January 2018 Volume 112
MORRIS HILLS HIGH SCHOOL January 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians & Students, SCARLET It feels like only yesterday that I sat in my office one August morning composing my opening of KNIGHTS school letter to all of you, welcoming the beginning of a new school year. To realize I sit in that same seat today, reviewing almost an entire semester of school life, feels somewhat surreal. Where the months go I know not; but I am grateful to be doing the journey with you.
As we prepare to acknowledge the end of first semester, the holidays move in to overtake us. Nonetheless, it is wise to pause and remind ourselves of the challenges and the rewards we have both faced and felt deeply together, all as a direct result of planning, participation, and partnership. To review them is to know that ours is a high school committed to action and devoted to a drum- beat of activity that brings new meaning to the term “engagement.” Students, parents, and staff are collectively responsible for defining the school we proudly know as Morris Hills High School. PARENT NEWSLETTER The student activities program at Morris Hills High School has been in full motion since the beginning of the 2017 – 2018 school year. The month of September began with the Fall Pep Rally “Building being held on Friday, September 15th. Mr. Harry Fahrer, Teacher of English, introduced each The Future, varsity sport to the student body – Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, One Student Cheerleading, Girls’ Cross Country, Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Tennis, and Football. Once all the At A Time” athletes were introduced, members of the student body participated in a series of fun-natured
games. The Morris Hills Marching Band and Cheerleaders entertained the students with songs and Principal cheers. Todd Toriello The annual Freshman Mixer was held on Tuesday, September 12th. Students from the Class of 2021 attended the mixer. Students from the SGA and Project LEAD helped run the event. A great Assistant Principal time was had by all. Robert Merle, Jr. The annual Club and Activity Fair was held during all three lunch blocks in the Main Gym on Tuesday, September 26th. At that time, representatives from each of the clubs offered at Morris Assistant Principal Hills High School provided background and sign up information to the student body. Gene Melvin Spirit Week was held from Tuesday, October 10th to Friday, October 13th. The calendar of events
included the following: Pajama Day, Hat Day, “Groutfit” Day, and Class Color Day. The Hall Assistant Principal Emily Barkocy Decorating Contest was held on Thursday of Spirit Week. Each class was assigned a junction of a hallway to decorate in class colors. Battle of the Classes was conducted on Friday, October 13th with the Senior Class taking home the crown. Athletic Director Robert Haraka On Friday, October 20th, Morris Hills High School students participated in the Pinwheel Project. Five hundred brightly-colored pinwheels were placed around Morris Hills High School, each representing ten of the five thousand annual deaths that occur each year due to underage alcohol Guidance Supervisor abuse. Yesenia Rivera Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 21st during halftime of the football game. Adriana Diaz was named queen, and Catie Marvin, Senior Class President was named princess. The Homecoming dance was held in the Morris Hills cafeteria after the football game. Students danced the night away, capping off a memorable homecoming week.
MORRIS HILLS The month of October was National Bullying Prevention Month and Wednesday, HIGH SCHOOL October 25th was Unity Day. The focus of Unity Day was for everyone to wear orange and come together in one giant message of hope and support. According to Paula Goldberg, Executive Director of the National Bullying Prevention Center, SCARLET “Orange provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity. When hundreds of individuals in a school or organization wear orange, the vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, sending the unified message to kids to know that they are not alone." Morris Hills High School became a sea of orange on October 25th and came together united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion for all. Morris Hills High School prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student. A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe and disciplined environment. Morris KNIGHTS Hills High School prides itself on providing a safe learning environment for all of its students.
On October 26, 2017, Morris Hills High School opened its doors to the community PARENT for the annual Science/Technology Night. This year, there were approximately 1,000 NEWSLETTER people in attendance. Rooms throughout the high school were open to the community to participate in hands-on demonstrations and experiments including the following: the Star Chart Room, the Starry Night Room, the Rainbow of Colors Room, the van “Building der Graaf Experience Room, the John Marshall’s Weather Room, the Witches Brew The Future, Room, the Taster’s Choice Room, the Popping Cans Room, the Hand Structure One Student At A Time” Room, the Science Guy Room, the Flame Tests Room, the Builder’s Shop Room, and the Hovercraft Room. The event was sponsored by the Morris Hills High School and Morris Knolls High School Science Honors Societies. Principal Todd Toriello The month of November saw the faculty participate in No Shave November, raising over $550 for the American Cancer Society.
