Nicotine use, especially before age 25, can disrupt normal dopamine regulation. #brainbust #buildingbrightbrains @SUPMedway
The next meeting of the School Committee is Thursday, September 21. The meeting will begin at the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street, in the Presentation Room, Door 7, at 6:00 pm. Items on this meeting agenda include the recognition of Mindi Anstine for her service to Medway Public Schools. The tri-annual curriculum, instruction, assessment update of grades K-5, discussion of capital improvement (facility), and school committee engagement. Approval of '23/'24 Superintendent goals and school choice enrollment capacity (2nd round selection). Approval of '25 capital improvement requests and annual appointment of district supervisor attendance. Grant approvals. Read the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/451MdxB
All Medway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25, in observance of Yom Kippur. '23/'24 School Calendar https://www.medwayschools.org/events?id=19378276
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Please join us for MEPTO’s annual Pumpkin Fair! We will have pumpkins to paint, bouncy houses and activities for the kids, local vendors to shop, and food trucks!!
We have extended hours this year, so our Medway Youth Soccer players will have a chance to attend after the Soccer Day games!
Paper Co. is a secure, online tutoring service that provides students unlimited, 24/7 academic support. Whether they’re stuck on homework, studying for a test, or need someone to read and make suggestions for their essays, experts will always be available online to assist students in over 200 subjects and more than four languages. Learn more here: https://paper.co/product
Paper tutors have been specially trained to conduct expert, academic support in a secure, chat-based platform. With a commitment to helping students learn, they’ll never give students answers, but rather interact with them in an encouraging tone to lead them forward.
Students are encouraged to use it as much as they need, whenever they need. Our teachers also have accounts and will be able to review all student activity to see what they’re working on and provide more targeted instruction as needed.
Community Update from Supt Pires includes a message regarding a relatively smooth start to the new school year and hopes for a successful and productive year ahead. Please find important updates and information connected to the work of the District here: https://bit.ly/3ECKNi8.
According to MacLean’s Hospital, studies have debunked that adolescents can be kept safe if they learn to drink alcohol under adult supervision. This includes in Europe, where rates of adolescent binge drinking and alcohol misuse are higher than in the US. Whether supervised or not, teenage alcohol use inhibits the production of GABA, which is associated with impulse control, and better decision-making. Adolescent alcohol use also inhibits verbal learning between binge drinking episodes. If you want to help your adolescents regarding alcohol, help them mature into responsible decision-making instead through behaviors that help with growing GABA production in the brain. This includes activities like aerobic exercise and meditation. Also, try facilitating new experiences since adolescent risk-taking is associated with “leaving the nest” preparation. As a parent, you may want to try and model some of these things yourself. #buildingbrightbrains
For more information, visit www.brianccounseling.com. Thank you to Brian Crockett for his professional advice!
According to MacLean’s Hospital, studies have debunked that adolescents can be kept safe if they learn to drink alcohol under adult supervision. This includes in Europe, where rates of adolescent binge drinking and alcohol misuse are higher than in the US. Whether supervised or not, teenage alcohol use inhibits the production of GABA, which is associated with impulse control, and better decision-making. Adolescent alcohol use also inhibits verbal learning between binge drinking episodes. If you want to help your adolescents regarding alcohol, help them mature into responsible decision-making instead through behaviors that help with growing GABA production in the brain. This includes activities like aerobic exercise and meditation. Also, try facilitating new experiences since adolescent risk-taking is associated with “leaving the nest” preparation. As a parent, you may want to try and model some of these things yourself. #buildingbrightbrains
For more information, visit www.brianccounseling.com. Thank you to Brian Crockett for his professional advice!
The White Castle USA Luge Slider Search is the official nationwide athlete recruitment tour of USA Luge, targeting young athletes, ages 9-13. Established in 1985, this grass-roots program aims to identify, train, and qualify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team. Athletes who may progress through the team development ladder have hopes of one day becoming members of the National and Olympic Luge Teams.
Over the years, the White Castle USA Luge Slider Search has traveled over 250,000 miles and introduced the sport of luge to more than 25,000 eager young athletes.
