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Osgood School News 26 January, 2025
Important Dates for January and February
January
Today- Please complete Mrs. Shannon's Strategic Planning Survey linked in her message below
1/21-3/6 Winter Enrichment Classes
1/28 PSO Meeting 9:30- Venue Change Room 258 (Reading Specialists' Room)
1/28 Middle/High School Building Feasibility Public Forum 6:30pm in the CMHS auditorium
1/29 Benchmark Assessment results in Aspen
February
2/5 PSO hosts Winter Staff Luncheon
2/6 PK progress reports in Aspen
2/12 PK Winter Singalong AM classes10:45 PM Classes / 2:15 afternoon classes
2/13 School Council Meeting
2/17 No School- Presidents Day
2/18-21 No School- February Break
Click the link above for the Osgood Student-Family Handbook
A Quick Excerpt from Superintendent Shannon's 1/24 Cohasset Compass
Dear Cohasset Families,
Last week we sent a survey out to gauge your interest in two aspect of the 2025 - 2026 school calendar. The response to this survey was outstanding ~ 514 families and staff responded! Today, I am asking you to complete one more survey. While this strategic plan survey may not help you make your vacation plans, it will help us thoughtfully plan for the future of the Cohasset Public Schools. This strategic planning survey is where you have a voice in what happens next in our district. We want to hear what you have to say. Clicking on this link will bring you to the survey that I am, respectfully, asking you take the next 7-10 minutes to complete. Let's try to capture at least as many responses about the future of our district as we did when determining when our winter vacation will be next year!
We are also excited to announce that the Cohasset Public Schools has a new Facebook page. Our District used to rely on Twitter to share news, announcements, and updates, however, we are shifting away from that platform and will now be sharing similar information via Facebook. We invite you to click here to Like and Follow our page to stay on top off all of the latest CPS news.
Ever onward,
Sarah
Cohasset Public School Facebook Page
As you have seen in Superintendent Shannon's emails and newsletter, she is looking for parent/caregiver participation in the upcoming Strategic Planning process. There are three ways to participate: family forums, surveys, or as a committee member. The survey will be sent out to the whole community on January 25th. Parent forums are being held on:
- January 14 @ 6:00 pm - All families @ CMHS Library Commons
- January 22 @ 6:00 pm - All families via Zoom (This link will be provided to families closer to the date of the forum.)
And, anyone interested on being on the committee should fill out the form linked here by Wednesday, January 15, 2025, to indicate your interest. It is important for consistency and progress of the work that if you submit interest to be on the committee that you can attend all of the dates outlined below:
- Tuesday, March 4 @ 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 11 @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 25 @ 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 1 @ 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 15 @ 4:30 - 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 29 @ 4:30 - 7:30 pm
While it has been recognized that this level of commitment is high, the work will set bold goals and determine the direction of the Cohasset Public Schools for the next three to five years. Stakeholder input is valued and is essential to the success of this plan and the district. Your involvement at the survey, forum, and/or committee level is appreciated and will be represented in our new strategic plan.
Also, the feasibility study for the potential new middle and high school building is entering its next phase where conceptual designs will be shared. You are invited to attend the next feasibility public forum on Tuesday, January 28th @ 6:30pm in the CMHS auditorium. Ai3, the district's architects, will be there to share several conceptual designs for a potential middle/high school project. These designs will fall into several categories: code upgrades only, addition/renovation, addition/demolition/renovation, and new construction. We hope you are able to attend.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon (Thank you, PSO!)
The second Osgood Staff Appreciation Luncheon of this year will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. Meals will be from Lucky Finn.
If you would like to contribute, please Venmo: @Christina-Daniels-1.
We are also asking for donations of baked goods, beverages and snacks, and volunteers to help set up.
To sign up, please click below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094BADAD2DA1F94-54192103-osgood
Please contact us with any questions. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Christina Norton (cnorton781@gmail.com)
Liz Brannan (elizmbrannan@gmail.com)
Osgood Staff Appreciation Luncheon Co-Chairs
Guiding Good Choices Parent & Caregiver Workshop, March Session with Amy Mahoney, LICSW, Scituate School Counselor
Are you looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your child as they navigate the challenges of adolescence? Do you want to feel more confident in setting boundaries and managing conflict at home? Would you like to connect with other parents and caregivers who are facing similar challenges? If so, Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition invites you to join our upcoming 4-week workshop, “Guiding Good Choices,” designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 9-15. The workshop, led by Amy Mahoney, LICSW, and Scituate School Counselor, will equip families with the tools and strategies needed to foster stronger bonds, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence.
Workshop Details:
- Dates: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Willcutt Commons (Sail Loft), 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset, MA
- Special Session: March 19th will include your child/children for a collaborative learning experience.
- Registration deadline: February 20th
Other Details: Dinner provided for all attendees. Onsite babysitting available upon request during registration. A $15.00 fee for the Family Guide (payable by cash or check at the first class). Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
This evidence-based program will help participants:
- Set clear and effective rules and boundaries.
- Communicate openly with their children.
- Strengthen family connections.
- Address and manage conflicts constructively.
- Recognize and respond to risky behaviors.
“Guiding Good Choices” creates a supportive environment where parents can share experiences and learn together. By joining this workshop, families will gain invaluable insights and practical skills to nurture resilience, trust, and mutual understanding.
Interested parents and caregivers can register at www.safeharborcohasset.org/GGC. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your family and build a stronger future together.
Guests from the Reading Specialist meeting reading with kindergarteners
ESPs working on DESE training
Just a sampling of the wonderful work staff members do when it is an early release day. It is such valuable collaboration time!
Kindergarten working on math fluency
First Grade Teachers (Second not pictured) collaborating around small group instruction
Winter Notes
Winter is really here! Some things for you to know...
❖Outdoor recess occurs when the feels like temperature (factors in wind chill) is 20 degrees or above and it is not raining
❖In order to play in the snow, students must have snow pants and boots (or a change of pants)
❖Throwing snowballs is not allowed; no snowball fights. However, we encourage snowman building should we actually get some that sticks!
Please label each clothing item...we will do our best to return labeled items from the lost and found.
Safe Snack List
Please pack your child's snack separate from their lunch.
Transportation
For information regarding school transportation, please visit the transportation page on the new CPS website. All students must be registered through transportation to ride the bus. However, buses are full at this time and they are placing students on wait lists.
email notes to: JOS-Notes@cohassetk12.org and the classroom teacher
Contact Info
Joseph Osgood School
Principal: Amy GaudetteEmail: agaudette@cohassetk12.org
Main Office: Lisa Gowell
Email: lgowell@cohassetk12.org, jos-notes@cohassetk12.org
Website: https://www.cohassetk12.org/Domain/11
Location: 210 Sohier St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Phone: (781) 383-6117