Assistant Principal The annual Powder Puff Football Game was held on Sunday, November 5th. The Robert Merle, Jr. Junior girls defeated the Senior girls by a score of 16 to 14. Each year, the cheerleading squad identifies a cause to donate the money raised from the event. This year, all the money raised went to Hemophilia Association of New Jersey. Assistant Principal Gene Melvin On Tuesday, November 7th, the Social Studies Articulation Committee held a Fall
History Fair. Students and community members participated in activities led by the
Assistant Principal Denville Historical Society and the Rockaway Township Library. Furthermore, Mary Emily Barkocy -Kate Fisher, Deputy Director of Advance – First Lady’s Office, and Shannon Fisher, Director of Operations for the RNC, presented the keynote address entitled “My Community Foundation.” Athletic Director Robert Haraka
On November 8th, Morris Hills Regional District students participated in the Healthy Relationships Conference at Randolph High School. The program was sponsored by the Jersey Battered Women's Service. Each school was responsible for creating a campaign to promote awareness about healthy relationships during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week in February. Our district's team took second place with its campaign #lookbeneaththesurface, which carries the message to make it your business when it comes to your friends and their health and wellness in dating / relationships.
MORRIS On November 14th, the Morris Hills Regional District Education Association hosted a Veterans’ HILLS HIGH Dinner to honor those veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Over 200 individuals SCHOOL attended the dinner. The dinner celebration reminded all in attendance one of our most cherished blessings – the blessing of being free. Additionally, it reminded all in attendance that the country we share – the greatest country on earth – stands as the beacon of both freedom and democracy, SCARLET The United States of America is a shining example for the world to watch – an example of what ns when people choose to contribute to a country by committing to preserving it, protecting it, and KNIGHTS defending it. No one deserves a salute for that service to country more than our veterans.
The FCCLA Club held its annual Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 15h. Under the leadership PARENT of Ms. Doris Lembo, MH Special Education teacher, more than seventy individuals donated blood. NEWSLETTER A special thank you goes to all those individuals who donated.
“Building Under the direction of Mr. Harry Fahrer, MH English teacher, and Mrs. Amy Calzone, MH English The Future, teacher, the Fall Play, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, hit the Morris Hills stage on One Student November 16th, 17th, and 18th. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Alice in Wonderland. The At A Time” play was a huge success.
The month of November closed with the Mr. Morris Hills Pageant. Mrs. Dana Schwartz, MH Principal Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Amy Skutnik, MH Mathematics teacher, and Ms. Nancy Yaeger, Todd Toriello MH English teacher, successfully ran the pageant once again this year. After a fierce competition of singing, dancing, and acting, Toba Olokungbemi was named Mr. Morris Hills 2017 – 2018. Assistant Principal Robert Merle, Jr. Under the leadership of Mrs. Veronica Dougherty, MH English teacher, and Ms. Kristi Diamond, MH Mathematics teacher, the Key Club collected turkeys, canned goods, and all the fixings to make Thanksgiving baskets for families of the Morris Hills High School community. Additionally, Assistant Principal under the direction of Ms. Mary Paulson, MH World Language teacher, and Mrs. Elizabeth Gene Melvin Maloupis, Teacher of English, the HOPE Club participated in Operation Holiday Child, creating holiday boxes filled with gifts for underprivileged children.
Assistant Principal Fall athletics continued to bring our school community together as we supported our coaches and Emily Barkocy athletes on many playing fields. Congratulations are in order to the Boys’ Cross Country Team, Mr. Sean Robinson, MH Science teacher, and Coach Wittner, MH Physical Education teacher, for winning the NJSIAA North 1 Group 3 State Sectional Team Championship at Garret Mountain in Athletic Director West Patterson. Senior captains Dan Rivera and Sean Bruseo, along with juniors Matt Morena, Robert Haraka
Guidance Supervisor Yesenia Rivera
Matt Salazar, Kevin McNally, Dylan Gasorioski and Bryce Merwin, collectively captured the 24th Cross Country State Sectional Team Championship for Morris Hills High School.
