The Cohasset Compass

Dear Cohasset Public Schools Community,

Happy Fall 🍁

Last week, at the school committee meeting, our principals shared their School Improvement Plans (SIP). It was very exciting to see the alignment between the schools and to the new 2025 - 2030 Cohasset Strategic Plan and our 2025 - 2026 CPS District Goals. In their comments about their SIPs, the principals also highlighted how teacher goals and our professional development are also aligned to the work we are endeavoring to do in the district. The unifying message in our new strategic plan is that we are all - staff and students - learning, growing, and being inspired together to reach our goals. The schools' improvement plans codify that we are doing exactly that. If you weren't able to watch last week's committee meeting, I hope you will take a few moments to review the four SIPs (and the new Strategic Plan and 2025 - 2026 CPS District Goals if you haven't already) to see the alignment and to notice what your schools are working on this year.

• CPS Strategic Plan (2025 - 2030) and 2025 - 2026 CPS District Goals
• 2025 - 2026 CHS School Improvement Plan
• 2025 - 2026 CMS School Improvement Plan
• 2025 - 2026 Deer Hill School Improvement Plan
• 2025 - 2026 Osgood School Improvement Plan

Additionally, the work of our strategic planning committees has kicked off and each committee met for the first time this month. I'd like to thank the parents and caregivers, staff, and students who have volunteered to share their interest and expertise with us. I'm excited for the work we will do together this year and look forward to sharing updates from the committees with you via this newsletter. As a reminder, our committees are: the Project Based Learning (PBL) Steering Committee, the AI and Tech Task Force, and the CPS Communications Committee.

Ever Onward,

Sarah

If your family is impacted by the potential loss of SNAP benefits, we encourage you to reach out to your child's school counselor or the following Cohasset community resources. You are not alone. We are here to help and support you.

Osgood - David Vinton @ dvinton@cohassetk12.org and Maeve Dullea @ mdullea@cohassetk12.org

Deer Hill - Robyn Costa @ rcosta@cohassetk12.org and Maeve Dullea @ mdullea@cohassetk12.org

CMS - Allie Pearce @ apearce@cohassetk12.org

CHS - Laura Struzziery @ lstruzziery@cohassetk12.org, Allison Battista @ abattista@cohassetk12.org, Kevin McGowan @ kmcgowan@cohassetk12.org

The Cohasset Food Pantry (781)-383-0219 ext. 224

The Cohasset Community Assistance Fund

Resources outside of Cohasset and in the Boston Area

Are you looking for practical ways to support your child’s academic success and emotional well-being? We have an exciting opportunity just for you!

Join Dr. Booth, Ph.D., LMHC, a clinician in private practice and at Brown University, for an interactive workshop designed to empower parents and caregivers. Dr. Booth will share evidence-based strategies to help your child manage anxiety and challenging behaviors, building confidence both in school and in social settings. You will walk away with a tool kit for managing and coping with real world stresses.

You’ll also gain practical tools to navigate the day-to-day challenges of parenting, helping your family thrive together.

📅 Date: November 13th
⏰ Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: CMS/CHS Learning Commons (143 Pond St.)

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and support your child’s growth in a welcoming and engaging environment. Reserve your spot today!

Don't forget to change your clocks this Saturday night and enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Cohasset is a community comprised of experts in a wide variety of fields. In order to deliver more authentic, hands-on, project-based learning experiences to students, the Cohasset School Committee, in collaboration with district leadership, is working to develop a "Community Resource Guide." This Guide will serve as an invaluable resource to our classroom teachers and school staff, as it will provide them with a comprehensive database of all stakeholders and interested parties who are willing to share their background, experience, and expertise in furtherance of our mission to Empower Students to Improve Communities.

There are many different ways in which one might participate in this endeavor, including classroom presentations, hosting or facilitating field trips, creating shadow or internship opportunities, or assisting with project-based learning experiences.

If you are willing to share your unique talents, passions, interests, and/or expertise, please click this link to fill out a brief interest form. We thank you for your willingness to volunteer your time in order to deliver impactful learning experiences to CPS students.

Onward and Upward,

Your School Committee

MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students' families thrive. Explore this curated collection of quick videos and informative handouts thoughtfully grouped by relevant topics. Each segment below is filled with proven, practical, and easy-to-implement video solutions on a wide range of parenting challenges.

Some offerings include:

• Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle & High School Students

• Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection

• Support Your Anxious Child

• Help Your Neurodiverse Child Thrive (ADHD/ASD)

Click her to learn more and see all of the offerings.

• November 3 - Special Town Meeting @ CHS Gym

• November 5 - School Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm

• November 5-6 - CMS & CHS Early Release Days for Conferences

• November 7 - Deer Hill Circus @ 6:00pm

• November 11 - No School: Veteran's Day

🔗]Click here to visit the CPS Community Events & Registrations website.