6A Team Change 9/1/10

The Medford Gymnastics program is now accepting enrollments for ages 3-6, 7-10 and 11+.

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Price and Rules Information for S/Y 2010-2011

The MBTA Board of Directors approved the following fare structure for student passes:

September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 – $20.00 per month

If your child desires to purchase an MBTA monthly bus pass, the following procedures must be strictly adhered to:

Students must purchase a pass exclusively from Mrs. Downey or Mrs. Petrone in the Communication Center at Medford High. The Communication Center is located on the right of the Main Lobby. Hours to purchase a pass are: 11:00A.M. – 11:30 A.M. and at the end of the school day. The phone number for the Communication Center is: 781–393-2268 or 393-2387.

No cash or personal checks are accepted. All purchases should be through money orders only – made out to the City of Medford. You can get a money order at a bank, post office or at some grocery stores. The passes are valid until 11:00 P.M. on the days school is in session.

NOTE: Special arrangements will be made at the beginning of the school year for the purchase of the September pass. Passes should be available the first week in September.

Months and dates to purchase a monthly pass:

• October: September 24, 27 and 28
• November: October 22, 25 and 26
• December: November 22, 23 and 29
• January: December 17, 20 and 21
• February: January 26, 27 and 28
• March: February 16, 17 and 18
• April: March 28, 29 and 30
• May: April 25, 26 and 27
• June: May 25, 26 and 27

Head football Coach Rico Dello Iacono with the team’s thirteen seniors, including captains Alec Finn and Nick Murphy.

Junior Mustangs.

Sophomore Mustangs.

Freshman Mustangs.

Coaches Paolo Lambresa, Jason Nascimento, John Dubzinski, Rico Dello Iacono, John Donohue, Kevin Clifford, Bob Lauria, and athletic trainer Tanya Cashman-Timsit.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new athletic fields is planned for Sunday, September 12 at 10:15AM. Coaches, student athletes, staff, family, friends, and community members are all welcome to attend.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by Kelly’s Roast Beef immediately following the ceremony.

The ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:15AM and the girls soccer team will play a game on the new field at 12:30PM.

The “Field of Dreams” project includes two artificial turf fields behind Medford High School that can be used for soccer, lacrosse, and football games as well as for baseball and softball practice; a running/walking track; full lighting; and two scoreboards.

Grades 1 – 5 Assignments may be picked up in the school front foyer as follows:

• Tuesday, August 31st: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 1st: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Don’t miss out! The Fall Basketball program for grades 1-8 is an 8-week Saturday program that will teach the fundamentals of the game.

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Please note: The MBTA will be making some minor changes to the supplemental trips providing service near Medford High School/Medford Vocational Technical High School for the fall schedule period.

The two changes of note are the shifting of the Route 95 trip at 7:20AM to 7:00AM, and Route 134 trip at 7:05AM to 7:10AM.

The MBTA’s weekday fall schedules begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The following supplemental trips will provide service near MHS/MVTHS. These are in addition to the regular MBTA bus schedules, which are also posted below.

Supplemental Trips

Morning

• Route 94 from Davis Square to Medford Square (departure from Davis Square at 7:15 AM)
• Route 95 from Stevens Square to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM from Stevens Square)
• Route 101 from Main & Henry to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM, 7:20 AM)
• Route 134 from Middlesex Ave & Second St to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:55 AM, 7:10 AM)

Afternoon

• Route 95 from Winthrop & Brooks to Stevens Square (departures at 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 101 from Winthrop & Brooks to Sullivan Station (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:35 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 134 from Winthrop & Brooks to Middlesex Ave & Second Street (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)

Regular MBTA Schedules and Routes

Route 134

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 101

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 94

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 95

• Schedule
• Route Map

Bus Questions

For general school information, call your local school or the Communications Center at Medford High School at 781-393-2201.

For specific Bus Transportation call the Parent Center at 781-393-2130.

For Special Education Transportation call Pupil Services at 781-393-2235.

For Vocell Bus Company call 781- 393-0220.

Elementary and Middle School Bus Schedule and Routes

• 2010-2011 Bus Routes and Schedule
  This schedule was updated on September 2, 2010. Any changes to the schedule will be posted here and to the relevant school websites.

