11/13

Reminder: there is no practice today; all groups and levels will resume tomorrow after school at woodman field. For today athletes should do the linked workout below.

HOME WORKOUT

Winter Information

Just a reminder we will be having a parent meeting tomorrow at 7pm in the main building LGI. Athletes anyone looking for volunteer hours please see link below to help at the Montclair Doughnut run on 12/8, this is a great event held in our community and we do our best to give back when we can. Practice will resume tomorrow at woodman field after school, remember layers and water.

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP 

Winter Track Information

As stated in the student meeting; the season officially begins on December 2nd. Prior to that we will have a parent meeting on Tuesday November 12th at 7pm in the LGI at the HS main building. We will discuss the season ahead, the tryout process and a number of things that will help athletes have a successful season, if they make the team. Please utilize the tabs on the right to look at the schedule and the team policy.

We will have preseason training on the dates listed below, after school at woodman field. Athletes do not need to be cleared to participate in these sessions but must be fully cleared by December 2nd. 

Week 1; November 11th, 12th and 14th

Week 2; November 18th and 20th

Winter Sports Clearance Information

Closes- Monday, November 18th

Directions to register your student athlete:

Please log onto your Parent Access account and go to the Forms Tab.

• Click on the form called “Winter Sports Form 2024 - 2025”
• Please review the first 4 questions on the form
• Click on the link and review the document displayed
• After reading the document click on the “Selected” check box to the right of the question for the following forms. 

1. NJSIAA’s Steroid testing policy
2. Sports - Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
3. Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet 
4. Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
5. Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet

• Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing
• Read the district’s Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose “YES” that you and your child will abide by its provisions
• Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu
• Click the green box called “Update Answers”
• Click the Finalize check box
• Click OK when asked, “Are you sure you want to finalize this form?”
• Click Update Answers
• If you do not answer all the questions on the form, the form will not be accepted, and your child will not be signed up for the sport they wish to play

Please ensure that you check every box to complete your child’s registration.

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

Physicals

The State of New Jersey has rolled out a new APE (Physical) form, which can be found on the Athletics website. Our district requires that the entire packet (all 5 pages) be submitted. 

Any physical done on or after 7/1/2024 must be on the new forms. The entire packet must be submitted in a sealed envelope with name, grade, and sport on the outside of the envelope.

9th Graders- submit to the nurse in the Annex

10th- 12th Graders- submit to the Main Office

Please submit your medical forms by 11/4/24.

MHS Free Sports Physicals

Thursday, November 14th at 3:00pm

Aubrey Lewis Field Complex in the Multipurpose Room

Please click the link below to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y6Sye12T3AB4vqgHYOjEqwmqrzT1knEOiKEupuGFgXc/edit

Physical Form (the parent portion of the form must be completed)

2687_001.pdf 

ImPACT Testing

ImPACT Testing Timelines for Winter Sport

Testing Options	Registration Deadline (in Genesis)	ImPACT Signup Deadline (sign-up in email)	Test Link Sent by (link in email)	Testing Date
Test Option #1	10/21/2024	10/27/2024	10/28/2024	10/29/2024
Test Option #2	11/10/2024	11/18/2024	11/19/2024	11/14/2024

All ImPACT Testing questions/scheduling should be directed to our trainer, Michele Chemidlin @ mchemidlin@mpsdnj.us. Remote testing dates will be sent out as soon as they are finalized. It has come to our attention that invites to high school team specific NIL clubs are being sent to NJSIAA student-athletes via text messages.   The companies are sending text messages and emails with the following type of message:

               

“ Hi John, you’ve been invited to the “Name of Student’s HS Varsity Team” NIL club.  Join Here: Link.  If you’re planning to be on the soccer team next year, it’s important to get signed up ASAP.”

 

Please let your coaches and athletes know that this activity is prohibited and not allowable per NJSIAA NIL rules and they should not join the NIL club nor forward an invitation to their teammates.

Banquet Help

Parents, please see message below from booster club.

Hello!

We still need some more volunteers and CUPCAKES! Help us make this a great event for our athletes!

SIGN UP GENIUS

Banquet Help

Calling all parents! We need your help to make this year's banquet a success! Please sign up for a volunteer slot or to bring a beverage or dessert. Thank you!

SING UP GENIUS

Groups/ Banquet

Athletes competing tomorrow will be excused after 4th period and the bus will be leaving from Woodman at 12:10pm. The first event goes off at 2:30pm and follows the same schedule as last weeks sectional meet. Athletes competing on Saturday should be at Woodman by 7:50am so we can pull off by 8am.

Families, the banquet has been moved to June 19th. We understand this might be an inconvenience for some however, this event is for all the athletes and we want to make sure everything is in order

Families if you are in need of tickets utilize this link GROUP IV TICKETS we are the group 4 meet at Franklin HS

You are invited to come celebrate our amazing athletes and coaches at our End-of-Year banquet. 

When: Wednesday, June 19 from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Where: MHS (Freshmen Building Cafeteria

Cost: $10 per guest. Athletes are FREE. 

Please RSVP HERE ASAP so we more accurately plan for food. 

We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

Athletes, parents and friends we are looking for photos from all three seasons. If you have any that you fill are appropriate and hold great memories please upload them to the linked google folder below.

PHOTO FOLDER