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In this Newsletter:
  • Open windows in classroom
  • Community Newsletter begins January 14
  • Audiology Survey for Student Amplification Device
  • National Honor Society
  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Academy Application
Note: Translations provided by DeepL
Hello Secondary Families!

This week, I received feedback that many students would like to have windows open in their classrooms as a way to feel safer during the COVID spike. This means our classrooms will be colder. Students are encouraged to dress warmly and wear layers, in order to be comfortable in the classrooms as well as outside during mask and movement breaks. The Secondary department also has blankets, gloves, and hats available to give students if needed.
 
As mentioned before December break, starting this month we will have a community newsletter every other week for all MPS/WS families. Next week will be the first community newsletter, and then the following week will be a Secondary newsletter, and so on. 
 
Have a great weekend! I look forward to seeing many of our students next week.
Interim Secondary Principal
VP: 774-999-0926
Important Dates:
  • January 17 - No school
  • January 19 - Early dismissal
  • January 28 - End of second quarter
Audiology Survey for Student Amplification Devices: 
National Honor Society
As the former Secondary principal eight years ago, TLC founded our National Honor Society chapter on campus. In the years since then, we have celebrated and recognized academic excellence among our student body. 

Since COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago, and we have begun more intensive work surrounding the recognition of equity and inclusion among our student community, we have taken a pause to focus on our community’s needs. We are taking the time to review and revise our application process for the National Honor Society membership for our high school students at Walden and Marie Philip Schools. 

During the month of January, our NHS Faculty Council will be reviewing the process and will announce the new guidelines by the beginning of February. At that time, we will open applications for our high school students to apply for membership in the NHS. We are hoping to have a virtual Induction Ceremony after the February winter break. When the application is ready, it will be sent out to High School students and their families. Thank you! 
UPMC Hillman Cancer Academy Application
The 2022 UPMC Hillman Cancer Academy application is now open and seeking applications from all interested high school students including, Deaf and hard of Hearing students.  

The deadline for applications is March 1.
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