Dec 22 Newsletter

Guidance News

Post-race food and refreshments will be served to all registered participants. Awards for top and divisional finishers in both the 10.5 mile run and a 3.1 mile runs. Looking forward to seeing you soon… The Frosty Runner Road Race Team

Race maps are posted here: 10.5 mile run and 3.1 mile run/walk Registration and number pickup begins at 8:00 AM at Old Colony RVTHS on the day of the race.

Options for the Frosty Runner include a 10.5 mile run and a 3.1 mile run/walk. All races begin and end at Old Colony RVTHS located at 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA.

Old Colony will host its 9th-annual Frosty Runner Road Race on January 28th Register for the Frosty Runner Road Race today & pass this information on to fellow runners/walkers to spread the word!

Clothing Drive- 1/3/22-1/31/22

The Student Council will be collecting clothing to donate to gifts to give, with a focus on winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens, and scarves. New and used clothes are accepted and all donations are encouraged. There will be a competition to see what vocational shop can collect the most items, with a reward for the highest collecting shop at the end of the month.

Happy Holidays Old Colony Community, I hope you all enjoy some special time with friends and families over the holiday break. I know our students and staff need the break. Please take time to enjoy this month's Newsletter as we continue to celebrate the great students and staff we have here at Old Colony. My wish is for everyone to be safe and have a happy and fulfilling new year in 2023. See you next year. Be Well, Mr. Parker

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• Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/16

• Early Release 1/11

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from the principal

December 2022

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School

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AP Saturday Sessions

Late Bus We have late buses available Monday - Thursday every week, with the exception of half days or days where we don’t have school. Buses leave promptly at 3:50pm.

Makerspace Our Library Makerspace program is up and running and we are thrilled to see students using the tools we have available. If any students would like to learn more about using the 3D printer, photography equipment, digital drawing apps, music & movie editing apps or to learn about ALL the tools we have available, stop in an see Ms. Linehan or email her at jlinehan@oldcolony.info

Cougar Connection Our Library is open every Monday - Thursday until 4:30. Be sure to stop in if you want to use any of the library resources, form study or homework groups with your classmates, or just need a place to get some work done before heading home, work, or practice. There will be teachers in the library all four days to answer your questions. Students who drive or can arrange for a ride home are welcome to stay until 4:30. We also have late buses Mon - Th that depart at 3:50.

After School Days All teachers are available on Tuesday or Thursday of each week, so be sure to take advantage of this time. If you don’t remember your teacher’s late day, remember to ask, check the syllabus or Google Classroom.

Open Mic Night Our trimester one Open Mic Night was a great way to have students showcase their talents. Save the tentative dates for our winter (February 16, 2023) and spring (April 13, 2023). Contact Ms. Linehan and Ms. Whinnem for more info!

• AP Calculus Saturday Session I - January 23, 2023 at New Bedford High School REGISTER HERE
• AP English Saturday Session II - February 4, 2023 at Durfee High School
• AP Computer Science Saturday Session II - March 11, 2023 at New Bedford High School
• AP Calculus Saturday Session II - March 18, 2023 at New Bedford High School

On December 17th, our AP Computer Science students, along with Mr. Riley and Ms. Soucy attended the first AP Saturday Session at New Bedford High School. Students and teachers connect with their AP peers in Southeastern MA and participate in specially designed workshops to hone specific skills to supplement classroom instruction. Transportation is provided by OC at no charge so please check the dates below and mark your calendars for upcoming AP Saturday dates! Families of students enrolled in AP coursework will also receive notification of upcoming sessions along with registration information.

Congratulations to our veteran science teacher, Ms. Michelle Falcon for being named president of the Massachusetts Science Teachers’ Association, where she will share the passion and enthusiasm she has for her students at OC to inspire science teachers across Massachusetts.

Teacher Leaders

It’s hard to believe that we are already one month into trimester two and the holiday season is here. We miss our teachers and students in the building, but hope that everyone is enjoying a restful break.

Academic News

Continued...

SAT - Testing Dates: March 11 (Register by February 10) May 6 (Register by April 7) June 3 (Register by May 4)

PSAT scores have been released. Here are some helpful links: How to Access Your Scores Understanding Your PSAT Scores

Guidance News

Guidance News

CAD Drafting: We are pleased to announce that the following students have earned their CSWA certifications:

• Ethan Gray
• Steven Sears
• Cole Volkema

• Joseph Bacchiocchi, Town of Rochster
• Deirdre Chase, The Cottages at Dartmouth Village
• Rylan Macgregor, R&W Enterprises
• Elizabeth Melucci, Fleet Maintenance
• Corbin Robbins, Ferreira's Mobile Repair
• Haley White, Supercuts Plymouth

9th-grade students will be completing their Exploratory Program at the end of this cycle. We hope that they've enjoyed their introduction to the Vocational-Technical Programs! Prior to leaving for the December break, their Guidance Counselor met with them to explain how to complete and return the Vocational-Technical Selection Packet. Program placement will take place in January, but before this can happen they are asked to be reflective on their experience and make their selections true to who they are and want to be. Students have been asked to think back through all of the vocational programs that they've explored and ask themselves if the program aligns with their skills, personal strengths, and interests? Is it something that they like to do? Does this align with their career or future goals?

Exploratory Program:

We would like to congratulate the following students for their participation in our Cooperative Education Program:

Cooperative Education Program:

Please see our website for more information:

We would also like to thank our industry partners for their support of our Cooperative Education Program and for hiring our students to work at their place of employment.

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