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!

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.  Never stop challenging yourself.

Dear Quashnet School Community,

Everyone is asked to wear PURPLE on Tuesday, April 15th, to show our support for children of military families.

Congratulations to Quashnet School Counselor Mrs. Greta McCue for being chosen as this year’s “UNSUNG HERO” by the Kiwanis. You can read more by clicking on this link.  Mrs. McCue--2014 UNSUNG HERO Award Recipient

The students pictured above all gave outstanding performances at last Thursday night's recital.  It was such a wonderful event for our student performers as well as for our families, friends, and staff members in the audience.  
TERM 2 "GOOD EGG" AWARD WINNERS

 Grade 5:  Erica Austin, Emily Geiszler, and Jessica Rullo

 Grade 4:  Skyla Rimple

 Grade 6:  Megan Pons and Keshet Baumflek

Grade 3:  Alexander Matton

SEEDS OF CHANGE GRANT

     The Quashnet School has applied for a grant from the Seeds of Change organization to help us grow our learning garden.  Please help us to win one of the grants by visiting this link and voting ONCE PER DAY from now until April 21:  www.seedsofchangegrant.com  Our garden name is Quashnet School Garden.  Thank you to our resident farmer/teacher, Mrs. Whiddon, for pursuing this grant. 

Below is a letter from Mr. Palmer:

Dear Quashnet Staff, Students, and Families,
     I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the generosity, love, and support you have given me to make it to the Paralympics.  I don’t think I could have done it without all of you behind me.  You gave me the inspiration to go and do my best and represent our country.
     Allowing me the time off, throwing the team an assembly, and holding a raffle for me were very much appreciated.  Surprising me with the “Welcome Home” was very uplifting and just what I needed at that time.  You are like a family to me, and I am truly blessed to know you all.  Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

David Palmer

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE ONLINE SAFETY

A PRIORITY IN YOUR HOME

Technology has changed how students learn and how they socialize.  Millions of kids in all age groups are online every day—at home, at school, at friends’ homes, at the library—and many are creating online content. 

TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE:

Discuss rules and expectations.  Use software that helps to protect kids, but supervise carefully, too. Only allow your child to communicate with people you both know when he’s online.
Set limits on screen time, such as 10 hours or fewer per week.  Remember that screen time includes TV, computer, and video game use.
Do not allow your child to reveal personal information online, such as his name, phone number, school, passwords, or location.
Keep Internet access out of your child’s room.  Only let your child go online if you can see what he’s doing.
Learn about websites your child visits and APPS that your child uses.  Are they safe?  Do you approve of their content?
Encourage your child to be honest with you if something inappropriate occurs online.  React calmly if this happens.  Report your concerns to the authorities.

Stay informed about online safety.  Visit sites such as www.fosi.org (Family Online Safety Institute) and Netsmartz.org for more tips.

PLEASE VISIT:  Presentation on Phone and Internet Safety by parent Christopher Santos

 

QUASHNET SCHOOL TALENT SHOW:  SAVE THE DATE—June 17, 2014

Flyers are going home on Tuesday, April 15^th providing all the details related to this year’s Quashnet School Talent Show.  Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, May 20^th.

 2014 SCHOOL COUNCIL PARENT SURVEY

This link will take you to the Quashnet School Council page on our website.  You can click on the file at the bottom of that page to view the results of our 2014 Quashnet School Council On-Line Parent Survey.  2013-2014 Quashnet School Council Page 

 2014 QUASHNET SPELLING BEE

All participants have received their packet of words—same packet for each student.  Even though the packet is divided by grade-level, all participants are expected to learn ALL words in the packet.  Our Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday, April 30^th.  Grade-level preliminary rounds will take place at 5:30 PM, and the final will take place at 6:30 PM. If any student would still like to participate, please pick up a permission slip from the main office.  Once returned, the student will receive the word packet.  Last year’s Spelling Bee was a wonderful event. 

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