December 17, 2017
Dear Quashnet School Community,
It was absolutely wonderful to see so many
families for the pasta supper last week. Knowing your community members, being
connected, talking and laughing together helps to make a stronger community.
Thank you for being a part of it! It was also great to see all of the
gingerbread structures. School smelled so good and looked so
festive! Gingerbread structures should be picked up by Monday, December 18th. As soon as I get the family photos, I will be sure to share them
electronically. It would be impossible to have this event without the support
of the staff. The Quashnet staff is not only great at teaching students,
but also at giving their time to support our school community. Mr. Gus
Stickley's culinary skills were evident again with the delicious food - he is
an amazing school partner who always goes the extra mile. Please keep in
mind this holiday season, the BEST gift you can give anyone is your time - and
it's free! Thank you everyone for giving yours.
Congratulations to Nancy Curtin, the lucky winner of the QS
Patriot Basket. Superintendent DeBoer pulled the winning ticket during dinner
on Thursday. Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Forsberg, Mrs. Emery and their team of
volunteers, sold $1,100 worth of raffle tickets. In case you are
wondering why we always have an even number in donations, a generous someone or
many work together to always "round it up!" The basket was filled
with Patriot gear, a bear, a chair, and tickets to the Christmas Eve Patriots game
generously donated by Bryan Morry - Go Pats! 100% of those proceeds go to
help our Falcon families over the year as needs arise. SO AWESOME to be
at QUASHNET and GREAT to be in MASHPEE!
It is important to know that this is a full
week of school. All five days are academic days and it is important for
students to be here. Although there are some special projects in
classrooms, they are purposeful and connected to learning standards. This
Wednesday, during grade level lunches we will have our first term
student recognition awards. Students will be recognized for perfect
attendance, effort, and the Falcon Awards will be presented. There was a change in
the handbook this year which defines Perfect Attendance as being in school on time each
day and not being dismissed during the term. Even with
these higher standards - we have more students than ever getting this recognition.
GO team Quashnet! The Effort Award is given to students who consistently demonstrate
great effort - something we can all strive for. Student of the Week recognizes students throughout the term
who have achieved a goal. The Falcon Award, formerly known as the Good Egg
Award, is given to one student in each grade level. They are nominated by
anyone in the school, students, teachers, staff and the students exemplify the Falcon Five in all they do.
As you are aware, school will not be in session next week or on January 1. School will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. There will be NO blog next Sunday, you will hear from me on Sunday, December 31st. I sincerely wish you a safe and wonderful holiday break to spend time with family and friends - relax, rejuvenate, and be merry! If you are looking for activities over the break, be sure to check out the Mashpee Public Library. Not only do they have great books but also special activities and backpack kits -how fun! Mrs. Burke, the children's librarian, is sending home this flyer this week with a list of special STEM events coming soon. Be sure to check out these great community offerings.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
to our wonderful Falcon community!
Respectfully,
Mrs. O'Brien
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