MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
October 21st - World Language Honor Society Inductions from 5-7:30 PM in the High School Foyer
5:00-Latin
5:30-Chinese
6:00-French
6:30-Spanish
October 25th - Picture Retake Day
October 29th - Teacher Professional Day - 11:10am Early Dismissal
UPCOMING SCHEDULES-
THIS WEEK:
October 18 Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
October 19 Day 5 C-B-D-F-G
October 20 Day 6 E-A-Flex-C-F
October 21 Day 7 A-B-D-G-E
October 22 Day 8 B-Flex-D-C-F
LOOKING AHEAD:
October 25 Day 1 C-A-Flex-E-G
October 26 Day 2 E-B-D-G-F
October 27 Day 3 A-Flex-D-F-C
October 28 Day 4 B-A-Flex-G-E
October 29 EARLY DISMISSAL - HALF DAY SCHEDULE 11:10 dismissal
Helpful Information for Families:
Check out the Medfield High School FAQs Center for information regarding our new HS Schedule, School Calendars, Bell Schedules, Technology, and more!
Students: Spirit Day T-Shirts will be distributed during all lunches on Tuesday, October 26th. Please be sure to get yours at lunchtime at the tables set up between the cafe and gym.
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
AP EXAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
MYAP.collegeboard.org
All students currently enrolled in AP courses need to register for their exams by November 1st, 2021. Students should log into their College Board accounts and enter the AP code for each AP class they are taking. Please see this FLYER with more detailed instructions and codes.
ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS!
The following representatives will be visiting MHS this week. Please log in to your Naviance account to schedule a visit. NOTE: if the session is during FLEX period, Guidance will also schedule you through the MyFlexLearning app.
Monday, October 18, 2021 - Flex Period
Xavier University @ Flex A - in-person
Massachusetts Air National Guard @ Flex A - in-person
Denison University @ Flex B - in-person
Plymouth State University @ Flex B - virtual
Tuesday, October 19, 2001 @ 2:15 pm
Le Moyne College - in-person
Quinnipiac University - in-person
St. Lawrence University - in-person
Post University (CT) - in-person
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - Flex Period
Curry College @ Flex A - in-person
Saint Anselm College @ Flex A and Flex B - in-person
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth @ Flex B - in-person
Thursday, October 21, 2001 @ 2:15 pm
University of Alabama - in-person
Framingham State University - in-person
Gettysburg College - virtual
Iona College - in-person
Friday, October 22, 2021 - Flex Period
Binghamton University @ Flex A - in-person
Massachusetts Maritime Academy @ Flex A - in-person
Colgate University @ Flex B - virtual
University of Massachusetts - Boston @ Flex B - in-person
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
Each year, the Medfield High School Guidance Department typically offers a program for junior and senior parents on financial aid. A financial aid officer from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority comes to our school to present the program. However, due to the pandemic, MEFA is not offering in-person events yet. In lieu of an in-person program, MEFA has put together some great videos of the financial aid process. Please click here to access these informative videos:
https://www.mefa.org/videos/category/financial-aid
In addition, there are numerous live webinars available for parents. The next College Financing Webinar will be held on October 20th. Find all MEFA webinars and resources here:
NEACAC FALL VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS
The New England Association for College Admission and Counseling invites you to their Virtual Fall College Fairs! Please see this FLYER for more information. Registration is required but FREE!
2022 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
Medfield High School Principal Robert Parga is proud to announce the following seniors have received this distinction: (L-R) Adrian Sheehy, Kathryn Merck, Anna Trotter, Travis Spitzer, Thomas Shurtleff, Noah Wilson, Aryav Yadapadithaya, Joseph Nickerson, and Rachel Parry
There was a special assembly for the senior class on Wednesday, October 13th during Flex. It was a good chance to disseminate important yearbook information such as policies, deadlines, etc. All of the seniors have access to that detailed slideshow in their Class of 2022 Google Classroom. However, there is an FAQs doc on the yearbook page of the MHS website for general benefit: https://www.medfield.net/o/medfield-high-school/page/yearbook--153.
Most importantly, the deadline to submit a senior portrait is Monday, November 1st.
FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE
Winter Sports Meeting:
Monday, November 8th
6:15pm in the MHS Gym (or online on Medfield Athletics YouTube Channel)
Sport break-outs in classrooms to follow
Winter 2021-2022 registration is open!
Please visit FamilyID.com to register.
Offerings:
Winter 2021-2022 Sport Offerings
FROM THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
This week Massachusetts will celebrate STEAM week. This acronym represents the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The theme for this year is “See yourself in STEAM” as groups all over Massachusetts work collaboratively to encourage students from all backgrounds to engage in these fields. See below for resources describing and linking to a variety of events occurring in our area.
- Mass Stem Week events
- Stem Week design Challenges
- Metrowest Stem Education Network
- Events and Activities for Stem Week
FROM MHS THEATRE
The MHS Theatre Society is hard at work preparing to perform A Wrinkle in Time on November 19th-20th. The play follows the story of a teenage girl named Meg Murry. In this staged retelling of Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved young adult novel, A Wrinkle in Time, Meg embarks on an extraordinary adventure through time and space. Along with her younger brother Charles Wallace, their friend Calvin, and the guidance of various mysterious celestial beings, Meg attempts to locate her father and, perhaps, to save the world from a force of darkness beyond recognition.
FROM SEPAC
Please join us for a Presentation of Basic Rights in Special Education Presented by the SEPAC’s and Offices of Student Services for Medfield and Medway Public Schools on Tuesday, October 19th at 7pm. This discussion will be led by: Mary Bruhl, Director of Student Services in Medfield & Kathleen Bernklow, Director of Student Services in Medway.
The Basic Rights presentation is a comprehensive introduction to special education laws and procedures. Please see the attached FLYER for specifics on what will be covered in the presentation.
Zoom link: https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/88187339993?pwd=R3VxNFJHOVg5OHVHSEtxNUMwN25zQT09
Passcode: 674048
MHS PTO
The MHS PTO Fall Annual Appeal continues! We did not run our appeal last year, so we are hoping for a successful campaign this year so we can fund grants that help enrich academic, athletic and extracurricular activities for all MHS Students. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. What does the PTO do? Check out this FLYER for more information.
There are two ways to donate:
1. Go to our website https://www.medfieldhspto.com/ and click on the DONATE button.
2. Send in a check made payable to MHS PTO with your student and drop off at the Main Office.
Thank you in advance for your generous donations!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are still looking for 2-4 volunteers to run the hospitality group that includes organizing luncheons for the teachers and staff throughout the year. If interested, please reach out to kimprice73@gmail.com.
FROM MCAP
WE WANT YOU!
Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) is conducting research focus groups during the month of October to find out what Medfield High School students think about youth substance use in town. Participants will receive 1.5 service hours, free food, and a $10 gift card to Blue Moon or Starbucks for participation. All responses will be anonymized and participation is completely voluntary.
Acceptance into the focus groups is first come, first serve. If a student is under 18, parents/guardians are required to sign a permission form.
The remaining available focus group times are:
Monday, October 18th during flex period, in person
Thursday, October 28th during flex period, in-person
Interested? Register here.
FROM THE MMA
The Medfield Music Association Annual Wreath and Amaryllis Sale is open! Order your winter decor and holiday hostess gifts and support the Medfield Music Program. Proceeds from these sales help the MMA support the Music Departments’ needs across all five schools. Orders can be placed online at: https://www.medfieldmusicassociation.com/shop
Wreaths and kits will be delivered to your home on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27, 2021. See this FLYER for more details.
DIGNITY MATTERS
There is a menstrual product fundraiser going on at the high school until October 20th. Menstrual product items are considered a luxury and therefore many shelters do not carry them. Possible donation items include tampons, pads, panti liners and diva cups. Donations can be dropped off in the “Dignity Matters” bin in the main foyer below the front staircase. For any questions, please contact Maddie Curmi at mdcurmi2022@email.medfield.net
FROM THE FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Food Service Department is hiring substitute food service workers. If you are looking for work while your child is in school, this could be perfect for you! Hours and days can be flexible. If you are interested, contact Caitlin Fahy at cfahy@email.medfield.net.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Any questions? Email lizsandeman@gmail.com Thank you!
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 (if possible).
