QMS News

Website: http://mansfieldqms.ss8.sharpschool.com/
Location: 240 East Street, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7530
Twitter: @QMS_Mansfield

Dear Parents & Guardians:

I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our students' accomplishments as we move into the second half of the first trimester.

First, I want to share some great news about how well our students are doing in terms of "presenteeism." As of October 26th, 96.8% of QMS students are "chronically present." This means - that they have attended 90% or more of school days (this means they have missed three or less day). This builds upon our "presenteeism" rate of last year which was 92.8%.

Although there is always room for growth, we have seen improvement in overall student behavior as compared to the last few school years. 94% of QMS Students have no conduct incidents reported to the main office. This includes small things from cell phone policy violations to the most significant offenses.

Academically, our students are working very hard. 88% of QMS students currently have grades above a C in all of their core subjects. More than 80% of QMS Students scored at or above grade level on the Math Fastbridge Screening and 78% of QMS Students scored at or above grade level on Reading.

QMS students are also participating widely in clubs and activities. Each day, between 100 and 200 students participate in different clubs each day. On Thursday, our Cross Country team celebrated the conclusion of their inaugural season taking first place in the boys and girls races at a tri-meet in Canton. 41% of QMS students participate in a musical ensemble this year (Chorus, Band, or Orchestra). Lastly, I encourage everyone to see our Drama Club's production of "Scheme of the Driftless Shifter'' next week.

Our students, faculty, and staff are truly working hard and it is showing.

Enjoy your weekend!

David McGovern

Principal

This morning QMS held its first "Stinger Event" of the year - "Minute to Hallowin It." Each team competed against the other teams in their grade in a series of challenges to see who could earn the most points. The winning team gets to hold onto their grade level mascot until the next event! This was a great way for our school community to come together!

Please see the two pictures below from of our lost and found. This table is located outside the main office. If you see something that belongs to your child, please encourage them to pick it up as soon as possible!

The QMS Ski Club will make two trips to Pats Peak in Henniker, New Hampshire on January 20th and February 10th. These day long trips include round trip coach bus transportation to and from QMS leaving early in the morning and returning close to 7 pm.

Parents and guardians of interested participants as well as their students are encouraged to attend the Ski Club interest meeting on Wednesday, November 1st, at 6:30 pm in the QMS Auditorium. At this meeting, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Vartian will review packages, pricing, and expectations. If you have any questions regarding Ski Club, please reach out to Mr. Walsh using the following email address: qmsski@mansfieldschools.com.

School pictures were distributed to students. If you would like for your child to have their picture retaken, retakes are on November 2nd. Any student having their picture retaken should bring the pictures they received today back to school on that date. If your child was absent on the original picture day, they can also have their pictures taken on November 2nd.