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January 18, 2012 Dear 8th Grade Parent/Guardian, It's that time of year for the eighth grade to begin the process of high school transition planning and selecting courses. This is an exciting and very busy time! I will be working closely with teachers and students over the next few months to make the transition as smooth as possible. A MVRHS Program of Studies/Course Catalog, MVRHS extracurricular activities sheet, and preliminary course selections will go home with your child on Friday, February 17th. I ask that you be on the look out for these to review and discuss with your child. Please sign a copy of your child's course choices and return to me by Friday, February 24th. The events and dates are outlined below for you to plan accordingly. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or questions regarding your child's high school transition planning. Sincerely, Joan Creato Guidance Counselor 508-696-6543 jcreato@mvyps.org

8th Grade High School Transition and Scheduling Timeline

Week of January 3rd thru February Mrs. Creato meets with 8th grade during scheduled classes. Students will learn about MVRHS 9th grade course requirements, electives, four year plans, and extracurricular opportunities.

Week of January 23rd MVRHS 2012-2013 course catalogs arrive Wednesday, February 15th 8:30-9:35 AM, John Fiorito, MVRHS 9th Grade Guidance Counselor, visits 8th grade for high school orientation.

Wednesday, February 15th 8th grade teacher course level recommendations due to Mrs. Creato.

Friday, February 17th High School Course Catalogs and preliminary course selections go home with students for parental review. Please sign a copy and return to Mrs. Creato by Friday, February 24th.

Wednesday, February 22nd All-Island 8th Grade Parent Meeting at MVRHS Performing Arts Center from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. High school administration and guidance counselors review course descriptions, graduation requirements, and answer parent questions.

Tuesday, March 6th 9:00-11:00 AM, 8th grade tours MVRHS Vocational Education Program and World Languages Department.

Thursday, March 8th 8th graders meet individually with John Fiorito beginning at 8:30 AM for high school course registration.

April/Date Pending 8th grade MVRHS tour and orientation lead by high school Peer Leaders.

April MVRHS mails student course selections directly to parents.

18 de janeiro de 2012 Caro(s) pais dos/responsável pelos alunos da 8º série, Esse é o período do ano em que os alunos da 8º série iniciam o processo de transição para a escola secundária e selecionam cursos; é um período bastante empolgante e atarefado! Eu estarei trabalhando juntamente com os professores e alunos nos próximos meses para garantir que a transição seja feita da forma mais tranquila possível. Estaremos enviando através do aluno o catálogo de cursos e programas de estudo da MVRHS, folha contend informação sobre as atividades extracurriculares da MVRHS e seleções de cursos preliminares na sexta-feira, 17 de fevereiro. Solicitamos que verifiquem esta documentação com o seu filho, assinem a mesma e a entreguem a mim antes de sexta-feira, 24 de fevereiro. Favor verificar as datas importantes listadas abaixo. Caso tenha alguma pergunta ou dúvida em relação ao planejamento da transição do seu filho para a escola secundária. Atenciosamente, Joan Creato Orientados (508) 696-6543 jcreato@mvyps.org

Programação da Transição para a Escola Secundária da 8º série

Semana de 23 a 27 de janeiro: Entrega do catálogo de 2012-2013 da MVRHS

Semana de 30 de janeiro a fevereiroh Sra. Creato começarão a se reunir com os alunos da 8º série durante as aulas de Saúde. Os alunos serão informados sobre os cursos obrigatórios e eletivos, planejamento de quatro anos e oportunidades extracurriculares.

Quarta-feira, 15 de fevereiro: Das 8h30 às 9h35, os alunos da 8º série se reunirão com John Fiorito, orientador da 9º séries da MVRHS para receber orientação sobre a escola secundária.

Quarta-feira, 15 de fevereiro Recomendações dos professores sobre níveis de cursos em forma de orientação.

Sexta-feira, 17 de fevereiro Serão enviados através dos alunos cat‡logos dos cursos e programas de estudos e seleções de cursos preliminares para serem examinados pelos pais.

Quarta-feira, 22 de fevereiro Reunião para os pais dos alunos da 8» série de toda a ilha no MVRHS Performing Arts Center, das 18h às 20h. Orientadores e administradores da escola secundária examinam descrições de cursos, requisitos de graduação e tiram dúvidas e respondem perguntas dos pais.

Terca-feira, 06 de marco Das 9h às 11h, os alunos da 8º série visitam o Programa de Educação Vocacional da MVRHS e o Departamento de Idiomas Internacionais.

Quinta-feira, 08 de março Os alunos da 8º série se reśnem individualmente com John Fiorito a partir das 8h30 para matrículas nos cursos da escola secundária.

