March 2019 - Posts
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Some important happenings at the MHS:
1) The Student Council is conducting a food drive for Middlesex County. All students who bring in 10 items will receive a half hour of community service. Please bring items to Room 106 or Room 439. This is the last week for the food drive.
2) The Guidance Department is hosting Middlesex County College Admissions Day at SAHS on May 3rd, 2019. Any student who has applied by May 3rd will be able to take the Accuplacer (Placement Test for MCC) on-site in the Media Center the morning of May 3rd. If your child has not done so already, please have them apply to MCC through Guidance or at home to be included in the Inaugural event!
3) It is almost Spring Break, which means that the end of the school year is right around the corner! Please be vigilant in checking your child’s grades/work via Genesis. If there is anything the Guidance Department can do to assist, please reach out to Mrs. Witte (A-L) ([email protected]) or Mr. G. (M-Z) ([email protected]).
4) For all Junior Parents/Guardians, the Guidance Department is meeting with all Juniors to start/continue registering for the SAT on May 4th and future dates as well. There are fee waivers available for any student on free/reduced lunch. Meetings will begin this week and will conclude early next week. Registration deadline is April 5th for the May 4th SAT! Use this link to visit the College Board website for more SAT information: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register?s_kwcid=AL!4330!10!73461326602697!73461278174127&s_kwcid=AL!4330!3!{creative}!e!{placement}!o!!register%20for%20sat&ef_id=XD9JsQAAGgRxl5J_:20190331153703:s
5) Parents/Guardians of 8th-grade students: Please check your e-mail and/or advisor website for information related to end-of-the-year festivities for the Class of 2023. Important Dates include: May 22nd - Six Flags Great Adventure, June 14th - Formal, and June 19th (tentative) - Graduation
6) Parents/Guardians of 12th-grade students: also check the advisor page for events for the graduating class. Some worth noting: Junior/Senior prom on 5/23/19, Senior trip to Florida: 6/7/19 and graduation (tentative) is set for June 20.
7) Seniors and Parents of seniors - regarding community service!!! Every student is required to complete 30 hours of community service per year to meet the 120 hour graduation requirement. We will be sending out notification to those seniors who are not on target to meet the requirement. Some of our students complete the hours but do not submit the forms; forms are available in the media center. It is important the forms for all hours are submitted to Mrs. Quinn in our media center as soon as possible.
8) Seniors and Parents of Seniors - photos for senior slide show are due in two weeks, 4/15/19. Please do not wait until then to submit.
9) Marking period three ends on Tuesday and four begins on Wednesday of this week.
10) The Musical is almost here! Performances on Friday and Saturday.
11) The Silly Sock Dance brought to us by the SAYO is on 4/12/19 for grades 4-7. Please see flyer attached to my weekly email.
12) Celebrate the Year of the Pig with a program on 4/7/19 at the Dowdell Library. See flyer attached to my weekly email.
13) National Library week is coming. Celebrate by getting your own library card. They are free at the Dowdell Library.
14) Looking ahead:
Week of April 8, 2019 - Marking period three reports available
April 16 - Lip Sync
April 19 through April 28 school closed for spring break. Reopen April 29
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Important happenings at the MHS:
1) Our prom permission slips are out! They were made available last Friday, 3/15/19. An additional copy of the form can be found attached to my weekly email. All completed forms and prom bids are due by Thursday, 3/28/19. Students bringing outside guests must see Ms. Alcuri for an additional guest form. It is also due on 3/28/19. If you have any questions, you can reach Ms. Alcuri directly at [email protected] or Mrs. Jurgens at [email protected]
2) We have a Middle School Dance scheduled for this Thursday, 3/28/19. See permission form attached to my weekly email. Completed form and $7.00 ticket fee due by 3/27/19.
3) Seniors and Parents of seniors - regarding community service!!! Every student is required to complete 30 hours of community service per year to meet the 120 hour graduation requirement. We will be sending out notification to those seniors who are not on target to meet the requirement. Some of our students complete the hours but do not submit the forms; forms are available in the media center. It is important the forms for all hours are submitted to Mrs. Quinn in our media center as soon as possible.
