MenchvilleOutdoor Learning Area

Diorama of the Menchville

Outdoor Learning Area

Entrance to the outdoor learning area will be from Cafeteria #1 and hallway by the inside

courtyard.

You are welcomedto the patio with student crafted mosaics for the walkway. The other entrance will be a specialmemorial walkway with

engraved sponsor bricks.

Standing on the memorial walkway you will beovershadowed with an extraordinary view.

The most striking is the MHS planter highlighted in rock and purple and gold

flowers.

The hub orfocal point will be the shaded amphitheater and stage area with seating for 60 students

Oh, what a great place for the jazz bandto play at lunch on Fridays!

The entrance will be adorned with purple andgold flags on one side and the American flagon the other.

The amphitheater will offer room for drama, lectures, and guest speakers.

The butterfly and hummingbird garden will provide science students with the ability to track and participate in national studies.

Art students will have a place to photograph and enjoy nature. There is also room for sculpture tobe displayed.

The wetlandarea with plantsand small fish will provideopportunities forstudents to learnand do scienceexperiments intheir own livinglaboratory.

The walkway through the ecosystem willbe made of sea shells.

Continuing downthe pathway youwill soon experiencethe beauty ofthe Japanese Garden.

Here students and teachers will be able to createa deeper contemplation. Rocks are used to formmountains and sand to form flowing water.

The area locatedbetween the Japanese Gardenand climbingwall is designatedas a work space.

Art- Sculpting and painting; Science- Building models of volcanoes and staging area for wetland projectsMarketing- Used for and outside kiosk

Students in artwill paint anexpanding muralof a volcano showing thedifferent layers of rock.

This wall will be used to study: Geography-Rock formations; Science-How volcanoes work;R.O.T.C, health, and P.E.- Rock climbing and team work

With proper training school groups, athleticteams and other clubs could work on

teamwork and leadership skills.

There is ample seating for instruction and a cushion area beneath the wall.

Covered dining and cooperative learning, small group project area.

These two areas will be well shaded and havepicnic tables for student comfort. One shelterwill be a pavilion and the other utilizes a tent

style structure.

Proceeding down the well shaded walk you will pass a nice quiet relaxed area.

A perfect place to sit and talk with friends withmany trees and flowers in the background.

This gazebo sittingon a mosaicbrick backgroundwill offer seatedprotection fromthe elements anda perfect place tohave your picture drawn.

Adjacent to the gazebo you will find the Workand Family Studies Department herb garden

where fresh herbs will be grown and then driedfor food preparation.

Air Force J.R.O.T.C. Department offered topolice the outdoor learningarea. This area will havea airplane propeller withtheir logo painted on thewalkway.

Enter the tranquil area of the waterfalland fountain.

The approach to the waterfall is down therustic walkway from the gazebo.

Down the service walk, a flower

enhanced walkwayof painted logosof the schools

service clubs, youwill also come to

the waterfall.

•SCA•FBLA•Keyettes•NHS•Varsity Club•SODA•Gentleman and Ladies

While taking this walk you will pass theVirtual Enterprise International sign and logo.

Menchville HighSchool will be themajor bank for the South Eastern Coast in the United States while participatingwith companies in 12 countries.

The most tranquil area in the outdoor learningenvironment is the waterfall and fountain area.The wooden foot bridge built over a body of watermakes and interesting object for art students to sketch.

With an abundanceof benches and

sculptures following

a geometrical theme,

this area lends itselfto a relaxing lunch

in the park.

RENAISSANCE PROGRAMRENAISSANCE PROGRAMThe Renaissance Program is moving along as The Renaissance Program is moving along as

planned. Several classes have been planned. Several classes have been rewarded for perfect attendance with donuts rewarded for perfect attendance with donuts from Dunkin Donuts. Teachers and the MHS from Dunkin Donuts. Teachers and the MHS staff have been recognized for their staff have been recognized for their birthdays. Work is also in the planning stage birthdays. Work is also in the planning stage for our reward cards which will be used to for our reward cards which will be used to inspire positive changes in students at all inspire positive changes in students at all levels.levels.

RENAISSANCE PROGRAM (contd.)RENAISSANCE PROGRAM (contd.)

