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General Information community pasta dinner to share with friends. In 2019-2020 Enrollment (May 2020) January, we welcomed a group of international exchange students from China. Sharing and learning Grade Enrollment from others broadens all of our horizons. Project Wet 3 100 is an environmental program enjoyed by our fifth 4 120 graders annually. The focus is water conservation and 5 117 wetland protection. Americorp volunteers take over the 6 122 gym in February and lead students through a series of Total 459 hand-on learning stations. Other special events, activities, and field trips were cut this year. Highlights The 2019-2020 school year was unique in many The closure period from March through June ways. Prior to the school closure on Friday,March 13, provided a unique learning opportunity for staff, 2020 due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, our students, and families.With all students having access school community was able to celebrate our students, to technology on a 1:1 basis, the Quashnet School participate in many of our annual events and deliver a quickly mobilized to provide Chromebooks to all at rigorous program of studies. home learners. Teachers worked diligently to develop online learning opportunities for students to include Parent and family partnerships are encouraged at Zoom lessons, pre-recorded lessons, Google all levels at Quashnet School. Volunteers are welcome Classrooms platforms, instructed lessons over the in classrooms, for special projects, and to chaperone phone,and by email.The dedication of Mashpee Public field trips. Lunch and recess visits are open to families School staff and Quashnet School teachers was to spend additional time with their children. We are remarkable for their efforts to engage all learners in extremely fortunate to have a strong and effective PTO completing the school year. Home/school relationships who help to support our students, classrooms, and grew as a result of the school closure, as parents families with special events and fundraisers. In became our at home partners. This was never more September,approximately 850 people attended a PTO- evident than on the last day of school with a car parade sponsored Back-to-School Barbecue in conjunction that was scheduled for one hour and last three! with the Kenneth C. Coombs School. Parent Students,families,and staff welcomed the onset of the participation is further encouraged through the summer break. Quashnet School Council which provides a critical function to the school.The team participated in district Several very distinguished educators retired from level Portrait of a Graduate discussions, developed Quashnet School in 2019-2020. Mrs. Suzanne Avtges action steps toward a school improvement plan and retired following a very successful teaching career that mission statement,provide feedback on programming began at Mashpee Middle School, she was part of the changes. teaching staff to open Mashpee High School, and she spent the final five year of her career as the Assistant Traditions and special events are well established Principal at Quashnet School. Mrs. Avtges has left a and part of the culture of Quashnet School. Each fall lasting impact on students and families in Mashpee we honor our American Veterans in a very moving with her passion for science and professionalism in all Veterans Day assembly. The Quashnet School she participated in over 31 years as a Mashpee community welcomes local veterans who have served educator. Mrs.Coleen Blount worked tirelessly for her around the world defending our freedom and the rights students as a teacher at Quashnet School.Her focus on of people everywhere. In conjunction with honoring meeting the needs of all students was exemplary. Her our veterans, the Quashnet K-Kids collect Halloween dedication, positivity, and "can-do" spirit will be candy to send to loved ones who are deployed. The missed. Two long term members of paraprofessional 2019-2020 school year was the 18th year of Quashnet staff entered into a well-deserved retirement. Care packages being sent to our soldiers. Other Congratulations and a very special thank you to Mrs. traditions at Quashnet School include the gingerbread Maura Manning and Mrs. Kim Shaughnessy for their village display where families share their sugary support of Quashnet School students. creations during the month of December and a 146