4) Seniors and Parents of Seniors - photos for senior slide show are due in three weeks, 4/15/19. Please do not wait until then to submit.
5) The Student Council will be conducting a food drive for Middlesex County. All students who bring in 10 items will receive a half hour of community service. Please bring items to Room 106 or Room 439.
6) Last chance - SAT Prep Program at the MHS! If interested, please register now! We will have a SAT Program at our school in the evening during April to prepare interested students for the May SAT. This is a 14 hour prep course provided by an outside vendor, Staffs Prep, that covers both the and Math and Reading sections of the SAT. The cost of the course is only $250 for the students and it includes all material. Classes will be held at the MHS. You may go to this link to register: www.staffsprep.com/register.
7) Looking ahead:
*April 2 marking period three ends - marking period four begins April 3
*April 5 and 6 - Musical
*Week of April 8, 2019 - Marking period three reports available
*April 16 - Lip Sync
*April 19 through April 28 school closed for spring break. Reopen April 29
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
pmccabe
Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Mr. Stoddard's Classes:
I visited Mr. Stoddard's classes today. I informed all of the students that we anticipate the Board of Education approving a new full-time math teacher for his classes. This teacher will begin in April. In the interim, beginning tomorrow, we will have math teachers in our school taking charge of Mr. Stoddard's classes. These teachers are already teaching their own course loads, but have agreed to take on more to ensure our students receive the instruction they need.
I am grateful to our math teachers at the MHS who were willing to go above and beyond in order to assist our students during this challenging transition.
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
pmccabe
Dear Parents/Guardians:
What's Happening at the MHS???
Dropping off and picking up students: Our arrivals and dismissals can be busy times as we have many cars entering and leaving school grounds. My greatest concern is for student safety. Please be careful and avoid double parking, driving around cars dropping off students and please always maintain a speed of 15 miles per hour or less. We have students crossing in between cars and also have younger siblings who arrive with older students being dropped off and can sometimes not be as cautious when crossing. I recommend considering leaving earlier if you notice that many times there is a wait to drop off. We cannot always anticipate traffic. I need your help to ensure our kids are safe.
The Student Council will be conducting a food drive for Middlesex County. All students who bring in 10 items will receive a half hour of community service. Please bring items to Room 106 or Room 439.
The Student Council will be having a fundraiser night at Texas Roadhouse in Old Bridge on Wednesday, March 20 from 4 pm until 10 pm. Please see the Student Council page for a flier.
Volleyball Tournament: Looking for support to help spread the word, our National Honor Society has their Volleyball Tournament Thursday. It is a great fundraiser and a good time. We have reached out to organizations in town who might be looking to sponsor teams. The deadline for teams to register is 3/19/19. Please call the school if you have questions or contact Ms. Kovacs at [email protected] for more information.
Junior Night is almost here: it will be this Wednesday, March 20, 2019, starting at 6:30 pm in our media center. All Parents/Guardians of juniors are encouraged to attend. Our guidance Department will be covering topics such as:
College Board/SAT Registration/SAT Program
Fulfilling Graduation Requirements*Incoming Senior Course Selections/Middlesex County College Dual Enrollment Courses
National College Fair
Junior Night is an informal meeting that aims to answer questions our parents/guardians have regarding their child and post-secondary education planning.
SAT Prep Program at the MHS! If interested, please register asap! We will have a SAT Program at our school in the evening during April to prepare interested students for the May SAT. This is a 14 hour prep course provided by an outside vendor, Staffs Prep, that covers both the and Math and Reading sections of the SAT. The cost of the course is only $250 for the students and it includes all material. Classes will be held at the MHS. Please see flyer attached to me weekly email for more information. You may go to this link to register: www.staffsprep.com/register.
Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due in less than a month, on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until then to submit.
