February 27, 2022 

Dear Quashnet School Community, 

Welcome back to school! 

It will be a new beginning on Monday for sure! 

Starting on Monday, February 28, masks will no longer be required in school.

Breaking News! - Masks on buses are optional beginning on Monday, February 28! 

Exceptions: MASKS are still required in the HEALTH OFFICE and for Tuesday COVID surveillance testing.

The masking signs are off our doors and posters have been removed from the walls.  

Anyone who chooses to wear a mask during the day will be respected for their choice.  

Hand sanitizing is always a good practice and will remain in place. 

The lunchroom is a work in progress. Currently, students are all facing in one direction, seated no more than three to a bench, and are primarily sitting with their homeroom.  We will be making gradual changes to a new routine in order to teach expectations. The goal is to move to an open seating plan where conversations are easily had and friends can sit together.  On Monday, however, the lunchroom will have no change. 

GRADE 6 Students and Families - 

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 6:00-7:30 PM, Mashpee Middle High School will be hosting the Program of Studies Night.  This is the first of several transition activities for your child.  It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend with your child to learn about Grade 7, tour MMHS, meet the administration, and the staff. I look forward to seeing you there! 

Have you checked your child's social media lately? 

If not, please make it a priority.  Children are not always making good choices in regard to what they are sharing and posting.  There is a belief that Snap Chat goes away.  It doesn't!!  Often posts are captured and saved by other people and then can be easily shared. Posts that include other people's names can be HURTFUL -regardless of the app or who it is shared with.  Please discuss social media responsibilities with your child(ren).  When drama, bullying, mean comments interfere with learning, it becomes a school issue even when the activity occurs out of school.  PLEASE monitor any texting devices from phones, iPads, gaming sites, etc. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! 

Dates to Know 

Tuesday, March 1 - MMHS Program of Studies Night 6-7:30 PM (Grade 6 students and families) 

March 3&4 - Social Media Education for Grade 6  

Monday, March 7 - Early Release Day with student dismissal at 12:30 PM 

Tuesday, March 15 - Term 2 Ends 

March 16 & 17- Grade 6 Virtual Field Trips to NASA

Friday, March 18 - No School for Students - Staff Professional Day

Thursday, March 24 - Term 2 Report Cards Issued 

MCAS is coming! Over vacation week, Mr. Kapulka and I have been scheduling and preparing for MCAS testing which is coming soon. Quashnet School testing dates are below.  

ELA MCAS - Grades 3-6           April 5 & 6, 2022
Math MCAS - Grade 3-6             May 3 & 4, 2022
Science (STE) - Grade 5 ONLY   May 10 & 11, 2022

I look forward to welcoming back our wonderful students and amazing staff tomorrow morning.  Hopefully, everyone is rested and ready to do their very best.  Get to bed early, have a good breakfast, and let's get back to learning! 😊 It will be an exciting start to school with the new changes in place! 

Respectfully, 

Principal O'Brien