The Skippers' Log

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Happy Friday, CMS friends and family!

I’m happy to share a brief newsletter ahead of a long weekend.

One important note: if possible, please encourage your kiddo(s) to wear blue on Thursday, 10/15, to show some love for one of our students, who is finishing their round of medical treatments on Wednesday. It’s a small gesture, but an important one, that shows that the CMS community is here to support each other. Families and students in other schools are encouraged to wear blue on the 15th, too.

Thank you, be well, and I hope the next few days are full of joy for you and yours.

John / Mr. Scopelleti

A Look Ahead

Sunday, October 11: Our school store closes. You can order CMS gear here!
Monday, October 12: No school - Indigenous Peoples Day
Wednesday, October 14: Individual student reports for MCAS and i-Ready will be available in the Documents section of Aspen.
💙 Thursday, October 15: Wear blue! 💙

Monday, October 19: Picture retakes

A Look Back

Week 6: An Outstandingly Typical Week

Here are the pics from this past week. Enjoy!

For Your Information

Technology Assistance

If you need assistance providing your kiddo(s) with a computer or calculator, please complete this form. The Cohasset Community Assistance Fund--a great local partner!--is here to help. This flyer has more information.

Enrichment Clubs at CMS

Please see this flyer for more information about additional after school clubs that will run after school during the first trimester of the year. Click here to register, and please email Mark Eagles at meagles@cohassetk12.org if you have any questions. Gaming, cooking, and crafting are ready to rock; Chess Club and Debate Team may find some more interest in the winter!

MCAS Family Portal Reminder

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the MCAS Family Portal, which provides online access to your student’s individual results on the MCAS tests. MCAS data from spring 2026 is now included in the MCAS Family Portal, along with previous years’ data, if available, from spring 2025, 2024, and 2023. You can access the MCAS Family Portal online at https://mcasfamilyportal.emetric.net. To create an account, you will need your Student's Registration Code found in your Aspen Family Portal located in the Family tab. Please visit the MCAS Family Portal for more resources and FAQs.

Community Corner

South Shore Tech Open House

I am biased, since I worked there for 15 years, but South Shore Tech is a great option for high school. You can learn more at their Open House, which happens on Saturday, November 7th, from 10am - 1pm. You can register and find more information here.

CPS Community Website

Please click here to see the district's community partnerships. This site is updated frequently with new events and information.

Don't Forget!

CMS School Store Closes Soon!

This flyer has more information about our school store, and this link allows you to order. Thank you for any way you can support our Student Council!

Locker Options

If your kiddo would prefer to have the lock removed from their locker--essentially making it a cubby with a door--please send me an email at jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org to give me your blessing, and we can work on making that happen. About 15 students have signed up for this so far.

Massachusetts Distinguished Educator Recognition

A brief note from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

We know you know some outstanding educators. And the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking to recognize these exceptional teachers and principals through our Distinguished Educator Recognition Program. Now more than ever, we want to hear about the local heroes who are serving the students in your school or district. The Department will consider these educators for future advisory boards and task forces.

Click here to nominate an educator!

PSO Fundraiser

Please consider supporting our phenomenal PSO with their easy and great wrapping paper fundraiser. This flyer has all the details!

A Scoop from Scop

As part of our school's focus on inclusion this year, I am digging deeper into our data to determine the direction of demographic and other disaggregated trends. For example, it is great that CMS received a 93 percentile rating on our accountability report from the state. However, what is especially impressive is that our lowest-performing students "exceeded typical growth" in both ELA and Math, the only subjects measured. That speaks to the attention, care, and time that our staff put into all of our students.

Cohasset Public Schools LinkedIn

A Look Ahead A Look Ahead

A Look Back A Look Back