Medway & Millis July 2020

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Millis Library
Resumes Curbside
Pickup
Although Millis Public Library is not yet open, you can still get
books by curbside pickup and return books in the book drop, with
fines waived at this time. (large items that don’t fit in the slot will have
to wait, and returns are being quarantined for 72 hours once they’re
back.)
To use curbside pickup:
1. Place items on hold.
• You can do this through the Millis Public Library website link,
https://www.minlib.net, the Minuteman app on your smartphone
or tablet, or by calling the library at (508) 376-8282.
• Please be aware that it may take a couple of days to receive your
hold notification after you place your hold, depending on the
volume of requests we get.
• At this time, Millis Public Library is not receiving items from
other libraries.
2. Wait for a notice that your items are in.
• If the item is on our shelves, staff will place it on hold for you.
Once items are on hold, library staff will either send you an email
or call, depending on how you've set up preferences.
3. Schedule a hold pick-up time.
• Once you've gotten notice that your items are in, you can schedule
a time to get them! The easiest way is to go to the library
website (http://www.millislibrary.org/curbside/) and select a
pickup time. You can also call library staff, who will help you fill
out the same form.
• Hold pick-up windows are Mon.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Mon.-
Wed.: 5-7 p.m..
• If you don't see a window that works for you, please check back.
New times are added regularly.
4. Come to the library during your appointed pickup window and
retrieve your holds!
• Holds will be in bags on a cart at the parking lot entrance of the
library with your name on it.
• Holds may only be picked up during the scheduled hold windows.
Staff cannot place your holds outside during other times.
• If you need any assistance, please call the library at (508) 376-
8282. Staff will endeavor to answer any questions over the phone.
• Please practice safe social distancing and wear your masks while
you claim your bag!
Any further questions? Please give us a call at (508) 376-8282 or
email milcirc@minlib.net.
Medway Public Schools Leadership
Team Issues Statement Regarding
the Death of George Floyd
The Medway Public Schools
Leadership Team, to include
Superintendent Armand Pires,
Assistant Superintendent Gabrielle
Abrams, Director of
Student Services Kathleen Bernklow,
Middle School Principal
Craig Juelis, Burke-Memorial
Elementary School Principal
Amanda Luizzi, McGovern Elementary
School Principal Amy
McDonald, Medway Federation
of Teachers President Megan
Morrison, High School Principal
John Murray and Director of
Wellness Ryan Sherman, offers
the following statement to the
Medway community:
"Over the last few days and
weeks, news about the deaths
of Ahmaud Arbery in Atlanta,
Breona Taylor in Louisville and
the events in Minneapolis that
resulted in the death of George
Floyd have incited protests, sadness
and anger across the nation.
We share in that sadness as
we mourn the latest victims of a
deeply rooted system of injustice
and inequality in our world.
"As individuals, we are deeply
troubled by the social injustices
that still exist. As educators, we
cannot remain silent to the impact
these acts have on our students
and their families, and we
stand in solidarity with those who
confront systemic racism, bigotry
and hate.
"In the wake of these injustices,
we reaffirm our commitment
to honoring and educating
all of our students. Our schools
must continue to be part of the
solution to address inequities and
injustices that disproportionately
impact individuals of color everywhere.
“We recognize the impact of
racial and socioeconomic disparities
in our world, and while we
have worked hard to learn more
and plan more, at times our actions
have been flawed and our
inaction has been deafening. We
remain committed to this essential
work. Our efforts thus far,
however meaningful, are but a
whisper. We remain committed
to our diversity, equity and inclusion
partnerships. We remain
committed to our role to bring
about the much-needed change
in our culture and our society,
and we ask our school community
to join us in our reaffirmation
and commitment to the
ethical and moral treatment of
all.
"As a district of learners, we
understand that it is through
education, introspection and action
that we will be able to move
forward the ideals of social justice.
This work has included a
four-year partnership with the
Initiatives for Developing Equity
and Achievement for Students
(IDEAS) to underpin the
learning of faculty and staff by
supporting authentic studentteacher
relationships through an
understanding of race and racism,
and their impact on student
engagement and achievement.
“These issues are complex
and require a coordinated and
nuanced approach to teaching
for change which focuses on
schools, families and communities
working together for social
justice. The current school closure
and remote learning complicate
our ability to support
students around these issues;
however, in the next week or so
we will offer the opportunity to
join together in conversation and
learning with IDEAS experts in
racial identity development, race
and racism. We are finalizing
the details for this community
conversation and will share additional
information as soon as it
is available.
“We will also offer teachers
training and tools to address
student questions and fears in a
developmentally sensitive way, as
they occur naturally in the context
of remote learning. Additionally,
high school and middle
school administrators are planning
experiences to ensure that
students may give voice to how
the issues of social injustice,
race and racism may manifest
in our hallways, classrooms and
throughout our school campuses.
These experiences will provide
the foundation for our future
work as a district.
"In addition to school programming,
we have compiled
several resources, available
at: https://docs.google.com/
document/d/1T8JWZjFxoJ4nP
yqoPh8bxvy7E3qTce9uvLB2lF-
PdICU/edit
that we hope will assist our
Medway families who begin or
continue conversations at home
about the events that are taking
place throughout our nation. We
acknowledge that students are
best supported when educators
and families work together.
"We know that these efforts
are not the end, and are an important
step forward in our collective
work. There is much more
that we need to do as educators
and humans to ensure that there
is a place and a space for every
student and family in our schools,
our society and our world."
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