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Responding with hope and education
The entire community at Mount Saint Charles Academy is responding to the coronavirus outbreak with an extraordinary response that puts students’ learning and social and emotional needs first. We look forward to returning to FULL IN-PERSON LEARNING in 2021-2022!
Administrators and teachers alike made it possible for Mount to be one of the first schools in Rhode Island to launch online classrooms and learning to ensure the community’s safety. Our teachers, students, and staff have led the way in building a community that adhered to the Mount Saint Charles mission. Learning from the past has helped us to solidify best teaching practices as we prepare to return to full in person this year. Mount feels strongly that learning is a social process and that our school community is integral to our success.
To that end, the learning community at Mount has embraced four key pillars to ensure success, regardless of technology:
- Learning requires individual effort and commitment
- Academic integrity is essential
- Respect of the learning environment is very important
- There will be challenges, and it is our responsibility as a community to support each other in this process
For more about how proactively Mount responded to support online learning, you can ready WPRI’s article here:
“Thanks to all of the teachers and leadership team for keeping our kids connected and focused. You really have impressed us. Thank you!“
Staying connected to students through education – Lessons from the past
Our students continued their education without missing a beat, via both face-to-face online instruction and independent learning tasks and assignments. Mount students started their day at their usual time, beginning with announcements and prayers before moving into their classrooms. By giving students a consistent schedule to follow, we were able to support our community’s academic needs while balancing the emotional and social needs of our students, their families, and our teachers and staff. The results speak for themselves – in the first week of online learning, our attendance rate for was greater than 99%!
Our classes were taught in the face-to-face online environment offered by Google Classroom. Assignments are shared through the Mount portal – exactly the same way they would be under normal circumstances.
Every single day that students learned counted as a school day, and count toward graduation requirements.
Mobilizing Students to Help
Mount students are no strangers to giving back, and they stepped up again and again. Many have signed on to become Virtual Peer Assistants, and will be manning the Virtual Learning Center and helping other students with their learning and assignments. These services will continue into the future.
Administrators, Teachers, and Staff Are Connected
We stayed connected in similar ways to the way we would under normal circumstances. Our faculty meet-ups moved online, and we will continue with remote office hours. We will continue the connections we have with administrators and teachers across the state, sharing experiences and helping others adjust to an online learning environment.
Staying connected to students through education
Our students have continued their education without missing a beat, via both face-to-face online instruction and independent learning tasks and assignments. Mount students continue to start their day at their usual time, beginning with announcements and prayers before moving into their classrooms. By giving students a consistent schedule to follow, we are able to support our community’s academic needs while balancing the emotional and social needs of our students, their families, and our teachers and staff. The results speak for themselves – in the first week of online learning, our attendance rate for was greater than 99%!
Our classes are being taught in the face-to-face online environment offered by Google Classroom. Assignments are shared through the Mount portal – exactly the same way they would be under normal circumstances. And Wednesdays have been designated independent learning days – there is no direct teacher instruction, but teachers are available to help students as needed while they work on their assignments throughout the day.
Every single day that students learn counts as a school day, and count toward graduation requirements.
Mobilizing Students to Help
Mount students are no strangers to giving back, and they have stepped up again and again. Many have signed on to become Virtual Peer Assistants, and will be manning the Virtual Learning Center and helping other students with their learning and assignments.
Administrators, Teachers, and Staff Are Connected
We are keeping connected in similar ways to the way we would under normal circumstances. Our faculty meet-ups have moved online, and we now have remote office hours. Our administrators and teachers are also connecting with colleagues across the state, sharing their experiences and helping others adjust to an online learning environment.
Social-emotional support for all students
The social-emotional health is part of our everyday mission at Mount, and in the face of this crisis, there are unique challenges and opportunities. Mount school counselors have been proactive in developing tools and offering support to students and families, making sure that they are available all day and scheduling virtual appointments for those students who need them.
