led club at Concord Academy that organizes and hosts an annual tech conference designed to promote gender equity in the STEM world. While all individuals are welcome at this conference, our goal is to create an open space for female and genderqueer students to explore their interests in tech. We welcome all students grades 6 through 12 (ages 12-19), regardless of previous experience. 

The 2024 GRiT conference will take place on April 20, 2024, from 1-3:30 pm at Concord Academy (166 Main St, Concord, MA 01742). The conference will consist of two workshop blocks with workshops hosted by CA alums and other non-males in the tech industry. Students will be able to choose the workshop they wish to attend through a form sent to them prior to the conference. 

As examples of workshops, our 2023 conference hosted workshops regarding navigating the tech world as a WOC, an introduction to creating more accessible technology, how to use technology and psychology to discover your own work style, and more! 

Free registration link HERE  

For more information on this conference and previous conferences, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/concordacademy.org/grit/home

FROM MCPE

Volunteer with MCPE and make a difference for our kids and schools!

Are you looking for a way to give back to Medfield Public Schools?

Join the Medfield Coalition for Public Education!

MCPE is an independent, non-profit organization funded to provide system-wide support and academic enrichment for the Medfield Public Schools through grants for the development of innovative programs, curriculum, and enrichment. MCPE is led by a volunteer board that works throughout the school year to organize community-wide fundraising events and make grants to teachers and staff at all five Medfield Public Schools.

We’re recruiting new board members to start in the 2024-25 school year! If you are interested in becoming an MCPE board member, we would love to hear from you. We're looking for candidates who can commit to a 3-year term, attend board meetings once a month (Sept-June), and have an active interest in enriching kids' education in Medfield schools. All skill sets are welcome, and we strive to have a board with diverse backgrounds.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.medfieldcoalition....

SAVE THE DATE:

  • Early March – March Madness bracket pool benefitting MCPE!

  • Monday, March 18 – Spelling Bee for Wheelock and Dale students!

  • Mid-May – MCPE's Blue Ribbon Recognition Program gives you the chance to honor a Medfield teacher or staff member who has made a positive impact in a student's life and show your appreciation!

FROM SEPAC

SEPAC WORKSHOPS All are welcome to attend - you do not need a child on an IEP or 504 or have a child in the Medfield School District. Unless otherwise noted, we meet at 7 pm in the Blake Middle School Library. We offer child care at these meetings, and a remote link can be provided upon request. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YhPL1BaLXLAi18sz6

  • FEBRUARY 13th, 7 pm: Technology Safety w/ Walpole and Medfield School Resource Officers. The presentation will cover gaming, cyberbullying, online predators, and digital footprints. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. You can submit questions in advance in the RSVP form. 

  • MARCH 12th, 7 pm: New IEP Process w/ Director of Student Services Mary Bruhl. Massachusetts is rolling out a brand-new IEP process in September of 2024. Medfield was part of the early adopter's process to give feedback. Join us as Mary walks us through the benefits and changes. 

  • APRIL 23rd, 7 pm: Executive Function Workshop w/ Ali Spidalieri, M.Ed BCBA . Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes responsible for managing and controlling various aspects of our behavior. Executive function is vital in daily life, education, and work. Join us to learn more about Executive function and how to help kids develop these essential skills! 

  • MAY 21st, 7 pm: High School Transition Planning w/ Meredith Becker and Stephanie Worthley. Come learn about High school Transition services available to you and your child from Meredith Becker and Stephanie Worthley. Learn how to prepare and develop effective secondary transition plans that will lead to a positive outcome after high school. 

SEPAC BOARD MEETINGS Our Board meetings follow our SEPAC Workshops, and all are encouraged to attend. It's a great way to stay informed with district information and share your experience and insight directly with our Director of Student Services, Mary Bruhl. Should our workshops run long, we will reschedule the board meeting over Zoom. 

PARENT CONNECTION GROUPS Our parent connection groups are informal meet-ups for parents and caregivers to connect and exchange resources on a particular diagnosis. Your child does not need an IEP, 504 or be in the Medfield Public School system to join. This group is for any parent who wishes to connect with other parents who have experience with this diagnosis. We request that parents attend these in-person meetings without children present to ensure privacy and connection. We are excited to share that we have over 40 parents who have expressed interest in our groups! 

ADHD, March 4th, 7 pm, location Medfield Public Safety Building 2nd floor conference room. RSVP SEPAC@email.medfield.net 

Down Syndrome, 3rd Thursday of the month (2/15, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16), 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Medfield Public Library. RSVP mebrien@gmail.com 

Dyslexia + Language-Based Learning Differences, 3rd Wednesday evening of the month to be confirmed. RSVP SEPAC@email.medfield.net 

ASD, February 27th, 7 pm, Public Safety Building, RSVP SEPAC@email.medfield.net 

Mental Health, RSVP SEPAC@email.medfield.net 

Support our Cards for a Cause Fundraiser! Help us fund scholarships (we award four every year!) and bring more workshops/events by purchasing a box of cards from Cards for a Cause. The Cards for a Cause Fundraising Program offers boxed sets of 30 full-sized greeting cards with matching envelopes for only $30 – that's just $1 per card! Order here from January 16th to February 14th. Order here: https://www.kidsbookfort.com/orgs/sepac (Please put Medfield SEPAC in the "name" field of the google form) For any questions, please contact: sepac@email.medfield.net Thanks in advance for your support! 

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FROM THE SENIOR FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE

Calling all underclassmen parents! We need volunteers to work the Senior Fashion Show so that the senior parents can watch the show. We also need donations of food and drinks for the concession stand (senior parents can help with this!). The Senior Fashion Show is one of the biggest fundraisers for the ANGP as well as it is a fun event for the senior class to participate in as they wind down their senior year. Thank you for your help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABA923A6FEC34-47880097-senior#/

FROM THE ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY

To ALL SENIOR FAMILIES:

We’re in full force creating the party of the year to celebrate the Class of 2024’s Graduation!! As you know, it literally takes a village and we need your help to make it an incredible experience for your Seniors.

If you are not familiar, it’s an 8 hour party on the day of Graduation (June 1st) full of incredible fun while being in a SAFE environment. The time flies as there is SO much for the Graduates to do throughout the night. They will be entertained, there will be games, there will be food and refreshments throughout the night and decorations that transform the school so it’s unrecognizable.

As you can imagine this takes much planning, expense, and rolled up sleeves. 

The average cost per student has been worked out to be $200 each. But to allow ALL students to attend, no matter their means, we rely totally on donations, there are no tickets. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to enable us to keep this successful Medfield tradition alive and as amazing as the kids have experienced in previous years.

To make your donation or find out more about how you can help up, please visit www.medfieldangp.com. 

All Senior donations receive a CLASS OF 2024 CAR MAGNET as a thank you!!!

Please email if you have any questions: angpmedfield@gmail.com
Thank you!!!
Patty Borteck and Janie Boylan
ANGP Co-Chairs

MEDFIELD MINUTE

Check out our new bi weekly student-run news show, all made possible by a grant from the MPCE this past fall!

Meet Garrison Lydon, anchor

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGUYkxM1P6g&t=10s&authuser=0)

If you haven't taken a second yet to pre-order a yearbook copy now while supplies last, please do so ASAP. Luckily, the price has been frozen at $95 for the rest of this school year, which is a good deal since the final price has long been $100. Here is the ordering link.


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