MST Weekly Update

Good afternoon to all of our MST family members.

We had our first real winter event this week with a 2-hour delayed opening on Tuesday. Everything seemed to go smoothly that day. A reminder of the school district's inclement weather procedure is in this week's newsletter again.

Two weeks from today (note new date of 1/26/24) will be the end of the 2nd quarter and we will be halfway through the school year. Students should be working hard to get up to date in all of their classes so that the quarter 2 progress report will indicate that they are on track to earn credit. A reminder that there are two days off from school in the next two weeks. This coming Monday (1/15) is Martin Luther King's birthday and Tuesday, 1/23/24, is primary election day. These days off are a great opportunity for students to focus on getting caught up with all of their work.

Attention Class of 2024! The FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open at Log In | Federal Student Aid. Please make sure you start your FASFA ID (how to video using this link How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov (youtube.com)) in the next few days because it takes 3-5 days to process. Granite Edvance is available to help families navigate the application. You can schedule an appointment through this link https://calendly.com/graniteedvance

This year, all NH 20204 graduates are required to complete the FAFSA form, or file a waiver form, in order to receive a diploma. The form, that is available below, is completed to verify that you submitted the FAFSA form, or it allows you to request a waiver from the FAFSA. Please print the form, complete it and have your child turn it in to their counselor. This form is for 2024 graduates only!

It is highly recommended that all seniors, and their families, complete the FAFSA even if you are not yet certain about your plans beyond high school. You may be surprised to find out how much aid you are eligible to receive and that may change your thoughts on your future.

On Thursday February 8th, we will holding our annual open house for any 8th grade student, and their parents/guardians, who is interested in attending MST High School next year.

This evening is also the open house to come and visit our Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs. The event is for any 9th or 10th grade student from any Manchester high school as well as Bedford, Goffstown and Londonderry. It is an opportunity for students to see the classrooms, meet the teachers and ask questions that will help them to decide which 2-year program is best for them.

The open house will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. We hope to see many of you there.

The Manchester School District announces closures and delays on WMUR-TV, 95.7 WZID and it sends out direct text messages. If there is a 2-hour delay, MST's day begins at 9:50 AM with all students reporting to Advisory for attendance. Period A high school classes and Block 1 CTE classes are cancelled. Students will report to Period B1/Block 2 at 10:00. Whenever school is cancelled, we return to the day that was missed. For example, Monday is a White day. If it were to be a snow day, Tuesday (or the day that we return) would be a White day.

This information about Tutor.com has also been shared with all students. This is a great opportunity for our students.

Do you wish you had access to a tutor to help explain a problem to you when you are working at home? Would you like someone to check over an essay for you before you turn it in? Would you like some assistance preparing for the upcoming SAT exam so that you can do very well on it? Maybe you just have a question about an assignment that you need answered before you can move on. Well, now you can have access to a tutor 24 hours per day/7 days per week through Tutor.com

Tutor.com provides on demand tutoring, SAT preparation, essay reviews, college planning and more. And the best part is that it is FREE!

All Manchester students can access Tutor.com through their Clever account. The service is completely free. The links below will give you information to get started.

• Connect with a Tutor Now

• Writing Review Drop Off

• Scheduling a Session

Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity whenever you need to.

Online Yearbook Sales have begun! All yearbook purchases will occur through Jostens directly. Additionally, there are customizable advertisements for our seniors, please be sure to take a look at this memorable option. https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2304923

Weekly School Menu

Monday, January 15th-Martin Luther King Day- No School

Tuesday, January 23rd-Presidential Primary Election Day-No School

Friday January 26, 2024 ***NEW DATE***-End of the 2nd quarter/1st semester

Thursday February 8, 2024-CTE/8th Grade Open House from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.

Monday February 19, 2024-Presidents' Day-No School

Monday February 26-Friday March 1, 2024-February Vacation

And looking way ahead....

Friday, May 10, 2024-Prom from 6:30 PM-10:00 PM at the The Farmhouse at Candia Woods

Saturday, June 15, 2024-Graduation from 8:00AM to 9:00 AM at the SNHU Arena. No tickets required.

That's all for this week! Have a great weekend.

Timothy Otis-Principal

Email: mst@mansd.org
Website: mst.mansd.org
Location: 100 Gerald Connors Circle, Manchester, NH, USA
Phone: 603-624-6490
Facebook: facebook.com/manchesterschooloftechnology

The mission of the Manchester School of Technology is to foster a safe and respectful learning environment while cultivating academic and technical competency, career success, and social awareness.