Friday, December 6, 2024

The Falcon Eye! 12/6/2024



Monday 12/9
Early Release Day 
PreK: 11:45 AM
K - 2: 12:30 PM






Report Cards!

The first term has ended and report cards will go on Tuesday, December 10th. Report cards are issued three times a year in grades K-2: December, March, and June. These reports are provided to inform both you and your child about progress being made.  They serve as a formal record and help communication between the home and the school. For students receiving Special Education services, Special education progress reports are also issued with regular report cards during the school year.  

The issued report card should remain at home with the parent/guardian, and the envelope should be signed and returned to the school within one (1) week after each of the first two terms.  The signature on the envelope does not indicate approval, merely the fact that the report card has been examined by the parent/guardian. Report cards are not a substitute for parent conferences. Parents/guardians are encouraged to regularly communicate with their child’s teacher to monitor their child’s academic progress. 

Our standards-based report card communicates clearly what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of the academic year as set forth by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Each grade level standard is taught, assessed, and reported within the standards on the report card. Important skills that students should learn in each subject at a particular grade level are shown on the report card. Parents/guardians will be able to see exactly which skills and knowledge their children have learned per term, allowing them to better understand their child’s strengths and areas requiring additional focus. Our reporting system reflects the extensive work of our teachers to match curriculum, rubrics, and assessments to the standards.  

Grading System for Core Academics (Grades K-2)
4:  Exceeding the grade-level standard/expectation
3:  Meeting the grade-level standard/expectation 
2:  Progressing towards grade-level standard/expectation 
1:  Not yet meeting grade-level standard/expectation
X:  Standard is not assessed at this time

Grading System for Special Subjects/Core Values/Prosocial Skills (Grades K-2)
E:  Exceeding grade-level standard/expectation 
M:  Meeting grade level standard/expectation
P:  Progressing towards grade-level standard/expectation 
N:  Not yet meeting grade-level standard/expectation
X:  Standard is not assessed at this time.

Grading for Preschool – Students at the preschool level are assessed utilizing a development scale in language, cognitive development, mathematics and early literacy skills, Reports are issued twice a year. Please note, preschool/prek students are not graded in the first term. 

It is common for children to be performing at a Level 1 or 2 in the first term of a grade-level as the standards reflect end-of-the-year goals. Should you have any questions regarding your child’s performance, please contact your child’s teacher for additional information. 


How Every Child Can Thrive by Five
Birth to age five is a crucial and pivotal time for your child's development. Building strong positive connections filled with love and care builds the brain to support learning for a lifetime. Check out this TED Talk to learn more. 




            Winter Glow Stroll!                         
This year we start a new tradition to build community and support the Falcon Family Fund! Join us as we walk through a winter wonderland, sip on hot chocolate and eat cookies in front of a 
"roaring fire".  

The PTO will be raffling 12 or more baskets such as "Mixed Greens" worth $200, movie night, Everything Harry Potter and much much more! 

Raffle tickets will available for 
$5 for 5 tickets or 12 tickets for $10.

Please note, the front parking and bus loop will be closed for this event. 

Park in the main lot and walk to the front of the building where we will gather before our walk. 

Glow sticks will be distributed by the PTO. We appreciate their partnership for these fun filled events! 

*** All proceeds will be donated to the KCCS Falcon Family Fund.***



KCCS Spirit Week! 
Before break, KCCS will show their school spirit! Below are  days and how we celebrate.
12/16 Merry Monday - Wear red and green
12/17 Tinsel Toes Tuesday - Wear crazy socks
12/18 Winter Wonderland - Wear white
12/19 Long Winter's Night - Wear your PJs
12/20 Festive Friday - Wear an ugly sweater 





Community Connections

Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan Retires
Congratulations to Chief John Phelan on a well-deserved retirement! The Kenneth C. Coombs School is grateful for your 34 years of service keeping us safe. Thank you for being a true hero!




CAPE COD PARENTING CLASSES - FALL 2024
Active Parenting is an evidence-based parenting class for families with children ages 0-5 years with Cape Cod Family Resource Center Call (508) 815-5100

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. Meets the third Tuesday of every month with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Registration required. Call (508) 815-5100.

