Medfield High School

FORENSIC SCIENCE GUEST SPEAKER
A special thanks to Officer Manganello for speaking to our forensics classes. She talked to us about fingerprints, brought in her kit to show us, and explained the ins and outs of her job.

THIS WEEK:
March 25 - Day 2   E-B-D-G-F
March 26 - Day 3   A-Flex-D-F-C (Grade 10 MCAS)
March 27 - Day 4   Modified* (B-E*- Flex-G-A*) (Grade 10 MCAS)
March 28 - Day 5   C-B-D-F-G
March 29 - NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY

LOOKING AHEAD:
April 1 - Day 6   E-A-Flex-C-F
April 2 - Day 7   A-B-D-G-E
April 3 - TEACHER DAY ONLY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
April 4 - Day 8   B-Flex-D-C-F
April 5 - Day 1   C-A-Flex-E-G

NOTABLE DATES:
ELA MCAS Testing for Grade 10 students: March 26 & 27
Last Day Q3: April 1/First Day Q4: April 2

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• If you are having trouble accessing your ASPEN account - email aspenhelp@email.medfield.net for assistance.

• Check out the Medfield High School FAQs Center for information regarding our HS Schedule, School Calendars, Bell Schedules, Technology, and more!

• Here is the 23-24 HS Monthly Bell Schedule for your reference. Please check it regularly as information may change.

• 2023-2024 MPS District Calendar

• Class dues ($20/year) can be paid online via the MySchoolBucks portal. Please check your account for outstanding invoices.

HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT #28

Did you know that our School Counseling Department has its own information site? Take a look HERE.

For more information, please visit the MHS Student Handbook.

FROM THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

FOOD SERVICES NEWS
Coming on March 28th, we will be serving grass-fed burgers from Walden Local, who partners with sustainable, human farmers in the New England and New York area. The Medfield Food Service Department will be purchasing the burgers using funding from the Northeast Food for Schools Grant. This grant can be used to purchase local, minimally processed food items.

Throughout the school year, we have been able to purchase a variety of local produce from Massachusetts farmers including lettuce from Little Leaf Farms, apples from Carlson Orchards, cage-free eggs from Hubbardston, MA and much more! We hope all students will take advantage of this great opportunity!

GET READY FOR THE APRIL 8, 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. 

WRITING CENTER SPOTLIGHT: INAUGURAL WRITING CENTER SENIOR TUTORS

The Medfield High School Writing Center piloted a unique program this year to help more students in the Writing Center with an inaugural group of permanent senior Peer Tutors. Writing Center Director and English Teacher Bonnie Wren-Burgess (WB) explained, “Our charter tutors surpassed all hopes for this program, far exceeding expectations as we endeavored to help more students than I can handle solo. Oona Greeley, Trenton Louis, and Olivia Stanton are tremendously special individuals, all of whom had to work incredibly hard to gain the ability and skills to effectively tutor freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior writers as they tutored them on a wide variety of writing assignments! I cannot stress strongly enough how much our senior tutor triumvirate profoundly and positively impacted so many students.”

Oona, Trenton, and Olivia spent the majority of rotating Flex periods each week tutoring in the Writing Center, for over 100 hours of volunteering. Together they will have helped hundreds of students improve their writing in a variety of classes with these tutors own hard-won writing mastery, effective verbal and written communication, discernment to quickly identify students’  writing strengths and improvement opportunities, together with Olivia, Trenton, and Oona’s natural generosity, positive humor, and authentic kindness. 

Before they even graduate, Oona Greeley, Trenton Louis, and Olivia Stanton fulfilled the Medfield District’s Vision of the Graduate: 

Medfield High School envisions a graduate who is an active and 
reflective member of their community. Students will graduate with 
the ability to think critically and communicate effectively using 
technology skillfully and ethically.  They will pair these academic 
skills with empathy and resilience in preparation for adulthood.
(mhshandbook/mission-statement-and-core-values)

WB added, “In the future, when I think of Oona Greeley, Trenton Louis, and Olivia Stanton, I will remember they each not only exemplified, but exceeded, the best kind of students and citizens we try to hone here at Medfield High School.”

