Principal's Newsletter
Qualters Middle School
November 1, 2024
It's hard to believe that it's November already - the weather isn't very convincing.
We had a great week at QMS and we had a chance to witness the very first Stinger Event of the year. It was so great to see that real school (and team) spirit come out with our students. Each grade gathered in the gym during one of their specials classes for an exciting set of minute to win it games. It was great to see the support that students provided to their peers and the level of school spirit that that everyone displayed during the events.
Just a reminder that Tuesday is a day off for students because of election day. I hope that everyone has a great weekend and we look forward to seeing our QMS students back on Monday!
Ski Club News
SEPAC Meeting - Thursday November 7th, 2024 - Virtual Meeting
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will hold their next meeting on Thursday November 7th at 6:30pm. This will be a virtual meeting and you can access the meeting by clicking on this link. Feel free to reach out to SEPAC if you have any questions using this email address: mansfieldsepac@gmail.com
Mansfield Public Schools District Store (From Previous Newsletter)
Fall Frolic - 2nd Annual PAC Comedy Fundraiser (From Previous Newsletter)
Join PAC November 23rd for our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic - an 18+ Comedy Fundraiser! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase now! This event is expected to sell out ~ get your tickets today! Sponsor your students team by selecting the team color as the source when sponsoring online. The team that raises the most funds (combination of ticket, sales sponsors, and donations) will receive an ice cream social. Business sponsorships are also available and PAC is actively collecting raffle basket donations. To donate a raffle basket or for a business sponsorship, contact PAC at qms.pac@gmail.com. To purchase tickets or sponsor our team, visit https://www.funny4funds.com/events/qms-fall-frolic/1440.
Youth Lacrosse (From Previous Newsletter)
Please see the flyer below for information on youth lacrosse in Mansfield!
In Town Basketball Program - Grades K - 12 (From Previous Newsletter)
See the flyer below for information on the in town basketball program for grades K - 12.
Important Dates
November 5th - No School
November 7th - QMS Picture Day Retakes
November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
November 21st & 22nd - QMS Fall Play - James and the Giant Peach
November 27th - Early Release - Start of Thanksgiving Break
November 28th & 29th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 19th - Grades 7 & 8 Concert
February 6th, 2025 - Grade 6 Concert
District Vision, Mission, and Core Values
District Vision
The Mansfield Public Schools will foster an environment where all students share a sense of belonging and experience academic and personal growth. We will inspire and empower active and engaged learners, citizens, innovators, and communicators.
District Mission
The Mansfield Public Schools supports each student so they feel recognized and valued. All students are empowered academically, socially, and emotionally so they can reach their maximum potential.
Core Values
Belonging
We build a supportive and understanding community through kindness, respect, and empathy.
Collaboration
We work together, share ideas, respect each other, and celebrate our achievements as a community.
Curiosity
We question, explore, and discover in order to foster a love of learning, not just for school but for life.
Integrity
We are honest and do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Resilience
We adapt and grow in the face of adversity, always persevering and continuing to try.
About Us
Matthew McGuire - Principal
Timothy Tichacek - Director of Secondary Special Education
Abby Evans - Assistant Principal
James Schliefke - Assistant Principal
Qualters Middle School
240 East St.
Mansfield, MA 02048
508.261.7530
The Qualters Ideal
The Qualters Ideal is not that we will all agree with each other, or even like each other, every minute of the day. It is rather that we will respect each other's rights, especially the right to be different, And that at the end of the day, we will understand that we are one people, one school and one community