Nurturing Fathers is a 13-week in-person parenting class offering father's the opportunity to enhance their parenting skills with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Thursdays from 6-8pm starting September 12, 2024. Dinner provided. Call (508) 815-5100.

Birth & Beyond: A Family Experience a series of four (4) classes intended before the birth of your baby for those 6 to 8 months pregnant. Expectant parents will learn about the labor and birth process, relaxation techniques, pain management, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and what to expect with immediate newborn care with Cape Cod Healthcare.

The Basics of Baby Care for parents, grandparents and caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care including family adjustment and soothing techniques as well as bathing, swaddling, baby safety, sleep and normal newborn appearance with Cape Cod Healthcare.

Ongoing Classes
Active Parenting Online Complete the lessons wherever and whenever you like, and review past lessons as many times as you need during the enrollment period. Online classes also allow you to connect virtually with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. (Enrollment period differs depending on class.)


KCCS Pictures! 



Go Falcons!

Friday, November 22, 2024

The Falcon Eye! 11/22/24


Thanksgiving Break 
11/27 - 11/29

There are no after school clubs Tuesday, 11/26

The next Falcon Eye will be sent out on 12/6.





Indigenous Peoples Month
All month long, KCCS celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month! On Monday, Cameron Greendeer and traditional Mashpee Wampanoag dancers and drummers performed at KCCS. Mr. Greendeer shared types of dances and the meaning behind their regalia.  







KCCS WINTER GLOW STROLL

A New KCCS Tradition!

Friday, December 13th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a community stroll around our campus all aglow,
while helping to support the KCCS Falcon Family Fund.
Warm up after your stroll with hot chocolate and decorate cookies.
















Connected Community!
Resources and Events

CAPE COD PARENTING CLASSES - FALL 2024

Active Parenting is an evidence-based parenting class for families with children ages 0-5 years with Cape Cod Family Resource Center Call (508) 815-5100

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. Meets the third Tuesday of every month with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Registration required. Call (508) 815-5100.

Nurturing Fathers is a 13-week in-person parenting class offering father's the opportunity to enhance their parenting skills with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Thursdays from 6-8pm starting September 12, 2024. Dinner provided. Call (508) 815-5100.

Birth & Beyond: A Family Experience a series of four (4) classes intended before the birth of your baby for those 6 to 8 months pregnant. Expectant parents will learn about the labor and birth process, relaxation techniques, pain management, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and what to expect with immediate newborn care with Cape Cod Healthcare.

The Basics of Baby Care for parents, grandparents and caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care including family adjustment and soothing techniques as well as bathing, swaddling, baby safety, sleep and normal newborn appearance with Cape Cod Healthcare.

Ongoing Classes
Active Parenting Online Complete the lessons wherever and whenever you like, and review past lessons as many times as you need during the enrollment period. Online classes also allow you to connect virtually with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. (Enrollment period differs depending on class.)








Go Falcons!


Friday, November 15, 2024

The Falcon Eye! 11/15/2024

Join the PTO for Books and Bites 
Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00-1:00







Indigenous Peoples Month
All month long, KCCS celebrates Indigenous People! This week, all second grade classrooms took a walking field trip to Quashnet and met Darius Coombs. He taught second graders about the 13 Moons display which was built by Mashpee Wampanoag tribal members. Darius Coombs and Principal O'Brien were instrumental in this incredible museum quality replica of the weetu and the 13 Moons courtyard display.








Recess!
With the weather getting colder, please make sure students come to school prepared for outdoor recess. KCCS goes outside as much as possible unless, the weather doesn't allow it. If you are in need of a jacket, please contact either school counselor Maryellen Walsh mwalsh@mpspk12.org or Julia Thompson jthompson@mpspk12.org 






High Five Friday! 
Thank you to the Duffy Center for cheering students into school!
Photo by: Jamie Regan





Go Falcons!






Friday, November 8, 2024

The Falcon Eye! 11/8/24

Veterans Day
On Monday, we honor the men and women who serve and served in the US Military. Thank you for your service. 
There is no school, Monday 11/11.

