MRHS Shark Sightings Post #3 9.20.16
On Monday September 26, 2016 at 6:30pm we will be hosting our annual Curriculum Night for our families. This is one of the best opportunities for us to set the tone for the year with parents and guardians. First impressions are important, what makes you and/or your class unique or special? Methods of communication, your syllabus and expectations are typical information that are shared with parents. In examining the feedback presented by parents in our yearly anonymous district survey, it was clear that communication, specifically and updated Aspen gradebook, is paramount to parents. Please make this your focus this year. I also believe parents want to know that they are in good hands with us. This is a terrific opportunity to share your personal philosophy on how you will make our motto "You Are Important To Me" come alive in your classroom. Have fun! I came across this article that I thought you might enjoy as you prepare for this special night.
We are excited to turn our faculty meetings into a power hour of professional learning for, and by, our staff. We look to try an "unconference" model that allows our staff to offer and facilitate professional learning experiences, while providing a variety of choices in topics for all participants. If you are interested in facilitating for the 10.25.16 unconference from 2:45-3:45 please send me a topic and a location. Remember, we have the brightest people in education here at MRHS- it will be a great opportunity for us to learn from each other.
Swim with the Sharks!
Every Friday (except on Casual for a Cause Friday) our administrative team welcomes you to join us over some coffee and pastries anytime between 7:30-8am. Stop by to chat, say hi, or address a concern or issue. It's our chance to make ourselves available to all staff on a regular basis. Looking forward to seeing you.
We are still looking for 2 teacher member volunteers to join our School Council. The School Council consists of teachers, parents, students, community members and administrators. The purpose is to be directly involved in major decision making in the school, including school budget process, school improvement plan, student handbook and community surveys. Four meetings per year. If interested please reach out to Bill.
Still Looking for Advisors! Would Love to Fill ALL positions
OPEN Positions:
Animal Welfare
Band Director
Best Buddies
Chorus Director
Diversity Club
French Club
8th Grade Advisor
GSA
Mock Trial
National Art Honor Society
School Store
Senior Class
We the People
**Email Kate Bruster & cc Bill and Katie if interested**
Grant Opportunity
Calling middle and high school teachers on Cape Cod!
The League of Women Voters Civic Education Fund seeks grant proposals for action civics projects that will enhance or expand civics education for students. Some examples include: field trip money, entrance fees for students, consultant fees for leadership development for students, fees for a special program for students, a professional development experience for teachers that will help them offer action civics curriculum.
The goal of this program is to expand access to all students to active and meaningful opportunities to engage in the civic process. Expanding access can be supported by integration of civic learning opportunities in a variety of courses. This grant program will support initiatives developed by your staff for your students and does not seek to impose a program developed by outside groups.
The deadline is September 30, 2016 at midnight. Awards will be made in October. A central office curriculum leader must approve the curriculum proposal before it can be submitted. Grants are awarded to the school district for the purpose of administering the money for the awarded project.
Click here for more information and the online application: http://www.capecodfoundation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Dara
Dara
Dara P. Bryan
Program Officer
HARWICH CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS
DEADLINE OCTOBER 17, 2016
Harwich, MA – September 1, 2016 – The Harwich Cultural Council is happy to announce that this year, we will be accepting grant applications online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council website.
The online application can be accessed via this link: https://www.mass-culture.org/
All applications must be received online by midnight on Monday, October 17, 2016.
*Please note that no paper applications will be accepted this year.
HARWICH CULTURAL COUNCIL CRITERIA/TIPS FOR LCC GRANTS:
1. LCC grant funds must be used for arts, humanities or sciences.
2. Must provide equal cultural access and must demonstrate a public benefit.
3. Previously funded applicants should modify program and/or develop other funding sources.
4. Activity cannot be part of the Town budget
5. Grants are reimbursement-based and competitive.
6. Organizations may request support for scholarship programs which entail “giving back” to the community.
7. Preference given to local/regional applicants or activities which offer unique cultural artistic content.
For any questions regarding the online application process, please contact Harwich Cultural Council Chair, Tina Games at 703-402-2226 or TinaMGames@yahoo.com
The Harwich Cultural Council is dedicated to fostering the creative spirit through the organization, funding, and promotion of cultural activities and organizations in Harwich.
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