In the spirit of promoting wellness for all students, Morris Hills High School implemented its first “Homework Free Weekend” for the 2017 - 2018 school year over the Teachers’ Convention break. The purpose of this initiative was to provide students with periods of time throughout the course of MORRIS HILLS the school year to take a step back from school work and mentally step away from focusing on HIGH SCHOOL homework and studying for assessments. Furthermore, the schedule allowed for families to spend quality time together. The Morris Hills Regional District understands and values the ways in which homework reinforces and enriches knowledge and skills that students acquire during SCARLET instructional time. Equally, the district understands, values, and recognizes that there are times KNIGHTS throughout the course of a school year when students need time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with their families without academic demands.
PARENT As a result of our district’s summer read, we opened our doors to Robert Naturale, teacher of NEWSLETTER Special Education at Montville High School, who has Tourette Syndrome and shared his journey with us. Through his experience and the experience of Brad Cohen, author of the summer read, we embraced their voices in identifying our over-all school theme for 2017-2018 – CREATE YOUR “Building OWN MASTERPIECE – COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. The Future, One Student At A Time” On Wednesday, October 11th, we celebrated and honored our students achieving an overall grade point average of ninety or better in the previous academic year at our annual Excelsior Awards Ceremony. Principal Todd Toriello We once again have studied the results of the PARCC state assessment, administered last spring, and participated in deep conversation, joining educators across the state. Additionally, we administered the PSATs on Wednesday, October 11thto all freshman, sophomores, and juniors. Assistant Principal Robert Merle, Jr. We welcomed several new faculty members to our professional family, easing their transition to their new professional responsibilities here at Morris Hills High School.
Assistant Principal I am pleased to announce that the Morris Hills Regional District has earned a position on the Gene Melvin College Board's 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll, which recognizes districts for increasing
access to Advanced Placement coursework for all students while maintaining or increasing the
Assistant Principal percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams. This is the 2nd consecutive year Emily Barkocy we have been named to the AP District Honor Roll. We are one of only 447 districts across the U.S. and Canada selected for this honor. The College Board writes, "Honor Roll Districts defy the expectation that expanding access automatically results in a decline in the percentage of exams Athletic Director earning scores of 3 or better. Reaching these goals indicates that your district is successfully Robert Haraka identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP coursework." Congratulations to all of the students and staff for their hard work and ongoing commitment to excellence! Guidance Supervisor Yesenia Rivera
In short, school life has been hectic and perhaps that is the pace that keeps us all young and alive.
As we prepare for next semester, in all of its dimensions, I wish to extend to each of you the very best of the holiday season. May it be filled with health, kindness, and love for you and for all those special people in your lives who bring you meaning. However you celebrate, may you find some quality time to reflect on the many blessings that inform your life. Please know how grateful MORRIS HILLS I am to acknowledge the part you play to contribute to mine. HIGH SCHOOL The best of the holiday season to you all.
SCARLET In the Spirit of Partnership,
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NEWSLETTER Todd M. Toriello
Principal “Building The Future, One Student
Principal Todd Toriello
Assistant Principal Robert Merle, Jr.
Assistant Principal Gene Melvin In the Spirit of Partnership,
Assistant Principal Emily Barkocy
Athletic Director Todd M. Toriello Robert Haraka Principal Guidance Supervisor Yesenia Rivera
HAZING, HARRASSMENT, BULLYING AND CYBER BULLYING
“HAZING” is exacting humiliating performances from or playing rough practical jokes on another individual.
“HARRASSMENT, INTIMIDATION OR BULLYING” means any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or any elec- tronic communication, that takes place on school property, at any school sponsored function or on a school bus and that: 1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ances- try, national origin, gender, sexual orientation gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or 2. By any other distinguishing characteristics; and 3. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear of harm to his/her person or damage to his/her prop- erty; or 4. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils in such a way as to cause substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school 5. Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by severely or perva- sively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.
Acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may also be a pupil exercising power and control over another pupil, in either isolated incidents (e.g., intimidation, harassment) or patterns of harassing or intimidating behavior (e.g., bullying).
