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competition can be tough but always friendly among classroom challenges. To end our school year students are recognized for their achievements. In the pages that follow you will find the recognition awards and a list of student recipients. Parent and family partnerships are encouraged at all levels at Quashnet School. Volunteers are always welcome in classrooms, for special projects, and to chaperone field trips. Lunch and recess visits are open to families to spend additional time with their children. We are extremely fortunate to have a strong and effective PTO. PTO funds support our students, classrooms, and families with special events. In September, approximately 850 people attended a PTO - sponsored Back -to -School Barbecue in conjunction with the Kenneth C. Coombs School. A PTO - sponsored basketball game between the Quashnet and Coombs School is a big hit and provides excellent home/school connections and a demonstration of school pride. Quashnet School hosts a Falcon family ice skating event in partnership with Gallo Ice Arena. Parent participation in the Quashnet School Council provides a critical function to the school. The team participated in school start -time discussions, developed action steps toward a school improvement plan, provided feedback on programming changes, and helped plan and respond to school construction concerns. With the dedication of the Quashnet School staff, we are able to provide well-rounded quality education to Mashpee scholars. I would like to acknowledge four of the Quashnet School team members who retired in June 2019. Mrs. Greta McCue retired following a distinguished career as a school adjustment counselor. Mrs. McCue is credited with bringing the labyrinth to Quashnet School, she was instrumental in teaching students and staff Mindful Education strategies, and Quashnet School's 2018-2019 Retirees with her kind and giving nature she was a true role model to all. Mrs. Ann Colantuono was a Special Education teacher and Grade 3 teacher whose strong commitment to students and families will have a lasting impact on many. Mrs. Colantuono believed in educational equity and worked to ensure all students received a quality education through high expectations for all students. Mrs. Diana Littleton served as a Special Education teacher and worked at both Kenneth C. Coombs School and Quashnet School during her tenure. Mrs. Littleton's commitment to her students and families was evident. She worked diligently to support her students to achieve high standards. Mrs. Elizabeth Wunder worked as an administrative assistant for both Kenneth C. Coombs School and Quashnet School. Her organization, professionalism, positivity, and "can -do" spirit will be missed. Congratulations to all four of these highly valued and respected individuals. Construction continued to be a theme from the previous school year. In September 2018, school began with temporary walls installed and construction fences still present on the school campus. The long-awaited Quashnet Window and Roof Repair Project was in the final phases. Construction activity was expected to last through the winter months. Access was temporarily altered in areas of the building, but with careful planning with the contractor and with Mashpee DPW, the overall impact during the school year was minimal. By March 2019, the Quashnet School was new and improved. The windows, roof, and all exterior doors were all replaced. Our security system was enhanced. Student and staff bathrooms were brought up to code which included the addition of handicap stalls. Students lockers were also updated to ensure handicap accessibility. We are very grateful to the voters in Mashpee for supporting this investment in the Quashnet School building to benefit students, staff, and continued community use. Making temporary construction walls our own!