Knight's News

Friday, May 27, 2022

Dates and times are subject to change
 

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                                           MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Dear MHS Parents,

Congratulations this week to our graduating class of 2022. They gave us the gift of a wonderful and dignified ceremony this week where we were able to celebrate their accomplishments and say goodbye. Thank you to our families and our community who have supported our seniors and our school over the past four years. All of us wish the 287 students who became MHS alumni Tuesday afternoon the very best in the future.

As the school year is rapidly drawing to a close, please make sure you check your child’s grades and communicate with their teachers if you have any questions.

Lastly, no words are enough to thank the military men and women who lived for our country and died for their countrymen. Please keep the families of our fallen veterans in your thoughts and in your deeds this Memorial Day. We all owe them a debt that we can not repay. Thank you to all of the veterans in our community as well. 

Sincerely, 

Bernie Quesada 
Principal, MHS 

MHS Tutoring Opportunities
See link, below, for after-school tutoring schedule. Students that are interested in attending should arrange participation with their classroom teacher. Tutoring is offered in the following areas:

• Writing Center
• Spanish
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Upper Level Math Classes
• Science

After School Tutoring Schedule

"Tutor Me" Virtual Tutoring Services
TutorMe.com, a  free student online tutoring and homework help service, is now available in any subject for students in grades 6-12. 

• TutorMe.com is a secure, online resource easily accessible through the FCPS Clever Portal and offers on-demand assistance.
• The TutorMe.com service provides assistance that aligns with the FCPS curriculum, including knowledge of new curriculum tools being implemented.
• The service maintains rigorous standards providing high-quality, diverse tutors, screened for excellence (including a criminal background check). The service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Features include:
  • An online lesson space with a virtual whiteboard - Demo Space
  • Text editor and chat space
  • Audio/video chat (although you do not have to use this feature or turn on your camera)
  • A function to allow sharing of screenshots of work examples to assist tutors as they provide support
  • More than 300 subjects from math to science, social studies and languages
  • Directions for how students can access the service are here.

More information is available at the vendor website, www.tutorme.com  and this Student Support Document. 

MHS Attendance Policy: Tardy Arrivals

• 1st & 2nd Tardy Arrivals: Verbal Warning
• 3rd & 4th Tardy Arrivals: 1/2-Hour Detention
• 5th & 6th Tardy Arrivals: 1-Hour Detention, Parent Contact
• 7+ Tardy Arrivals: Disciplinary Referral, 1-Hour Detention, Parent Conference

Fall 2022 Meet the Coaches Night
7 PM On Wednesday, June 1, MHS Auditorium
Are you a rising 9th through 12th grade student enrolled at Middletown High School and interested in participating in a fall sport? MHS fall coaches will hold information sessions for their programs in order to provide:

• Summer Plans
• Conditioning
• August 10 Start Information
• Required Paperwork
• General Coaches Philosophy and Program Objectives

Click Here For Additional Information 

Free Sports Physicals
Monday, June 6 From 5 PM - 7 PM
Frederick Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, partnered with Pivot Physical Therapy, will be offering FREE High School Pre-Participation Sports Physicals on Monday, June 6, from 5-7 PM at the Frederick Health Toll House location, 501 West 7th Street, Frederick.

 Click Here For Forms And Registration 

End-Of-Year Staff Luncheon
Tuesday, June 7
The MHS PTSA would like your help in sending off the Teachers and Staff of MHS with a End-Of-Year Luncheon! Thank you in advance for your contributions!

Drop Off instructions are included in the Sign Up Genius, Below:

Sign Up Here

MHS Student Photography and Digital Art Exhibit, "Stroll Down Main"
Wednesday, April 27 - Monday, May 30
MHS student photography and digital artwork are exhibited in windows of downtown Middletown businesses, from Wednesday, April 27 through Monday, May 30. Please stroll down Main Street and vote for your three favorite pieces of art. Prizes will be awarded to the 3 artists whom receive the most votes. 

Vote Here: Stroll Down Main

 MHS Yearbook
Spring Supplement

• As in the year's prior to Covid, a spring supplement to the Chestnut Burr, Middletown High School's yearbook, will be sent to the homes of all students who purchased a yearbook and will arrive mid-summer.
• The spring supplement traditionally contains photos and coverage of all spring sports teams and a variety of spring events, such as Prom, Empty Bowls, Ag Day, Mr. Middletown, the Spring Musical, and Graduation.
• The supplement will have an adhesive strip which allows the supplement to be inserted at the end of the book. 

