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fall,the annual holiday craft fair in November,the sale workshop focused on respectful discipline while their Gr
<br /> of Spirit wear throughout the year, and the sale of children were entertained either by marionettes or by a Cn
<br /> beach towels in the spring. PTO funds were used to highly skilled bicycle rider who performed tricks while co,
<br /> support a scholarship, the Missoula Children's at the same time teaching about the importance of sm
<br /> Theater, the teacher appreciation luncheon, the pur- making good choices. rs
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<br /> for third graders, vouchers for the annual book fair, a There were several events/programs at our Nt
<br /> presentation for the Massachusetts book awards top school which benefited our students, the environment, sm
<br /> li readers, monthly family nights, a fifth grade field trip, or our school community. Thank you to fourth grader, Th
<br /> an anti-bullying assembly, and field day. The hard Rachel Gutman, for her recycling initiatives. Rachel nai
<br /> work, dedication, and generosity of the members of was responsible for a school-wide recycling program gr;
<br /> this organization are greatly valued and appreciated by of plastic water bottles. Thank you to Maria Cortez, Th
<br /> the Quashnet School students, staff, and families. parent of fourth grader Dante, for her regular visits to Cc
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<br /> Grade-level student recognition awards assem- the use of children's literature. The Falmouth Elks to
<br /> blies were held at the end of each marking term. donated a dictionary to each third grader at the ex
<br /> Students were recognized with "dog tag" medals for Quashnet School. The Forsyth Kids' Dental Program M
<br /> having perfect attendance, for achieving all As and visited our school in January and June providing our N;
<br /> B's,for achieving all As, and for their effort. In terms students with free, high-quality dental care. Thank Cc
<br /> two, three, and four, we also awarded rising star you to fifth grade teacher Robin Geggatt for bringing g(
<br /> medals to recognize those students who were success- the annual water festival to our fifth grade students, al
<br /> ful at bringing up a grade while not letting any other This is a highly interactive learning program. A very d„
<br /> grades drop. At the end of the school year, we also successful study of vernal pools was brought to our gr
<br /> recognized students for achievements maintained for school through the hard work of PTO president, lo
<br /> all four grading terms. In March we awarded medals Consuelo Carroll. This study culminated in a vernal C;
<br /> to students who achieved either proficient or advanced pool science night in which students presented their w,
<br /> learned knowledge. All sixth graders also participated th
<br /> on their 2007 spring MCAS. Our award assemblies
<br /> were well attended by our families. The Quashnet in their annual science fair during which they pre- g;
<br /> School staff is proud of its students and all the hard rented their work creating new tools to improve some a,
<br /> work they demonstrated to reach their goals. aspect of our daily lives. ACES Day (All Children th
<br /> Exercising Simultaneously) returned to the Quashnet se
<br /> Our Positive Behavior Interventions and School after a long hiatus. It was quite a site to see all df
<br /> Supports (PBIS) program continued to grow. Our students and staff members at both the Quashnet
<br /> "Falcon Five"behavior expectations serve as our foun- School and the Kenneth C. Coombs School spread
<br /> dation. Through our "Right Choice" ticket program across our athletic fields in organized rows, perform- n,
<br /> students were recognized and celebrated for demon- ing exercise routines they learned in PE class. Thank of
<br /> strating behavior that was safe,respectful,responsible, you to Sandra Alberico and Marge Mitchell, elemen- a
<br /> caring, and ready. Classes were also recognized and tary PE teachers,for organizing this event. Our annual p,
<br /> celebrated for their collective good behavior choices Jump-Rope-For-Heart activity took place in March, i[
<br /> by receiving an"orange ticket." After earning a certain Students raised funds for the American Heart a
<br /> number of orange tickets, the class was rewarded— Association while improving their own health through g
<br /> usually with an extra recess. Our PBIS committee was jump roping. Our second annual Quashnet School tal- q
<br /> made up of staff members who met regularly to discuss ent show took place on May 29th in the Mashpee High d
<br /> and plan for targeted positive interventions. We devel- School Auditorium. The talents of our students were
<br /> oped a behavior matrix that identified specific behavior quite impressive. Thank you to Dr. Robert Calzini,
<br /> expectations in all parts of the school setting. Data was interim assistant principal, for coordinating this event. s
<br /> collected and analyzed to inform our decision-making. Field day was held on June 6th. Even though the a
<br /> Our weekly grade-level community meetings, held weather was rainy, everyone had a wonderful time I
<br /> every Monday during each grade's lunchtime, were Thank you to the many parent volunteers and mem-
<br /> another part of this program. Students were recog- bers of the MHS National Honor Society for making
<br /> nized for their achievements, birthdays were cele- this day a success. 1
<br /> brated, and right choice winning tickets were drawn. 1
<br /> Two after-school events were held to celebrate those Our students participated in numerous learning
<br /> students who consistently made right choices—bingo experiences that took place away from the Quashnet
<br /> with prizes, and a movie with popcorn. We held two School. In the early fall, all students expanded upon
<br /> PBIS Family Nights during which parents attended a their environmental science studies with field studies. r
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