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School Edition, February 28, 2020
Newsletter
Important Upcoming Events
District Happenings:
3/17/20 All-School Chorus (at Deer Hill), 7PM
3/18/20 - All School Band, HS Gymnasium, 7PM
Half Day: Educator Half Professional Development Day – March 19
No School: Educator Full Professional Development Day – March 20
Cohasset High School
Little Women- Cohasset Theatre Company : 2/27 & 2/28 at 7pm in the CHS - CMS Auditorium
METG Festival on Saturday at Marshfield High School. Cohasset is set to take the stage at 2pm on 2/29
Spring Sports Meeting - March 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Class of 2021 College Planning Night - March 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Junior District Festival - March 13, 2020 - March 14, 2020
MCAS ELA - March 24 – March 25th
Cohasset Middle School
Geography Man Presentation - March 11, 2020
End of Term II – March 13, 2020
Grade 6 ELA MCAS - March 30, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Deer Hill Elementary School
PSO Meeting – March 10, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Trimester Ends - March 12, 2020
Progress Reports Send Home - March 19, 2020
PK-5 Conferences March 25, 2020 -Mar 26, 2020
Grade 5 ELA MCAS - March 30, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Joseph Osgood Elementary School
Mr. Dykas Dance Party - March 9, 2020 - March 13, 2020
School Start and Ending Times Confirmed for 2020 - 2021 School Year
Immigration Panel at Deer Hill
The annual Immigration Panel of parents and community members spoke to Deer Hill 4th Grade Students just before break. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about new cultures. When someone is different, two things can happen. Sometimes the best of people can come out but sometimes the worst.” Thoughtful words from Mr. Omran (shown below). In the words of Principal Sullivan, "We strive to learn, understand, and connect to be our best."
Kindness Club at Deer Hill in Action
Deer Hill All School Musical
Positive Messages at Cohasset Middle School
Courtesy of Principal Mills from the CMS Spinnaker Newsletter
"What is Happening to CMS Student Bathrooms?
As students returned from vacation on Monday, there was a lot of buzz about what was happening to the bathrooms?
Was it vaping? Bullying? Cutting classes?
NO! Thankfully we do not have those problems at CMS. What had happened was that numerous PSO volunteers came in during February vacation to give the bathrooms a makeover. The plain bathrooms went from boring and drab to bright and inspiring during vacation.
PSO middle school liaison Tracy Kearney spearheaded the project in order to bring create a positive and affirming experience for students using the bathroom. Working with parent Ashley Caulfield who designed the color pallete and motifs, Mrs. Kearney coordinated generous donations of paint and supplies from Aubuchon Hardware and Hingham Lumber before putting out a call for volunteers. Parents, school administration and even a few artistic students painted the bathrooms with brights colors and inspiring messages. Town Facilities jumped into the project by updating the lighting of the bathrooms.
"It is a great sight to see everyone come together to do something for our students that sends the message "We are about you and you deserve to have the best possible experience at CMS" shared Dr. Kathryn Salas, CMS Asst.Principal."
--Principal Mills
Eighth Grade Students Learning about Cohasset High School
Cohasset Students to Present Little Women on February 27, February 28 and at the METG Festival on February 29
Cohasset Theatre Company proudly presents Little Women this Thursday and Friday at 7pm in the CHS auditorium. Tickets at the door are 5 dollars for students and 8 for adults.
Can't make the home shows? Then consider supporting the cast and crew as they compete in the annual METG Festival on Saturday at Marshfield High School. Cohasset is set to take the stage at 2pm.
METCO UPDATE FROM METCO DIRECTOR MS. ALEISA GITTENS-CARLE
Celebrate Black History Month
Please see information by clicking on the link below to learn about some activities you can partake in to celebrate Black History Month.
Learning about Black History and achievements at Deer Hill
Feel free to contact Ms. Aleisa Gittens-Carle or Ms. Atisha Winslow at (781)383-6117 with any additional questions.
From the Director of Finance and Operations...Michael MacMillan
The first draft of the State's Budget indicated a little more money for Cohasset than was expected and the School District leadership team have firmed up the list of priority of items to be funded next year.
The first step in the development of the State's budget for FY21 was taken on January 22nd, when the Governor released his proposed budget. This budget includes the proposed aid (funding) and assessments (charges) for municipalities. The Governor's proposal will be examined by the House Committee on Ways and Means, which will then release its own proposed budget - see here for more information on the state budget process: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/FY2021/.
The Governor's proposal indicated a slight improvement on Cohasset's forecast for FY21. While the forecast state aid was within a dollar of the Governor's proposed budget, the state assessments were around $80,000 less than expected.
Further positive news was that the number of Cohasset students expected to attend the South Shore Vocational Technical High School was revised down reducing that cost to the town by $27,576.
This translated to an increase to the draft school budget of $26,534. The reason it wasn't more was that the Technology department's budget was increased by $67,060 to fund more secure email software. The Technology department supports the Town and School departments and it's budget is appropriated before the Town / School budget split is applied.
On Monday, February 3rd, the School Leadership team met to review the list of budget priorities for the next school year. At this meeting, the following items were presented as essential for next year's budget.
The final budget (and the priorities included) will have to be approved by the School Committee before being submitted to the Town.
There was a detailed budget presentation at the February 26 School Committee meeting. We will provide updates soon.
There will then be a Joint meeting of the School Committee, Selectmen and Town Advisory Committee. On March 4th, there will be a public hearing on the budget before the School Committee votes on the final budget to be submitted to the Town.
Any Questions?
Please contact mmacmillan@cohassetk12.org with any questions you might have.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Compass: Assistant Superintendent Leslie Scollins, Ed.D.
Committee Updates
The Digital Learning Committee met February 25 and reviewed the Technology Plan. They set a plan to review the current technology plan and to review the State Frameworks.
Wellness Committee is meeting Wednesday March 4th to review the current Wellness plan.
Professional Development
Watch more information about the day and the registration form next week.
Course Reimbursement Requests
We are excited for Cohasset's 250th Celebration
Trivia
What famous saying about the weather in March is attributed to the Farmers Almanac?
Have a great Weekend!
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Email: psullivan@cohassetk12.org
Website: https://www.cohassetk12.org/
Phone: 781 383 6111
Twitter: @SuperCohasset