Underclassmen Chromebook Collection

• All student Chromebooks will be collected at the end of the school year. 
• Many students have switched to using their own devices but still have school issued Chromebooks that were checked out to them several years ago or in middle school. If you are using your own device and still have a school issued Chromebook, please help us get a head start on the collection by turning in your Chromebook, case and charger to the Media Center as soon as possible. 
• Please email Maria.Sgrignoli@fcps.org if you want to confirm what is checked out to you. 
• Fees for items that are not returned:
  • Chromebooks - $300
  • Chargers - $30
  • Cases - $25
  • Repair charges will be applied if items are not returned in good working condition.
• Collection Schedule 
  Chromebook collection is scheduled alphabetically, by last name. Please remind your student to bring in Chromebooks, cases and chargers on their scheduled day to avoid end of year obligations.
  • Wednesday, June 1: A - G
  • Thursday, June 2: H - K
  • Friday, June 3:  L - R
  • Monday, June 6:  S - Z

Roundtable Media
RT Magazine
Reporters from RT Media, Middletown’s multimedia experience, report the latest news and announcements.

This week, Samantha Molter tells us about Mr. Phelan’s children’s book, and Kelly Fernon finds some paranormal activity in the school.

RT Magazine Broadcast 5/23

MHS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Employment Opportunities:
Project GUIDE Program
Project GUIDE (Geared to Understanding and Identifying Desired Employment) is a 14-week pre-apprenticeship program that offers youth ages 16-24 job readiness and technical skills training and paid internship opportunities with local businesses in fast growing industries. 

Throughout the program, trainees receive one-on-one career coaching to provide guidance in selecting one of the following career tracks: 
•    Registered Apprenticeship Programs
•    Academic or Vocational Education Programs
•    Permanent employment in related field
•    Permanent employment in a non-related field

For more information, see link HERE.
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Warehouse Summer Internship
Frederick County Public Schools

• Approximate Internship Dates: Monday, June 13 - Monday, August 1 (dates are subject to change)
• Shift Hours: 6 AM - 4:30 PM (shifts are subject to change)
• Locations: Warehouse (33 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, Maryland)
• Internship Hourly Rate: $15.00 / hour
• Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position and to lift a minimum of 75 lbs
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Reliable mode of transportation required

See additional information and application HERE

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Work Based Learning Application Meeting
Mandatory Meeting On Tuesday, May 31

• Attention All students who are interested in doing Work Study, Internships or SSL next year: There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 31 during Knights Quest in the Auditorium. 
• You will be requested to come to this meeting. 
• We will review the process and you can complete the applications.
• These must be done before you leave for the summer.
• If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Gibson (alisa.gibson@fcps.org) or Mr. Baker (andrew.baker@fcps.org)

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For complete information regarding WBL opportunities, check out the WBL webpage, below:
 WBL Web Page

MHS PTSA 2021-2022 Membership Drive
Thank you in advance for joining your 2021-2022 MHS PTSA!

Click Here To Join

MHS PTSA Social Media:

• Twitter: @MiddletownPTSA
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddletownPTSA/

PTSA Resources

• See the MHS PTSA Website
• MHS PTSA General Email Address: ptsamiddletownhs@gmail.com

2021-2022 Officers:

•  President: Carolyn Nair
•  Secretary: Cynthia Jones
•  Treasurer: Tien Nguyen

Senior Transcripts & Report Cards
Senior transcripts and report cards will be mailed out next week.

Senior Class Advisers Lisa Boyll lisa.boyll@fcps.org 240-236-7562
Cindy Anderson Cynthia.anderson@fcps.org 240-236-7504

MHS Library
Summer Hours

The library will be open this summer! Come to the Middletown HS library any of the following three days:

• Tuesday, June 21 from 1-3 PM
• Tuesday, July 19 from 1-3 PM
• Tuesday, August 2 from 1-3 PM

You will be able to check out books and spend some low-key time out of the heat! Email Ms. Mills (katherine.mills@fcps.org) or send her a Schoology message with questions! This opportunity is only open to current Middletown HS students or rising ninth-grade students. 

Library Book Returns
Due No Later Than Tuesday, June 7
Students need to return all library books before the end of the school year. The library will no longer check books out to students beginning June 1. Students will receive notices from first block teachers beginning on June 1 if they have any books out or overdue. If a student does not return library items by the end of the school year, the student will receive a financial obligation for the unreturned items. 

Media Specialist: Katherine.Mills@fcps.org  
240-236-7493
Visit the MHS Media Center Page and Database

Pick Up Medication By Tuesday, June 7 @ 12:15 PM

• Students are not permitted to take their medications home at the end of the school year (FCPS Regulation 400-23).
• An adult must pick up medications from The MHS Health Room By Tuesday, June 7 at 12:15 PM.
• Medications remaining in the health room will be destroyed on Tuesday, June 7 after 12:15 PM.
• For more information regarding medication pick-up and preparing for next school year, see link HERE 

Please call MHS Health Room at 240-236-7416 with any questions. 

FCPS COVID-19 Dashboard Updates

Visit the MHS Health Room Page
Health Room Technician: Pam Brawner 240-236-7416