MST Weekly Update

Good afternoon to all of our MST family members.

As was mentioned last week, the 3rd quarter ended on April 9th. Teachers had until the end of the day on Thursday April 13th to post grades (we added a day because our internet was down for nearly an entire day). We are hoping to print and distribute report cards by the middle of next week.

A reminder that at this point in the school year, you should be seeing mostly 2s, or even some 3s, on the report card and a comment suggesting that the student is on track. If they still have 1s, they are significantly behind pace and may not earn credit in June. Students may be eligible for summer competency recovery if they can complete the missing work in 4 weeks or less (see schedule below). Otherwise, they may have to repeat the class next year.

Next week is MST Spirit Week! The senior class has planned themes and activities for each day. We encourage all of our students, and staff, to participate in this fun week. Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday- Monochrome Monday

• Freshmen-Green
• Sophomores-Blue
• Juniors- Purple
• Seniors-Pink
• Activity-Obstacle Course/ Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday- Tie Dye Tuesday

• Activity- Tie Dye Shirts

Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday

• Activity- Bake Sale

Thursday-Twin Thursday

• Activity- Cornhole Tournament

Friday-MST Blue Out

• Activity-Ice Cream Sandwiches

What is an IRC? An IRC is an Industry Recognized Credential (or certification) that shows an employer that you have specific skills that may help you obtain a job.

On April 26th, 27th, and 28th there will be an opportunity for any Manchester School District student who is 16 years or older to obtain IRCs in CPR and AED, Customer Service and Resume Writing. These three-day sessions, here at MST, are free of charge. Snacks and lunch will be provided daily.

If interested, please click HERE to register. A permission form is attached below and it must be brought into MST by Thursday April 20th.

This year's MST Prom is on Friday May 19th from 6:30-10:00 at the Farmhouse at Candia Woods.

Tickets for the prom will go on sale on Tuesday May 2nd for $70. On Tuesday 5/2 and Wednesday 5/3, only seniors can purchase tickets. Senior dues must be paid prior to purchasing a ticket. On Thursday 5/4 and Friday 5/5, juniors can purchase tickets. Juniors who wish to purchase a ticket must pay at least $30 of their $65 class dues prior to purchasing a ticket.

Friday May 5th will be the final day of ticket sales. No additional tickets will be sold after that date.

All students attending the prom must attend school on the day of the prom. Any student who is absent on 5/19/23 will not be admitted to the prom and there will not be any refunds available.

We will be hosting our on-site acceptance day for Manchester Community College, Nashua CC and NHTI on Tuesday May 2, from 8:30-1:30 in the student Support and Career Center. The application fee will be waived and students will be accepted on the spot.

Students can stop by Student Support Services and sign up for an appointment or use the spreadsheet below to secure a timeslot.. Appointments should last no longer than 20 minutes.

Many students have yet to decide on what they plan to do after high school. This is a perfect opportunity for them to learn more about the NH Community College System.

New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) will also be here to help students with FAFSA.

The 3rd annual Chandler's Ball 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday June 10th at 2:00 PM at the Sheridan Emmitt Park. The tournament is sponsored by The Chandler's Angels Initiative in partnership with Manchester Parks & Rec. The cost is $15 per team and there will be cash prizes and trophies. Proceeds go towards the continued maintenance of the Sheridan Emmitt Park. Food, music and ice cream will be available.

MST Summer Camp gives current 6th and 7th grade students a chance to explore career and technical programs (CTEs) that they may be interested in pursuing in high school and beyond. Space is limited for summer camp. It is first-come, first-served. The application deadline to register is Friday, May 26th.

Students may find a full application packet on our website at mst.mansd.org

What can a student expect at MST Summer Camp?

• Sample 8 different programs.

• Take home what they created and share their knowledge with their families.

• Establish familiarity with our school and teachers.

Dates: Monday, June 26th-Thursday, June 29th.

Time: 9am-2:30 pm

Transportation: Free transportation will be provided from Hillside, Mclaughlin, and Parkside

Food: Free snacks and lunch.

The 2023 yearbook can be ordered now using this link:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2304923/Manchester-School-of-Technology/

The price is $65.

Yearbooks can also be ordered in person. Please see Ms. Weiss with $65 (cash or check) to place an order.

Senior Dues are $60 (cash or check) and should be given to Ms. Weiss. The dues go towards end of the year senior activities, cap and gown, senior gift, etc. Checks should be made out to the Manchester School of Technology

Fitness Room-Open every day from 2:20-2:55

Chess Club-Tuesdays after school in Room B105

Rock Band-Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in Portable 3

FIRST Robotics-Nightly at the Manchester Maker Space. Contact Ms. Robinson for information.

April Vacation-Monday April 24th through Friday April 28th

Friday May19th, 2023- Prom at The Farmhouse at Candia Woods 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday June 15, 2023-Last day of school

Saturday June 17th, 2023-Graduation at 8:00 AM

And Looking Ahead!

CTE Summer Camp-June 26-29

June 20-23-Competency Recovery Week 1

June 26-29-Competency Recovery Week 2

July 10-13-Competency Recovery Week 3

July 17-20-Competency Recovery Week 4

That's all there is for this week.

Timothy Otis-Principal

All past issues of the weekly update for the 2022-23 school year can be found on our website at mst.mansd.org

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.