Last Friday, we started our ease into MMHS Let it Snow spirit week. Since then, we've had a homeroom gratitude door challenge, a staff potluck, K9 Cara's lost doggie toy challenge, six themed spirit days, and prizes every day. We've had a ton of fun! Our students and staff went above and beyond my expectations of participation and fun, and I'm so proud of our school. The staff's favorite day was dress like a student day. The students' favorite day was definitely PJ day. Mr. Markarian was especially embarrassing, but our staff winners for going "all out" were Mrs. Finn and Mrs. Hough. Our student "all out" winner was grade 7 student Alice C. Congratulations!!!

Please know that all of our MMHS staff, including me, will be on vacation starting this afternoon until Thursday, January 2nd, when we return to school. If you reach out to any of us, it is likely you will not hear from us until 1/2/2025.

I appreciate you and I'm so grateful to be part of this MMHS community.

Happy Holidays, happy vacation, and Happy New Year!

Greetings Mashpee Middle-High School students and families!

Building Administration

Ms. Brady, Principal: bbrady@mpspk12.org

Mr. Markarian, Assistant Principal 7-9: smarkarian@mpspk12.org

Ms. Melby, Assistant Principal 10-12: rmelby@mpspk12.org

Additional Administrators

Mrs. Kett, Director of School Counseling: lkett@mpspk12.org

Mr. Looney, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE): mlooney@mpspk12.org

Mr. Triveri, Athlectic Director and PE and Wellness Department Head: mtriveri@mpspk12.org

Ms. Finn, English Department Head: afinn@mpspk12.org

Mrs. Brodie, Math Department Head: kbrodie@mpspk12.org

Mrs. Soares, Science Department Head: ssoares@mpspk12.org

Mr. Brodie, History and Social Sciences Department Head: bbrodie@mpspk12.org

Mr. Rumberger, World Languages Department Head: trumberger@mpspk12.org

• No School for everyone December 23rd - January 1st. Students and staff return from break on Thursday, January 2nd. Enjoy your time off and be sure to do something you love!
• Monday, January 13th - Early release day for the district. MMHS dismissal will be 11:45am.
• Monday, January 20th - No School for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• To the best of our ability, our weekly Newsletter will come out on Thursdays.
• Students can enter the building at 8:10am.
• Classes start promptly at 8:20am.
• Dismissal is at 2:50pm.
• MMHS has a rotating schedule with a dropped class each day. Here is a copy of our daily schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlseDXait6VvyqfPNKHxjhNXeu-5aiCz/view?usp=sharing
• MMHS Spirit Days every Friday! Make sure you wear your Mashpee gear or colors on Fridays!

Did you know that we have our own YouTube channel called Mashpee Falcon Media? We would love for you to subscribe to our channel! Our goal is to get at least 1,000 subscribers. Currently, we have 472. Please help us reach our goal! https://www.youtube.com/c/MashpeeFalconMedia

Here is this week's edition ofThe Mashpee Minute, Season 6, Episode 13

The field hockey program had 7 students who were selected to the Joanne Paquette Academic All-State Team through the MSFHCA, our coaches association. The requirements for this accomplishment was a cumulative, unweighted GPA through the fall semester of a 3.5 or higher as a junior or senior.

Students name from left to right: Deliyah Fortes, Isabela Mahoney, Aimen Iqbal, Ayesha Shafi, Addyson Rebello, Mckay Auger and Rhiannon Tokla.

Come support the Mashpee Middle HIgh School Competitive Robotics Team on their home turf as they compete Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Mashpee Middle High School from 9am till 3pm against 48 schools from around the New England Region! The public is welcome and there is no charge to attend! The team will be competing in the MMHS Auditorium!

Go Falcons!

Attention 8th Graders! There will be a field trip to Cape Tech on January 23rd for a school tour. If you're interested in attending, please see Mrs. Carpenter or Mr. Markarian to pick up a permission slip.

Important:

• Permission Slips Due: January 10th
• Return Completed Slips: To the 7-9th Grade Guidance Office
• Don't miss out on this great opportunity to explore Cape Tech!

MMHS is collaborating with YMCA of Cape Cod to bring an exciting opportunity for our BIPOC students here at Mashpee. The Y-Achievers Program is a college prep and career readiness program aimed to motivate BIPOC teens by giving them the support and resources to pursue and achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Please see Ms. Almeida in Guidance B if you are interested in joining this program which is set to start in January.

On Friday, December 13th, several MMHS students were at the Mashpee Senior Center helping with this year's Holiday Luncheon. Over 60 Mashpee residents were in attendance. Lunch was prepared by the Mashpee Middle/High School Culinary (Prostart) program and students from the MMHS Student Council helped with decorations and trivia. So much fun was had by all!

Applied Technology Drafting Student Ronald Hill designed his own bird feeder and 3D printed it for a unique holiday gift this season. He utilized the industry grade software Onshape to design his working bird feeder!

The Class of 2026 is spreading some holiday cheer to students and staff with Candy Cane Grams!

Pictured students: Leighton M (President) and Tess P (Vice President)

(Not So) Ugly Sweater Student Winners: Mariele H and Alice C

Monday's "Get Your Head in the Game" Winners:

Students: Addie L and Tiernan M

Staff: Mr. Robson and Mrs. Hough

Tuesday: Reverse Roles - Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students

Students: Meredith S and Jay O

Staff: Mr. Oakley-Robbins and Ms. Morano

Wednesday: Wear Your Favorite Comfy Clothes!

Students: Jake P and Gianna G

Staff: Ms. Finn and Mr. Rumberger

Students: Kayla E, Tyler S, and Cayden T

Staff: Ms. Vitelli and Dr. Soares (We forgot to get pictures!)

Friday: Flannel Friday

Students: Alice C and Naiomi J

Staff: Mrs. Assad and Mr. Oakley-Robbins

MMHS Homeroom Gratitude Door Challenge: Homerooms had a couple of weeks to decorate their classroom doors in the theme of gratitude. The results were IMPRESSIVE! The homeroom winners were:

• Mrs. Assad
• Mr. Crook
• Mrs. Davis
• Ms. Fitzpatrick
• Mrs. McCauley
• Ms. Menard
• Mrs. Murphy
• Mrs. Taylor

They enjoyed cookies and ice cream sandwiches during homeroom today!

Staff Potluck and Get Your Head in the Game Headwear Day