In addition, school counselors have assembled numerous resources that support a wide range of student needs. These resources are made available via the Mount student portal and students and families are notified directly when new resources are made available. These resources include:
- tips about successful online learning
- guidance for talking about and preparedness in the current crisis
- updates about Mount
College Readiness
Despite the unique environment we find ourselves in, students and school counselors are continuing to work together toward preparing for college, particularly for juniors and seniors. That includes everything from SAT and AP testing preparation, college research and inquiries, and financial aid applications.
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URI announces 2021 CyberCorps Scholarships for Service recipients
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The University of Rhode Island’s Computer Science and Statistics Department has announced the 2021 CyberCorps Scholarship for Service recipients. The announcement was part of October’s University ...
Smithfield Girl Scout's Gold Award preserves history at Mount Saint Charles Academy
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SMITHFIELD – For her Gold Award project for Girl Scouts, Greenville’s Marykate Tillinghast, 19, created a walking history tour of her high school, Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, using
Mount Saint Charles graduates all 97 students for the Class of 2022
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WOONSOCKET – On Sunday, June 12, Mount Saint Charles Academy celebrated their 98th commencement with graduates of the Class of 2022, while at the same time honoring the Class of
Le, Antonelli are Mount Saint Charles valedictorian, salutatorian
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WOONSOCKET – This year, Mount Saint Charles Academy deviated from its typical top 10 rankings for its graduating class, adding an extra spot because of a GPA tie. Brian Giles
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Great team win tonight, love the energy, unselfishness and attitudes they have showed throughout the summer!
Cam O'Neill and Jake Furlong were teammates on the @RISaintMsHockey first U15 team in 2019-20, Friday afternoon their hockey journey came full circle when they were selected in the fifth round of the NHL Draft. Also words on 4th-round pick Kenny Connors.
https://www.woonsocketcall.com/sports/mount-s-o-neill-drafted-in-5th-round/article_471378b2-016c-11ed-a2aa-cb2a96ca88d3.html
I always get energized when I’m learning with and from fellow educators. Looking for an interactive professional development opportunity? Check out what edcampRI is offering on Tuesday, August 2nd
Mount students and teachers serving the New Orleans community hard hit by hurricanes
Landed safely in NOLA and reunited with one of my favorite humans, Brother Cliff ❤️💙 Day 1 of service work tomorrow and we are ready for it!
Today’s s harvest from @GardenMsc - 4 1/2 pounds of fresh produce to be dropped off at a local food pantry tomorrow. 😎 @AmpleHarvest
EdCampRI is Back!
EdcampRI will take place on August 2nd from 8:30-1pm
Registration is $20 per teacher
Register at http://bit.ly/EDCAMPRI
A light lunch will be provided
Please email edcampri2022@gmail.com with questions.
EdCampRI is back!! Clear your calendar for August 2nd and join us to connect, collaborate and re-energize! Spread the word and register now!#edchatri https://bit.ly/EDCAMPRI22
With the 143rd overall selection, the Ottawa Senators select Cameron O'Neill (F)
#GoSensGo | #NHLDraft
Can confirm that at this time, no Mount St. Charles football players are involved: https://twitter.com/BWMcGair03/status/1541064871537770497
NS/MSC football program investigated for hazing https://www.woonsocketcall.com/sports/ns-msc-football-program-investigated-for-hazing/article_37f3beaa-f4fb-11ec-8187-bf6574245060.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share
Yes you have - Once a Mountie always a Mountie!
Found this pen from when I worked on the @MtStCharles Hilltopper in the bottom of my work bag. You could say I've come a long way since then.
Girls Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is thrilled to announce a new scholarship opportunity for an entering 6th grade Girl Scout to @MtStCharles!
Learn more about the scholarship and apply: https://www.gssne.org/en/our-council/news/2022/exclusive_scholarshi.html
Great turnout for tonight’s @MtStCharles Boys Basketball Alumni Open Gym, classes of 2014-2022 represented! #OnceAMountieAlwaysAMountie
As much as we enjoy summer, we miss you already!!
