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
Update: Passes will be handed out on the first day.
Bus schedules for the 2023-24 school year https://www.medwayschools.org/page/parents-and-students-bus-schedules. Reminder: Parents must register their students for bus transportation. Importantly, only those students who are registered and identified as eligible for transportation will be provided bus transportation. Bus passes will be issued for all eligible students, and must be attached to the student’s backpack daily. To register for bus transportation, please click here: https://bit.ly/3C790vH. An online Google form has been set up for question submission.https://bit.ly/45zilJw
Instructional Paraprofessionals (2) wanted at MMS for '23/24 school year. Salary Range: $19.91 - $25.22 per hour, based on experience. Start on 08/28/23, pending CORI and Fingerprints. Email cover letter, resume & 3 references to Amanda Luizzi @ aluizzi@medwayschools.org
ACTION REQUIRED: Annual Student Information Update
To prioritize safety and efficiency, we require all parents and students to complete a yearly review and sign off on the information, policies, and procedures.
To streamline this process and make it convenient for everyone, we have integrated this review into our user-friendly Parent Portal system, which we refer to as "Online Registration" or "The Yearly Information Update" in our communications.
All families must complete this review, update any information that may have changed since last year, and sign off on required policies and procedures by September 7, 2023. Families with 5th and 9th-grade students should know that this process must be completed before a school-issued Chromebook will be deployed to their child.
For more information, please review the Technology Department communication and instructions here: https://bit.ly/3QRXuNo.
The Parent Portal can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/2ZWLIHs (Please login and complete the review by clicking MORE > New Student Reg & Update > 2023-24 New Student Registration and Annual Update by September 7).
As a reminder, the first day of school for Grades 1-12 students is August 30, 2023.
Preschool and Kindergarten students' first day of school is August 31, 2023. No school on Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Please find the approved '23-24 school year calendar here: https://bit.ly/44lRFef
Join MEPTO tonight (Tuesday, August 22) as we welcome incoming kindergarteners and their families to McGovern. This is a great opportunity for students to meet their new classmates and explore their new playground before the first day.
School Hours
McGovern Elementary: 8:50 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Burke-Memorial Elementary: 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Medway Middle School: 7:25 a.m.-1:58 p.m.
Medway High School: 8:04 a.m.-2:31 p.m.
We will be giving away backpacks on Tuesday, 8/22 & Wednesday, 8/23 at 1:00 pm at the Medway Public Library, 26 High St as part of the FREE summer lunch & fun program! Bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in the Makerspace, and will be available while supplies last. Supplies are courtesy of Medway Public Schools and the Hockmock Area YMCA.
Medway Public Schools is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We proudly announce our partnership with Care Solace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are seeking help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/medway. Please note, Interface services are no longer available.