“CYBER BULLYING” is the use of electronic information and communication devices, to include but not be limited to, e- mail messages, instant messaging, text-messaging, cellular telephone communications, internet blogs, internet chat rooms, internet postings, and defamatory websites, that: 1. Deliberately threatens, harasses, intimidates an individual or group of individuals; or 2. Places an individual in reasonable fear of harm to the individual or damage to the individual’s property; or 3. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
In the event that hazing, harassment, bullying or cyber-bullying was committed by a school pupil away from school grounds, the Building Principal or designee may report the investigation results to the appropriate law enforcement agency. In addition, school authorities have the right to impose consequences on a pupil for conduct away from school grounds when it is reasonably necessary for a pupil’s physical or emotional safety.
Any form of HAZING, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULYING, CYBER-BULLYING, or such harassment of any kind between students, shall be dealt with the severest of fashions to include, but not be included, but not be limited to, IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSION, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, REMOVAL FROM TEAM OR CLUB, PRINCIPAL’S OR SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING. Hazing, harassment, intimidation or bullying in any form is absolutely forbidden and will be assessed as the greatest form of interpersonal disrespect.
Ay concerns or reports of harassment, intimidation or bullying should be reported to an administrator or the District Anti- bullying Specialist. The District Anti-bullying Specialist is Mr. Nicholas Norcia. He can be reached at 973-664-2324.
The board’s policy (5512) prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying and explaining the consequences of such ac- tions can be found on the district main website (www.mhrd.org) as well as on the Morris Hills school website. Copies of the policy are also available in the Main Office.
Not on our watch
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Fall Season Honors 2017—2018
Boys Cross Country– Coach Sean Robinson Girls Soccer – Coach Janel Jones
Matt Morena* 1st Team All Conference Ayla Lopez* 1st Team All Conference Matt Salazar* 1st Team All Conference Adriana Diaz* 2nd Team All Conference Daniel Rivera* 1st Team All Conference Victoria Aspiazu Honorable Mention All Conference Kevin McNally 1st Team All Conference Sean Bruseo* 2nd Team All Conference Dylan Gasiorowski* 2nd Team All Conference Bryce Merwin* 2nd Team All Conference Derek Grayson Honorable Mention All Conference Field Hockey – Coach Megan Spitzer
Jessica Tang Honorable Mention All Conference Jenna Draney Honorable Mention All Conference Girls Cross Country – Coach Lauren Jackson
Aleia Delgado* 2nd Team All Conference Football– Coach Mike Sabo Megan Goulden* 2nd Team All Conference Deepika Rana Honorable Mention All Conference Angelo Macero 1st Team All Conference Sam Valerio 1st Team All Conference Shane Heslin* 1st Team All Conference Devin Caruso* 1st Team All Conference Boys Soccer – Coach Keith Dul Jeremy Busel 1st Team All Conference Toba Olokungemi* 1st Team All Conference Rey Almodovar 1st Team All Conference Chris Grilk* 2nd Team All Conference Omar Acevedo* 2nd Team All Conference Evan Epstein* 2nd Team All Conference Jason Baun 2nd Team All Conference Julian Mesa Honorable Mention All Conference Francis Babe 2nd Team All Conference Andres Moreno 2nd Team All Conference Nick Carlotti Honorable Mention All Conference Tyler Palermo Honorable Mention All Conference Girls Tennis – Coach Meaghan Barger NJAC Team Sportsmanship Award
Aakriti Mathur* 2nd Team All Conference *NJAC All Academic Team Criteria: Must be Sneha Ranade Honorable Mention All Conference selected All Conference for 1st or 2nd Team Ruchi Shah Honorable Mention All Conference plus have an 85 or better grade average for the first quarter.