PlatinumPlatinum

GPA: 3.5 and aboveGPA: 3.5 and above

Disciplinary Referrals: 0Disciplinary Referrals: 0

Attendance: 0 AbsencesAttendance: 0 Absences

GoldGold

GPA: 3.0-3.4GPA: 3.0-3.4

Disciplinary Referrals: 0Disciplinary Referrals: 0

Attendance: 0 AbsencesAttendance: 0 Absences

PurplePurple

GPA: 2.5-2.9GPA: 2.5-2.9

Disciplinary Referrals: 0Disciplinary Referrals: 0

Attendance: 0 AbsencesAttendance: 0 Absences

RENAISSANCE PROGRAM (CONTD.)RENAISSANCE PROGRAM (CONTD.)

WhiteWhiteGPA: 2.0-2.4GPA: 2.0-2.4Disciplinary Referrals: 0Disciplinary Referrals: 0Attendance: 1 AbsenceAttendance: 1 Absence

High Five TeamHigh Five TeamImprove GPA by .5 or MoreImprove GPA by .5 or MoreDisciplinary Referrals: 0Disciplinary Referrals: 0Attendance: 50% ImprovementAttendance: 50% Improvement

More Information on the new Renaissance Program will More Information on the new Renaissance Program will be sent home to parents starting in mid December.be sent home to parents starting in mid December.

OUTDOOR LEARNING AREAOUTDOOR LEARNING AREADonations for the outdoor learning area, a Donations for the outdoor learning area, a

project that will enrich the educational project that will enrich the educational opportunities for students, teachers and opportunities for students, teachers and the surrounding community, are coming the surrounding community, are coming in! The walkways and amphitheaters in! The walkways and amphitheaters construction should start in two weeks construction should start in two weeks and we are looking forward to further and we are looking forward to further progress. To get involved in this exciting progress. To get involved in this exciting project, please call Jerry Scicchitano at project, please call Jerry Scicchitano at 886-7722 ext. 1153.886-7722 ext. 1153.

WELCOME MR. WELCOME MR. CHRISTOPHER DUNLAPCHRISTOPHER DUNLAP

The MHS guidance department is very please to The MHS guidance department is very please to welcome Christopher Dunlap as our newest welcome Christopher Dunlap as our newest counselor. Mr. Dunlap, a graduate of Norfolk counselor. Mr. Dunlap, a graduate of Norfolk State and Hampton Universities, has worked State and Hampton Universities, has worked for NNPS for seven years. He is ready and for NNPS for seven years. He is ready and committed to helping students reach their full committed to helping students reach their full potential and he will be working with students potential and he will be working with students whose last names fall between Maser—whose last names fall between Maser—Rodgers.Rodgers.

PTSAPTSA

Open invitation to join the PTSA to ALL parents and ALL Open invitation to join the PTSA to ALL parents and ALL high school students. At only $5.00 per member it can high school students. At only $5.00 per member it can be a real value to those of you who attend football be a real value to those of you who attend football and/or basketball games where the card gets you a and/or basketball games where the card gets you a discount. Mail your check for $5.00 per member to our discount. Mail your check for $5.00 per member to our President:President:

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VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS

Parents, Grandparents, Friends – We need you!Parents, Grandparents, Friends – We need you!

MHS needs volunteers interested in helping our MHS needs volunteers interested in helping our students. We need tutors, clerical help, guest students. We need tutors, clerical help, guest speakers, help in the library, help in the attendance speakers, help in the library, help in the attendance office and with bulletin boards. It only takes a little office and with bulletin boards. It only takes a little time but it makes a world of difference for our time but it makes a world of difference for our children and our school. To help at school -- call children and our school. To help at school -- call Jerry Scicchitano @ 886-7722 ext. 1153. To help Jerry Scicchitano @ 886-7722 ext. 1153. To help at school or with the PTSA – call Jean Farrar, at school or with the PTSA – call Jean Farrar, PTSA Treasurer @ 872-7736.PTSA Treasurer @ 872-7736.

WEB SITEWEB SITE

The PTSA has a web site located at The PTSA has a web site located at www.myschoolonline.comwww.myschoolonline.com.. It is It is updated at the beginning of each updated at the beginning of each month and has current PTSA and month and has current PTSA and After Prom news.After Prom news.