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

Remember to click on the page tabs at the top of this blog, particularly "This Week" to see this week's scheduled happenings.

GROWTH MINDSET: WITH TIME AND EFFORT I CAN IMPROVE!

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,

To be grateful for today and to be more mindful in your life, please watch this 10-minute video:

http://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_nature_beauty_gratitude.html

QUASHNET SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR--SALE!!

Thank you for supporting Quashnet School.  We have a variety of school logo apparel remaining in inventory and would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase these items at greatly reduced prices.  Click this link to see the savings:  http://readingforeducation.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6e1063d199794ac5482e15df&id=864da5aa0a&e=b6ef494ef3

SUPERINTENDENT’S PARENT COFFEE

We are hopeful many parents are able to attend Superintendent Hyde’s Parent Coffee this Monday evening at 6:00 PM in the Quashnet Library.

INTERNET/PHONE SAFETY

     We are very grateful to parent Christopher Santos for educating parents who attended his presentation last Thursday night.  His attached Power Point presentation is an excellent resource for parents who want to learn more about the technology their children are using and also to learn ways to ensure that their children are safe when using the Internet and their phone.  Mr. Santos’ Internet/Phone Safety Power Point presentation is recommended reading for all parents!  Link:  Internet-Phone Safety Presentation

CALLING ALL EMPTY WATER BOTTLES

Please save your empty water bottles.  Mrs. Blount is leading a project to build a greenhouse at the Quashnet School using the bottles.  Quite a few bottles are needed, and we are hopeful that all families will be able to donate.  Please bring your saved empty plastic water bottles to our upcoming Math Night on Thursday, February 27^th.  Your support is very much appreciated.   

The month of February is officially designated as Black History Month by the U.S. Congress. What began as a one-week celebration of the contributions of African-Americans to U.S. History evolved into a month-long celebration to highlight the people and events of Black history in the U.S. and around the world. Learn about the amazing contributions of African American writers, poets, inventors, politicians, educators, doctors, scientists, and entertainers.  Also learn about the remarkable acts of bravery and courage of everyday African Americans throughout history.  A great site to visit is: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-month

 SIX FLAGS "READ TO SUCCEED"
     All students are currently participating in the Six Flags "Read to Succeed" program.  Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading by February 26, 2014, is eligible to receive a free admission ticket to a Six Flags Theme Park.  Student reading logs must be turned in on or before the deadline--2/26/14. (Note:  Reading logs will not be accepted late!)

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

 YOU COME TO LOVE NOT BY FINDING THE PERFECT PERSON BUT BY SEEING AN IMPERFECT PERSON PERFECTLY.  Sam Keen