The Skippers' Log

• Monday, 3/23: Trimester II ends AND Grade 8 Assembly - Some words on how to end middle school on a strong note during Utility
• Tuesday, 3/24: All-School Chorus Concert - Students report at 6pm, and the concert starts at 7pm in the high school gym.
• Wednesday, 3/25: All-School Band Concert - Students report at 6pm, and the concert starts at 7pm in the high school gym.
• Friday, 3/27: Trimester II Report Cards published at 3pm AND Grade 6 Assembly - Some words on how to end the year on a strong note during Utility

Here are pics of some inspiration, some spirit, and some learning from the week. Enjoy!

The Samaritans visited our eighth-grade Health classes this past week to talk about supporting people--others and ourselves--when we're going through a hard time. If you have an eighth-grader, please ask them about these presentations. The feedback has been incredibly positive so far, and we have one more presentation on Wednesday, 3/25. Here', too, is a link to resources that were discussed during these presentations.

The new term begins on Tuesday, 3/24. Be sure to check Aspen for updated schedules.

From Monday, March 23rd through Friday, April 10, Cohasset eighth-grader Amanda Magri will collect clothing for Cradles to Crayons. Please consider dropping off gently used or new children's clothing to boxes in our school lobby. If easier, please feel free to email Amanda’s mom at colleenmagri@yahoo.com to arrange for a pick-up at your home. All donated clothing and shoes will be brought to Cradles to Crayons in Newton to help kids in Massachusetts facing clothing insecurity.

Please 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)
• 6/1: ELA i-Ready (Grades 6-8)
• 6/3 and 6/4: Civics MCAS (Grade 8)
• 6/8: Math i-Ready (Grades 6-8)

CMS students are encouraged to participate in the Cohasset Historical Society's logo contest. See here for all the details, and see me if you have any questions.

Cohasset's Mosaic Night is a great celebration of our multicultural community. This year, it will be held from 6pm - 8pm on April 9th. Please click on this link to register as an exhibitor. Thank you!

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

If you are interested in offering feedback on the CMS Student-Family Handbook, please let me know, and I'll add you to the group that is working on this review.

In case you missed it, here's a message from the phenomenal CHS Guidance Department:

Dear Parents and Guardians of Rising 9th Graders,

You are warmly invited to attend the CHS Curriculum Night on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 PM in the CMHS Learning Commons.

This evening is designed specifically for parents and guardians. Students will receive the same information during course selection assemblies held during the school day. During Curriculum Night, our guidance counselors and department heads will introduce themselves, provide an overview of the high school schedule, and share important considerations to help you support your student as they build their schedule for next year.

If you are planning to attend the All School Chorus Concert, please note that it will begin at 7:00 PM, immediately following Curriculum Night.

We look forward to welcoming you and partnering together for a successful start to high school!

...about astronomical spring finally arriving? Do you buy it? Are we finally done with cold and snow? Or are you hoping for one more storm? Let me know by emailing me at jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org!