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Oreo Relief Sculpture…not as easy as it seems! #foodart @MtStCharles @riarteducator
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IMPORTANT! Tickets for the boys state championships can only be purchased online. Come support your boys! https://gofan.co/app/events/611329?schoolId=RIIL @MSCAthletics @MountMob @TheRealMountMob @NSGreenGold @LadyNorthmen_VB @MtStCharles
MSC/NS on to the finals with a 3-0 win over Pilgrim. Great team effort in the win. Finals will be 2pm on Saturday 6/11 at R.I. College. Come support the boys. #LND #together @MSCAthletics @MountMob @NSGreenGold @MtStCharles @LadyNorthmen_VB @Branden_Mello @EricBen24 @EricRueb
Hey @NCAAIceHockey coaches…they don’t make them better than this guy…UNREAL Captain - scores 30 - big face offs - tireless worker to improve - honest…4.2 GPA! National Champion…..congrats on a great run @RISaintMsHockey @Zach_Aben12 https://twitter.com/Zach_Aben12/status/1534964546468823041
Thank you @kluedeke29 & @NEHockeyJournal for a great interview and Thank you @mplante22 & @drask2626 for always trusting and believing in me. It has been an incredible journey over the past three years! https://twitter.com/NEHockeyJournal/status/1534915476194840577
Northmen Mounties volleyball with a 3-0 win over Pilgrim in the semifinals to advance to the State Championship this Saturday at 2pm at Rhode Island College
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This year we had 4 senior art students eligible to leave their legacy by painting a ceiling tile inspired by their favorite artist or book cover (works in progress) Can you guess the artist? ❤️🎨 @MtStCharles @riarteducator
Congratulations to 7th graders Andy Belvin and Reyhan Kamal for winning the Middle School RIPCOA State Doubles Tennis Tournament yesterday.
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Nick L. (LEFT) put's his shot in the bucket from 100 yards out to win a $10.00 gift card to DD. The second "hole-in-one" winner in 2 days after none in the first 7 years @MtStCharles! #paraMOUNT #MSCwellness
Northmen/Mounties boys volleyball playoff game this Thursday, 5pm, at North Smithfield High School! Come cheer them on!!! Let’s Gooooooooo!!!!! @MSCAthletics @MtStCharles @NSGreenGold
Brother Marty recently refurbished a Sacred Heart statue from All Saints Church. It will be located by the window in the athletic hall of excellence near the nurses office. Thank you to Brother Marty for this beautiful donation to our school community. ❤️💙
3Woot woot! New pottery wheel to play with!! @MtStCharles @riarteducator
2MSC would like to thank Bob Robitaille for organizing this incredible opportunity for the local youth hockey community - Hockey Camp with the National Champs! It was led by the U18 National Championship team and coaches.
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.@ABC6: Mount Saint Charles Wins Back to Back Division II Championships
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.@ABC6: Mount Seals Undefeated Season with D-II Championship
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📹: @RRyanmedeiros
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@MtStCharles wins the boys D2 Lacrosse Championship, defeating @GoBlueClippers 17-5 in the championship game. @Branden_Mello
D-II Tennis Finals @MSCAthletics facing @SportsSentinels for the crown. Highlights start at 6P @RIIL_sports @SHSSentinels @MtStCharles
Mounties were so helpful at the Special Olympics RI State summer games today! What a beautiful day! @MtStCharles
@MSC_Boys_LaX Take on Cumberland Sat. 6/4 at 4pm Cranston Stadium for RI D2 Championship. Online Tickets only https://gofan.co/app/school/RIIL @MSCAthletics #SmartDifferentFun Go Mount!
Congratulations to the @MtStCharles Saint Class of 2022 Val, Sal and MC, announced this week. Read all about it in today’s @WoonsocketCall and @Pawtucket_Times with story by @JNad75 https://www.facebook.com/100001902205535/posts/pfbid0JABsoKXgiwCgikH2KjXr4XEiDsaxEXRENZt2emWXCjyL5guzNZFnTTMw3zBgZkW2l/?d=n
Senior Breakfast 2022
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