FORENSIC SCIENCE GUEST SPEAKER

FRANCE TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Mark your calendars, the planning has begun for the France Trip in April 2025!

There will be an informational meeting for interested students and parent(s) on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 pm in room 125.  We will discuss the proposed itinerary and other details of the trip.  

Questions? Email vwelling@email.medfield.net

FROM THE ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY

To All Senior Parents and Guardians:

The All Night Grad Party Committee (ANGP) are now in the thick of fundraising and planning the party of the year for your Seniors. The only way we can make this happen is thanks to generous donations from the community & volunteer time.

PLEASE HELP IN ANY WAY YOU CAN.

The average cost per Senior for this 8 hour party, full of fun entertainment, food, & refreshments throughout the night is $200. Please help our mission of keeping your kids SAFE while celebrating. Thank you!

DONATE HERE and receive The Class of 2024 Car Magnet

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HUNTER’S RUN

The 9th Annual Hunter's Run will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  We encourage the high school community to come run or walk to support the Williams family and to honor Hunter's memory.   Money raised goes to the Hunter's Run Foundation which helps raise Organ Donation Awareness and provides funds to organizations including Children's Hospital, Donate Life, and NEADS.  Hope to see you there!

SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES

Summer 2024 AI and Natural Science Program by Stanford Alumni:

Inspirit AI is a 25-hour project-based AI program taught by Stanford graduates that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental AI concepts to build interdisciplinary AI projects across domains. In 2024, the team is excited to announce new projects such as Exoplanet Discovery and ChatGPT for Mental Health. No CS experience is necessary to apply and priority applications are due soon.

FROM SEPAC

Did you see Mary Bruhl’s, Director of Student Services, exciting update? The Special Education Department has launched a new resource for parents: the Special Education Procedures and Policy Manual Website. Check it out, and let Mary Bruhll know what you think. 

SEPAC Upcoming Events: Sometimes, there's a perception that a child's disability/diagnosis needs to present in a certain way or severity to join SEPAC, but SEPAC is for EVERYONE. So please mark your calendars for our spring Workshops & Parent Connection Groups: 

3/27 SEPAC Board/ Business Meeting, 7:30 pm, via Zoom - Join us for district & SEPAC updates. Come learn more about our work to build a network of parents and how we give the district feedback. Our agenda is on our website. RSVP sepac@email.medfield.net for the zoom link. 

4/1 ADHD Parent Connection Group, 7 pm Medfield Public Safety Building.

4/3 Dyslexia + Language-Based Learning Disabilities Parent Connection Group - 7 pm Medfield Public Safety Building.

4/23 Executive Function with Ali Spidalieri, M.Ed BCBA, 7 pm, Blake Middle School Library. SEPAC Board meeting after.

5/1 Dyslexia + Language-Based Learning Disabilities Parent Connection Group - 7 pm Medfield Public Safety Building.

5/16  Down Syndrome Parent Connection Group, 11:30 am Medfield Public Library

5/21 High School Transition Planning w/ Meredith Becker and Stephanie Worthley - 7 pm Blake Middle School Library

Details are always available on our website and social media (FB & IG)! Our workshops and board meetings offer childcare, and a remote link can be made available if you'd like. Our workshops and board meetings are open to EVERYONE. You do not need a child on an IEP or 504 to attend. RSVP to SEPAC@email.medfield.net or by completing the RSVP form: https://forms.gle/SeeQg6Apmngad5dq7

Our parent connection groups are limited to parents and caregivers of children with the corresponding diagnosis. Please email sepac@email.medfield.net with questions or to join a group. If you want to connect with a parent with experience with a diagnosis not covered by our current parent connection groups, don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll work to find someone to connect with. 

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.

CLICK HERE: 

FOR OUR DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

COMMUNITY NOTICES
Please visit our district website for community notices and announcements.
https://www.medfield.net/o/medfield-public-schools/browse/103792

To submit items to the MHS WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE, please email Maura Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@email.medfield.net by 8:00 AM on Monday mornings. If you would like to submit photos or flyers, please convert to .jpg files.