Dear Medway families,
We have officially reached the end of the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. This week our middle and high school students finish up their first quarter of learning. Many students will be completing end-of-quarter assessments or receiving feedback on their learning and progress. As always, should you have any questions, you are encouraged to reach out to your child’s teacher.
We wanted to take a moment to recognize the achievements of our fall sports athletes as seasons come to a close. Most teams are competing in the postseason (at the time of writing) and we wish them well in their respective tournaments. We also wanted to give a shout-out to our middle and high school performing arts students who shared their talents and love of theater in two productions: James and the Giant Peach (middle school) and The Canterbury Tales Or... Geoffrey Chaucer's Flying Circus (high school). The end of Fall is always a busy time and we are thankful to have been a part of many celebrations.
Please find several updates and informational items below.
Be well,
Armand Pires, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Reminder: No School Friday, November 11, 2022
There will be no school on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.
School Committee Forum on November 3
Thank you to the School Committee for hosting a formal opportunity for our community to share their input regarding the way that the school calendar recognizes the second Monday in October. After extensive feedback from students and several committee members, and deliberation among the committee, the School Committee voted to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the school calendar starting with the 2023/2024 calendar year.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has provided support for school districts in their efforts to develop more culturally responsive teaching practices and this shift is a reflection of these values and the values in Medway.
PLEASE JOIN US: November 17 @ 5:30 p.m. Superintendent Chat: Student Services/Special Education Program Update and Question and Answer Session
We are pleased to kick off our first Superintendent Chat of the 2022-2023 school year with an opportunity for family members to engage in a brief informational update and then a question and answer session with our Student Services Team. Dr. Ryan Place, Director of Student Services, and Sue Frederick, Assistant Director will be available to answer questions. This Chat will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Presentation Room at Medway Middle School (Door #7). All families are welcome.
Superintendent Chats are typically opportunities for Central Office leaders to engage with families around specific topics of interest. Future Superintendent’s Chats are planned to discuss: Student Assessment (12/1 @5:00 p.m.) and the FY24 Budget Development (2/1 @ 6:00 p.m.). More information will be shared soon.
District Administrator Shadow Visits
The most important work that happens in the district takes place within classrooms with our students. Our primary mission to educate students is something we take very seriously and also take great pride in.
In an effort to monitor the experience of students and their educational programs, central office leaders engage in many experiences. One of the opportunities that we greatly appreciate is the opportunity to walk in the shoes of our students. Over the course of the year, Dr. Pires, Superintendent, Ms. Abrams, Assistant Superintendent, and Dr. Place, Director of Student Services, will be “shadowing” students in each of our schools. Families will be notified ahead of time if their child has been randomly selected for this experience and there is no preparation involved. Dr. Pires, Ms. Abrams, and Dr. Place will follow the student schedules, participate in all classroom learning experiences, and engage in conversation with students about their learning and overall school experience.
We are excited to return to this practice which supports our understanding of our student's needs and programming.
SEPAC Meeting
The Medway SEPAC conducted its latest meeting on November 2, 2022. During this meeting, the SEPAC proposed an updated schedule of events and workshops throughout the rest of the school year. After receiving updates from SEPAC School-Based Liaisons, the SEPAC held an open discussion about the Equity Assessment to allow families the opportunity to discuss the Equity Assessment, the impact of the Assessment, and questions about future work to be completed as a result of the assessment. The next SEPAC meeting will be on January 4, 2023. For this meeting, the topic of discussion will be about 504 Plans.
Congratulations to Our Fall Athletes!
Congratulations to our fall athletic teams!
The following updates on each sport’s seasons are known to us at this time:
Cheerleading
Came in third at the TVL Championships and took first place at the Whitman-Hanson Competition on November 5. They are heading to Regionals in Duxbury on Sunday, November 13.
Boys Soccer:
Season record: 11-4-3
Postseason: MIAA Round of 16: #4 Medway hosts #3 Lynnfield, Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 (Hanlon)
Girls Soccer:
Season record: 9-5-4
Postseason: MIAA Round of 16: #15 Medway travels to #2 Newburyport, Wednesday, November 9, at 5:30
(Newburyport High School)
Field Hockey:
Season record: 7-6-3
Postseason: MIAA Round of 16: #15 Medway travels to #2 Sandwich Middle High School, Tuesday, November 8, 4:00 (Sandwich High School)
Volleyball:
Season record: 10-8
Postseason: MIAA Round of 16: #8 Medway hosts #8 Wahconah Regional High School, Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30
Football:
Season record: 2-7, next game vs. Sharon High School, Thursday, November 10, 6:00 (at Sharon High School). The Mustangs will play in Millis for the annual Thanksgiving Day game.
