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May 26, 2023
Newsletter
Cohasset Public Schools Talk with Astronaut Stephen Bowen from the International Space Station
Seventeen students from across the District earned the opportunity through submitting questions to ask Astronaut Bowen questions regarding a variety of space related topics. It was wonderful to see the students and Astronaut Bowen interacting. The live event was viewed by all students and staff at Cohasset Public Schools and streamed live to the entire Cohasset community. It was a proud moment for Cohasset and for Cohasset Public Schools.
NASA Astronaut Stephen G. Bowen, a Cohasset native and retired U.S. Navy captain, is the first submarine officer to selected as an astronaut by NASA. Since becoming an astronaut, Astronaut Bowen has flown on STS-126, STS-132, and STS-133 missions, and served as Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station in March.
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Cohasset Senior Prom and Red Carpet Event a Wonderful Success
Some of the Achievements of Cohasset Public Schools from 2020 - 2023
Images of the Week
Welcoming the Class of 2027 to CHS! Team building, visits with freshman teachers, clubs and sports introductions. Can’t wait to see you in the fall!
Wonderful Deer Hill Spring Concert
Great Collaboration with Cohasset Student Coastal Research (CSCR). Thank you, CSCR for all you do for students. Osgood students at work investigating salt marsh minnows, intertidal life, and designing how to make a rock float.
Reading Buddies! CMS and JOS students spending time together reading favorite books.
State Champions
Cohasset Public School Budget Approved at May 1 Cohasset Town Meeting
During the Cohasset Town Meeting on May 1, our FY24 School Budget was unanimously approved. The following new positions will be added to our existing staff beginning the 2023-2024 school year:
Positions Approved:
*Grade 3 Teacher – DeerHill
*.50 Math Specialist – Osgood
*1.0 PreSchool Teacher – Osgood
*1.0 PreSchool ESP - Osgood
*.50 Math Specialist – DeerHill
*1.0 Math Teacher – Middle School
*1.0 Math Teacher/Specialist – High School
*.50 Athletic Trainer – High School
*1.0 Library ESP – Middle/High School
*1.0 Custodian – Middle/High School
Capital Items Approved:
*Bus Lease (8 diesel buses) - $90,000
*Replacement of aging Chromebooks (540) - $52,000
*DeerHill Furniture (Grade 3) - $35,000
*Smart Projectors/Panels (28) Middle School - $155,161
*IPADS DeerHill & Osgood (253 w/cases & chargers) - $93,960
Additional Approved Items: 1 time funding
*Cohasset Public Schools now offers Free Full Day Kindergarten - $300,000
*Increase to Supplies/Materials & Curriculum (Music/Arts K-12; MS/HS Math 6-12) - $272,188
All of this is exciting news and its great to see the Town supporting the Schools in our mission to place students first. We can continue to move forward with our vision of “Empowering students to improve communities” which includes 1)Teaching and Learning, 2) Social Emotional Wellness, 3) Resources, and 4) Communication and Engagement.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in assisting in the creation of this budget and your continuing support to provide an optimal teaching and learning environment by cultivating empathy, global citizenship, agency, inclusivity, and community engagement to empower students to realize continuous personal growth and achievement.
With appreciation,
Susan Owen
Director of Finance and Operations
Cohasset Public Schools
FOOD SERVICES INFORMATION
Please click on the link below to view the Cohasset Food Services Update. This will be a weekly feature added to the Navigator. We are excited to update weekly regarding our wonderful food service program.
Bus Parking Study
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Assistant Superintendent Leslie Scollins, Ed.D.
Curriculum Updates
Professional Development
Friday was the last 1/2 day of the year for professional development. They elementary schools focused on placement and transition plans for next year and the middle and high school staff participated in departmental work to reflect on this year and plan for next year.
Committee Updates
Assessment Updates
Please see below for the Academic Updates shared at the 5/3/2023 Cohasset School Committee Meeting
MCAS Resources
MCAS Action Plan Presented to Cohasset School Committee
Please see the professional development calendar below for more information about the professional development that is planned for the year.
Sports Information
Cohasset 🥎 is off to the State Tournament!!!
"What an amazing senior night! Aizza sang the national anthem, Kira & Fran scored a bunch & Rorie, Alexis & Ainsley rocked it on D in a 14-1 win!! They all share the hard hat with Team Manager Morgan!!" - @cohassetglax
William Wassersug Photos
Cohasset Baseball
Saying Thank you to Seniors
Substitute Nurses Needed!
Cohasset Kindergarten Registration 2023-2024
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023. Kindergarten registration packets are available online at the Cohasset Public Schools website www.cohassetk12.org under the Osgood News section or may be picked up at the Joseph Osgood School. For more information, please call Joseph Osgood School at 781-383-6117.
Whether you are a new or returning family, we are excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to welcoming you to our Cohasset Public Schools family.
Cohasset High School Vision of the Graduate
CHS Athletic Complex Update
We are excited for the new track. Here are some pictures showing the finished product!
Turf Renovation Completed!
We are excited that the turf renovation is completed. Thank you, Athletic Director Rotondi, Director of Finance and Operations, Susan Owen, Assistant Town Manager, Michelle Leary, and the entire town of Cohasset. We will share some professional photos of the turf in upcoming newsletters.
