Quashnet School Weekly Newsletter 05-04-25
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Consuelo Carroll
New Approach to Student Awards at Quashnet
During my first spring at Quashnet last year, I received consistent feedback from teachers, students, and parents that our end-of-year student awards format needed improvement. In response, I gathered input from staff through team surveys and worked with the Quashnet Building Based Leadership Team to develop a comprehensive new approach.
Rather than holding grade-level assemblies at the end of the school year, we'll present awards during our morning Zoom announcements. Beginning Monday, May 12, we'll announce one award each morning, with the final award presented on the second-to-last day of school.
Students receiving an award will be invited to the main office to accept it in person. Families will be notified the week before their child receives an award, including which award they'll receive and on which day, so they can join us in the office if they wish.
MCAS Volunteers Needed
We have room for more MCAS hall monitor volunteers for the math tests on Tuesday and Thursday this week. We also could use a single volunteer for grade 5 science on 5/15 and 5/16. Ideally, the volunteers would be here from 9:30 to 11:30 or 12. They would have a desk out in the hallway and just be an extra set of eyes in the hallway, plus asking students to go into the bathroom one at a time. Bringing a book to read would be totally fine. These volunteers are helpful in making sure that we maintain a quiet and focused testing environment.
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Important LinksQuashnet School 2024-2025 Photo Album Quashnet School 2023-2024 Photo Album |
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Special Days this WeekMonday, May 5 - Special Day 1 (Early Release Day) Tuesday, May 6 - Special Day 2 Wednesday, May 7 - Special Day 3 Thursday, May 8 - Special Day 4 Friday, May 9 - Special Day 5 |
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Our Math MCAS assessments are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week, with Wednesday serving as a deliberate break day focused on student well-being and strengthening our school culture. This balanced approach helps students maintain focus while preventing test fatigue. We were thrilled to see record-breaking attendance during last month's ELA testing—the highest of this school year. This level of participation directly contributes to our students' success, and we're counting on your continued support to maintain this excellent attendance for the Math MCAS. |
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We have room for more MCAS hall monitor volunteers for the math tests on Tuesday and Thursday this week. We also could use a single volunteer for grade 5 science on 5/15 and 5/16. Ideally, the volunteers would be here from 9:30 to 11:30 or 12. They would have a desk out in the hallway and just be an extra set of eyes in the hallway, plus asking students to go into the bathroom one at a time. Bringing a book to read would be totally fine. These volunteers are helpful in making sure that we maintain a quiet and focused testing environment. Interested volunteers can sign up at the link here: https://signup.com/go/mmwHUeQ |
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Our final No Place for Hate activity will take place tomorrow (Monday, May 5) during specials, where students will engage in collaborative team-building challenges followed by a meaningful discussion about effective cooperation strategies and conflict resolution techniques. |
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Last Tuesday, Richard Guerry delivered an excellent presentation on online communication safety for our students. I've included a short clip below for those interested in learning one of his key strategies for helping students navigate the digital world responsibly. |
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Quashnet School PTO Leadership OpportunityAs we approach the end of another successful school year, our PTO finds itself at an important crossroads. Our current PTO President, Victoria Haire, and her family have received military orders and will be relocating to Texas this summer. We are incredibly grateful for Victoria's leadership and dedication to our school community! This Year's Accomplishments:
To continue this incredible momentum, we need new leadership! The PTO plays a vital role in:
Important Dates:
Victoria has graciously offered to help transition and support the new president remotely over the summer, ensuring a smooth handoff of responsibilities. Whether you have a little time to give or a lot, your involvement matters. Consider stepping up to take a lead role in supporting our Quashnet School community! Interested? Reach out with any questions—we'd love to share how you can make a difference. Let's keep the momentum going—TOGETHER. |
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During my first spring at Quashnet last year, I received consistent feedback from teachers, students, and parents that our end-of-year student awards format needed improvement. In response, I gathered input from staff through team surveys and worked with the Quashnet Building Based Leadership Team to develop a comprehensive new approach. Finding an ideal awards system for intermediate grade levels proved challenging, and we recognized that no perfect solution exists. However, I believe our new format addresses many of the concerns raised about the previous system and represents a significant improvement that we're excited to implement this year. Key Issues We've Addressed:
Our New Format: Rather than holding grade-level assemblies at the end of the school year, we'll present awards during our morning Zoom announcements. Beginning Monday, May 12, we'll announce one award each morning, with the final award presented on the second-to-last day of school. Students receiving an award will be invited to the main office to accept it in person. Families will be notified the week before their child receives an award, including which award they'll receive and on which day, so they can join us in the office if they wish. When students arrive at the office, we'll present them with their award and take photos with their peers and family members who attend. Attached below, you'll find our complete awards plan, including descriptions of each award, the specific days they'll be presented during morning announcements, and the criteria used to determine recipients. |
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Last year we had more professionals come and present to students on Career Day than ever before, and this year we're hoping to increase this even more. Professionals can now come in person and also Zoom with classes, which allows professionals in locations around the world to reach out students. If you are a professional or know a professional who would be willing to attend and present on career day to our students, please scan the QR below to sign up or click this link. |
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