MFE's Annual Trivia Bee is Tuesday, 3/7, 7:00 pm-9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. Join us for fun, test your trivia knowledge, win prizes, and support the MFE. All proceeds are used to support our schools & teachers! Register in advance by using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ0GDDAd83EB-eW-jdhU9NATUwzQvv1JZQMRLF1VhXCuIPFg/viewform
Superintendent's Update (dated 2/15/23). As you may have seen in the news, schools across Massachusetts are being subjected to “swatting” or hoax calls that include threats of violence. Schools have responded and reacted in the ways that one would expect; by securing the school until the situation can be evaluated and resolved. Regardless of the response, the possibility of enduring this situation is frightening.
In Medway, we have continued coordinating with the Medway Police Department to ensure our safety and security practices are up-to-date and coordinated. We continue to appreciate the valuable partnership this relationship represents. Please know that we will take any circumstances threatening students and staff seriously and respond accordingly. We are hopeful that the individuals responsible will be found out soon.
Having passed the mid-point in the 2022-2023 school year and now approaching the February vacation, it is clear to us that the year is moving quickly. We wish you all a productive, restful break from school next week and hope that there will be an opportunity for enhanced connection with family and friends.
Please find the complete update, which includes informational items https://www.medwayschools.org/article/1003259
At the School Committee meeting on Thursday, February 2, the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar was Approved. Click here to view the calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XKgheltP0hxJS3lBKKNmgUheXOjPpOak/view
There will be no school Monday-Friday, February 20-24, for Winter Break. We hope you and your families enjoy the week!
The School Committee will hold two opportunities to attend office hours on Wednesday, February 15. Cindy Sullivan and Melissa Greenfield will be at the Muffin House from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and another opportunity will take place virtually from 12:00-1:00 pm with Melissa Greenfield and Lauren Nassiff. (Please register in advance for the virtual meeting by using this link: https://bit.ly/40M3lWY)
88 Keys for Kids Campaign and Medway Friends of Performing Arts Annual Campaign
Medway Public Schools, in partnership with our support organizations, are excited to invite funding contributions to support the purchase of a new professional performance piano and additional performing arts department needs! For fundraising details, please click here https://bit.ly/3xbGIOk
Join us for a FREE concert featuring Occasional Brass & Strings. The concert will be held on 3/9, 2:00 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium, 88 Summer St. Thank you to our sponsors: Mass Cultural Council, Medway Cultural Council, Medway Cable Access, David French Music Co. and the MFPA.
MFE's Annual Trivia Bee is Tuesday, 3/7, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston Street. Join us for some fun, and test your trivia knowledge, win prizes and support the MFE. All proceeds are used to support our schools & teachers!
The Preschool Lottery will open on 2/8/23 and be available through 3/8/23. Please find information regarding the preschool registration process here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lb9OENsoaOazGJOmQQXJKFVQpm7uljDrwfUNBCdkyuc/edit#slide=id.p and information on the Preschool Lottery Process here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DyhZYzQ-XLWqSO99OYeOUq1mYxBclTWI7Bd5KeScGrY/edit
We are loving our new app! Access news updates and get emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.medway&pli=1 or iphone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/medway-public-schools/id1609471825
Kindergarten registration for 2023-2024 school year is now OPEN! Directions on how to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PvvlVdy0qiBB6QIM8EujI-e5dS0fJ1UFqdKPs3Jpdu4/edit. Use this link to register: https://medwayma.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
REMINDER - Kindergarten registration will open on February 6, 2023. Be prepared when registration goes live by getting your documents together now. Check out the list of documents you need to complete the registration process here: https://www.medwayschools.org/page/parents-and-students-student-registration?fbclid=IwAR24PWgV-olGlq3UWA1zOTIwv-TZEpgEIL4EJzdjl5a__73wWjkpyOWkuiE
The next Superintendent's Chat is Thursday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Presentation Room of the Medway Middle School (Door #7), 45 Holliston Street. The discussion for this chat will focus on FY24 Budget ideas. We hope to see you there.
Thank you to all who participated in the #DryJanuary health challenge posed by community members from the 'SUP Medway coalition! For those continuing the alcohol-free journey for a day or a decade, you are not alone as shared in this Forbes article: "Numbers Show That Dry January Is Much More Than A Passing Fad" https://www.forbes.com/sites/claudiaalarcon/2022/12/28/numbers-show-that-dry-january-is-much-more-than-a-passing-fad/?sh=6c6deb5f2323&fbclid=IwAR3hsCMQodeJHMqNbGEShL9OKIGocVEG2ZKdKHgw8wBr-sJagcMCS9s8lX4
Many of you have been coming along the journey of #DryJanuary with several of us 'SUP Medway Coalition members (who created posts shared throughout the month). Great work and keep it up for the last few days of this health challenge! Some may opt to continue or at least gain a new understanding of relationship to alcohol. Reflect how you feel and how to maintain any benefits you've experienced from this challenge.
Post credit: Coalition Coordinator, Stephanie Simeon
The MFPA is excited to host a Musical Bingo Night Fundraiser on February 16 at the Medway Middle School from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. This family-friendly event is open to all. (Donations $5/person, $25/family). Gather your friends and play for some prizes as you listen to great music. All proceeds benefit the students of the Medway Public School system Performing Arts programs. Register using this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejlw51lkafb5361c&oseq=&c=&ch=
When
Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Superintendent's Update dated 1/25/2023 includesan important announcement about an upcoming enhancement to our communication strategy: a free Medway Public Schools app. The app will be available to all community members and provide school updates, news, a calendar of events, and other important notifications. Please be on the lookout for more information next week about the launch of our first-ever app! The update also includes a reminder about an early release for all schools on February 1. The full update can be read here: https://www.medwayschools.org/article/974926
The Medway Middle School Department of performing arts presents Oliver Junior the musical! Performances are March 31 at 7:30 p.m., and April 1 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Information on ticket sales will be made available as we get closer to the show.
Information on the Preschool Lottery for the 2023-2024 School Year will be posted early February, please check back!
All afterschool activities are canceled this afternoon (Monday, January 23, 2023). Be safe.