Bus Information

• Bus Safety Rules
• Bus Complaint Form

Bus Questions

For general school information, call your local school or the Communications Center at Medford High School at 781-393-2201.

For specific Bus Transportation call the Parent Center at 781-393-2130.

For Special Education Transportation call Pupil Services at 781-393-2235.

For Vocell Bus Company call 781- 393-0220.

New Student Orientation Session

ALL new students (and their parents/guardians) in Kindergarten – Grade 5 joining the Roberts Elementary School in September 2010 are invited to attend a “New Kids” orientation session.

Session Information

• Day/Date: Wednesday, September 1st
• Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Location: Roberts School Cafeteria

Kindergarten students and families who attended the spring orientation do not need to attend this session.

Get Your Students Back to School – While Saving Money and Helping the Environment

Even in a tight economy, parents and students still need a back-to-school shopping trip for clothes, backpacks, computers and school supplies. A survey conducted by the National Retail Federation found that this year consumers expect to spend an average of $606 for back-to-school needs.

A little advanced planning can help both the environment and your
pocketbook. Here are a few tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency that can point you in the right direction.

• If you bring your lunch to school, package it in reusable
  containers instead of disposable ones. Bring drinks in an insulated
  bottle instead of disposable bottles or cartons. This saves money and
  reduces waste.
• Encourage your school to organize a recycling program if they
  don’t already have one.
• If you drive to school, try carpooling, public transportation,
  walking or biking instead. By changing your transportation routine, you
  can save money on fuel costs, lower air pollution levels, and decrease
  traffic in your community.
• Before you shop, see what you already have at home. Many supplies can be reused or recycled. Backpacks, notebooks, folders, and binders can all be reused.
• When you’re out shopping, choose products made from recycled
  materials such as pencils made from old blue jeans, binders made from
  old shipping boxes, and of course recycled paper products.
• Buy supplies wrapped with minimal packaging; or buy products that
  come in bulk sizes. Packaging accounts for more than 30 percent of all
  the waste generated each year.
• Are there clothes that your child has outgrown that are still in
  good shape? Donate usable items you don’t need to a local charity or
  shelter so someone else can put them to use, and earn yourself a
  possible tax deduction at the same time.
• Share used books with friends, relatives, or younger schoolchildren. Many schools reuse textbooks to save money and reduce waste.
• Buying a new computer, printer, cell phone, or other electronic
  device? Always look for the Energy Star logo, which indicates that your
  new computer or other electronic gadget meets strict energy-efficiency
  guidelines set by EPA. If you are buying a new printer, purchase one
  that prints double-sided to reduce the use of paper.
• If you have to discard older, used electronics, do the right
  thing. Many retailers are partnering with EPA to recycle electronics.
  You may also be able to donate your old computer to a local school,
  library or charity for a tax deduction. If you discard the older unit,
  always check with your local municipality, county, state environmental
  agency or EPA for the proper way to dispose of electronics safely.
  E-cycling conserves precious natural resources and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

A great way to reduce pollution is not to create it in the first place.
Prevent pollution by reducing waste, reusing or recycling more. Work
with your child’s teachers and friends to find ways to encourage
everyone in your community to make reducing waste a part of every day life.

Click the links below for more information:

• EPA’s work on Pollution Prevention in New England
• Learn about E-cycling and where to recycle unused electronics in New England

• Tuesday, August 24, 10:00am, Hickey Park
• Thursday, September 2, 10:00am, Hickey Park

• Elementary and Middle School
• High School
• Bus Questions and Contacts

Elementary and Middle School Bus Schedule and Routes

• 2010-2011 Bus Routes and Schedule
  This schedule was updated on September 2, 2010. Any changes to the schedule will be posted here and to the relevant school websites.

Bus Information

• Bus Safety Rules
• Bus Complaint Form

High School Bus Schedules and Routes

Please note: The MBTA will be making some minor changes to the supplemental trips providing service near Medford High School/Medford Vocational Technical High School for the fall schedule period.

The two changes of note are the shifting of the Route 95 trip at 7:20AM to 7:00AM, and Route 134 trip at 7:05AM to 7:10AM.

The MBTA’s weekday fall schedules begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

The following supplemental trips will provide service near MHS/MVTHS. These are in addition to the regular MBTA bus schedules, which are also posted below.

