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• Both the Quashnet School and the Mashpee had 67 staff members dedicated to its students. Paul Middle-High School welcomed student visitors LaBelle began his first year as building Principal and from China. Wendy Lithwin fulfilled the duties of the Assistant Appreciation to the Community Principal. Thank you to the members of our Mashpee The Kenneth C.Coombs School continued to build "connected community" for your support. Volunteers upon its community partnerships during 2016-2017. are greatly valued members of our team. Many local The KCC first annual Senior Citizen Breakfast was a businesses and individuals also tirelessly donate to new event and a highlight of the year. This breakfast enhance the opportunities available to our students and was planned in conjunction with Lynne Waterman from staff. Thank you, Mashpee taxpayers, for your the Mashpee Senior Center. KCC played host to 30 continued support of our goal of providing every guests and all received a tour of our school and were Mashpee child with the very best education. entertained with a few songs performed by Mrs.Jones's Respectfully submitted, first graders.Table settings were also prepared by her class. Our collaboration with the United States Coast Don Myers,Chairman Guard, is another exciting partnership that KCC is George Schmidt, Vice-Chairman proud to have. CWO Joseph Rohre returned with his Christopher Santos,Secretary crew leading grade 2 students in STEM focused Geoffrey Gorman,Member activities such as the principles of flight, mission and Scott McGee,Member(through May 16,2017 —Mr. rescue, and recycling. Crewmates also participated in McGee did not seek re-election) our Marathon Monday program by running with Nicole Bartlett,Member(Elected May 16,2017) students during recess time, as well as, assisting with Field Day.We are very appreciative of the community support and resources available to our students. Report of the Students had the opportunity to go out to the Kenneth C. Coombs School community during field trips. Trips were made to the Mashpee Public Library, Woods Hole Aquarium, Coonamessett Farm, Cape Cod Museum of Natural School Council Members History,and the Cotuit Center for the Arts.Our school Principal—Paul M.LaBelle also hosted visitors from Thornton Burgess. Teachers—Michelle Richmond,Amy Williams, We continued our annual traditions of the Giving Megan Smith,Patricia Bernard Tree, Math Night, STEM Night and "Kindergarten Parents—Matthew Auger, Here We Come". The Giving Tree helped provide a Wendy LaJoie,Cathy Lewis happy holiday to 43 families (80 children).Gifts were received from multiple community members and Community Representative—Gail Chalifoux organizations. We would especially like to thank Stop & Shop, Roche Bros, Deer Crossing Realtor PTO Members Association, the Mashpee Kiwanis and Cape Cod President—Karen Danforth-Barren; Church for their support for our needy families.We are Jennifer Hagan also grateful to the Mashpee Police Department for Vice President—Cori Johnson supporting some of our students through the Shop with a Cop program. STEM Night continued its Treasurer—Robert Blackburn participatory format this year. This inquiry-based Corresponding Secretary—Jennifer Blackburn approach allows kids to ask questions and discover by exploring. Participating scientists came from USDA, Recording Secretary—Katherine Paolini NOAA, and Mashpee Wildlife Refuge. Our grade 2 student-created arcade games provided an interactive The Kenneth C.Coombs School(KCC)began the experience for all STEM night visitors. 2016-2017 school year with an enrollment of 424 students and ended the year with 447 students. KCC 137