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needs. Each year, the Department of Elementary and local veterans who have served around the world
<br /> Secondary Education releases a Report Card sharing defending our freedom and the rights of people
<br /> the school's results. To access the Quashnet School everywhere. In conjunction with honoring our veterans
<br /> Complete Report Card and Overview for 2017-18 here at school,each year the K-Kids collect Halloween
<br /> please visit www.mpspkl2.org and select Quashnet candy from students to send to loved ones who are
<br /> School.The Report Cards are listed under About Us. deployed.The 2017-18 school year was the 16th year
<br /> of Quashnet Care packages being sent to our soldiers.
<br /> Students at the Quashnet School enjoy one of six Other traditions at Quashnet School include the
<br /> special subject classes daily. Within a six-day cycle, gingerbread village display where families share their
<br /> students visit an art class, receive STEM (Science, sugary creations during the month of December.Every
<br /> Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, April the Quashnet gym comes alive with the Students
<br /> participate in physical education, Library Skills and vs Staff floor hockey game. In May, the community
<br /> Digital Citizenship,Enrichment (Grades 3-4), World comes together to share their professions with our
<br /> Languages (Grade 5-6), and General Music class. students in our annual Career Day. Quashnet School
<br /> Students in Grades 4-6 may also elect to participate in students are exposed to a multitude of professions from
<br /> Band, Chorus or Strings in lieu of General Music. the medical field, police, the military, banking,
<br /> During the 2017-18 school year, an average of 175 cooking,to government.Not only are they exposed to
<br /> students in Grade 4-6 participated in band and strings a variety of potential careers,but they also learn how
<br /> with another 60 students in the school chorus. education is critical in achieving a career path.In June,
<br /> students look forward to Field Day where the
<br /> In addition to a robust instructional program, competition can be tough but always friendly among
<br /> after-school special interest classes are offered to all classroom challenges.To end our school year students
<br /> students. The classes are taught by staff members and are recognized for their achievements. In the pages that
<br /> cover a 16-week period.There are two sessions offered follow you will find the recognition awards and a list of
<br /> each year. Courses for the 2017-18 school year student recipients.
<br /> included instruction in origami,pottery,yoga,reading
<br /> support, board games, jazz band, computer club, Parent and family partnerships are encouraged at
<br /> coding,Minecraft.edu,drama club,knitting/crocheting all levels at Quashnet School. Volunteers are always
<br /> club,and creative writing for example. Selected after- welcome in classrooms, for special projects, and to
<br /> school activities require year-round participation and chaperone field trips. Lunch and recess visits are open
<br /> include the National Elementary Honor Society, to families to spend additional time with their children.
<br /> Student Council,and K-Kids(a division of the Kiwanis We are extremely fortunate to have a strong and
<br /> Club). effective PTO. PTO funds support our students,
<br /> classrooms, and families with special events. In
<br /> Physical fitness is encouraged for all students. September,approximately 850 people attended a PTO-
<br /> Fifth and sixth-grade students are able to participate in sponsored Back-to-School Barbecue in conjunction
<br /> a fall,winter,and spring intramural sports program that with the Kenneth C. Coombs School. A PTO-
<br /> includes soccer, basketball, and track led by the sponsored basketball game between the Quashnet and
<br /> physical education teacher. Sixth-grade students Coombs School is a big hit and provides excellent
<br /> participate in before school floor hockey on Fridays, home/school connections and a demonstration of
<br /> which is always a favorite for our students. All age school pride. Parent participation in the Quashnet
<br /> groups are encouraged to participate in a Unified School Council provides a critical function to the
<br /> Sports/Special Olympics program that meets school. The team participated in school start-time
<br /> throughout the year. The Mashpee Unified Team discussions, developed action steps toward a school
<br /> competes locally with Barnstable and other local towns improvement plan,conducted a stakeholder survey,and
<br /> as well as in the Cape Cod Game Day - Special helped plan and respond to school construction
<br /> Olympics. concerns.
<br /> Traditions are well established and part of the With the dedication of the Quashnet School staff,
<br /> culture of Quashnet School. Each fall we honor our we are able to provide well-rounded quality education
<br /> American Veterans in a very moving Veterans Day to Mashpee scholars.I would like to acknowledge Julia
<br /> assembly.The Quashnet School community welcomes Grover and Brenna Forsberg. Miss Grover was an
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