Supplemental Trips

Morning

• Route 94 from Davis Square to Medford Square (departure from Davis Square at 7:15 AM)
• Route 95 from Stevens Square to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM from Stevens Square)
• Route 101 from Main & Henry to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:50 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:10 AM, 7:20 AM)
• Route 134 from Middlesex Ave & Second St to Winthrop & Brooks (departures at 6:55 AM, 7:10 AM)

Afternoon

• Route 95 from Winthrop & Brooks to Stevens Square (departures at 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 101 from Winthrop & Brooks to Sullivan Station (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:35 PM, 2:40 PM)
• Route 134 from Winthrop & Brooks to Middlesex Ave & Second Street (departures at 2:25 PM, 2:30 PM, 2:40 PM)

Regular MBTA Schedules and Routes

Route 134

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 101

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 94

• Schedule
• Route Map

Route 95

• Schedule
• Route Map

Bus Questions

For general school information, call your local school or the Communications Center at Medford High School at 781-393-2201.

For specific Bus Transportation call the Parent Center at 781-393-2130.

For Special Education Transportation call Pupil Services at 781-393-2235.

For Vocell Bus Company call 781- 393-0220.

Robert Maloney
Director of Athletics
Phone: (781) 393-2380
Fax: (781) 393-2352

July, 2010

Dear Parent/Guardian:

As of Fall 2010, an updated Medford School Committee policy requires that all participants in a Medford High School interscholastic athletic program pay a $200.00 User Fee for the following sports Football and/or Hockey, all other sports participants will pay a $175.00 User Fee. However, no family is to exceed $500.00 for the three sports seasons (fall, winter and spring). This has been the policy for over fifteen years. Users’ Fees represent an important source of revenue for the varied and comprehensive sports programs offered to students attending Medford High School. This fee is not refundable. The fee covers transportation costs, equipment, athletic insurance and reconditioning of equipment.

Any student currently participating or planning to participate in any sport should provide a check for $200.00 (if playing football or hockey) and a check for $175.00 if participating in any of the other sports at Medford High School. Please make the check payable to the Medford High School Athletic Department, and have your son/daughter return the signed User Fee form along with payment to his/her coach. No student will be allowed to participate in a sport without the required fee.

Enclosed is a copy of the M.H.S. Rules for Student Athletes, Substance Abuse Policy and Permission for Treatment. Written acknowledgment of the same is required, by signing the last page and returning with your son/daughter’s Users’ Fee. This policy will be discussed with both parents and student athletes during individual team meetings with their coaches.

If you have any questions regarding this, please call me. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Robert Maloney
Director of Athletics

Medford High School will welcome transfer students and their parents at the Grade 10-12 Orientation Program on Tuesday, September 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

That program will begin with refreshments outside the Main Lobby and a brief assembly in the Caron Theater. After the opening assembly, parents will have an opportunity to confer with school officials and representatives from the PTO. During that time, students will be given a guided tour of the facilities, a visit to their homerooms, and a chance to review schedules and open lockers.

The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, September 8. The school day begins at 7:45 A.M. and ends at 2:18 P.M.

We celebrate so many family cultures at the Columbus school. Please consider helping your child design a project (poster, collage, photograph etc..) that describes what is important to your family or perhaps describes your families origins. This may be a fun way to spend a summer day! I would love to be able to display these projects in the foyer of the school during the month of September as we all get reacquainted.

Unity

I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there,
The clay they used was a young child’s mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher:
the tools she used were books and music and art;
One was a parent
With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.
And when at last their work was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought.
For the things they had worked into the child
Could never be sold or bought!
And each agreed she would have failed
if she had worked alone.
For behind the parent stood the school,
and behind the teacher stood the home.

Ray A. Lingenfelter, Author

Update on the Columbus School Food Pantry Project

It is with great pride that I update you about our Community Service Project with the Community Cupboard Food Pantry in Medford.

During the 2009-2010 school year families donated non-perishable food items to the “food table” in the school foyer. Once a month students weighed the food and with the help of parent volunteers the food was packed and delivered to the food pantry at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 147 High Street Medford. Our goal for the school year was to collect and donate ONE TON of food!

Our last collection in June 2010 brought us easily over our goal! We collected and donated 2,213 pounds of food!

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU! It feels so good to do for others!