Today's Topics — 8/22/17
Wed, 08/23/2017 - 2:37pmHigh School – Parents still make the difference!
Are you ready for a great school year? A great year in high school doesn’t just happen. It takes preparation. Answer the following questions yes or no to see if you’re helping your teen prepare.
- Does your teen have a calendar for planning assignments? (HCPSS students will be provided with an agenda book on the first day of school.)
- Are you committed to visiting the school several times this year? (MRHS Back to School Night is September 6th.)
- Do you know who to contact at school if you need advice or help? (The MRHS Front Office and Student Services are excellent sources of information.)
- Does your family follow helpful routines, such as eating together and getting plenty of sleep?
- Has your teen established a regular study schedule?
How did you do? Each “yes” answer means you’re helping your teen get ready for a successful school year. For each “no”, use that idea from the quiz to change your response to yes.
“Once kids get excited and curious about learning, everything else will more or less fall into placem, even motivation and grades.” – Michael Riera, Ph.D.
Copyright 2006, The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc., www.parent-institute.com/hcl
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UPDATE YOUR FAMILY FILE INFORMATION . . . Before School Begins!
HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab and then clicking on Family File.
Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to update or provide the following information:
- Student Information
- Parent/Guardian Contact
- Emergency Contacts
- Medical Information
- Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
- Media Release (Photo Approval)
- Data Confidentiality
- PTA/PTSA Directory
Changes of address may not be made through Family File. If you have recently moved, please contact your child’s school as soon as possible.
Resources on how to access Family File may be found online. Parents who have forgotten their login credentials may click the Forgot Password link on the sign in page. If you need additional assistance, please fill out Connect Help Form.
HCPSS Connect Login: http://www.hcpss.org/connect/
Resources: http://www.hcpss.org/connect/
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017
for All Freshman and Others New to MRHS!
All parents/guardians of freshman and others new to MRHS are invited to attend the orientation with your child on Thursday, August 31 in the auditorium. Attendees should arrive for "check-in" between 9:30-9:45 a.m. During the first portion of the orientation, staff will present information to ponder over the next four years of high school. In the second portion, students will participate in activities, tours, and discussions with upperclassmen while parents/guardians remain in the auditorium for an informal Q&A session with the Administrative and Student Services staff. We encourage ALL parents/guardians and new students to attend this orientation program. Join us in thanking the Student Government Association (SGA) and the MRHS PTSA for co-sponsoring a pizza luncheon immediately following the orientation from 11:30-12:00 p.m. All attendees are welcome to stay and eat lunch.
Welcome Class of 2021!
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BOOSTERS
Fall Concession Sign-Up MRHS concessions is the largest source of income for Boosters. The money earned goes DIRECTLY to the Marriotts Ridge High School student community and ALL CLUBS, SPORTS, MUSIC, DANCE, etc. benefit from significant contributions from the Boosters Club! The concession stands need volunteers to keep it running. Please sign-up for a slot (or two and volunteer just a little of your time to a great cause – THE KIDS! Thanking you in advance for volunteering and supporting the MRHS community.
IMMEDIATE NEED for THIS FRIDAY the 25th . . . Football Scrimmage vs South Carroll.
Two shifts available; JV 3:45-6:16 and Varsity 6:15-8:30.