Principal Reflection:
I shared this article as part of Friday Focus and it was shared with me by Sheila House. I wanted to make it a focus of today's Shark Sightings as it is something we are all dealing with daily in our classrooms, school and possibly in our homes as parents. It is a long article, and I encourage you to take the time to read it. This article really hit home with me and prompted a discussion with my wife about our daughter, a sophomore in college. I also turned into detective at Junior Prom watching how many of our students were taking photos of themselves and friends. Could be normal kid behavior, or could it be kids putting on a show to impress others on social media? Are these kids really so happy, or are they truly sad and feeling the pressure to be someone else?
We've seen an uptick in social emotional issues in our student population over the first three years as MRHS and something we all need to focus on and be aware of. I hope this article will heighten your awareness to a real problem in today's generation of students and children as it did me. I look forward to our conversations on how we can help our students/children deal with these very serious and personal issues.
APRIL 25 FACULTY MEETING
Unconference at MRHS!
Alyson Geary, representing NEASC, had to reschedule her visit with us originally planned for our April faculty meeting. She will be here working with us at our May meeting.
This open slot gives us the opportunity to bring back our successful Edcamp style professional development during this meeting time in the form of an "unconference". An "unconference" is "a loosely structured conference emphasizing the informal exchange of information and ideas between participants, rather than following a conventionally structured program of events." At MRHS's unconference, attendees will be able to create sessions on the spot, making for an energizing and freewheeling exchange! All you need to bring to the next meeting is an open mind and the willingness to discuss areas of education you are passionate about!
HAPPY NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S WEEK
We Surprised our two outstanding Assistant Principals Ms. Girolamo and Mr. Martin with some nice flowers, gift cards to Dunkin Donuts, cake and a very special "You Are Important" card for each of them. We will be posting the cards next to the student wall for the entire school to sign. We look forward to all the positive words our students and staff share with them. Ms. Girolamo and Mr. Martin will take the cards home as keepsakes and a tribute to how much we value their dedication and commitment to our school - thank you.....You Are Important!
Faculty Meetings 2017.18:
Next year school will be ending at 3:15pm. I have discussed some of the issues that may impact our staff with our faculty senate. One I'd like you as a staff to consider is our faculty meeting times for next year. I am offering the opportunity to have them before school (7:45-8:45) instead of after school (3:15-4:15). Many teachers have spoken to me about concerns with extending meeting this late. Currently both elementary schools hold their faculty meetings before school and for next year MRMS is also moving to am meetings. The good news is they can't run late! Please reach out to faculty senate members to share your thoughts and I will add it as a brief discussion at our April Faculty Meeting.
Enjoy a well-deserved April vacation! On Thursday please feel free to leave with the students at 2:30 to get a head start on the week!
BEAUTIFUL PROMS!
MRHS JR. PROM
MRHS JR. PROM
Our Junior Prom held last week at the Wequassett Resort was a wonderful success. A HUGE Shark Shout Out to Ms. Mimi and Ms. Kerri (pictured front right) for planning the event- they presented a truly memorable experience for our students. Thank you to Officer Clarke, Seargeant Bill Masse, Kathy Vagenas, Mr. Martin and Ms. Girolamo for volunteering their time to help chaperone. The kids had so much fun and we had just as much fun watching them enjoying themselves. The DJ was great and kids spent the majority of the night on the dance floor. The grand march is something very unique to our school and was absolutely beautiful. Hundreds of parents, friends and relatives showed up to witness something truly special. The hard part was getting them to leave :) We were all so very impressed that each and every student took the time to say thank you to us as they left.
Finally, a Shark Shout out to Ms. Moniz and our volunteer parents who spent hundreds of hours organizing the after prom party that ran until 5am. This is a safe and fun opportunity for our kids to enjoy themselves after prom. We also appreciate the many community members and businesses who contributed donations to help fund the event. We are fortunate to be in such a great community!
MRHS BEST BUDDIES PROM
Huge Shark Shout Out to Ms. Anne Marie Dooley (Best Buddies Advisor), staff volunteers and the 22 students who attended the Best Buddies prom on Sunday. It was great to see over 300 kids dancing the night away. Surprisingly - a shark showed up on the dance floor along with Elvis! Mr. Burkhead was so happy to visit the Best Buddies yesterday during Jawsome Hour to watch the exciting slide show and learn some new dance moves! Stay tuned to our next Friday Focus for more pictures!
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