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string ensembles, and 93 singers in our chorus. Our Report of the
<br /> fifth and sixth grade string players participated in a p 1
<br /> string jamboree. In May, a group of students in grades Mashpee Middle School l
<br /> 3 through 6 attended a general music festival in
<br /> !I Canton. Our sixth grade musicians were treated to an
<br /> 'i end-of-the-year trip to hear the Boston Pops Orchestra The Mashpee Public Schools Restructuring
<br /> play at Symphony Hall in Boston. Committee was appointed by the School Committee c
<br /> during the spring of 2008. Committee members t
<br /> '.J We worked very hard to put programs in place to included: Patricia Lugo, MaryRose Grady, Richard !
<br /> improve the transition process between the Kenneth C. Bailey, Patty DeBoer, Steven Babbitt, Mary Durham, 1
<br /> Coombs School and the Quashnet School and between Rewa Melby, Tim Souza, Suzanne Avtges,Mary Kate t
<br /> the Quashnet School and the Mashpee Middle School. O'Brien, Trina Frye, Sue Martini, Jaime Romkey,
<br /> A step-up night for parents of second graders was held Tricia Ahearn, and William McNamara.
<br /> on May 15th. Following an informational presentation I
<br /> and a question-and-answer period,parents were given After an in depth analysis, staff input, and
<br /> a tour of the third grade classroom area. Key staff numerous open forums, the Restructuring Committee
<br /> members were in attendance to aid in the transition presented their final recommendation to the School
<br /> process.,On May 16th, a group of third graders joined Committee on May 1, 2008. This plan included five
<br /> Mrs. DeBoer on a visit to each second grade class- overall goals: Academic Achievement, Social and
<br /> room at the Coombs School. Our third graders shared Behavioral Opportunities, Facility Use and Balance,
<br /> their experiences at the Quashnet School and Cost, and Minimize Disruption.
<br /> answered questions posed by the second graders. Mrs.
<br /> DeBoer also met with each second grade teacher to It was voted unanimously by the School
<br /> gain valuable information about the needs of each stu- Committee on May 21, 2008 to approve that Grades
<br /> dent in order to improve the placement process. On 7&8 remain at Mashpee High School with the current
<br /> May 29th, the KCC second graders visited the distinction of Mashpee Middle School as recorded
<br /> Quashnet School. Each second grade homeroom was with the Department of Elementary and Secondary
<br /> paired with a third grade homeroom. Second graders Education (February 11, 2008) with more focus on
<br /> received tours of our facility and learned what to academic, social and behavioral needs of students.
<br /> expect in third grade. Other opportunities for second
<br /> graders to visit our school were provided on an as- Academic Awards Night was held June 9,2008,
<br /> needed basis. Sixth graders and their parents partici- A total of twenty-eight students were recognized for
<br /> pated in a step-up night at Mashpee Middle School on their academic excellence. A Celebration Ceremony
<br /> May 19th. Mashpee Middle School principal Steve for Grade 8 was held on June 19, 2008, to recognize
<br /> Babbitt also visited our sixth grade classrooms. He the academic achievement of the Grade 8 students,
<br /> brought key staff members with him as well as current
<br /> seventh graders to discuss expectations and answer During the summer of 2008 continuation of the
<br /> questions. Mr. Babbitt sent combination locks over to creation of the Mashpee Middle School unfolded,
<br /> our school at the end of the year so that our sixth Appropriate signage and a dedicated entrance were
<br /> graders could practice their unlocking skills. established. A Principal and an Executive
<br /> Administrative Assistant was appointed. During the
<br /> This past year's Quashnet School enrollment student scheduling process, core curricular academic
<br /> was approximately 540 students. We had six classes staff cross over was kept to a minimum. Co-curricular
<br /> in grade three, six classes in grade 4, seven classes in activities and advisors including: AV, Art
<br /> grade five, and six classes in grade six. Reading/Book Club, Hiking, Builders,
<br /> Newspaper/Yearbook, and Student Council, were
<br /> The Quashnet School said goodbye and congrat- appointed. Mr.Michael Horne,Athletic Director,suc-
<br /> ulations to special education teacher Diane Hembree cessfully created an extensive fall season for student
<br /> who retired after 23 years of service to the Mashpee athletes. It is with much excitement, the Mashpee
<br /> Public Schools. Middle School will open its doors in September!
<br /> j Through our efforts and commitment we believe
<br /> that all children can become literate, knowledgeable,
<br /> and productive citizens. It is a pleasure for the educa-
<br /> tors at the Quashnet School to work in such a wonder-
<br /> ful place. We are thankful for a supportive Mashpee
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