Student artwork displayed has been provided by this year’s painting and drawing and photography classes.
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
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.
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.
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.
Starting the week of March 19th, John Fiorito will be visiting each elementary school and will do the 8th grade individual course sign up.
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.
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!
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
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”.
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**
