The Skippers' Log

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Happy Friday, friends and family of CMS!

Now that April is here, time is going to fly. Please take a moment to peruse the latest issue of our newsletter, and have a great weekend!

John / Mr. Scopelleti

• Wednesday, 4/8: ELA MCAS, Day 1 (Grades 6-8)
• Thursday, 4/9: ELA MCAS, Day 2 (Grades 6-8)
• Also Thursday, 4/9: Mosaic! (6pm - 8pm)

Lots of good stuff happened this week. Click here to see some of it!

Registration for teacher conferences opens today at 3:00pm. Here is the link, and this video should answer any questions you have.

MCAS can bring up a lot of emotions in students, staff, and families. I ask that you help spread a simple message about these exams: try your best, but don't stress. These tests are simply another way to show off what students have learned. I'll share more information early next week, but please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

The CPS AI Committee wants your feedback on AI! Whether you love it, hate it, or still aren't sure about it, your opinion will help inform the district's approach to artificial intelligence in our schools. To offer your thoughts, parents/caregivers, please take a moment to complete this survey. (Students will have an opportunity to complete this during an upcoming Utility.) Thank you!

Mosaic is Thursday night from 6pm - 8pm. Click here for more details. Please join us!

Next week is the last week for Amanda Magri's clothing drive for Cradles to Crayons. Please consider dropping off gently used or new children's clothing to boxes in our school lobby by Friday, April 10th.

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

There's less than a month to order your 2026 CMS yearbook. This flyer has all the details, you can order here (School ID Code 14290526), and the deadline for orders is April 24.

See below for the spring MCAS and i-Ready dates:

• 4/8 and 4/9: English MCAS (Grades 6-8)
• 5/6 and 5/7: Science MCAS (Grade 8)
• 5/18 and 5/21: Math MCAS (Grades 6-8)
• 6/3: Civics MCAS (Grade 8) AND ELA i-Ready (Grades 6-7)
• 6/4: Civics MCAS (Grade 8) AND Math i-Ready (Grades 6-7)

Please note that the June i-Ready dates for students in Grades 6 and 7 have been shifted to coincide with the Civics MCAS for Grade 8. This will help maintain a school-wide testing environment during these assessments.

Due to MCAS testing across the district, we will not have any Chromebook loaners until April 14th. Please ensure that your kiddo comes to school with a fully charged device every day, and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this.

...about the Artemis II mission? Is it the most exciting news we've had in years? Is it a questionable use of resources? Is it getting enough attention? Let me know by emailing me at jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org!