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Medway High School Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway High School Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society

MEDWAY — Medway High School Principal Dr. John Murray is pleased to announce that 14 Medway High School students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society at the sixth annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The new inductees include: Molly Britton, Grace Brueckner, Matthew Bullard, Kaitlyn Calnan, Noelyn Campbell, Tess Donnelly, Lily Erving, Grace Gerard, Charlotte Kealey, Veronica McAdams, Sarah McCarthy, Maia McKean, Nicholas Tomasetti and Ram Tysoe.

At the ceremony, Medway Tri-M co-advisers Kendra Nutting and Amanda Webster explained the history of Tri-M, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, and the significance of each of those words. After the new students were inducted, Medway Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Gabrielle Abrams presented the formal message of welcome from the Tri-M national leadership.

The evening concluded with a recital featuring the new inductees performing on their primary instrument, followed by a reception in the high school lobby hosted by the Medway Public Schools music booster group, Medway Friends of the Performing Arts.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy and is the only music honor society for high school students in the country. Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond academically and musically, and provides students leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects.

The students applied to be inducted into Tri-M at the end of last school year. To be accepted, students must be entering their third consecutive year of a performance ensemble which includes band or chorus, must have maintained an A grade average in all music classes and a B grade average in all non-music classes and must have demonstrated leadership in the department and a willingness to be of service to the community.

“I would like to congratulate these high school students on their achievement,” Dr. Murray said. “This group is an excellent example of students who have put hard work into academics, are dedicated to their passion for music and show a commitment to the community.”

About the Tri-M Music Honor Society: 

Tri-M welcomes student musicians in grades six through 12. Currently, there are over 2,100 chapters in all 50 states, involving more than 84,000 students. Besides shining a bright light on their school’s music programs, these future leaders contribute more than 750,000 service hours in their local communities.

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Medway Middle School Student Claire O’Driscoll Recognized for Environmental Advocacy Efforts

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Middle School Student Claire O’Driscoll Recognized for Environmental Advocacy Efforts

MEDWAY — Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that seventh grade student Claire O’Driscoll was recognized by the Medway School Committee on Thursday, Oct. 3, for her advocacy efforts to improve sustainability practices at Medway’s schools.

The Medway School Committee recognized O’Driscoll for her work as the driving force behind the district-wide changes made to the types of serving materials used in school cafeterias. Due to her advocacy, Medway has begun to use recyclable items in their cafeterias.

O’Driscoll spent several lunch periods at school counting how many straws and other plastic items were being used and then thrown away. Because of her passion for the environment, she was bothered by the amount of waste she observed.

After visiting a restaurant in Boston that used all recyclable serving materials, including environmentally friendly spoons, straws and bowls, O’Driscoll was inspired to make Medway’s food service program greener.

With the help of her mom, Julie, O’Driscoll contacted Medway Public School’s Director of Wellness Dr. Ryan Sherman regarding the food service materials Medway used in the cafeterias. O’Driscoll and Dr. Sherman then worked with Director of Dining Services Shawn Fallon to introduce cardboard serving trays and paper straws into the school cafeterias.

“Claire sets a great example of how students can make a difference,” Dr. Sherman said. “She was passionate about sustainability and wanted to do her part to make a difference in our school community.”

“One of Medway’s core values is equity and empowerment for all,” Superintendent Pires said. “As a district, we want to continue to foster these values so we were happy to support Claire in her efforts to provide more eco-friendly products.”

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Medway Public Schools Invites Parents to Attend Film Screening, Panel About Screen Time and Stress Resilience in Teenagers

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Public Schools Invites Parents to Attend Film Screening, Panel About Screen Time and Stress Resilience in Teenagers

MEDWAY — Superintendent Armand Pires would like to invite parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” next month. Parents will be able to watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting their teenagers.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medway High School auditorium, 88 Summer St.

WHAT:

Hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. and SEPAC, parents are invited to attend a screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter.”

The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teenagers with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought-leaders, explores how teenagers’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teenagers develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.

The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day.

T.H.R.I.V.E. and SEPAC are hosting the event because student data shows that over the last several years anxiety has been one of the greatest health concerns. This rise in student anxiety is correlated with an increase in screen time and social media use. The groups hope that having both students and parents watch the film will initiate a discussion about screen time and its impact on mental health.