Abril: Data ainda pendente Visita e orientação para os alunos da 8º série pelos alunos líderes da escola secundária.

Abril A MVRHS envia os requisitos dos cursos dos alunos para os pais.

Weekly Events
Monday 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - EPGY 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Tiger Talk 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Homework Club 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Computer Club for 5-8 Library is open until 4:15 p.m.	Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - EPGY 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - A Band 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Tiger Talk 2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. - Chess Club Grades 2-8 (Ending February 21st) 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Homework Club Library is open until 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - EPGY 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Tiger Talk 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Homework Club 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 8th Grade Yearbook Committee	Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - EPGY 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - A Band 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Tiger Talk 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Homework Club 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p..m. - Bon Bon Library is open until 4:15 p.m.	Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. - EPGY 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Tiger Talk Library closes at 2:40 p.m.

Sports
Girl's Basketball February 7th playoffs at edgartown February 14th Finals	Boy's BasketballFebruary 7th playoffs February 14th Finals
Volleyball March 20th at Edgartown March 22nd vs. Oak Bluffs March 27th vs. West Tisbury March 29th vs. Edgartown April 5th - Playoffs #4 at 1 & #3 at #2 April 11th Finals
Softball May 1st - at Edgartown May 8th - vs. West Tisbury May 10th - vs. Oak Bluffs May 15th vs Charter	Baseball May 2nd - at Edgartown May 14th - vs. Oak Bluffs May 21st - vs. West Tisbury

Upcoming Events FEBRUARY Friday, 3rd 1st Grade Ice Skating Monday, 6th 4th Grade Skating Friday, February 10th 1st Grade Ice Skating Saturday, 11th PTO Cake Walk Monday, 13th 4th Grade Skating Class of 2014 - Roses Tuesday, 14th Class of 2014 - Roses Monday, 13th - Friday, 24th MELA-O (LEP Students ONLY) Wednesday, 15th John Fiorito Meets with 8th Graders Math Night Thursday 16th MELA-O (LEP Students ONLY) Youth Task Force Chat N' Chowder at MVRHS Cafeteria Friday, February 17th 1st Grade Ice Skating 8th Grade Meets with Mrs. Creato re. course selections Monday, 20th President's Day - NO SCHOOL Wednesday, 22nd All-Island 8th Grade Parent Meeting at the MVRHS Thursday 23rd School-Wide Spelling Bee Monday, 27th - Friday March 2nd Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL MARCH Monday, 5th - Friday, 16th MEPA (LEP students ONLY) Tuesday, 6th 8th Grade Tours MVRHS Vocational Education & World Languages Thursday, 8th MEPA (LEP students ONLY) 8th graders meet individually with J. Fiorito 8th Grade Tours MVRHS Vocational Education & World Languages Friday, 9th & Saturday, 10th Southeast Jr. District Festival Tuesday 13th MVHS Peer Leaders meet with 8th grade boy's and girl's separately Wednesday, 14th Professional Development Day - NOON DISMISSAL Friday, March 16th BSO Trip String Jamboree Trip to Nauset Tuesday, 20th - Monday, April 2nd MCAS Friday, March 30th Pizza Night in the Cafeteria APRIL Thursday, 12th Kindergarten Registration Friday, 13th Deadline for Parent input re: next year's class Monday, 16th - Friday 20th APRIL VACATION NO SCHOOL Tuesday 24th PTO Meeting in the Library - Childcare Provided Wednesday 25th In-Coming Parent Night in the Library MAY Thursday, 3rd All Island String Concert at the PAC Kindergarten Vision and Hearing Screening Friday, 4th Kindergarten Vision and Hearing Screening Great East A Band Trip Monday, 7th - Thursday, 14th Wednesday, 9th Instrumental Concert Friday, 11th 1st Grade to Big Apple Circus Thursday, 14th 5-8 Vocal Concert Friday, 25th Memorial Day Parade - 1:15 Dismissal from the park Monday, 28th MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL Thursday, 31st Kindergarten Visit Day 3rd & 4th Grade Vocal Concert JUNE Monday, 4th - Friday, 8th 8th Grade DC Trip Wednesday, June 6 3rd Grade Author Party in the Library Thursday, 7th K-2 Vocal Concert Friday, June 8th Move-Up Day B Band to Rochester, NY Tuesday 12th School Recognition Day PTO Meeting in the Library - Child Care Provided Wednesday 13th 8th Grade Graduation Friday, 15th Field Day Monday, 18th Ran Day for Field Day Tuesday,12th Last Day of School with no snow days - NOON DISMISSAL

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