Lunch with a Vet!
On Friday, military men and women joined KCCS students at lunch! Our connected community at KCCS is strong and alive. Thank you Ms. Davis for organizing this event so we could thank a veteran! 


Indigenous Peoples Month
Darius Coombs visited KCCS to share Mashpee Wampanoag culture this week. We are a connected community! 
 


Book Buddies!  
Ms. Matton Mrs. Perrault’s 4th grade class over for book buddies! KCCS and QS classes often partner up to support each other and strength literacy skills. Positive role models have a huge impact on Mashpee's youngest Falcons!




Lunch Bunch 
Kenneth C. Coombs School Adjustment Counselors! Together, we support your children as needed throughout the school day. As part of your child’s social learning experience, we offer opportunities to strengthen social skills and peer relationships. Lunch Bunch groups will be offered to students this year in First and Second grade. 

What is a “Lunch Bunch?”
Lunch Bunch is a group of students learning specific social, emotional, and communication skills from the School Adjustment Counselors. Lunch Bunch is held during the grade-level lunch block; therefore, no academic time is missed. Lunch Bunch takes place with a group of 3-4 children meeting in a the guidance room or other small group space to share lunch and conversation. We will try our best to offer this to all students interested in participating, or by teacher and/or parent requests. Please note that some students may participate in one meeting, while other students may stay in a group for several weeks, based on a student’s individual needs and the focus of the group. 

What happens in Lunch Bunch?
Lunch Bunch focuses on building friendships, developing social and emotional skills and strategies, learning problem-solving techniques and cooperative game playing. Eating together with new and old friends provides natural opportunities to work on skills, such as turn-taking, waiting to speak, asking questions, active listening, understanding social cues, using manners and sharing. We will discuss and role play situations related to getting along, making friends, asking for help, and managing peer pressure.

If you do NOT want your student to participate in a lunch bunch, kindly email either counselor to indicate your decision to opt out for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Julia Thompson Maryellen Walsh
School Adjustment Counselor (Grades PK/1) School Adjustment Counselor (Grades K/2)
508-539-1520 x 5120 508-539-1520 x 5119
jthompson@mpspk12.org mwalsh@mpspk12.org


Handwriting Without Tears
Ms. Wilber's kindergarten class is hard at work with learning how to build letters. Handwriting Without Tears is our school wide curriculum to teach students letter formation. 


ST Math Superstars!

PTO News and Book Fair Bingo

Camp S’more Books has begun, and campers are having a blast! We kicked off the start of Book Fair week on Wednesday November 6th with our 2nd Annual Book BINGO, and we had so much fun! Winners had the choice of a new book from Scholastic or a voucher for $15 towards their purchase at the fair. Campers and their families went fishing for snacks and enjoyed s’mores treat bars made by our very own Kaitlyn Mutrie! Oh my, were they tasty! 

Thursday and Friday’s Library specials visited camp this week, and it has been so fun seeing the excitement campers have about the incredible books they can shop for! It isn’t too late to set up your child’s eWallet if you haven’t already done so. Additional forms of payment accepted are: cash, credit card, and check (made payable to KCC PTO). Student shopping will continue on Tuesday November 12th through Friday November 15th, and we will close out the fair on Saturday November 16th with “Books and Bites” from 10am-1pm. 

To learn about how to set up your eWallet, visit this link here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html
The link to the KCCS Book Fair Homepage is here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kennethcoombses


Thank you to all who attended our PTO meeting on Tuesday! We love to engage with parents/caregivers and teachers, and it means so much to have your support while we work to support our school. 
Upcoming Events!
Monday December 2nd: PTO Meeting at 6:00pm Zoom
Saturday November 16th: Books and Breakfast Bites from 10am-1pm in the KCCS Cafeteria and Gym





Southport Falcons: Read to Me Volunteers!
The Southport Falcons kicked off their year long reading program at KCCS! Each year, Southport Falcons are partnered up with Prek students to be read out loud to. We love having the Southport Falcons come into school to support our connected community!






Resources and Community Connections!









Fall Pictures at KCCS!





 


Go Falcons!