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QUASHNET SCHOOL At the Quashnet School we strive to create and maintain a safe and respect-filled learning environment in which each student's academic achievement is maximized and each student's social and emotional well-being is nurtured. Responsibility, respect, and self-esteem are developed. Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members share in creating unity, pride, and educational success–creating tomorrow's dreams. We are proud of our students and our programs. We began our school year with an enrollment of 534 students. By the end of June our enrollment had dropped to 514 students. We had six classes in grade three, six classes in grade 4, six classes in grade five, and seven classes in grade six. Members of the Quashnet School Council were Patricia DeBoer, Sheila Arnold, teachers Jackie Rastallis and Cary Marshall, parents Kristen Boyd, Jane Dolan, and Calean LaCroix, and community-at-large member Robert Calzini. Officers of the Quashnet School PTO were President Consuelo Carroll, Vice-President Kristen Boyd, Treasurer Kathryn Perrone, and Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Bohnenberger. We are very grateful for the work of both of these groups. The Massachusetts curriculum frameworks guide our instruction. Our students are well prepared for the annual MCAS assessment. Our goal is for every student to score in the proficient or advanced performance category. Much work still needs to be done. The percentage of students scoring in the proficient and advanced performance categories on the 2009 MCAS were as follows: In English/Language Arts: Grade 6-75%; Grade 5-62%; Grade 4-52%; Grade 3-61%; and for Mathematics: Grade 658%; Grade 5-46%; Grade 4--45%; and Grade 3- 72%; and Grade 5 Science/Technology-50%. When we study the same students over time, we note that steady progress is being made. The Quashnet School said good-bye in February to custodian Dorothea Stebbins who retired after 23 years of service to the Mashpee Public Schools. In February sixth grade teacher Colleen Terrill was chosen as the Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts VFW District 17 in recognition of her work in civics and patriotism education. Through our efforts and commitment we believe that all children can become literate, knowledgeable, and productive citizens. It is a pleasure for the educators at the Quashnet School to work in such a wonderful place. We are thankful for a supportive Mashpee community. n a " b Y" e I•.S N�`: }1"vZ'F.",If ill �y e4 ''i'i,y 166