Excessive Student Absence Notification
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 76 requires that each school notify parents and guardians if their student has five (5) or more unexcused school absences. Parents and guardians will receive a letter when their child has 5, 10, and/or 15+ days of unexcused absences. The letter will also include the number of unexcused tardies and unexcused early dismissals.
Absences will be excused under the following circumstances:
After a medical appointment documented with a note from the medical office
Illness or quarantine with a note from the appropriate medical office
Observance of a religious holiday
Bereavement or serious illness in family
Court appearance
A child may also be excused for other exceptional reasons with approval of the Principal or designee in accordance with the school committee policy and the regulations set in Chapter 76
Daily attendance is essential to a student's success. Missing a significant number of days of school has a detrimental effect on academic and social development. Therefore, each school will work with individual families to support student attendance.
Cohasset Public Schools' Strategic Plan for 2021- 2024
Please Click on the Link Below to Access the Entire Strategic Plan
We are a proud METCO District!
A Downloadable Version of the Calendar Can Be Found Below
Just a reminder that for the 2023 - 2024 School Year, the first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 30 (before Labor Day). There will be no school for students or staff the Friday before Labor Day. Please see the 2023-2024 School Calendar in the link below.
Cohasset Public Schools Vision of Equity
CPS Equity Vision Statement
BE THE CHANGE
Please visit our website for resources regarding the promotion of diversity.
Cohasset PSO Happenings
Cohasset Education Foundation (CEF)
RISE Program
Office of Student Services
UPDATES
Updated Information Regarding Joseph Osgood Preschool Program:
Peer Applications for School Year 2023-2024
The Joseph Osgood AM Preschool Session has a limited number of available spots for the upcoming school year 2023-2024. The application link can be found at the Office of Student Services Website or by clicking here. The application will remain open until all available spots have been filled, at which time the Preschool application process will be closed. Available spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) Revised
Opening Letters and Information Regarding Multi-Tiered Student System of Supports (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
To Parents/Guardians of Cohasset Public Schools :
The Cohasset Public Schools believes in providing the highest quality of education for our students. This letter is to provide you with information about a three-tiered instructional approach we use to meet this goal, referred to as Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
For MTSS, all students will participate in the core curriculum, with three levels (tiers) of interventions for students who demonstrate at-risk skills in general academics or behavior/social emotional areas. Each tier provides additional support beyond the core curriculum and instruction. All students receive formal and informal checks to measure their progress to determine if they are performing at an expected level. Behavioral and social emotional impacts are also monitored on a regular basis through the year.
● Tier One- As the largest tier, and the foundation for the entire framework, Tier 1 encompasses the entire school with core instruction and basic interventions. This structure helps to build positive relationships between staff and students. It includes proactive classroom strategies aimed at creating a supportive learning atmosphere. Teachers will use different strategies as universal supports within the core curriculum and instruction to address all student educational needs. These supports include but are not limited to items identified within the District Accommodation Plan (DCAP) and/or the School Accommodation Plans.
● Tier Two- Based on progress data, students who require more support than Tier One will be provided targeted interventions matched to their needs within the general classroom by the classroom teacher and/or support staff in the classroom. The Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Team will track the student’s progress, and parents/guardians will receive ongoing progress data.
● Tier Three- Students who continue to require measures beyond Tier Two will receive more intensive individualized interventions at this level. Parents/guardians will be notified of these supports and receive ongoing progress data. After Tier Three implementation, students who continue to display limited progress may then be considered for further evaluation and services.
Our School is excited to take part in this process to improve educational outcomes for all students. As always, do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or myself if you have questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
___________________________
Barbara Cerwonka, M.Ed.
Director of Student Services
Child Find Notification
Be Sure to View the Information on the Student Services Web Page
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Thank you to all of our counselors for their caring and selfless work throughout the District!
Osgood: Dave Vinton dvinton@cohassetk12.org (adjustment counselor)
Deer Hill: Robyn Costa rcosta@cohassetk12.org (adjustment counselor)
Deer Hill and Osgood: Maeve Dullea mdullea@cohassetk12.org (adjustment counselor)
Deer Hill and Osgood: Alyson Doyle adoyle@cohassetk12.org (school psychologist)
CMS: Emily Manewal emanewal@cohassetk12.org (adjustment Counselor)
Allison Pearce apearce@cohassetk12.org (school psychologist)
CHS: Laura Struzziery lstruzziery@cohassetk12.org (lead counselor)
Leanne McCarthy lmccarthy@cohassetk12.org (high school adjustment counselor)
Kevin McGowan kmcgowan@cohassetk12.org (high school counselor)
Allison Battista abattista@cohassetk12.org (high school counselor)
Catlin Stromberg cstromberg@cohassetk12.org (school psychologist)
Robert Collins rcollins@cohassetk12.org (middle and high school social worker)
Have a Wonderful Memorial Day
Take Care of Yourself and Take Care of Each Other
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Email: psullivan@cohassetk12.org
Website: https://www.cohassetk12.org/
Phone: 781 383 6111
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Assistant Superintendent: @CPSAssistantSup
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