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Deer Hill School News . May 16, 2025

Deer Hill Need to Knows

Absence Line & Email Address: 781-383-6115; DHS-notes@cohassetk12.org.

Bike to School with Mr. You: Pump up your tires, grab your helmet, and practice that steep Sohier St. hill -- June 3rd is our 2nd annual Bike to School with Mr. You morning! We'll meet at the Town Common at 8:30 and will enjoy a community bike ride to school. Last year we had over 100 students participate!

Grade 5 Transition to Cohasset Middle School: Recently grade 5 families received a letter from John Mills, principal of Cohasset Middle School, that details important dates as students make the transition to 6th grade. Here is a copy of that letter for your reference. This week, Principal Mills visited each 5th grade classroom to present and answer questions. He also met with families via Zoom. Additionally, students had an opportunity to learn about foreign language and the music program from CMS staff.

Spread the Word to Entering Grade 3 Families! Click the flyer to RSVP

Follow CPS on Facebook: Cohasset Public Schools has a new Facebook page. Thanks for following us and stay tuned for more content as we get up and running.

Deer Hill Happenings

Thank You, PSO! The PSO hosted a delicious lunch, catered by Locales, in appreciation of all Deer Hill staff. The food was delicious, and we're so grateful for all of the ways that our PSO supports us. A special shout out to the Borbeau family for all of their work to make our luncheons special!

Words of Encouragement for AP Test Takers: Deer Hill has a tradition of cheering on AP test takers at Cohasset High School with hand delivered letters of encouragement. On Tuesday we welcomed the students from Mr. Sears' AP Physics and Senora Nelson's AP Spanish class who visited multiple classrooms to meet their Deer Hill cheerleaders and receive their letters.

BASE Program: Check out students having fun in the Cardboard Architects and Craft Club classes!

Hugo in the House

Hugo on Instagram: Keep up with Hugo's adventures on his Instagram account, @Hugo.Dogberry

CPS Purposeful Play & Risk Challenge

Each month Superintendent Shannon includes a suggestion for purposeful play and developmentally appropriate risk. Here is the May challenge!

Keeping up with our Anxious Generation purposeful play and responsible risk taking challenges, I am inviting you to join in on our May activities. This month, our challenges are:

Purposeful Play Challenge

Let's get creative this month! May is here and so are the flowers and planting season. Plant a garden together. Build the plan, head to the store together to pick out what you're going to plant, get messy in the dirt as you dig, and then watch as what you did together grows. Celebrate your success. Bonus points if you plant a new fruit or vegetable that your child tries as a new food once it's planted!

Responsible Risk Taking Challenge

This month let your child plan a solo adventure within safe boundaries according to their age. Let your child walk to a neighbor’s house, deliver a letter to the mailbox by themselves, ride their bike to somewhere of their choice, or stay home alone. Independence builds confidence!

Deer Hill Dates

May

5.19, 3:45 (gym): CEF grade 3 spelling bee

5.20, 3:45 (gym): CEF grade 4 spelling bee

5.21, 3:45 (gym): CEF grade 5 spelling bee

5.23: Early release (prof dev), 1:15 dismissal

5.23, 11:00-11:45 (gym): Grade 5 Showcase

5.28, 9:30-12:30: Grade 3 Historical Cohasset Bus Tour

5.28 (rain date 6.2), 9:30: Grade 5 roof egg drop

5.29, 2:15 (gym): Spring band and chorus concert

June

6.2, 10:00-10:45: Grade 4 (Benoit) to Willcutt Commons

6.2 ½ grade 3 to Pratt library

6.3: ½ grade 3 to Pratt library

6.3 (rain date 6.4): Bike to School with Mr. You

6.3, 6:00-7:00pm (Deer Hill library): Entering Grade 3 Parent & Caregiver Information Session

6.5 (rain date 6.6): Field Day

6.9, 9:30: Grade 5 egg drop with CFD

6.10: Grade 4 to Heritage Gardens

6.13, 9:30: Grade 5 Send Off

6.17: Last day of school, 12:15 dismissal

6.17: Last day of term 3

6.17: Progress reports published in Aspen

Spring MCAS Dates (thank you for your help with strong attendance):

Math MCAS: May 14 & 15

CPS calendars 2024-25 & 2025-2026

Deer Hill Calendar 2024-2025

Flyers of Interest

Below are events and happenings that may be of interest to you.

An Opportunity Hosted by Safe Harbor: We are thrilled to invite the South Shore community to our upcoming event, Let’s Talk: Understanding Adolescence with local expert and esteemed speaker Kevin Rosario. This informative session is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Cohasset High School. All are welcome!

Kevin Rosario is an experienced wellness advocate and the founder of Addiction Consulting and Education Services (ACES). With an MBA in Healthcare Management and over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field, Kevin has dedicated his career to helping teens and adults lead purposeful lives.

Kevin will share valuable insights on how to effectively talk with teens about making positive decisions, building self-esteem, developing refusal skills, and fostering healthy communication. This event is designed for parents, caregivers, and community members committed to fostering the well-being of youth on the South Shore and beyond. Learn strategies to help prevent the dangers of peer pressure, particularly related to vaping and substance use. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest science on adolescence and gain practical tools for supporting the next generation!