May 2005

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Charile Burke, king Sextimus.ibrary News and Events
May/June 2005
This spring students completed several projects. Mrs. Glynn’s and Mrs. O’Brien’s classes worked on the steps in the literary research paper. Photography classes polished their digital work to create photo montages and personal books. The Senior Art Show will begin on Thursday, May 19 at a 5-7 pm reception. Claire Herlihy, owner of the Frame-It Gallery prepared the student work and offers her gallery for the exhibit, made possible through Milton Foundation for Education grant-funding. Mr. Mazzulli and Mr. Herget brought their Health classes to the library to complete the last AlcoholEdu curriculum activity. Students accessed their accounts to participate in the end of course survey. Guidance counselors worked with juniors to begin then college search process. Ms. Sobel’s Spanish II classes researched major cities to gather information for original Spanish travel brochures. The Spanish III classes worked with Ms. Sobel to investigate dozens of Hispanic artists and their work. Mrs. Smith’s Clothing classes researched famous fashion designers. Mrs. Smith’s J Period cooks researched soups in May. Students discovered there are hundreds of variations of basic soups, and many interesting ingredients to make hot and cold soups. The Soup Book by Susan Friedland was a favorite cookbook. Students also browsed Gourmet, Cooking Light and Bon Appetit magazines.
The Milton Foundation for Education has awarded Milton High School a grant to enhance Asian American Adventures next fall. The MFE funding will provide an online subscription and e-books for students and faculty to research all aspects of Asian geography, history, culture and current events. The
Artist-in-Residence program to produce Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes will take place October 25 and 26. Students in Drama, Dance Club, Chorus, Band and Strings will have the opportunity to be selected for this two day workshop series and performance. Funding from the PTSFO and Citizens for a Diverse Milton made the program possible. Faculty and students will be invited to participate in this grant through lessons, activities, and speakers. Any parent or community member who would like to share Asian travel or business experience, family background, culinary skills, or artifacts from any Asian or Pacific Island region is encouraged to become involved in this grant. Please contact Christine Ronan cronan@miltonps.org or Gracie Burke gburke@miltonps.org at Milton High School.

SAT ONLINE COURSE
All juniors have had the opportunity to register for the SAT ONLINE COURSE.
During June sophomores will visit the library to register for the SAT ONLINE COURSE. Course content includes lessons, practice quizzes and full SAT tests, including writing prompts. Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12 at Milton High School. The online course is an excellent preparation tool for both PSAT and SAT exams.
MY ROAD @ MHS
The late April student newsletter featured: “MyRoad™ Remodel”
“As you browse through Explore Majors, you may notice a few changes. Some of our most popular majors have been revamped to bring you fresh, up-to-the-minute content. Check out our new look in a wide range of majors from Nuclear Engineering and Exercise Science to Anthropology and Philosophy. MyRoad is always improving, so keep your eye out for more changes in the near future.”
Sophomores will take the I.D. ME Personality Profiler in MY ROAD during May. “I.D. Me is your starting point for the education and career-planning process. In partnership with ORA, we have created a unique profiling experience to help you learn more about yourself and receive suggestions for majors and careers, that are compatible with both your general interests and personality type.” Counselors will meet with students in guidance groups to analyze results. To maximize the utilities in MY ROAD students will be encouraged to access the tabs: Explore Majors, Research Careers and Find a College.

S.O.S. Service Opportunities for Students at Milton High School May 2005 Vol.9 Issue 9