Volleyball – Coach Christina Hobson Sportsmanship Counts! Team Sportsmanship Award Jamie O’Shea* 1st Team All Conference Kayley Moran* 2nd Team All Conference Madison Dreiss Honorable Mention All Conference
ALL ATHLETIC SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AND ARE UPDATED DAILY. www.mhrd.org
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Morris Hills School Calendar
January February
3 Home & School Meeting-7pm 6 Winter Band Concert-7pm Faculty Room 7 Home & School Meeting —7pm 9 8th Grade Orientation-6pm Faculty Room 15 School Closed-Martin Luther King 16-19 School Closed - Winter Break 26 G&T Showcase Block 4/8 31 End of 2nd Marking Period
March April
2 Tricky Tray-6pm 2-6 School Closed-Spring Break 7 Home & School Meeting-7pm 10 Gr. 10 Pre-College Faculty Room Planning Night—7pm 8 Mid Point 3rd Marking Period 11 Home & School Meeting —7pm 15-17 Spring Musical-7pm Faculty Room 27 ERASE Dinner-5:30pm 16-26 PARCC Testing 19 End of 3rd Marking Period 19 Senior Event-Dodgeball 19 Tri M Induction Ceremony-4pm 25 NHS Induction Ceremony—7pm
Our School Calendar can also be accessed at: www.mhrd.org
Follow us on Twitter @MHActivities
Check out MH Activities on YouTube
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ATTENDANCE S.A.T Prep Call our 24-Hour Attendance Line (973) 664-2305. KAPLAN S.A.T. PREP - WINTER/SPRING SESSIONS: $699 New Lower Pricing!! (for Morris Hills Regional District Leave the student’s name, your relationship to the student students only) and a brief reason for the ABSENCE/TARDY. Messages may be left in English or Spanish. Morris Hills High School Sessions: Mon/Wed: January-February If a student has not been “Called In”, we will call home to find out the reason for the ABSENCE. If there is no answer, we will leave a message for the KAPLAN ACT PREP Parent/Guardian to call us. If the call is not returned by the end of the school day, Morris Knolls High School Sessions: the student will be disciplined according to district policy. Mon/Wed: March Mon/Wed: May Phone calls are made electronically so it is important that accurate phone number information has been provided Call Kaplan directly for course details and to register to the school. If you have not received any electronic 1-(800) KAP-TEST or visit www.Kaptest.com/college phone calls from the school this year, your phone number may need to be updated. You can do this by calling (973) 664-2329.
Doctor’s notes must be original or faxed directly from the doctor’s office.
Spring Standardized Testing Practice Standardized Tests for College Admissions The Morris Hills Regional District will be testing all students in grades 9-11 and selected seniors during the Morris Hills Guidance Department and the testing preparation month of May. company C2 Education are offering the opportunity for all
sophomores and juniors to take free college entrance exams to Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will take the Partnership help prepare them for the ACT. for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
(PARCC) beginning March 21st to May 23rd. The PARCC To beat the ACT, one of the most important things you can do assessment will test students in English Language Arts and is practice and educate yourself for what to expect. Mathematics. The PARCC English Language Arts sections are tested by grade. The PARCC Mathematics section is On Monday, January 15th beginning at 1:00pm we are offer- tested by subject which includes Algebra 1, Geometry, and ing a Practice ACT to expose our students with the ACT test- Algebra II. ing experience and educate themselves with their strengths
and weaknesses. Attendance on these testing days is critical. Please make every effort to ensure your child is in school on time during Students can register for this FREE test on: this week. www.c2educate.com/morrishills//
If you would like more information, please contact your child’s guidance counselor. For more information, please contact your school counselor or call the Guidance Office at 973-664-2329. Guidance Office 973-664-2329
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Morris Hills Student Activities 2017 – 2018
What are some benefits for students being involved in extracurricular activities?
1.Learning Time Management & Prioritizing a. Adults are required to juggle a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and time commitments. Extracurricular activities allow students to practice this very important skill.
2.Getting involved in Diverse Interests a. Morris Hills has over 60 clubs/activities. By getting involved in some, it allows them to explore various interests that they may have.
3.Learning about Long Term Commitments a. By joining a club, students commit themselves to that activity for a period of time. Learning to take on these commitments helps to prepare them for life outside of Morris Hills.
4.Making a Contribution a. This is an extremely valuable experience for all of our students to have! Student activities allow adolescents the opportunity to do good by others, and help those in need.
5.Raising Self-Esteem a. By finding something that they are good at, or by surrounding themselves with people who share similar passions, students can find an outlet that only activities can fill.
6.Building Solid Relationships a. All of the club members that our students will meet will share the same passions as them. Often times, some of the best friends are made during club events!
