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i We thank the PTO for these and all other contribu- Report of the tions. They are truly a dynamic force in our school. Kenneth C. Coombs School Through several mini-grants including the Mashpee Community Concert Committee, The K.C. Coombs School is proud of our stu- Willowbend and Cape Cod Five, many programs con- dents and our programs. We believe that quality edu- tinue throughout the year such as our very popular and cation can be achieved through high expectations of effective Countdown to Kindergarten Program. student performance and behavior; strong town/fam- BEAR Faire, International Fair, curriculum-related ily/school/community partnerships; and a dedicated, field trips, curriculum-based assemblies and celebra- enthusiastic staff committed to providing the best edu- tions, CHIPS, Annual Book Fair, cation possible for the students. Everyone working Grandparents/Special Friends Day, Spirit Days, and '41� together makes Coombs a very vibrant educational artists in residence are a few. These programs are setting. possible through the efforts of the Coombs Staff,PTO, Community Partnerships,National Honor Society stu- The year opened with an enrollment of 478 stu- dents, parent/guardian volunteers, and community dents. This enrollment expanded a bit as preschoolers members. were registered during the month of September. During the 2004-2005 school year,the most important Our awards day is known as Recognition Day. work was that of improving instruction and assess- All children in kindergarten are recognized for their ment. The Quality Full-day Kindergarten and major talent and accomplishments during the year. ` preschool accreditations continue. Grades K, 1 and 2 students who maintain perfect atten- dance and who are recipients of the traditional Good School Council members included Louise Doyle, Manners Awards are honored at an assembly with their Principal; Carrie Burlein-Pitz, Michelle Lewis-Rice, parents/guardians. The children who were feted in and Patricia Moran-Nye—staff representatives;Calean such a manner in June, 2005 are listed on the follow- LaCroix, Jennifer LeFavor, and Rebecca Romkey — ing page. parent representatives; and Shawn Hendricks, Community Member. The goals that drove the efforts It is a pleasure for the educators at Coombs to of the council were: academic accountability, work in such a school. There is no greater thrill than safety/security, home/school communications, facili- to aid in the individual journey to knowledge and ties, and diversity and sensitivity. understanding. Together we can and do make a dif- ference. As our motto states, Coombs is "A great The Coombs School Parent Teacher place to grow, in creating tomorrow's dreams." It is Organization (PTO) continued to be extremely sup- our dream that all children become literate, knowl- portive. Officers included Beth Mongeau and Liz edgeable and productive citizens. Hendricks, co-presidents; later Liz Hendricks and Laura Franks, co-presidents; Joanne Kombert, Vice- Respectfully submitted, president; Kathryn Perrone,Treasurer; Kristen Boyd, Louise Doyle, Secretary; and Kristine Esdale, Corresponding Principal Secretary. PTO provided monthly family/community socials and educational opportunities. Their fundrais- ing made it possible for the children to participate in 'I several excellent school-wide assemblies that were lit- eracy, math, science and social science based. Mini- . grants were provided to support education such as the A-Z.com for staff to access leveled reading libraries and Keep Books which allow youngsters to build per- sonal home libraries. The goal is to provide literature, and thus reading, in all homes. The playground and 1 the school sign are major projects that are ongoing. 147