Program Notes from Mrs. Leazot
Volunteers Creed
Though my troubles and my worries
Are sometimes all that I can see-
Still I always must remember
Life’s not only about me
Other souls are also hurting
And I know that it’s God’s plan
To reach out to help another-
To extend to them my hand.
With this purpose as my focus
To be comfort to a friend-
All my troubles and my worries
Seem to fade out in the end
It is one of God’s true lessons-
How my walk is meant to be-
True happiness I find when
Life’s not only about me.
Tom Krause
Walk for Hunger
The 2005 Walk for Hunger is gearing up for Sunday, May 1st. Grab you friends and form a team for this fun and worthwhile day… Proceeds benefit food pantries, homeless shelters, and the hungry throughout the state
Materials will be sent to Milton High School through the Community Service Office.
T shirts are available for purchase and can have the team name imprinted on the back.
Contact: see Mrs. Leazott for pledge form
Village School Fair
The Village School of Milton is looking for student volunteers for their annual Spring Fair on Saturday May7 from 10-2. (You may also come at 8am for setup and stay until 4pm for cleanup.) You will be doing such tasks as face painting, nail art obstacle course, batting practice and other craft tables. Come and join the fun!
see Mrs. Leazott or call Nina Panarese @ 617-698-1616
Park and Rec. Department
The volunteer sign up for Milton Park and Recreation summer camps will take place on Wednesday, June 15th in the Milton High School Cafeteria beginning at 2:45. At this time you will fill out an application. We allow a two week maximum. Preference will be given to older volunteers as they are closest to graduation! We will notify you with the schedule when it is finished.
Contact: see Mrs. Leazott with questions
Horizons for Homeless Children
Horizons for Homeless Children is having a training on April 4th and 5th from 6-9pm at the Boston Public Library at Copley Square. They are in need of volunteers to work with children and families in crisis.
Contact: Karin Turer @617-287-1900x306 kturer@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
Milton Food Pantry
Volunteers needed at the Milton Food Pantry Saturday mornings from 9am-12:00 in the basement of Parkway Methodist Church, 159 Blue Hill Parkway. Donations are also welcomed of canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti, peanut butter, soup, jam, baked beans.
Contact: Mary Beth Neary @ 617-696-2894
Massachusetts Hospital School Volunteer Day
Massachusetts Hospital School, located at 3 Randolph St in Canton, is hosting the first annual Volunteer Day at Reservoir Farm Therapeutic Riding Center on Saturday, May 7th from 10 am- 3pm. The Reservoir Riding Center is opening its doors to the new indoor riding arena barn. Your help is needed in the final touches for the big Grand Opening. Landscaping, planting and painting are just a few of the projects on the agenda. Music and food will be provided for all!
Contact Melissa or Katie @ 781-8308852 or Marianne @781-830-8755 for more information.
‘My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.
Oprah Winfrey
Supply Sacks
The Milton High School Key Club is working on a project called Supply Sacks. This non-profit organization provides a backpack or duffel bag filled with clothes, toiletries, school supplies and/or toys to children who find themselves thrown into the foster care system with just the clothes on their backs. They are looking for donations that are new or very gently used. A collection box will be in the community service office. We thank you in advance for your support for this ongoing project.
Contact: Community Service Office room 102 For more information visit the website: www.supplysacks.org
“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but for greatness, because greatness is determined by service.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ellie’s Run/5k Walk
Saturday, May 14, 2005 , 11:00 am
Marshfield High School
On July 26,2003, Massachusetts State Trooper Ellen Engelhardt was assigned a midnight shift, guest patrol at the Bourne Barracks. Trooper Engelhardt was nearing the end of her shift when she had positioned her cruise in the breakdown lane of Route 25 in Wareham to follow up her investigation of a collision which had occurred that night. Her cruiser was struck in the rear causing her to suffer life-threatening injuries. Trooper Engelhardt has endured many surgeries and has a long road ahead. The proceeds from this event go to the Trooper Engelhardt Fund. The fund has assisted with some of the costs associated with Ellen’s extensive and acute care needs. Also, a portion of the proceeds goes to research in the field of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Directions and applications can be found in the community service office room 102.

Director Judith Campbell applying make-up to Charles Burke who played the role of King Sextimus in the MHS production of Once Upon a Mattress which played to a packed house in the brand new 900 seat auditorium at Milton High School on May 13, 14, and 15

¡CelebrateMilton!
Growing richer through diversity
MLK, Jr. SCHOLARSHIP
Accepting nominations of Seniors… Class 2005 who have created a new initiative, which has fostered social justice, peace and harmony among our community in Milton. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who has actively worked bringing diverse people together thereby promoting understanding of one another.
Nominations may be referred to Will Bernard, Vice Principal,
Alan Cron, Vice Principal and Mrs. Leazott, Director of Community Services.
MHS staff and ¡CelebrateMilton! will review nominations with Working Group members.
The award will be presented to a graduating senior at the Awards Ceremony on May 4 at Milton High School.
¡CelebrateMilton! Annual Event
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, SEPT.17

Celebrate Milton is seeking a student reporter for ¡CM!Planning Group.
Write, research and edit short stories highlighting activities, celebrating local
initiatives , past and upcoming community group and individual performers
and exhibitors. Includes contacting Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Patriot Ledger,
and Milton Times. Contact Leslie McCulloch @ leslielmles@aol.com.

PTSFO CONT’ MAY 2005

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