MVRHS Weekly Newsletter 3/19/18

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Student artwork displayed has been provided by this year’s painting and drawing and photography classes.

In this Issue:

Student Walkout
Announcements
Guidance Office Info
Vineyarder of the Week: Owen Engler
MCAS Testing Schedule
Employment Opportunities for Students
Yearbook/Graduation Information
Vineyard Smiles
Davin Tackabury and Emily Weyl Win National Awards
Enrichments in Flex

MVRHS Students Lead Walkout

Announcements

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  This Week’s MVRHS Newsletter Riddle: Tear one off and scratch my head, what once was red is black instead. What am I?
  ANSWER to Last Week’s Riddle: I run, it runs. I stop, it runs. What is it? My watch.

• Wednesday, 3/21 1-1:30pm in the PAC : The performing arts department is hosting the S.U. Brazilian Ensemble, Samba Laranja, for our All-Island Choral Festival in the PAC on Wednesday.
• Harvest of the Month: The harvest of the month is Eggs. Caesar salad with shaved cured egg yolk will be being prepared for students to try on March 27th.
• Local Immigrants Project: There are 17 pictures and a listening booth on display in the library. Take a chance to listen and look at the stories of fellow islanders. The exhibit is sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and photography was done by Mila Lowe. Mila will be presenting during flex on March 22 with people she photographed. She will also talk about opportunities for projects that students could do with respect to the exhibit.

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  Host a Sharks player for Summer 2018: The 35 Sharks players are in need of families for their upcoming season to host them. The Sharks had 7 players drafted in the MLB draft. These host families are the most important part of the Sharks season and the boys will truly become part of your family. Many families still stay in touch with their Shark through the years.

  • If you’re interested please contact Russ Curran at (508)813-0380 or Russ.curran@mvsharks.com .
• Student meal account : Just a friendly reminder to fund your students meal account. You may send payment in to the cafeteria, front office or you may pay online by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com.
• Emerge: Emerge is a skills and support group for girls who need help coping with life’s challenges. These classes will be on Tuesdays during flex. These classes will focus on handling difficult emotions, building better emotions, and being more present. This is a 12-week program beginning on March 27th. You must pre-register with Amy Lilavois PRIOR TO March 27th.
• Spring Sports Registration: Late registrations will open on 3/19/18 at 6pm.
  • Register on Family ID:
    The following things in Family ID need to be completed for every sports season:
    The Emergency Medical Information must be completed once per school year.

    

    The Data Verification must be completed once per school year.
    All freshmen, juniors and new students participating in MVRHS Athletics must take the ImPACT Baseline. If the test was taken in the fall or winter, it does not need to be taken again.
    All athletes must have a current sports physical to participate in school sports.
    The dates of the last sports physical on file with the school nurse may be found on Plus Portal under demographics.The sports physical must be turned in to the School Nurse or Athletic Trainer.

• Ambassadorship Day at the The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum: Write a 2-3 paragraph response to the following questions: What are the most important issues that challenge Martha’s Vineyard? What are some of the most important issues that challenge the nation and world? Would you consider one day taking on a leadership position in your community, elected or otherwise, in order to address these challenges? Explain how you are and/or plan to be a changemaker.
  • Submit your reflection to Nell Coogan in the Restorative Justice Office by Friday, 3/24. Five applicants will be selected. The conference will take place on Friday, April 6th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. It will include lunch and several panel discussions with local politicians. Ms. Fairchild-Coppoletti will chaperone.
• Dodgeball Tournament Update: Due to the ‘March for Our Lives’ for Gun Control, which will be held on March 24th, the dodgeball tournament has been postponed until March 31st.
• We are beginning to receive many requests for students who may be seeking employment for the upcoming season. These employment opportunities are being posted in 3 locations
  • On the school’s website;
  • In the weekly newsletter; and
  • On the bulletin board located in the main hallway of the high school across from the main office.If you would like to add to this growing list, please email your needs to Barbara-jean Chauvin

Guidance Office Information

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  Starting the week of March 19th, John Fiorito will be visiting each elementary school and will do the 8th grade individual course sign up.

• Junior Meetings occur throughout the months of March and April. Parents will be receiving letters in the mail about these dates as well as a follow up phone call. Mark your calendars!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

• Transportation SubCommittee @ Dukes County Bldg 3/20 at 12:00pm.
• Boosters in the LCR 3/20 at 4:00pm.
• Regional Agreement SubCommittee 3/21 in the ACR at 8:00am.
• SAC Meeting 3/21 at MVRHS.

Vineyarder of the Week

This week we interviewed Owen Engler, MVRHS Junior and member of the DECA club.

What is DECA?
DECA is an internationally recognized organization that organizes business competitions involving different districts and chapters around the state and country. It was originally created to give kids training and opportunity in the business industry and to provide students with real life conversations and interviews with people in the world of business.

