The Skippers' Log

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CMS friends and family, we made it!

The first full week of school is behind us, and–as you’ll see below–there was lots of joyful learning.

Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome y’all to our Open House on Tuesday evening. All the details are below, but here are a few pro tips:

If your kiddo has Chorus, Band, or Health/Wellness first period, the best entrance to use is the one closest to the auditorium. That’s where those classes will meet for the evening.
If your kiddo has a classroom that starts with a 2 first period, skip the main entry way and go to the doors closest to Route 3A. That will take you to a stairway, and you should head up the stairs. (If you prefer an elevator, please use the main entrance and let a staff member or student volunteer know.)
Everyone else, please use the main entrance.

If you have any questions about any of the above or below, please let me know. Otherwise, be well, and have a fantastic weekend!

John / Mr. Scopelleti

A Look Ahead

Tuesday, September 22: Reading i-Ready (the beginning of school) AND CMS Open House (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Wednesday, September 23: Grade 6 assembly for students for a start-of-the-year check-in (during Utility)
Thursday, September 24: South Shore Tech presentation for eighth-graders (during Utility)

A Look Back

Week 3: Finally, a Full Week!

It was so nice to have a five-day week of school, wasn't it? Here are some scenes from CMS this past week.

For Your Information

CMS Open House

We are thrilled to welcome y'all to CMS on Tuesday, 9/22! The event starts at 6:00pm, ends at 7:30pm, and will follow this schedule. Please expect your kiddo to come home on Tuesday with a paper copy of their schedule. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Student Clubs

We hosted a very busy club fair on Wednesday. Here are some of the offerings for student organizations:

Student Council
Yearbook
Inclusivity Club
The Pond Street Press (our student newspaper)
Robotics
Cross-Country
The musical
CMS Singers
Jazz Band
Gamers' Club

There are more clubs being developed, based on student interest, so if your kiddo has an idea, please tell them to connect with me.

Jazz Band

Parents/Caregivers, if your kiddo is interested in Jazz Band this year, please ask them to complete this form. That will help us determine when it will run. Thank you!

Community Corner

CMS School Council - Last Call!

Today is the last day to express your interest in the CMS School Council. If you are interested, please email a brief bio and photograph to middleschool@cohassetpso.org by 5:00pm today (9/18). Elections will be held at our Open House on Tuesday. Thank you!

Support Our CEF!

Please come out on Saturday, October 3, from 7pm - 10pm to support the CEF. This event will feature live music, heavy passed apps, and a silent auction. It's at The Parrot in Hull. Please see this flyer for more!

Parenting, Anxiety, and Us: A Community Conversation

On Tuesday, October 6, there will be a great opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers to think and talk about what it's like to be a parent today. From 6:30pm - 8:00pm on 10/6, Dr. Shannon will moderate a panel discussion that includes and focuses on the work of Dr. Meredith Elkins and her book Parenting Anxiety. (Spoiler: The book is great!) See this flyer for more details about this event.

PSO Fundraiser

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

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 Health Form

Please complete this form to ensure that Erin Kalberer, our school nurse, has up-to-the-date records on your child (or children). If you run into any technical problems or would simply prefer to complete a hard copy, please complete this version and either email it to Nurse Kalberer at ekalberer@cohassetk12.org or ask your child to drop it off with Ms. Simmons in the office. Thank you!

The CMS Musical!

For your convenience, here is the Legally Blonde, Jr. rehearsal calendar, and here are the show dates:

Friday, November 20th at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 21st at 2:00pm
Saturday, November 21st at 7:00pm

If you have any questions, please feel reach our to Ms. McCormick at kmccormick@cohassetk12.org.

Nutrition Assistance

If your family could benefit from additional food support, please complete this confidential form. Information submitted through this form will be processed confidentially, respectfully, and discreetly. Feel free to email me at jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org if you have any questions about this program.

A Scoop from Scop

Over the next few weeks, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will release MCAS data and school accountability information from the 2025-2026 school year. DESE also identifies schools that are "comparable" (their term) to CMS in terms of enrollment and demographics. Here are the middle schools that, according to DESE, have demographic similarities to CMS:

Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin
Georgetown Middle School
Miles River Middle School in Hamilton
Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools, both in Longmeadow
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Pembroke Community Middle School
Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School in Reading
Sutton Middle School

Click here for the source, and please send any questions or comments to jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org!

Cohasset Public Schools LinkedIn

A Look Ahead A Look Ahead

A Look Back A Look Back