October 23, 2022

Dear Quashnet School Community, 

Day two of parent/teacher conferences continues on Tuesday, October 25, an early release day for students.  Student dismissal is 12:30 PM. If you have not scheduled your conference yet, there is still time - just use this link https://myconferencetime.com/mashpee. If you have any trouble with the link, call the Quashnet office at 508-539-1550 and we are happy to help! 

2022 MCAS scores were sent home to families last week.  Have you received them yet? If not, please be sure that we have your accurate mailing address. This link will help you understand your child's results https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/parents/default.html. Mr. Kerhl and I are more than happy to assist - just give us a call or stop in. 

Spring 2023 testing dates will be shared soon. All Quashnet students will participate in ELA and Math testing, Grade 5 only will take a third assessment on Science and Technology/Engineering.   

Quashnet School Picture Re-take Day 

Friday, October 28

Congratulations to our beloved Mrs. Cheryl Macintire on her upcoming retirement from Mashpee Public Schools on Friday, 10/28/22.  Mrs. MacIntire has worked for the district for 28 years starting as a recess monitor, then as a volunteer coordinator, and spending the majority of her career in the front office of Quashnet School. Mrs. MacIntire's kindness, organization, and sense of humor set a tone in the office that made it not only efficient but very welcoming.  She will be missed terribly, but we are all so happy for her as she starts her next chapter.  

Mrs. Kate Milde will be moving into the role of executive administrative assistant. Congratulations Mrs. Milde, there isn't a better fit for this position!   

Mrs. MacIntire and Mrs. Milde 

Our fabulous K-Kids are at it again! They are collecting Halloween candy for the troops. There is a collection bin in the front lobby of the school for donations. 

K-Kids are looking for the names and addresses of family members or friends in the armed services that you would like to receive a Quashnet care package. Please send names to our K-Kids advisor, Ms. Manning, at smanning@mpspk12.org. Each care package has candy and personalized notes from students. Quashnet students care! 

*Halloween at Quashnet does not include costumes during the school day, but we do celebrate Halloween with an orange and black day on October 31st.  

You are invited to a family night at Quashnet School.  

Thank you, PTO, for bringing back this FUN FAMILY event.  

Hope to see you there! 

Mark your calendars for this engaging event at Mashpee Public Library on Saturday, November 5 @ 3:00 PM.  

INDOOR FIELD DAY EVENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 - 6  

On Saturday, November 5th, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Mashpee Middle-High School, students in grades 3 - 6  will have the opportunity to play games like Capture the Flag, tag, freeze tag, soccer, and even play with a giant parachute.  See letter linked here for more information.  Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.

On the photo tab above you will see pictures from a recent Grade 6 field trip to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR). Students were naturalists for the day making discoveries and learning about the estuary and its fragile environment. Recognizing our natural resources and how to preserve them is an important learning opportunity for all.

Students were also engaged with the Wampanoag display at the site and learned how the Wampanoag people use and respect the natural resources of the bay.

If you haven't had a chance to visit the PTO Scholastic Book Fair yet, the fair WILL be open to families on: 

Tuesday, 10/25 - 1:20- 3:30 PM 

Tuesday, 10/25 - 5:30 -7:30 PM 

The book fair closes on Wednesday, 10/26. All students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair during school hours during their Libary or Health and Wellness special.  

Thank you QS PTO board, Amber Smith, Brianna Cavaco, Kelly Farwell, and Robert Blackburn for organizing this favorite annual event.  

When in school, be sure to check out the clever and creative pumpkin book characters in the front lobby.  A few are pictured below. 

Wishing you all a fabulous week ahead.  

Respectfully, 

Principal O'Brien