How many students participate in DECA?
42 students this year and we hope to grow even larger next year.

Why did you decide to join DECA?
I decided to join DECA for two reasons. First, they really needed someone in a leadership position and I wanted to fill that position (I am president of the school’s DECA chapter), and secondly, we had the chance to grow the club this year and I was on board with helping to redefine and restructure the program.

Who went to finals or states? And what for?
Owen Engler and Andres Garcia for “Entrepreneurship- Team Decision Making;” Henry Hitchings for “Entrepreneurship- Series;” and Louise McDonald and Cassie Cassie didn’t attend states, but qualified for “Fashion and Apparels Marketing.” During the district competition many kids won medals and placed in many categories, which is huge.

What is the structure of the conference? Debates? Competitions?
It starts off with districts. We go to the regional conference first, which is held on Cape Cod. The top 5 from every category move on to States. Each district has the chosen representative for their district and they compete. From there, the top 5 again go to the International competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Each state has a representative who competes for that state.

Do you have any highlights from DECA this year you would like to share?
When we won at regionals, we got a trophy and accepted it on the stage. When everyone is clapping for you, it is a surreal experience. You can just be a high school kid, we even had some freshmen up there, and everyone is clapping for you. It’s not that hard, a little bit of studying for sure- but once you understand the flow of things, it gets easier and will benefit you in any business job in the future.

When is the next conference or competition going to be?
The next regional competition is next January, which gives us time to train and get ready, but there are many other events that we will be attending and fundraising for. For example, DECA is going to a Red Sox game in May where we will learn more about marketing and advertising. By the end of summer, we are hoping to revamp the program and hopefully go to competitions before regionals in January, 2019.

Do you want to continue something like this in college?
Yes, I hope to pursue a business major in college, considering that business is such an important part of my life and my high school career. We have gone really far in DECA this year. This has been my first year in DECA and I (along with 8 other students) qualified for states after competing in the district competition! Normally, clubs involved with DECA don’t have that many kids who qualify for states their first year. We have some promising talent who will hopefully participate again next year.

Upcoming MCAS Testing

Employment Opportunities for Students

MVRHS provides this as a point of information for paid and unpaid on island opportunities for students. We make no recommendations or guarantees about the positions and employers listed here. MVRHS is not responsible for hiring, scheduling, and compensation for community job postings which are handled directly between the student and the employer. MVRHS does not guarantee job placement for anyone using this information.

The MVRHS website now includes updated opportunities for summer jobs, volunteering, internships, grants, travel and study abroad. Look for the buttons on mvrhs.org , or view them all at mvrhs.org/jobs . Check back often as we are adding more almost every day!

• Summer Position with MV Habitat for Kids
• John Allenbrook from Crane Appliance is looking for students that may be interested in learning how to be a service technician. This is something they would train for – John can be reached at 774-460-1501 .
• Elizabeth Bonifacio from First Light Child Development is looking for after school help or even the possibility of a work study student to help in her daycare. Elizabeth can be reached at 508-693-0660. Elizabeth mentioned that 2 daycares are in the process of closing their doors so there is a big need for child care providers at this time.
• The MVAA and Old Sculpin Gallery is looking for as many as three paid interns (@ 2 days/week) from May/June through August and beyond. Ideally Sophomores or Juniors.
  • Job duties include hanging and taking down weekly shows, greeting visitors, social media/web work, promotion and posters, shipping, managing Sunday receptions, and setting up for art classes.
• A family is in search of a fun and responsible high school student who likes taking care of kids. Local family with kids aged 8 and 12 looking for a high school student with a driver’s license, good references, babysitting experience, and perhaps CPR training to assist us this summer as a nanny. It would be a part-time (approx. 25 hours a week) with a set schedule. Contact Elle at 508-560-1213.
• Coca-Cola and the facility in Edgartown need some seasonal merchandisers which would be a great opportunity for high schools students who are 18 years or older and have a vehicle and clean drivers license. Contact Susan Garrett at sgarrett@ccnne.com.
• Merriman Chimney Services: We are looking for graduating seniors who are interested in training to become certified chimney sweeps/technicians and masons. We work with continual inspections and maintenance of Chimneys, heating system flues and dryer vents to ensure that our homes are safe. In addition, we repair masonry, rebuild chimneys and fireplaces as well as work alongside with local plumbers and heating businesses.
  • If interested contact Hannah from Merriman Chimney Service at 508-693-2182
• Check out more jobs, internships, and community service opportunities here.