Boys Cross Country:
Season record: 3-2. 11 talented runners from both the girl's and boy's teams have qualified for the state meet which will take place on Saturday, November 12 in Westfield.
Girls Cross Country: Season record: 1-4
Golf: Season record: 5-11
Unified Basketball: Season record: 3-3-2 and the season wrapped up at home on November 7.
Middle School Field Hockey: Season record: 3-5-2
Middle School Cross Country: Season record: 1-3
Community Education
Our Fall Brochure continues to offer many one-night adult enrichment and wellness classes through December. Call a friend and enjoy an evening out at one of the following programs - Sea Glass Trees, Autumn Candle Centerpieces, Holiday Boxwood Trees, Alcohol Ink Paintings, Messages From Spirit, Divination Tools 101, Food & Wine Pairing, Holiday Wreath with the Community Farm, Cocoa Bombs, Cake Pops for Parent/Guardian & Child, First Aid & CPR, plus much more!
Child Tax Credit reminder
Families with no income or low income can qualify for at least $3,000 per child with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1,400 with the third stimulus payment - even if you have never filed taxes before (and if you have not already filed taxes this year). There is an easy form in English and Spanish which can be used to file in 15 minutes or less on your mobile devices. The deadline for signup is Tuesday, November 15. Learn more at findyourfunds.org. Outreach materials are available in 11 languages here.
Medway Turkey Trot
Join Medway Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24 at 7:30 a.m. for this year's 5K Road Race at Medway High School! All proceeds from this race support the Medway High School Athletic Department's purchases of uniforms and athletic equipment. Click here for additional information and registration!
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Upcoming Events:
| November 8, 2022 | Elementary Early Release Day for Family Conferences: McGovern Elementary- 12:00 p.m. Burke-Memorial Elementary- 11:30 a.m. |
| Medway Friends of Performing Arts Meeting, Virtual, 7:00 p.m. | |
| November 9, 2022 | Teacher Conferences, McGovern Elementary, 5:30 p.m. |
| November 10, 2022 | Teacher Conferences, Burke-Memorial Elementary, 5:30 p.m. |
| November 11, 2022 | No School: Veterans Day |
| November 14, 2022 | Medway Fall Town Meeting, Auditorium, Medway High School, 7:00 p.m. |
| November 15, 2022 | Winter Meet the Coach Night, Auditorium, Medway High School, 6:00 p.m. |
| Equity Steering Committee Meeting, Medway Middle School, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | |
| November 17, 2022 | Elementary Early Release Day for Family Conferences: McGovern Elementary- 12:00 p.m., Burke-Memorial Elementary- 11:30 a.m. |
| Superintendent’s Chat: Topic: Student Services/Special Education Update, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, 5:30 p.m. School Committee Meeting, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, 7:00 p.m | |
| November 21, 2022 | National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Auditorium, Medway High School, 6:30 p.m. |
| November 23, 2022 | Early Release Day: All Schools 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. |
| November 24-25, 2022 | No School: Thanksgiving Recess |
| November 30, 2022 | Teacher Conferences, Medway Middle School, 6:00 p.m. |
| Medway High School Science O Regional Meet, Milford, 3:00 p.m. | |
| December 1, 2022 | Superintendent’s Chat: Topic: Assessment, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, 5:00 p.m. |
| School Committee Meeting/Tri-Board Budget Reconfiguration Meeting, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, 6:00 p.m | |
| December 7, 2022 | Equity Steering Committee Meeting, Medway Middle School, 5:30.-7:30 p.m. |
| MSPTO Pop-Up Shop, Guidance Area, Medway High School, 6:00 p.m. | |
| MSPTO Meeting, Guidance Area, Medway High School, 7:30 p.m. | |
| December 13, 2022 | Medway Middle School Winter Chorus Concert, Auditorium, Medway High School, 5:00 p.m. |
| December 14, 2022 | Medway High School Artwalk, Guidance Area, Medway High School, 6:00 p.m. |
| Medway High School Winter Concert, Auditorium, Medway High School, 7:00 p.m. | |
| December 15, 2022 | School Committee Meeting, Presentation Room, Medway Middle School, 7:00 p.m |
| December 20, 2022 | Medway Middle School Winter Band Concert, Auditorium, Medway High School, 5:00 p.m. |
| December 23, 2022 | Early Release Day: All Schools 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. |
| December 26, 2022- January 1, 2023 | No School: Winter Break |
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