Dear Parents, Caretakers, Students, and Community Members,

This month we have several events that are essential for our parents to attend. Please see the information below to help you keep informed.

Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences are December 11th and 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents/ guardians to speak with their student's teachers. This year we will be holding conferences on two days in order to accomodate more families. Meetings are still limited in time and availability so sign up early. We will send out a special newsletter Tuesday, December 2nd, to explain how to sign up.

Honors Ceremony Tentatively December 17th and 19th If your student made the honor roll, we will be honoring your student with our Honors Ceremony. Due to the amount of students we need to recognize, we need to hold it on two dates. Parents/Guardians are invited to join their students at Cape Cod Tech as we honor their achievements. In order to provide the most flexibility and accommodate parents with multiple honor roll students at Cape Cod Tech, we will be holding the breakfasts based on the last name. We do not know the split as of yet as we will make that determination based on students making the honor roll and keeping the breakfasts evenly dispersed.

Save the Date!

John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and National Technical Honor Society Ceremony Tuesday, January 14th: We will honor our seniors who received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and our Juniors and Seniors inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Invitations will be forthcoming.

I also want to mention that on December 20th, students will be dismissed around 12:30. We will be holding our annual Shop Parties beginning at 11 am. After the parties and when clean-up is complete, students will be dismissed. Students who do not want to participate in the parties will be offered lunch and a quiet library to read, play board games, and do other activities.

Parents, we use SchoolBrains for our Student Recordkeeping. This system allows parents to review up-to-date grading, attendance, and other information that will help you support your student. If you do not have access, please contact us at assistance@capetech.us

pcoming events and evenings, just click the link below.

Sincerely,
Billy Terranova

Principal

Dec 4 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal

Dec 5 Fashion Show during lunches - This will be streamed on Facebook.

Dec 6 CCCC Field Trip for seniors

Dec 7 Saturday School

Dec 10 Curriculum Sub 4:30

Dec 10 New IEP Parent Meeting 6:00

Dec 11 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal

Dec 11 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:50-3:00

Dec 12 Parent Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:00

Dec 17 Honors Breakfast last names TBD

Dec 18 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal

Dec 19 Honors Breakfast last names TBD

Dec 19 School Committee 6:00

Dec 20 Shop Parties, 12:30 dismissal

Dec 23-Jan 1 Winter Break

Jan 2 Return to School

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 1:50-3:00 pm and Thursday, December 12th, 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents/ guardians to speak with their student's teachers. Conferences will be virtual. Watch your email for details on how to sign up. Slots are limited so be sure to respond early. A special newsletter will be sent this Tuesday 12/2 to explain how to sign up.

Dear Families of Cape Cod Tech,

After Thanksgiving break, Cape Cod Tech will transition to the Commonwealth’s newly updated IEP. The New IEP project has been in development for many years and is ready to be fully implemented.

Each page of the new IEP form guides the IEP Team to provide specific information about their student’s unique profile and needs. As members of the IEP Team, parents /guardians can offer information and input throughout the IEP, and there are several sections where parent/guardian input is especially important!

Please join Mrs. Tina Cass for a virtual presentation on the NEW IEP at 6 pm on December 10th. Learn about the changes and updates, and find out how you can best prepare for the new structure and format of your child’s team meeting. There will be ample time to get your questions answered.

• The enclosed flyer is a “save the date” and also has the Google Meet link for joining the presentation.

We look forward to seeing you virtually on December 10th

Kate Clemens, Director of Student Services

Tina Cass, Special Educator

Order your class ring!

Use the links below for more information.

Click here for information on taking the SAT

Pick up your signup in the main office or Nurses office. You may also signup using the links below. Deadline is December 16th.

Gretchen Wahtola BSN, RN

School Nurse, Cape Tech

508-432-4500 Ext 2187

gwahtola@capetech.us

English: click here to sign up

Portuguese: click here to sign up

Spanish: click here to sign up

All CCT students taking driver's ed with CMSC Driving School Cape Cod in Hyannis will

receive a discount on the full driver's education program at $795 ($865 retail) for the

complete course, including:

● RMV required 30 hours of classroom time

● Class workbook

● Observation hours

● Driving hours

CMSC offers easy payment plans at $200 down; the remaining amount can be split up

over 2 months. Please contact them for more information and to get started!

CMSC Driving School Cape Cod

Patricia Anlas

5 Mark Ln

Hyannis, MA 02601

(508) 790-1200

cmscdrivingschool.com

Click here for the Student Services Newsletter

Parents and Caretakers,

Just a reminder that we have an early dismissal every Wednesday (Blue Day) through June.