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WEATHER RELATED EMERGENCIES
When weather conditions pose a potential hazard to our students, the decision to close or delay the opening of school will be made by the Chief School Administrator. Parents and guardians will be contacted about these closings and delays via the School Messenger System. Additionally, parents and guardians may obtain school closing or delay information by doing the following:
Calling 973-664-2300 Option 13 Visiting the school website at www.mhrd.org Tuning in to: Channels 4, 5, 7 or 12 WDHA/WMTR 105.5 FM/1250 AM WSUS-102.3 FM
TELEPHONE NUMBERS 973-664-2300 and select option
General Office - 2 Guidance Office - 3 Attendance Office - 4 Athletic Events - 5 Athletic Office - 6 Health Office - 7 Child Study Team - 8 Adult High School - 9 Morris County Academy - 10 Transportation - 11 Board of Education - 12 Snow Closing or Delays - 13
Web Site - www.mhrd.org
Directions to Area High Schools www.mhrd.org-features-athletic directions
The Social Studies Articulation Committee partnered with
The Denville Historical Society, The Rockaway Historical
Society, and The Rockaway Township Library in the organization of a Fall History Fair. During the evening of
November 7th, participants interacted with MHRD Social
Studies teachers, engaged in hands-on historical activities, and connected with their community members.
The following Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members placed in the Top 8 in the Regional Round of competitive events and qualified for the State Leadership Conference: Rachel Savoca, 4th, Business Communication, Anisha Jog, 2nd, Computer Applications, Sarah Daniels, 3rd, Economics, Harshul Makwana, 1st, Insurance & Risk Management, Nikhil Naik, 3rd, Insurance & Risk Management, Rushi Desai, 6th, Journalism, Leo Cukovic, 4th, Personal Finance, Jonathan Tsun, 3rd, Word Processing and James Morris, 5th, Word Processing ______
The Computers, Automation, and Robotics course, otherwise known as Robotics, here at Morris Knolls is a course that focuses on the designing, building, and coding of robots for different uses and purposes. This year, the Robotics class competed in the NJ First Tech Challenge. FTC’s mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting Mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. They do this by creating creative robotic competitions that force creativity, ingenuity, and an understanding of engineering design and computer science content knowledge.
The most recent competition was at Chatham High School on Sunday, December 3rd. There were over 20 teams there from different North New Jersey Schools and over one thousand people total including spectators. The students spoke with other teams, worked together, competed in five rounds each, and had a blast doing it all. ______
Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University, visited Morris Hills and Morris Knolls High Schools on November 1-2, 2017. Dr. Cline visited with students who are enrolled in the Virtual Enterprise International course at each school. The Virtual Enterprise class provides students the opportunity to create a business, assigning students specific roles within the organization. Students first determine the nature of their business, its products and services, its structure and management, and then move on to engage in the daily operations of running a business.
Dr. Cline provided students with valuable feedback on how to make their business stick out from the rest at Virtual Enterprise competitions. She also highlighted the extensive Business offerings that Long Island University has to offer. Additionally, Dr. Cline informed students of the many scholarship opportunities that Long Island University has to offer highly motivated students, such as those enrolled in a Virtual Enterprise class. To date, students in the Virtual Enterprise class from the Morris Hills Regional District have qualified for over $140,000 in scholarships from Long Island University. ______
On Monday, November 20, 2017, Ms. Stacey Kliesch visited both Morris Knolls and Morris Hills High School. Ms. Kliesch is a licensed architect, certified interior designer, and admissions liaison from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, College of Architecture and Design.
While vising both schools, Ms. Kliesch spoke with students who may be interested in pursuing a career in design. The New Jersey Institute of Technology offers degree programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Digital Design and Industrial Design. Ms. Kliesch shared a presentation highlighting the many achievements of students at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Additionally, Ms. Kliesch shared advice on preparing a portfolio for submission and provided sample portfolios from current New Jersey Institute of Technology students. ______
Popeye's fast food restaurant recently opened up in Rockaway. Current Morris Hills Structured Learning Experience student Alan Madrid was named the first "Employee of the the Month for the restaurant". Alan is enrolled in Mrs. Wilk's SLE program which allows him to earn high school credits for working part time in the community. Alan is a senior and is planning on attending college after graduation. Alan also received an award from Mrs. Wilk as her Student of the Month for his hard work and good work ethic.
