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are recognized for their achievements. In the pages that led by President Deb Flaherty,Vice President Heather follow you will find the recognition awards and a list of Lakatos,Treasurer Robert Blackburn along with board student recipients. members Cheryl Rogers and Carolyn Savage. PTO supported our students,classrooms, and families with In 2016-17 we had three major"firsts."One very special events. In September, approximately 800 meaningful initiative for the year was raising funds to people attended a PTO sponsored Back to School purchase a service dog for a local veteran.This was a Barbecue in conjunction with the Kenneth C.Coombs school-wide undertaking as the cost was $14,000. School.A PTO sponsored basketball game between the Through the course of the year students earned over Quashnet and Coombs School is a big hit and provides $12,000 toward the goal. This was an outstanding excellent home/school connections. Parent effort! A second initiative was focused on building our participation in the Quashnet School Council provides Quashnet School Community with family friendly a critical function to the school. Thank you Sarah events. In December, the staff hosted the first Family Provencher,Colleen Fraser,and Cathy O'Neil,2016-17 Pasta Dinner Night. During this event approximately parent representatives on the Quashnet School Council. 200 dinners were served to students and families.The community spirit was enjoyed by all! A third new With the dedication of the Quashnet School staff initiative in the 2016-17 school year was welcoming we are able to provide a well-rounded quality education 24 Chinese exchange students to Quashnet School.All to Mashpee scholars.I would like to acknowledge Mrs. 24 students were placed with Quashnet families to learn Ann Guiggo who retired this year after 25 years in about culture differences and similarities. Our guests teaching.She taught Kindergarten,Grade 3,and STEM from China visited the school and shared their learning education during her tenure in Mashpee. experience and culture within classrooms. This was a wonderful learning opportunity and cultural exchange The support from the Town of Mashpee is while building lasting friendships. recognized and appreciated. This year brought two votes on the Town Meeting floor to support the Parent and family partnerships are encouraged at Quashnet School.Community Preservation Funds were all levels at Quashnet School. Volunteers are always approved for a new playground, and the Quashnet welcome in classrooms, special projects,and for field Window and Roof Repair Project was approved with trips. Lunch and recess visits are open to families to construction scheduled for the 2017-18 school year. spend additional time with their children. We are On behalf of the staff and students,thank you Town of extremely fortunate to have a strong and effective PTO Mashpee. ^ •A� L: OA .TER H 70 141