Did you know? In 2022, Medway residents collected over 35 tons of textiles at our Baystate Textile bins, which brought in $3,500 to the Medway Foundation for Education!
Have questions or want an opportunity to discuss School Committee matters with two of our members in a more casual setting? Board members Cindy Sullivan and Melissa Greenfield will be at the Medway Public Library conference room on Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 a.m.-Noon and at Mickey Cassidy's on Wednesday, January 25, from 7:00 pm.-9:00 pm.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January is the time of year when many of us focus our efforts on breaking habits that no longer support us and strive to live a healthier lifestyle by eating better and incorporating exercise into our life. Dry January, zero consumption of alcohol, has been gaining traction over the years, especially post pandemic. Design & content by: Aileen Green. More information can be found by visiting the 'SUP Medway Fb page.
DRY JANUARY-ARE YOU IN? Start the year fresh. Medway community members that are part of 'SUP Medway are encouraging you to pause alcohol use for the first month of the year. This trend started in 2012 and now millions of people across several countries take part in this annual health challenge. Design credit: Carolynne Benedetto
The next session in Medway THRIVE's speaker series will focus on the impact of student sleep on academic and athletic performance. This session will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. Join in as Dr. Judith Owens explains what you can do as a parent to help support student sleep habits and routines. Dr. Owens is the Director for Pediatric sleep disorders at Boston Children's Hospital and a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Use this link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8254973198242828812
The next meeting of the School Committee is Thursday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the meeting which will take place in the presentation room (Door 7) at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. The agenda includes the final consent of the HS service trip to Costa Rica, the HS band trip to Disney & the French class trip to Quebec. Geskus Studio & Yearbook Publishing donations, Integrated preschool program review and next steps. Discussion items and reports include curriculum, instruction and assessment update, first reading '23/'24 school year calendar, first reading '23/'24 day care handbook, '24 budget development timeline, tuition rate and fee discussion (preschool, community education day care, athletic fees). The full agenda can be read here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2606/mps/2657154/_January_5__2023_Agenda_.pdf
The Medway Police Department would like to make families aware that Summer Street is now Open. We appreciate your patience.
Please be advised of road closure due to motor vehicle crash last night. Medway Police Department advises all Medway High School students give yourself plenty of time and enter the school to the north. Medway Police Department is on scene to assit.
Save the date! Our next Superintendent Chat will take place on Thursday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Presentation Room at Medway Middle School (Door #7) around FY24 Budget ideas.
Girls' Day out with Medway Community Education. Make your own full-sized beauty product; lip gloss, nail polish, mineral make-up & lotion at Molly's Apothecary. Sign up today for the February 23 event.
The Superintendent's Update dated December 8 shares excitement around the return of the administrations student shadowing experience. This practice, along with many others, support our work to keep the student at the center of our decision making. The update includes several important informational items as well as a list of upcoming events. The full agenda can be found here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/933396
Medway Secondary PTO 8th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop is this Wednesday (December 7). All are welcome to stop by the Medway High School lobby from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for some holiday shopping with local artisans. #supportlocal
There are lots of winter programs available in this week's Community Bulletin https://conta.cc/3iqxj0Z Check it out and have some fun inside and out.
Winter break is Monday, December 26, 2022- Monday, January 2, 2023. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Enjoy your winter break!
All Medway Public Schools will be released early on Friday, December 23. Dismissal times are as follows:
Medway Middle School- 11:02 a.m.
Burke-Memorial Elementary- 11:30 a.m.
Medway High School- 11:34 a.m.
McGovern Elementary- 12:00 p.m.
If you are a one-person household and make less than $40,951 per year or a two-person household and make less than $53,551 per year, you may qualify for home fuel assistance. Funding is provided through SMOC, South Middlesex Opportunity Council. A full eligibility and benefits chart can be found here: https://www.smoc.org/pdf/FY%202022%20LIHEAP%20Income%20Eligibility%20and%20Benefit%20Chart%20DEC%20ARPA%20increase_12_16_21.pdf
Medway Outreach Workers Marcia Lombardo and Kim Cookson are happy to help you apply for fuel assistance or answer any questions. They can be reached at 508-533-3210 or mlombardo@townofmedway.org. Please note if adults in your household are not U.S. citizens, but a child in the home is a citizen, you can still apply for fuel assistance.
The Medway School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the FY23 Budget Reconfiguration. The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Presentation Room at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. Agenda items include the FY23 budget reconfiguration, the revolving account update, and the FY24 budget development update. The agenda can be found here: https://bit.ly/3AR3nkX
The next school committee meeting is this Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to join the meeting which will take place in the Presentation Room at the Medway Middle School, Door 7 45 Holliston St. Agenda items include Executive Session, student advisory report, public comment, ThoughtExchange follow-up, Clerk role on School Committee, FY24 Capital Plan Change. The full agenda can be found here: https://bit.ly/3u8kFGE
The next Superintendent’s Chat is this Thursday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m. Please join members of the administration in the Presentation Room of the Medway Middle School which is located at 45 Holliston Street. The topic of this chat is Assessment.
As we get ready to break in recognition of Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a moment to thank the community. Thank you for your trust, partnership, and patience as we continue to work to meet the needs of our students. Through collaborative efforts and opportunities to come together, I know we will ensure that students and their needs remain our collective focus.
Happy Thanksgiving - I hope that you are able to take some time to be with the people who are most important in your life. Please find several updates and informational items below. The full update can be read here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/918356