Dear Parents:
The role of the parent in the education of a youngster is important. The support shown in the home is often manifested in the ability of the student to accept the opportunities presented in school, in the classroom, and in co-curricular activities.
There is a value system – established in the home, nurtured in the school – which young people are developing. Their involvement in classroom and other activities contributes to that development. Integrity, fairness and respect are lifetime values taught through athletics. These are the principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of the results.
A good sport, whether a student or a parent, is a true leader in the community. As a parent of a student at our school, your sportsmanship goals should include:
Realizing that athletics are part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score of a game; Encouraging our students to perform their best, just as we would urge them on with their class work, knowing that others will always turn in better or lesser performances; Participating in positive cheers that encourage our youngsters; discouraging any cheers that would re-direct that focus—including those that taunt and in- timidate opponents, fans, and officials; Learning, understanding and respecting the rules of the game, the officials who administer them and their decisions; Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers; supporting them as they strive to educate our youth; Respecting our opponents as fellow students; acknowledging them for striving to do their best;
Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances;
Being a fan...not a fanatic!
These and other expectations are included in the attached guidelines, which we hope you will take a few moments to review. They give us a roadmap to follow towards a more educational atmosphere for interscholastic athletics.
You can have a major influence on your youngster’s attitude about academics and athletics. The leadership role you take in sportsmanship will help influence your child and our community for years to come.
I look forward to serving you in the year ahead, and I appreciate your continued support.
Robert Haraka Athletic Director/Supervisor of Student Services
Fall 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Principals, Athletic Directors, and Coaches of our member schools in the NJAC believe that sportsmanship is para- mount when measuring the value of our athletic programs and the success of our student/athletes. Creating a positive experience that exemplifies good sportsmanship is the responsibility of the students, coaches, administration, and all spectators who attend each contest.
We, as a conference, have a designated sportsmanship committee comprised of Principals and Athletic Directors charged with creating appropriate guidelines for the conduct of our member schools and their spectators. It is important that our student/athletes understand that they are held to the same standard as their opponents, and that they should compete fairly and honestly in all contests. In that same vein, our spectators should conduct themselves in a manner that is supportive of the stu- dent/athlete and allows the game to be played by the young men and women in uniform. In short, we believe that “players should play, coaches should coach, officials should officiate, and spectators should enjoy the game.”
Regardless of which school you represent or support, we strongly encourage all parents to remember that the purpose of interscholastic athletics is for the student/athlete to gain a positive experience through athletics and to assist in developing good citizens. The focus of the parents should always be on supporting the athlete’s efforts before, during, and after a contest; the creation of a positive environment is directly related to the athlete’s experience.
Thank you in advance for the part you play each day as a supporter of our high school student/athletes.
Sincerely,
Darren Groh Sean Dowling President, BOG President, AD
BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ COMMITTEE Academy of Saint Elizabeth, Boonton HS, Butler HS, Chatham HS, Delbarton HS, Dover HS, Hackettstown HS, Hanover Park Regional HS, High Point Regional HS, Hotpatcong HS, Jefferson Township HS, Kinnelon HS, Kittatinny Regional HS, Lenape Valley Regional HS, Madison HS, Montville HS, Morris Catholic HS, Morris Hills HS, Morris Tech HS, Morris Knolls HS, Morristown HS, Morristown Beard HS, Mountain Lakes HS, Mount Olive HS, Newton HS, North Warren Regional HS, Parsippany HS, Parsippany Hills HS, Pequannock HS, Pope John XXIII HS, Ran- dolph HS, Roxbury HS, Sparta HS, Sussex Tech HS, Vernon HS, Villa Walsh HS, Wallkill Valley HS, West Morris Central HS, West Morris Mendham HS, Whippany Park HS
SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
Recognize that it is a privilege to attend athletic contests.
Cheer positively for your team.
Verbal harassment will not be tolerated.
Respect the integrity and decisions of officials.
Support our efforts to make sportsmanship a high priority.
Inappropriate behavior may result in the loss of attendance privileges for one or more games.