QUASHNET SCHOOL

April 3, 2022

Dear Quashnet School Community,

April showers bring May flowers -

Happy April!

Spring has sprung - I hope you were all able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and warmer weather this weekend.

Monday, April 4, is an EARLY RELEASE day with student dismissal at 12:30 PM. Please send an email to your child's teacher and qsattendance@mpspk12.org if there are any changes in dismissal plans. Thank you!

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5 & 6, ALL Quashnet students will be participating in English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS testing.

Each test session is scheduled for 2 hours however, students may have extended time if needed.

Some important MCAS reminders:

1. Be in school* and ON TIME - we begin testing first thing in the morning and if testing has started in a classroom, a late student cannot enter the room. Any late students will have to wait to join their class until testing is over, and will be scheduled for a makeup test. These are testing protocols that we must follow per DESE. *If a student is sick on a testing day, a make-up session will be scheduled upon their return.

2. Please do not dismiss your child during test sessions. If a student is dismissed and they are not done testing, they may not go back to finish it. Unanswered questions will be scored as a zero.

3. Cell phones and smartwatches/devices are not allowed during testing. It is a good time to leave cell phones and smartwatches home. If they come to school - all cell phones and smartwatches/devices will need to be in lockers or given to teachers.

Ways to prepare your child for success on testing days:

1. Let your child know that you believe in them. Their job is to give their best effort and answer every question. On MCAS, never leave a blank.

2. Get to bed early.

3. Have a nice hearty breakfast before school with protein.

4. Focus on MCAS as a celebration to show all you know! It is NOT something to be afraid or nervous of.

ST Math Update

It is that time of year to place your order for the Quashnet School 2021-2022 Yearbook. Orders may be placed electronically at ybpay.lifetouch.com - our school code is 14707622.

ALL GRADE 6 students will receive a FREE yearbook as a "graduation" gift from QS.

Wednesday, April 6 is Paraprofessional Day! It is a day

to celebrate and recognize our dedicated team of paraprofessionals at Quashnet School.

What is a paraprofessional? A paraprofessional supports students in achieving their individualized school goals. They work alongside teachers and collaborate to support student needs. Paraprofessionals support whole-class instruction, may run small group instruction following a teacher's instruction, support students at recess/lunch as needed, paraprofessionals support the organizational structure of the school day, can take the teacher role as needed, and more!

At Quashnet School, we are so fortunate to have an AMAZING and gifted team of paraprofessionals. Thank you, Ms. Barger, Mrs. Elichalt, Ms. Galvin, Ms. Hatcher, Mrs. Marques, and Mrs. McDonald for ALL you do for students and staff.

Extend through Friday, April 8th.

This is the LAST WEEK to contribute to our fundraiser to support the children of Ukraine. Every penny counts and will make a difference. Collection jars are in each classroom, the main office, and the front lobby. Please help Quashnet School help others. 💙

Special notices:

Linked here is the Google registration form that was sent out at 10:00 AM today to parents/guardians of current Kindergarten-Grade 8 students for our Summer 2022 Falcon Discovery Camp

Linked here is the Google registration form that was sent out at 10:00 AM today to parents/guardians of current Kindergarten-Grade 8 students for our Summer 2022 Discovery Camp.

Women’s Clothing Drive

MMHS Seniors Jaelyn Silva and Caylin Oakley-Robbins in collaboration with the New Seabury Women’s Club, Safe Harbors Women’s Shelter, and Cape Cod Fashionista Consignment Shop are collecting new and slightly used contemporary, career-appropriate clothing and handbags for women escaping domestic abuse, homelessness, and addiction. These donations will be given to Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. In addition to the clothing drive, Cape Cod Fashionista Consignment Shop will be donating 5% of sales to Safe Harbors Women’s Shelter. Donations can be dropped off at MMHS and Quashnet School.

MMHS Class of 2025 Sponsored

“Swing Into Spring” Dance

Mashpee Middle High School Class of 2025 will be hosting a “Swing Into Spring” dance for PreK-grade 6 students on Saturday, April 9th from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Mashpee Senior Center. Students are invited to bring a “Special Someone” as their guest. More information and registration can be found here.