November 14, 2021

Dear Quashnet School Community, 

Thank you Quashnet kids for supporting our local heroes with Halloween candy.  Last week, the K-Kids presented bags of donated candy to both the Mashpee Police Department and Mashpee Fire and Rescue.

Your generosity and act of kindness is truly appreciated and a wonderful example of being an Engaged Citizen!   

Quashnet School was the recipient of a recent fundraiser sponsored by the Southport Falcons.  

Lori LaBrecque delivered a check this week for over $300 to Mrs. Pons, QS librarian, specifically to add new books to our library.  We are so appreciative of our community partners at Southport and this generous offer that will support all students at Quashnet School. 

Thank you Southport Falcons! 

November is National Native American Heritage Month and this week we will be participating in daily events to celebrate and honor the Wampanoag Tribe.   

 

Monday through Friday 11/15-11/19 

Biography of elders to be read by students during morning announcements. 

                   Monday, November 15:  Donald Hicks, Sr.                  

                   Tuesday, November 16:  Ernestine Haynes Gray 

Wednesday, November 17:  Martin Bruzzy Hendricks 

Thursday, November 18:  June Hendricks Tiexeira

Friday, November 19:  Melvin Coombs

 

Monday, 11/15/21 

 

Rock Your Mocs Day - Native American students are encouraged to wear their regalia or moccasins 

  

Thursday 11/18

Two assemblies at the Quashnet School (gym) - 

Wampanoag Dancers and Drummers with Cameron Greendeer    

     9:30 AM - 10:15 AM  (Grades 3 and 5)

     10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (Grades 4 and 6)

Friday 11/19 at Quashnet (11:15 AM - 1:10 PM) 

Information table at lunch and Darius Coombs and Kitty Hendricks interacting with students--learning opportunities for students (Q/A)

Mr. Gus will be making a traditional Wampanoag cranberry dessert to have with lunch - recipe shared by Kitty Hendricks.

BE SAFE, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Ready, Be Caring 

As I shared last week, as a school community, we are highlighting each one of the Falcon Five traits individually over a period of time.  Our first focus trait is to Be Safe. There are many ways we demonstrate safety in our school. This includes the ability to: practice self-control and good listening, use items as intended, report unsafe behavior, and conduct yourself in a safe manner at all times. Wearing a mask appropriately is another way to be safe. 

I have a HUGE shout-out to both Mr. O'Connor's class and Mr. Bedard's class. While visiting classrooms this week and observing in the hallways, every student in these two classes had their masks on properly to cover both their nose and mouth.  Way to Be Safe for yourself and others! Thank you.  

Masks do continue to be a challenge for many.  As it gets colder and windows start to close, please reinforce with your child how important it is to wear a mask correctly. Teachers are providing masks break regularly, but when inside - please mask up! 

REMINDER:  Every student should have two masks with them in school.  One they are wearing and an extra in their backpack.  Although we do have some at school, our supplies are running low.  Your cooperation and support are truly appreciated. 

ST Math Update from Mrs. Pimental: 

Jiji is on a mission to get us moving with problem-solving and mathematical thinking skills. 

Teachers ask questions of students as they work through ST Math to facilitate the connection of their work to the LEARNING CYCLE. This link will lead to ST Math’s LEARNING CYCLE questions: ST Math Learning Cycle Questions

Use this link to learn more - ST Math

Just a few important notices...

This week is the final push for the Fill the Van FOOD DRIVE - Drop off location is by the QS front office. Canned goods or any non-perishable items needed. Let's go Quashnet - let's fill that van on Thursday, November 18!

Monday, November 15, is an early release day with student dismissal at 12:30 PM. 

Sunday, November 21, there will not be a QS Blog post.  The next post will be on Sunday, November 28. 

Tuesday, November 22 - There will be NO school-sponsored AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS - and NO LATE BUS (this does not include Adventure Club or Boys and Girls Club). 

Wednesday - Friday, November 23-25 -School is CLOSED in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

PTO Falcon Bucks - Thank you for supporting this PTO fundraiser. Sales are ongoing through the month of November - the first cash drawing is on December 1! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with family, friends, and gratitude. 

I am SO thankful for a caring school community with the BEST students, a highly dedicated and skilled staff, and family partnerships! 

With gratitude, 

Principal O'Brien 

PS The QS Gingerbread Village will be back this year.  Look for the notice coming home soon! Building a sugary creation is a fun and engaging family activity especially over the holiday weekend!