It’s not the years in your life that count; it’s the life in your years-- Abraham Lincoln
You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.--Leo Aikman
You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.--Leo Aikman
Remember to click on the page tabs at the top of this blog, particularly "This Week" to see this week's scheduled happenings.
School Cancellations: If a school day is cancelled due to poor weather, the following school day will be the missed day in our 6-Day cycle.
Hello Quashnet School Community,
This week is KINDNESS (NO NAME-CALLING) WEEK at the Quashnet School. This is a national initiative aimed at stopping name-calling and verbal bullying in schools. The spoken word, when used appropriately, can be a very powerful tool for building a better world. Each and every day we encourage our students to choose their words and actions carefully and to have empathy for others. Every individual can make a positive contribution to making our Mashpee community a better place—free of verbal abuse.
Due to the efforts of the Quashnet School K-Kids, the Massachusetts anti-bullying legislation includes a proclamation that the fourth Wednesday of January be designated as “No Name-Calling Day.” We are very proud of current and past K-Kids for their efforts to make our world a better place.
To be grateful for today and to be more mindful in your life, please watch this 10-minute video:
This week is KINDNESS (NO NAME-CALLING) WEEK at the Quashnet School. This is a national initiative aimed at stopping name-calling and verbal bullying in schools. The spoken word, when used appropriately, can be a very powerful tool for building a better world. Each and every day we encourage our students to choose their words and actions carefully and to have empathy for others. Every individual can make a positive contribution to making our Mashpee community a better place—free of verbal abuse.
Due to the efforts of the Quashnet School K-Kids, the Massachusetts anti-bullying legislation includes a proclamation that the fourth Wednesday of January be designated as “No Name-Calling Day.” We are very proud of current and past K-Kids for their efforts to make our world a better place.
NO
NAME-CALLING WEEK PLEDGE
I
believe that bullying and calling other students hurtful names is wrong. I pledge the following:
I
will not bully other students.I will not stand by while others are bullied.
I will report bullying whenever I see it.
Names
Never HurtBy Michelle Harper Davies
Sticks and stones break bones,
Names never hurt
Or so they say.
But it's the names that stick in the mind,
Like leeches sucking away
At what's left of the confidence and pride inside you,
Leaving a slimy trail of hurt and fear.
The sticks and the stones
And the punches and the kicks
Leave the painful, purple marks,
But none are as wounding
As the razor-sharp remarks,
That hit like stones
And sting like sticks
And scar for life.
2014 QUASHNET SCHOOL COUNCIL PARENT SURVEY
All parents with emails in our Power School data management system should have received an email that was sent out on 1/15/14 at 8:00 AM providing a link to a parent survey created by the Quashnet School Council. We sent hard copies of the survey home with students whose parents do not have an email address in our system. We would greatly appreciate your taking some time to respond to the survey. For some questions, we hope that you will have a conversation with your child when answering. The survey will remain open until 6:00 PM on Friday, January 24th. If you did not get our email message and would like the link to the survey, please email Mrs. DeBoer at pdeboer@mashpee.k12.ma.us.
SUPPLIES FOR MILITARY DOGS SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN
Fifth grader Conor Baron is asking for your help. He is collecting supplies for the "Rocky Warriors" a program that provides needed supplies for military dogs serving in Afghanistan. This program is supported by the Cape Cod Cares for the Troops (CCC4TT) organization. Conor has placed a box outside our main office where your donated items can be placed. Eight to twelve “doggie” care packages are sent over to Afghanistan every six weeks through Operation Cares. Requested items include: dog treats, dog food, tennis balls, blankets, towels, dog toys, baby wipes, spray bottles, etc. Conor will be collecting items up until February vacation. As always, Conor and the Quashnet School greatly appreciate your support of this project.
Quashnet’s 2014 POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Our 2014 Popcorn Fundraiser will run from January 8 – January 22, 20l4. This is a great way to purchase delicious popcorn and to support student activities at the same time. The air-popped popcorn contains no artificial flavoring or coloring and sells for just $5.00 per bag. Eleven delicious flavors are available. A flyer, order form, and collection envelope went home with each student on January 8th. The top seller at each grade level will receive an order-out lunch with a friend (local restaurant of winner’s choice). The overall top seller also wins a $50 gift card (winner’s choice of vendor). Links are included below for the flyer and order form. Please encourage your extended family, neighbors, and other friends to purchase some delicious popcorn and support activities for our students. As always, we are very grateful for the support our school receives from our families and our community.
FAMILY DANCE PARTY
Sponsored by the Quashnet School PTO
Join us as we celebrate KINDNESS WEEK at the Quashnet School.
Friday, January 24th from 6-8 PM (Cafeteria)
For more details, please click on this link.
Another PTO-related note: The Quashnet PTO has various PASTA fun shapes still available for individual sale. Please contact Amy Rullo at 321-663-4797 if you are interested in purchasing.
Help us Support Mr. Palmer
David Palmer, Quashnet School recess-monitor and copy clerk is a member of the USA Paralympic Curling Team. Dave will be competing in the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. The Paralympics will be held from March 7 – March 16. We are holding a raffle to support expenses related to his endeavor. The raffle winner will receive 4 tickets to The Hall at Patriot Place and an autographed photo of Dont’a Hightower. Each chance is 50 cents. Raffle tickets will be sold during student lunches. (Thank you to Bryan Morry for this generous donation.) The winner will be drawn prior to February 2, 2014—Superbowl Sunday.
Don't forget to click on the "SY13-14 Pictures" tab at the top of this blog to view all the pictures taken last week.
With Gratitude,
Patty DeBoer, Principal
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