Yearbook/Graduation Information

• If you missed out on your chance to get your cap and gown for graduation, talk to Noelle Warburton in the front office. Cap and gowns are $15
  * due by the end of the month *
• Interested in creating the cover for the yearbook? Here are the guidelines:
  • Has to be Martha’s Vineyard themed
  • No palm trees or coconuts
  • Incorporate at least some of the colors from the color swatches ( go to Ms. Todd’s rm 404 to get swatches) Possible ideas: college of whatever, a doodle, photography, or scanned items
    DUE DATE: April 12th
• Senior squares and baby pictures for the yearbook are due by March 26th .
• Sign up for Ms. Todd in room 404 during flex, or you can also visit the yearbook website.
• Seniors should make sure to fill out the survey for the Junior Class Graduation Marshals and for the graduation song.

VINEYARD SMILES AT MVRHS 3/29 & 30th!

The Vineyard Smiles Dentist will be at MVRHS on March 29 & 30.

If you have already registered your child in the Fall (Sept – Dec 2017), there’s no need to register again until next Fall. However, if you haven’t registered in the Fall and would like your child to be seen now – in the Spring (Jan – May 2018), then you will need to register.

You can register online at or see the school nurse for a form.

PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure that your child is seeing only one dentist – either a private dentist or Vineyard Smiles. Switching between two dentists may cause problems for you with your insurance company.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Vineyard Smiles at 203-910-4261

Congratulations to Davin Tackabury and Emily Weyl

Davin won a gold medal for his photograph “Coexist” (top) and a silver medal for his photograph “Foreigner” (bottom). His work is currently being shown at Tufts but will be shipped to be shown at a special exhibit in New York. Emily won a silver medal for her photograph “Tears in Her Eyes”.

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ENRICHMENT OPTIONS IN FLEX THIS WEEK

Make your Senior Square for Yearbook during Flex Block
ANY FLEX BLOCK Tuesday -Friday through the month of February. Students can expect to spend about 2 Flex Block periods on making their square! Senior squares are due by March 26th No later! ** Sign up for Ms. Todd in room 404**

Business Club
Every Tuesday during Flex, Business Club and DECA members meet in room 101 with Mr. Jakusik. ** Sign up for Business/Education, DECA**

Uproot
Meeting every other Tuesday in Room 112 (Mr. Graves’ room). CONNECT to end violence group, Uproot: Students Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. **Sign up for Title 1/Uproot **

Meditative Coloring
Meditative coloring is a great way to destress and relax. Wednesday, 3/7 . **Sign up for Ms. DeOliveira RM 115**

Strive
Strive is a new organization created for women in business. Meet in room 101 every Thursday with Mr. Jakusik. ** Sign up for Business/Education, Strive**

Career Pathways Series- Kimberly Ulmer, Director of Sustainability at Sail MV
Everyone is talking about their professional journey. It’s not always a straight line and doesn’t always include college…right after high school. **Sign up for Work Study/Fran Finnigan**

Peer Tutoring in Room 203 with Mr. Lavers TUESDAY through FRIDAY
Peer Tutoring with Mr. Lavers will be in Room 203 during FLEX time. Mr. Bonneau will be in Room 113. **Sign up as usual for Mr. Lavers, but note the change in room**

Best Buddies Cookie Decorating!
Best Buddies will meet on Friday, 3/23 in the Special Ed Room, Room 107. Join if interested! ** Sign up for Library Director/Best Buddies**

Mindfulness Friday
Join Ms. Brew in the Library and sit peacefully on the couches and cushions. Mindfulness is used by athletes and marines to destress and improve focus. There is a limit of 8 students so sign up quick if interested. ** Sign up for Special Ed/Mindfulness in the Library**

Local Immigrants Project Presentation
Local photographer Mila Lowe will be presenting her Local Immigrants Project. She’ll be with several of the people featured in her exhibit that’s on display in the library. Come to the library during Flex on Thursday to meet them and hear their amazing stories! **Sign up under Library > Local Immigrants Project**

Crafty Feminist Fridays
We will be discussing, debating and enjoying what feminism is to you over movies, snacks, and arts and crafts. Offered every Friday for the month of March, Women’s History Month. ** Sign up for Social Studies/Crafty Feminist Fridays**

Read On!
Haven’t got time to read? Come to the library on Fridays during Flex and READ! This enrichment is being offered to give you a time and place to sit down with a good book and just read. Nothing else is required except a desire to immerse yourself in a book of your choosing. If you haven’t found such a book, yet, we are here to help you find one.
**Sign-up under English – Read-on!**

Board/Card Game Flex with Ms. Braillard
Have any interest in learning how to play Cribbage? Or do you want to play a good old fashion board game like Monopoly? Sign up for Board/Card game flex with Ms. Braillard on Fridays . If you have a particular game you would like to play you are welcome to bring it in. ** Sign up for Math- Board/Card Game Flex, in the CADR**