Medway Public Schools

Sharing more photos from McGovern's Walk to School Day this morning! We saw lots of smiles, and heard lots of laughter!

Sharing information from Brian Crockett, Licensed Addiction Counselor, on how your brain makes you think you are making real connections when drinking alcohol. This educational post is worth a read - fascinating! #buildingbrightbrains #education #SUPMedway

Please join Medway THRIVE on 10/18 for an event for Medway parents and guardians. Andrea Delucia, the author of How Do I Deal with My Emotions, will present Finding Harmony at Home: Famly Wellness and Stress Relief. We look forward to seeing you at MMS (Door 7) at 7:00 p.m.

September 15 to October 15 celebrates National Hispanic American Heritage Month, which honors Hispanic and Latino Americans' unique cultures and contributions. Hispanic Heritage was first celebrated in 1968 and extended from September 15 to October 15 in 1988. The celebration has been a time to share history, celebrate heritage, and honor the accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present. National Hispanic American Heritage Month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th, as well as other holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day. This year, it is essential to acknowledge that Hispanic and Latino American Communities are disproportionately impacted by racism, bias, and other discrimination that exacerbates existing disparities in our society and take a toll on the well-being of communities of color. National Hispanic Heritage Month is an excellent opportunity to bring awareness to mental health and encourage seeking help. It takes strength to acknowledge our challenges, talk about mental health, and support each other in seeking help. Medway Public Schools is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services. Medway Public Schools partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365 Visit www.caresolace.com/medway or search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance via video chat, email, or phone.

There will be no school on Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Vaping introduces nicotine quickly into the bloodstream. Initially, nicotine improves mood concentration, relaxes muscles, decreases appetite, and decreases feelings of anger or stress. Doesn’t sound too bad. Over time, however, vaping increases the risks of addiction, mood disorders, and reduction of impulse control. Vaping can lead to changes in the brain in those areas governing memory, attention, and learning. One way to get a lot of the same benefits is to read. Reading for 30 minutes daily can improve memory, concentration, and sleep, reduce stress, and may also help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. #buildingbrightbrains #SUPMedway #brainboost

Friday Night Done Right is 9/29 (ages 5-8)! Medway children can indulge in lawn games, inflatable obstacle courses, arts and crafts, video games, sports, social time, and pizza for dinner! This program was created to keep our youth safe in drug-free spaces. https://bit.ly/453oXPL

Medway Public Schools seeks full-time English Language Learner Teachers at Medway Middle School. Submit your resume, transcripts/certifications, and three (3) letters of reference to Amanda Luizzi at aluizzi@medwayschools.org. Job description: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs

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MEPTO’s annual Pumpkin Fair is at the Medway Middle School on October 15, 11:00 am -6:00 pm! There will be pumpkins to paint, bouncy houses and activities for the kids, local vendors to shop, and food trucks!! We hope to see you there!

Medway Public Schools seeks an English Language Learner Teacher. This is a full-time position at the Medway Middle School. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume, transcripts/certifications, and three (3) letters of reference to Amanda Luizzi at aluizzi@medwayschools.org. Job description: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs

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!

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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!