Deer Families

Thank you so much for joining us at last night's Open House. We love showcasing our school and all of the great things to come this year! While our newsletters are always a great resource for information, the beginning of the year has extra helpings of need to knows. Thank you for taking the time to scan our newsletters each week. Have a great weekend! -- Alex

Deer Hill Need to Knows

Deer Hill Family Handbook: The Deer Hill Family Handbook is an important resource that is always linked in our newsletter. It's an expectation that all families have reviewed it in order ensure the smooth operation of our school. Thank you for taking that time!

Instruments on the Bus: Did you know that some of our band instruments aren't much smaller than a 3rd grader??? With our buses already full to the top, this can make for a crowded ride to and from school. It's always an option to deliver and/or pick up your instrument from the front foyer before and after school. Our entry doors open at 7am and are locked at 5pm. Thanks for any help you can offer on your child's band day!

Show Your Cohasset Spirit! Do you need Cohasset swag? Check out the PSO's online store: https://www.cohassetpso.org/shop

Deer Hill School Council 2026-2027: Deer Hill is happy to share the names of our 2026-2027 School Council members:

Nicole Berg, parent representative
Michelle Craig, parent representative (new member)
Jill Smith, parent representative (new member)
Karin Johnston, school representative
Maika Massari, school representative
Alex Sullivan, school representative
Corey Evans, School Committee liaison (new member)

The School Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of selected months at 4:00 in the Deer Hill library. Dates will be noted in our newsletter, and agendas are posted on the town website. All are welcome. Thank you to the PSO for helping establish this year's slate of members!

Spring MCAS 2027: It may seem early to be thinking of MCAS, but attendance is critical on our assessment days. Please note these dates on your calendar and avoid scheduling appointments, travel, or other planned absences on these days. Thank you!

Homework at Deer Hill Position Paper: Last year all stakeholders (staff, students, families) at Deer Hill engaged in a process to evaluate our homework practices and establish both a thoughtful philosophy and clear expectations moving forward. Here is the Homework at Deer Hill position paper that summarizes that work. Key components around homework expectations can also be found in the Deer Hill Family Handbook. Please note that aside from nightly reading and maybe a fun get-to-know-you activity or two, homework will begin across all grade levels 3-5 the week of September 28th.

Deer Hill Happenings

This Is Our House: Deer Hill continues to build a community of love, inclusion and trust, and we're looking forward to our joint assembly with Osgood next week. Over the first days of school, every student and staff member illustrated what LIT means to them, and Mrs. Augustine, a multi-talented Deer Hill ESP, created this beautiful bulletin board display with help from our Belonging Steering Committee.

Hugo in the House

Deer Hill Through the Eyes of Our School Comfort Dog . . .

Hugo on Instagram: Keep up with Hugo's adventures on his Instagram account, @Hugo.Dogberry

Hot Off the Press . . . Hugo's Trading Card! Not only is he cute, but he helps us remember our Skipper Creed.

Making the Rounds

Deer Hill Dates

September

9.25, 9:30: PSO kickoff meeting

9.29: Picture Day

October

10.1: Scholastic Book Fair

10.1: This Is Our House caregiver event

10.2: Early release (prof dev), 1:15 dismissal

10.6, 6:30-7:45 (CHS learning commons): Parenting, Anxiety, and Us ~ An Evening of Community and Conversation

10.8: PSO Staff Appreciation Lunch

10.12: Indigenous Peoples Day, no school

10.13: ½ grade 4 to Benson's Pond Cranberry Farm

10.14 (rain date 10/15): Fun Run, wear blue or Cohasset shirts!

10.15, 4:00 (library): School Council

10.16: ½ grade 4 to Benson's Pond Cranberry Farm

10.20 & 10.21: Conferences, early release, 1:15 dismissal

10.21: Unity Day (wear orange)

10.26: Cradles to Crayons donation drive kickoff

10.30: Spirit Day: wear a school appropriate costume, black and orange, or crazy hair!

CPS calendar 2026-2027

Deer Hill Calendar 2026-2027

Community Partnerships, Events, & Registrations

CPS is now streamlining information about community offerings through our website. This keeps our newsletter focused on site specific news while also supporting our community partners. Please stay up-to-date on these opportunities by accessing this link.

Free & Reduced Lunch and South Shore Backpackers: Please see this letter previously sent by Superintendent Shannon and the flyer below for information about important resources to support our Cohasset families.