Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It was truly wonderful to see so many of you and your children at our recent open house! The energy and excitement were contagious, and it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with all our families. We are so excited to partner with you throughout the year to support your child's growth and success. KCCS is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for every student. We are committed to fostering a community where every child can thrive by following the Falcon Five across all areas of our school: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready, and Be Caring. These principles guide our daily interactions and help us create a positive and productive learning environment. We look forward to working with you to help your child soar!

Sincerely,

Jane Redman

KCCS events for September

September 18- Picture Day- see additional details below

Dismissal and Pickup Procedures

Hello Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us make our drop-off and pick-up procedures as smooth and safe as possible. We still need to send out a few reminders to ensure the safety of all students.

Please remember to remain in your vehicle during drop-off and pick-up and follow the directions of our staff. Parking and walking your child to the building is not permitted, as this creates traffic and safety hazards. Instead, please have your child ready to exit the car on the passenger side. Our staff will be there to help and ensure your child gets to class safely. All students should be in a car seat/booster seat in the back seat when in your vehicle. Here are the guidelines from the state.

Additionally, please do not pass other vehicles. It is essential that you remain patient and stay at the curb until directed to leave.

Thank you for your continued cooperation in keeping our school community safe!

KCCS Enrichment Clubs - Registration Ending and Notification

Clubs begin on 9/22 for Grades K, 1 and 2 only. There are many clubs to choose from. There is a google form to sign up for your child to participate. HERE IS THE LINK! Registration closes on Monday 9/17 at noon! Parent confirmation letters will be sent home next Wednesday and please be on the lookout for Pickup Patrol update.

School Picture Day!

Picture Day is coming on Thursday, September 18!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTXVCC8Q. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

Bus Changes

To ensure student safety and accurate attendance, we cannot accommodate daily bus changes. Students must follow their assigned bus schedule. Any requests for changes to a student's transportation must be approved by the central office. Thank you for your cooperation.

Nurse's Note: Important Form for Your Child

The health office is available to provide first aid and emergency care and illness assessment as needed. Illnesses occurring during the school day will be evaluated, and the student will either be sent home or allowed to rest in the health office and then return to class at the discretion of the school nurse. Please refer to the student handbook for additional information. If you wish to be notified each time your child visits the health office please send in a written note requesting this so all staff will be made aware of this request. If you do not wish for your child to participate in health screenings please send in a written note stating this or email me directly. In order to ensure health and safety, it is important to follow the guidelines and protocols noted below.

If your child requires medications or treatments during school hours, it is necessary to remember the following as noted in the student/parent handbook:

• Medications must be in the original container with the medication name and current date for each medication.

• You must sign and complete a parent consent form for each medication.

• You must provide a signed doctor’s order form for each medication.

• Medications must be delivered by an adult to school. These procedures also include all over the counter medications. Please contact the health office to schedule a time to meet with the nurse.

You should have also received a green sheet to complete and return allowing the health office to provide minor health care treatments if needed. Please also inform the health office any time there are any changes to the information you provided in the annual return student health online link. I would also like to share with you the following reminders and tips’ regarding head lice as September is “National Pediculosis Month”.

• Parents/Guardians should check their children at least once a week and preferably daily, all year round for head lice.

• If head lice are identified at home, please contact the health office to discuss next steps.

Please feel free to stop by or contact the health office at (508)539-1520 ext 104 or e-mail sschakel@mpspk12.org. I look forward to working with you this year. Please also remember to email the attendance email at kccattendance@mpspk12.org by 9:00 a.m. every time your child is absent or will be tardy.

Take care, Nurse Stacey

How to Report Your Child's Absence

To report your child's absence, please send an email to kccattendance@mpspk12.org

This email address should be used for all attendance-related communication.

PTO News

Important Dates for October:

10/6 PTO meeting (Zoom- 6-7pm)

KCCS PTO- zoom meeting

Monday, October 6 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oqm-yfbj-fwe

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 414-909-4190‬ PIN: ‪991 870 658‬#

Contact Information

Kenneth C. Coombs School

Email: jredman@mpspk12.org

Main Office: Mary Jeffery

Email: mjeffery@mpspk12.org
Website: https://kcc.mpspk12.org/about-us
Location: 152 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA 02649

Phone: 508-539-1520