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Medway Community Education Tai Chi Chuan is a moving form of yoga and meditation. Develop your balance, alignment, flexibility, and strength with Medway Community Education's martial art class. Enrollment for this 7-week class starts on Saturday, January 9. (space is limited). Register today. Medway Community Education Join Medway Community Education on January 20 or February 10 for an in-person, fun, evening of customizing bath and body products, such as bath salts, sugar scrubs, lotions and melt and pour soap projects. Everyone will take home a goody bag! Register here.

Medway Community Education Join us on Tuesday, January 19 for a slideshow and lively discussion on the fascinating history of the world’s most-popular beverage! We will discuss types of tea, tips and hints for brewing, health benefits and how tea influenced society. Register here. Medway Community Education From the age of movie musicals to the contemporary theatrical landscape, this is your express train to Tony Award winning shows! Starting Friday, January 15, we focus on a different production every week, highlighting significant scenes, key music, and the performance history. Special guests will visit the class to explain the creative process and help participants to understand the inner workings of the industry. Register here.

Medway Community  Education From the age of movie musicals to the contemporary theatrical landscape, this is your express train to Tony Award winning shows! Starting Friday, January 15, we focus on a different production every week, highlighting significant scenes, key music, and the performance history. Special Guests will visit the class to explain the creative process and help participants to understand the inner workings of the industry. Register now. Medway Community Education Online registration opens Monday, February 1 for Medway Community Education’s Summer Adventures Camp at Medway Middle School. Director Melanie Dawson and Assistant Director Christine DeCristoforo are excited to run this wonderful and safe program again this summer! The camp will run for eight weeks from June 21-August 13 for children entering grades K-6. Register here.

Announcements/Reminders 

COVID Hotline To make reporting easier for parents & to enhance our response time, Medway Public Schools has created a Student COVID-19 Positive Test reporting hotline. Going forward, all parents should call 508-321-4779 or email covid@medwayschools.org to report a positive test result. COVID Information Hub Medway Public Schools is committed to keeping you and your family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, we have created a COVID-19 information hub. Here you will find useful information including a COVID-19 Guide for students & families, COVID-19 Positive Case Reporting Hotline Contact Info., FAQs, COVID-19 Test Site Locator, and a dashboard that contains metrics specific to Medway's School District and a map that shows case and testing information by city or town in Massachusetts.

Online Registration Packet At the beginning of the year, we asked families to complete a beginning of the year packet (online registration) to ensure we have the most up to date information for you and your child. If you haven't done so already, please complete using this portal. If you are new to Medway or are in need of an access code to create an account, please email support@medwayschools.org. Free School Meals Medway Public Schools and Chartwells K12 is excited to share the good news that schools received nationwide. The USDA extended a waiver that will allow schools to serve free breakfast & lunch to ALL students thru 12/31/2020. We are thrilled with this news as it means that we will be able to provide all students with nutritious and tasty food that will support them, both in school and at home. Chartwell Update & Monthly Menus

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Medway Parks and Recreation Ever wanted to try chess? Here is your chance to learn this great sport. Chess study has shown to increase math skills, concentration, memory, and self-confidence. Clubs are tailored to the level of competency exhibited among the students. All students, of any skill level, are welcome. Try it free on Tuesday, January 5 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register here. Medway Parks and Recreation Looking for interesting, new activities and camps for your kids this summer? Join us at the Summer Camps and Activities Fair being held Virtually on Sunday, January 24 at 2pm. With COVID 19 protocols and safety measures most likely in effect for summer 2021, you and your kids will have the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from camps as well as organizations offering unique summer activities. Please join us at this FREE event and make it the best summer yet! Register here.

Girl Scout Cookies Who wants cookies? The Medway Girl Scouts are selling cookies this year. Since the Girl Scouts are unable to host cookie booths, they have set up an easy virtual way to connect. Every few days, a different troop will be featured with a direct link to buy cookies. This week's feature is Troop 82500, a 3rd grade brownie troop. Order your cookies here. Medway PTO The pandemic can’t stop us – join us for the 10th Annual MEPTO *VIRTUAL* Shamrock Shuffle! You choose the time and the location – simply lace up your running shoes and take the first step! All proceeds from this event will be used to support the creative arts programs at both John McGovern and Burke Memorial Schools. Participants can sign up to run/walk their race between March 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021. Results will be posted by Racewire on April 1st. More information.

Brochures

Medway Parks and Recreation Get outside and enjoy all that winter has to offer. Registration is open. Check out all of the offerings in our Winter Online Brochure. Medway Community Education Medway Community Education's Winter Brochure is now available - electronically! Registration and information for online and in-person programs is available for preschool, youth, teen and adult programs. Winter Online Brochure.

Volunteer Opportunities/Donations

Many people have reached out asking how they can help our food pantries: Medway Village Church Food Pantry & Mahan Circle Food Pantry. Monetary donations are currently being accepted.

Medway Village Church Food Pantry 170 Village Street Medway, MA 02053 The Food Pantry at Mahan Circle 600 Mahan Circle Medway, MA 02053

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