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Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Mr. Stoddard's Classes:
As you may already be aware, Mr. Stoddard will not be returning to school this year. We are working diligently to find a replacement as quickly as possible. We understand the importance of the continuity of instruction and are doing all possible to find a certified and capable math teacher to take over his classes.
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
pmccabe
Dear Parents/Guardians:
What is happening at the MHS?
High School Dance on 3/14/19. Permission forms and ticket fee are due on Monday, 3/11/19. See attached form included with my weekly email.
Junior Night is coming on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, starting at 6:30 pm in our media center. All Parents/Guardians of juniors are encouraged to attend. Our guidance Department will be covering topics such as:
College Board/SAT Registration/SAT Program
Fulfilling Graduation Requirements
Incoming Senior Course Selections/Middlesex County College Dual Enrollment Courses
National College Fair
Junior Night is an informal meeting that aims to answer questions our parents/guardians have regarding their child and post-secondary education planning.
SAT Prep Program at the MHS! We will have a SAT Program at our school in the evening during April to prepare interested students for the May SAT. This is a 14 hour prep course provided by an outside vendor, Staffs Prep, that covers both the and Math and Reading sections of the SAT. The cost of the course is only $250 for the students and it includes all material. Classes will be held at the MHS. Please see flyer attached to my weekly email for more information. You may go to this link to register: www.staffsprep.com/register.
Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a resume.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019; please do not wait until then to submit.
Looking ahead:
March 18 - Board of Education Meeting
March 21 - National Honor Society Volleyball Tournament
March 28 - Movie Night sponsored by Class of 2020
April 4 - Middle School Dance (cancelled - looking to reschedule)
April 5 and 6 - Musical
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
pmccabe
Dear Parents/Guardians:
What is happening at the MHS?
1) Interims are available! If you log on to Parent Access you can view your child's marking period three interim
report.
2) Junior Night is coming on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, starting at 6:30 pm in our media center. All
Parents/Guardians of Juniors are encouraged to attend. Our Guidance Department will be covering topics such as:
*College Board/SAT Registration/SAT Program
*Fulfilling Graduation Requirements*Incoming Senior Course Selections/Middlesex County College Dual Enrollment
Courses
*National College Fair
Junior Night is an informal meeting that aims to answer questions our parents/guardians have regarding their child
and post-secondary education planning.
3) SAT Prep Program at the MHS! We will have a SAT Program at our school in the evening during April to prepare interested students for the May SAT. This is a 14 hour prep course provided by an outside vendor, Staffs Prep, that
covers both Math/Reading section of the SAT. The cost of the course is only $250 for the students and it includes all
material. Classes will be held at the MHS. Please see flyer attached to my weekly parent email for more information.
You may go to this link to register: www.staffsprep.com/register.
4) Juniors: are you considering an internship next year? We have a working relationship with the the Municipal Office in
South Amboy. We are also working on internship opportunities with the Elementary School. Want more info? Contact
the guidance department. An internship provides hands-on experience in the world of work and also looks great on a
resume.
5) Seniors and Parents of Seniors: We have begun planning the slide show for the 12th grade graduation. This is a
big undertaking and in order for it to be a success we will need everyone's assistance. A link has been sent to all 12th
grade students from senior, Michael Coman, a member of our slide show committee, via their school emails regarding
the slideshow. The link will take students to an album where they will be able to upload all photos they wish to have in
the slideshow. We are requesting that students put in a baby photo as well as one from this year. Also, we are asking
for pictures from elementary school/sports/clubs, etc. All photos must be school appropriate. Any photos that are
inappropriate will be removed. As Principal, I will be reviewing all submissions. All photos are due on April 15, 2019;
please do not wait until then to submit.
6) There is a short session for our students on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. This will allow us to have an in-service
training for our staff in the afternoon.
7) Looking ahead:
March 14 - High School Dance
March 18 - Board of Education Meeting
March 21 - National Honor Society Volleyball Tournament
April 4 - Middle School Dance
April 5 and 6 - Musical
If you have any questions, please call the school so we can assist you.
Thank you,
Dr. McCabe
pmccabe
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