“Having a conversation with your child about mental health and screen time can be challenging,” Medway Public Schools Director of Wellness Dr. Ryan Sherman said. “However, it is our hope that by both parties watching the same film on the same day, it will provide a jumping-off point toward a discussion that allows the parent and student to share their experiences and thoughts about these issues.”

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion. The panel will feature the following experts in the field of mental health and screen time: Rose Cheyette from Samaritans Inc., Medway Public Schools Technology Integration Specialist Ryan Camire and both a high school and elementary school social worker.

“One of our most important priorities as a district is the wellness of our students,” Superintendent Pires said. “Students are usually attached to their electronics so it’s important that they and their parents understand how screen time can affect them and what they can do to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect their well-being.”

About Medway T.H.R.I.V.E.:

Medway T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools for Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) is a committee dedicated to providing wellness-related, family enrichment opportunities to the Medway community. T.H.R.I.V.E. is comprised of a cross-sectional group of Medway Public School administrators, teachers and staff, as well as numerous parent representatives.

About Medway SEPAC:

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council advises the school committee on matters that affect the education of students with disabilities and provides input on district special education programs.

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Medway Public Schools Officially Welcomes Students to New Playgrounds at Burke-Memorial, McGovern Schools

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 27, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Public Schools Officially Welcomes Students to New Playgrounds at Burke-Memorial, McGovern Schools

MEDWAY — Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that students were officially welcomed to the new playgrounds at Burke-Memorial and McGovern elementary schools after ribbon cutting ceremonies on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 19, respectively.

Superintendent Armand Pires, Chair of the Medway School Committee Susan Dietrich and Chair of the Medway Board of Selectmen John Foresto spoke during the ceremonies. Parents and students were welcomed to each playground by Burke-Memorial Principal Amanda Luizzi and McGovern Principal Amy McDonald.

Principals Luizzi and McDonald, Dietrich and Superintendent Pires each thanked Medway residents for their support of the projects. The Medway Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (MEPTO), Medway Extended Day (MEDI), Medway’s facilities staff, Medway Department of Public Works, Board of Selectmen, Capital Improvement Committee, Community Preservation Committee and Town Manager Michael Boynton were each recognized for their work to plan for the projects and secure funding.

Andy Berger of M.E. O’Brien and Sons was recognized for his work in the planning and design of each project. The playgrounds were designed and built by the Medway-based outdoor equipment supplier over the summer.

Dietrich also discussed how an investment in playground equipment is beneficial for young students.

“On behalf of the school committee, I want to extend my thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support that has come from the community,” Dietrich said at McGovern’s ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. “Everyone thought about putting the kids’ needs first and that’s a priority for the school committee as well. We believe, as a town and as a community, in whole-child wellness and how the interactions and imagination that take place during play contribute to wellness.”

Foresto spoke of the time and dedication that went into getting the funding for the playgrounds. Both playgrounds were paid for in part by generous donations from MEPTO and MEDI. The rest of the funds were approved at Town Meeting in May.

“This is a culmination of a few years of effort,” Foresto said Thursday. “Funding for things like this don’t happen easily. A lot of people put the funding together to make this happen. The town came together and the PTO came together. We don’t see people get together to fund something of this size, and it’s great to see it happen.”

Superintendent Pires also recognized the playground committee members including: School Committee members Jeff Segarra and Cindy Sullivan, Principals Luizzi and McDonald and Board of Selectmen member Glenn Trindade, who helped to identify what the playgrounds would eventually look like and how they would be funded. He also thanked parent members Tiffany Dunguay, Barbara Holmes, Nicole LaRochelle-Booth and Lisa Graceffa who represented Medway parents and the PTO.

“We are so excited to officially open the playground here at McGovern School and we’re thankful to the families who brought out all of our wonderful students to come and play here this afternoon,” Superintendent Pires said Thursday. “This will provide our McGovern Elementary School students, which number more than 350, with the opportunity every day to explore, imagine and play.”

Following each school’s ceremony, students and families tried out the new playgrounds.

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