On September 16 & 17, the Slider Search will be here in Medway! Each participant needs only register for one two-hour clinic. Register by phone at 1-800-USA-LUGE or online at https://www.usaluge.org/try-luge/slider-search (scroll to the bottom to find the form). All events are free, and everyone gets a cool White Castle USA Luge Slider Search T-Shirt for attending.
Last year, 12-year-old Sam Hazell was selected to train in Lake Placid during the Slider Search in Medway. Please read this article about his exciting journey. https://www.millismedwaynews.com/.../medway-s-hazell...
Youth mental health is a topic of utmost importance, and we believe that by working together, we can create a supportive environment where our children can thrive.
As we start the new school year, we want to introduce you to a new partner of Medway Schools, Care Solace. Care Solace offers mental health care coordination services and can help connect you, your child, and extended family members with appropriate community-based providers. Whether it's counseling, therapy, or other mental health services, Care Solace can assist you in finding the support your family may need.
To access Care Solace's coordination services, reach out using the following options:
Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/medway: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance through video chat, email, or phone.
By joining hands and working together as a community, we can provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports our youth's mental health and well-being. Let's continue to prioritize their emotional growth; together, we can create a brighter future for our children.
School Committee meeting tonight, September 7, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes the Introduction of new assistant principals, administrative updates, Superintendents goals, and more. Read the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/45Z07kM
Join the Medway Project 351 ambassadors and alumni at the Medway Public Library on Saturday, September 9, in honor of the tragic events of 9/11. Join us in the Library's Cole Room for a read-aloud & meet and greet with first responders from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Outside, the kids will have a "Touch a Truck"! This is a family-friendly event. We hope to see you there!!!
Friday Night Done Right is a FREE youth drop-in program for MEDWAY residents and students in grades 5-8. Parents - you get the night off while youth can enjoy pizza, sports, crafts, music, and social time. Some nights may also feature age-appropriate movies, inflatables, visits from a certified therapy dog, etc. This collaboration is between ‘SUP Medway, Medway Community Education, Medway Parks & Recreation, MSPTO, and Medway Public Schools. We hope you can join us from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Medway High School cafeteria and back patio. Registration needs to be filled out for each child. Sorry, no siblings outside of grades 5 - 8 are permitted. Participants must live in or attend school in Medway. Use this link for more information and to register for this fun new program! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enKJiMcTjnvcfd6cxk80kqiGHA1__t_cqUAKHWpTm24/viewform?edit_requested=true.
Child Find: The purpose of this information is to ensure that all schools have a practical method for locating, identifying, and evaluating all children with disabilities, from birth to age 21. To ensure that a coordinated system of Early Intervention Services for infants and toddlers with disabilities exists.
Child Find information can be found on the Medway Public Schools website under the Student Services tab (Click Departments > Student Services > Child Find)
(Link: https://www.medwayschools.org/o/mps/page/child-find)
It's been a great few days of school. Reminder: There is NO school on Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4. Enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 5 at their respective schools. Be safe and well.
Medway Community Education's Fall Brochure will be in mailboxes/online by August 31. Check out the Fall 2023 brochure, overflowing with exciting programs ~ new & old! Brochure Link: https://bit.ly/44sfwci, Register: Adult: https://bit.ly/44rSgLi, Youth: https://bit.ly/3svogRB
Happy 1st day of school! Despite the rain, it was a great start! We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarten and Preschool students back tomorrow, August 31. Fingers crossed for better picture-taking weather!
We are excited and ready for the new school year! As a reminder, we welcome our Grade 1-12 students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30, and our Kindergarten and PreK students back to school on Thursday, August 31. Please be aware that there is no school on Friday, September 1, or Monday, September 4, 2023. Additional information in regard to the start of the new school year can be found here: https://bit.ly/3swVyjd
Children need healthy meals to learn. Accordingly, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is providing complimentary breakfast and lunch for all students. In addition, the Medway Public Schools offer reduced fees (PK tuition, athletic fees, trip fees) for qualifying families. In order to determine eligibility, families are encouraged to submit a Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch application, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3L0QwC0
