The Skippers' Log

• Tuesday, November 3: No school for students; professional development for staff

If you have an eighth-grader who might be interested in attending Norfolk Aggie, please check out this video to learn more about what this high school offers. Their website has lots of information, too.

A note from Cohasset High School principal Brian Scott:

Cohasset High School junior Stephanie Williams is launching a local chapter of Ms. President US, a youth leadership organization based in Ridgefield, CT, that helps 4th-8th grade girls build leadership and communication skills by learning about local government and civic engagement. The group meets once a month from November to April, and each session features a female guest speaker who shares how she built confidence and skills in a traditionally male-dominated field. Meetings begin with local leaders and build toward state leaders by the end of the program.

Throughout the year, members choose an issue they care about, such as recycling or technology usage, and develop a campaign around it, culminating in a mock election for “Ms. President” of Cohasset. Girls in grades 4-8 are invited to sign up as members. High school students can get involved as mentors, helping with activities and explaining the issues under discussion at each meeting, and mentors can count each meeting toward their NHS service hours. It’s a great chance for younger students to find their voice and for older students to lead, give back, and inspire the next generation. For more information, see this enrollment flyer and this application flyer.

If you need assistance providing your kiddo(s) with a computer or calculator, please complete this form. The Cohasset Community Assistance Fund--a great local partner!--is here to help. This flyer has more information.

The long version:

1. Please complete a signed consent for us to release information to the schools.

• Your child can pick up a copy of the release form in the School Counselor’s office.
• Please be sure to include on the release the names of the schools for which your child is applying.

• You can either have your child drop the signed form to Ms. Pearce’s office or email it to her directly.

• If you are choosing to use the electronic forms for schools (Ravenna, Gateway to Prep, SSAT, etc.), please send all Transcript Request Forms and Student Conduct Forms to our School Counselor, Allison Pearce.
• Please send all Counselor/Principal Recommendation Forms to either Ms. Pearce or Mr. Scopelleti.
• Please send all Teacher Recommendation Forms to the appropriate teacher. Please encourage your child to personally ask the teacher to write a recommendation letter before sending the recommendation form.
• Teachers do their best to write specific, thoughtfully written recommendations but need ample time to do this. Please adhere to the following deadlines for transcript and recommendation requests:
• 11/15 for 12/1 deadlines
• 12/15 for 1/1 deadlines
• 12/12 for 1/15 deadlines
• 1/15 for February or March deadlines

The short version:

Please reach out to our fabulous school counselor, Alli Pearce (apearce@cohassetk12.org) if you have any questions about applying to private schools.

I am biased, since I worked there for 15 years, but South Shore Tech is a great option for high school. You can learn more at their Open House, which happens on Saturday, November 7th, from 10am - 1pm. You can register and find more information here.

This week, a shout-out: congratulations to the CMS cross-country team! The boys placed 7th while the girls placed 3rd at the South Shore Middle School Cross-Country Invitational this past Wednesday. Well done, team; and thank you, Ms. Yindra and Ms. Henry for coaching!