Blue Day Schedule:

• 8:00 - 8:50 1st Period

• 8:53 - 9:39 2nd Period

• 9:42 - 10:27 3rd Period

• 10:30 - 11:55 4th Period + lunch

• 11:58 - 12:43 5th Period

• 12:46 - 1:35 6th Period

Below this section, you will find some forms for you to complete and information to help your student and your family to navigate the year. The emergency form is essential for your student. It allows us to distribute OTC medication and reach other contacts in case of an emergency. Please fill out this easy electronic form. Below the emergency form, you will find links to other forms and documents. For ones that you need to submit, please either print or make a copy, complete the form, sign it, and send it in with your child. If you have any questions, please let us know at 508-432-4500 ext 2000

The bus schedules have arrived. Click here, below, or wherever you see "Bus Schedule" and you will land on a pdf for all the bus schedules. Please find the closest stop to your house. If there is an issue, please contact Cape Destinations directly at 508-432-3400.

For the first week or so of school please be visible and early to your bus stop each day.

Click Here For Bus Schedule

Click here for late bus stops. Schedule will be updated weekly.

The late bus is available for all student-athletes and students participating in after-school activities. Students who do not participate in activities will be denied late bus access.

Cape Cod Tech has a very clear cell phone policy. This year we are again making a point to include parents and guardians in our efforts to develop a professional atmosphere as we set our expectation of not using cell phones in class or shops. Technical programs will be holding and securing student phones for the day in order to keep the temptation of using the phone in the work setting. Academic classes will provide students with a safe place to store their phones during class. We expect students to adhere to these steps and policies to ensure they are not distracted from learning in the classroom or shop. We also expect it to have a positive effect by limiting negative social interactions via phones. We are extending this to smartwatches as stated in the student handbook. Employers expect employees to refrain from using their phones while "on the clock." It is our job to prepare students for the workforce and their future. Please support us in this effort.

Click here for Cell Phone Policy

The state expects a 95% rate for student attendance. We want to achieve a higher rate for the year. We can do this, but students need to come to school everyday. Over the last two years our attendance policy has been more lenient than in the past. This year we will be re-instituting the policy to the fullest extent. Our expectation is that you will follow future employer's expectations. Remember, your boss will expect you at work everyday, and so will your co-workers. Build healthy habits now. Come to school because we want you here!

Tardy

If a student is not present in the class/ shop at the time attendance is taken in the morning, they will be marked tardy and will have to report to the main office for a tardy pass. Accumulation of excess tardies as defined in the student handbook will result in disciplinary action. Being on time is an employability skill. Cape Cod Tech not only trains students in skills specific to their technical area but CCT also teaches professionalism and employability skills to the standards of the industries in which they represent.

Please see below a quick link to our attendance policy as well as other important information about attendance.

Attendance, Tardy, and Dismissal Policy

Students needing a locker can come to the Main Office and see Ms. McLoughlin. She is Mr. Consalvi's Secretary. Lockers will be assigned upon request.

Wondering who to ask about schedules or information about classes? Our school counselors are available for parents and students. Please feel free to reach out.

• Ms. Mador: School Counseling Department Chair
  STEAM and Construction Shops cmador@capetech.us ext 2403
• Ms. Kalbach: HHH and Transportation Shops lkalbach@capetech.us ext 2404
• Mr. Furey: Ninth Grade Counselor kfurey@capetech.us ext 2407
• Ms. Tasha: Adjustment Counselor etasha@capetech.us ext 2408

Parents and Caretakers,

Click here for a link on how to use the Community Portal. This is a step-by-step guide on how to use our SchoolBrains Community Portal. Just follow the directions to access your student's grades, report cards, attendance and discipline reports. If you have trouble, email assistance@capetech.us

Step 1. - Student prints and completes the work permit application (pages 1 & 2 ). The application form can be picked up in the Superintendent’s Office or can be printed from the school website in both Student or Parent/Forms.

Step 2. Obtain signatures including:

1) employer,

2) physician’s office (*for 14 & 15 year-olds only),

3) parent/guardian, and

4) student.

Step 3. Return completed signature pages to Mrs. Mullen at the Superintendent’s Office before the first class or during lunch period.

Step 4. Mrs. Mullen will type the work permit.

Step 5. - Student and Superintendent sign the Work Permit and student gives it to the employer for their records.