KCCS Newsletter 10-09-2025

Consuelo Carroll

Oct 9 2025 10:19 AM

Principal's Message

Dear KCCS Families,

Just a quick reminder to plan ahead for a long weekend! There will be No School for students on Friday, October 10th (staff PD) and Monday, October 13th (Indigenous Peoples' Day). Enjoy the time with your family!

Reminder: Early Dismissal Cut-Off Time

To ensure that our office staff can fully focus on the new security and dismissal procedures during our busiest time of the afternoon, we will no longer being honoring early dismissals after 3:15. If you arrive to dismiss your child at or after 3:15 you will be required to wait for the usual parent pick up time at 3:35pm. Thank you for your continued partnership.

Principal's Message

Dear KCCS Families,

This week, we dedicated time to refreshing our PBIS school-wide expectations, focusing on what it means to be a Falcon Five Student. Please continue to reinforce these five critical traits at home: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Caring, and Be Ready. By using this positive, common language both at school and home, we can work together to ensure a successful and supportive environment for all students.

In Partnership,

Jane Redman

Reminder: Early Dismissal Cut-Off Time

Important Message from Superintendent, Dr. Michele Conners

Dear Mashpee Community,

This fall, the Mashpee Public Schools is launching a comprehensive strategic planning initiative to guide our district into the future. The plan will:

Define our Mission, Core Values, and Vision;
Establish strategic objectives and initiatives; and
Ensure that our schools remain focused on continuous improvement and systemic renewal.

The strength of our Strategic Plan will come directly from the voices of our students, staff, families, and community partners. To that end, we are seeking 20–25 members to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Committee Composition
We are seeking representation from across the Mashpee community, including:

Principals and Assistant Principals
Teachers and Support Staff
Parents/Guardians
Students in Grades 10 and 11
Elected Town Officials
Up to two School Committee Members

Meeting Dates and Times
Committee members will meet from 4:00 – 6:30 PM on the following dates:

Meeting #1: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Meeting #3 (Data Meeting): Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting #4: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Meeting #5: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meeting #6: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Alternate Date (if needed): Thursday, May 7, 2026

Commitment
We ask that interested members:

Complete an Interest Survey: https://forms.gle/MU7ZR8wYAaxojn7a9
Commit to attending the meeting dates listed above

Over the years, the success of the Mashpee Public Schools has depended on the broad-based involvement and support of our community. Once again, we invite you to bring your perspective, expertise, and passion to help us chart a course for the future—one that ensures every Mashpee student thrives.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve. Together, we will build a Strategic Plan that reflects our shared commitment to students, families, and the community of Mashpee.

With gratitude,

Dr. Michele M. Conners
Superintendent of Schools

Important School Dates Remember

October 10-No School-Professional Day for teachers

October 13-No School- Indigenous Peoples Day

October 23-Picture Retake Day

October 23-Early Release- Parent/Teacher Conference

October 28-Early Release- Parent/Teacher Conference

Mashpee Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026 pdf.

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Important School Information

Parent Conference Information

We're pleased to announce that the sign-up link for our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences is officially live! This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with your child's teacher. Your one-on-one conference is the perfect time to discuss how they're adjusting to school, review their academic progress, and support their overall well-being.

Key Conference Details

Parent Teacher Conference times are being offered on the afternoons and evenings of Thursday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 28.

Sign-Up Link: https://www.myconferencetime.com/mashpee/

Please click the link above to select the date and time that works best for your family.

We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's success!

IMPORTANT SCHOOL SAFETY AND LOGISTICS UPDATE

In alignment with a recent District-wide safety initiative, we are implementing two new procedures at KCCS to strengthen security and minimize disruptions to classroom learning. Both changes take effect on Monday, October 6.

1. Mandatory ID for Early Student Pickups

For the safety and security of every child, we are updating our early dismissal protocol. Effective Monday, October 6, any adult signing a student out of school early must present a valid photo identification before the child will be released. This is required for all individuals, even if you are well-known to the office staff. This consistent measure ensures a verifiable process every time and removes any ambiguity about who is authorized to take a student out during school hours.

2. New Late Item Drop-Off Procedure

To minimize interruptions to classroom instruction, we are changing the process for dropping off forgotten items (lunches, water bottles, backpacks, etc.). A designated KCCS Cubby has been placed inside the main building vestibule (the area between the two sets of doors). If you need to drop off an item for your child after the school day has started, please follow these steps:

Place the item in the KCCS Cubby in the vestibule.
Clearly label the item with your student's full name and teacher's name.
Office staff will ensure these items are delivered to your child.

Thank you for your quick cooperation with these new procedures as we work together to keep KCCS secure and focused on learning.

Lifetouch: Kenneth C. Coombs School Picture Retake Day is Coming!

Please mark your calendars for October 23. Lifetouch will be back at KCCS for students who need a retake or were absent on that day!

KCCS Holiday Support

The holiday season is right around the corner and while it is a joyful time for many families it can also be stressful with added expenses. Mrs. Kaski, one of the school counselors, is now starting to organize KCCS's holiday support for the 2025 season. If your family would benefit from a little extra assistance during this time of the year please reach out to her at jkaski@mpspk12.org or 508-539-1520 x5120 for more information.