The Falcon Eye

 Kenneth C. Coombs School  

 home to Mashpee's littlest FalconS

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Our COVID-19 Data Dashboard is updated in real time with every new case.  Families/students are reminded to assess their wellness each day prior to coming to school using the Updated Daily Symptom Checker linked here. If your child or you answer “yes” to any of the items in the daily symptom checklist, please remain home and contact District Health Coordinator Stacey Schakel at sschakel@mpspk12.org or 781-775-7605 to discuss the next steps.

Message from the Office

Please send all changes to transportation plans and attendance to kccattendance@mpspk12.org  or

call  508-539-1520

If you neglect to alert us ahead of time to your student dismissing early, bring your ID to the door to be checked.  

Weather

Students go outside unless the temperature hits “feels like 20”. Please make sure coats, gloves and hats are brought to school. If there is snow, please pack boots (extra shoes and socks to change back into) and snow pants. Students should be able to put the attire on themselves (if possible!). 

We highly recommend that all jackets, hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, boots are clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name in sharpie

Click here to sign your students up for Before and After School Clubs. The club session runs from February 1-May 24 and is open to all Kindergarten, First and Second Graders. 

VERY IMPORTANT

Check your email for your link to complete your returning student registration.  This is your chance to update your email, phone number, emergency contacts and your students health alerts.  It is extremely important that we have the most up to date contact and medical information for you and your student. 

“This week we celebrate and honor the work, life, and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This national holiday isn't simply a day off but "a day on" to volunteer and give back to our communities and causes that matter to

each of us.” 

            -Teach for America

 There is no school on Monday, January 17th as we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Attendance

We highly appreciate everyone’s efforts in combating COVID 19 and we are aware that an uptick in absences has occurred. Each month an attendance report is run and reviewed. As the year goes on, you may receive a letter from Mr. Prehna regarding your child’s attendance (absences and tardies). Please, do not fear. Attendance letters keep families aware of absences as well as tardies. Mr. Prehna will contact you by phone or email if attendance and tardies have become problematic. Please continue to keep your children home if sick and continue to follow the guidance from the district regarding COVID 19 protocols. As always, we thank you for your collaboration.

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up

The safety of everyone at KCC is imperative and of utmost importance. When dropping off and picking up your child, please make sure your child is secured in their seat while arriving to school and leaving school. Thank you for your continued efforts to make these busy times of day safe for our community.

Young McDonough had a farm

E I E I O !!

 

 

Morning Traffic Update 

Because we have a little lag time before buses arrive in the morning, Mr. Prehna will be sending cars up to the front, around 10 at a time, to try and alleviate some of the waiting beginning at around 8:52. Here’s the deal - if nobody is directing traffic, please follow the line of traffic as you usually would. We will try and have someone always there, but things happen and you never know! If you are dropping your child off, remember to please be as prepared as possible so we don’t hold the line up. Thank you all so much!

From the Office

PreK Dismissal Request: Please wait until all of PreK has been dismissed before letting your child out of the car while you wait in the regular pick up line for your older child. We need everyone safe! Thank you.  Hey...We are working on THE FALCON EYE BLOG !!!  Stay tuned for more information and a link to subscribe.  Attn: Parent Pick up  New placards were sent out to your teachers this week. Please place them in your car window are pick up time. This simple step increases the  efficiency and safety during dismissal.  Please let us know if you need a new one or a few extra.   November 24-26 - NO SCHOOL  THE LINK FOR RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION IS OPEN !!  It’s  your chance to update your address (this will also require new supporting documentation) permissions, phone numbers, and emails.

What a special day at the KC Coombs School on Monday, November 15, 2021. For the first time ever, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal flag was raised alongside the American flag and the State flag. It was an amazing opportunity for us to acknowledge and celebrate the Mashpee Wampanoag people who have lived on and nurtured this land for thousands of years. 

                                     

In addition, two beautiful book boxes (built by MMHS students with former teacher Anthony Chiuppi), were dedicated to two very special preschoolers: Bryson Hendricks and Okemos Brown, both Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal members. These boxes are to the side of the KCC main doors.They will not only help us to remember these wonderful children, but will reinforce the importance and joy of reading. Bryson and Okemos’ families attended this event and placed the plaques on the boxes.

Drummers and dancers that performed for our children on Tuesday, November 16.  

The amazing moves, beautiful hand-crafted regalia and different dances were mesmerizing!

This picture is a two-fer - it’s our own Chayton Lopes, dancing for the first time, and our own Mr. Randy drumming and singing! And the person in the picture below wearing the green regalia is Mr. Randy’s daughter.

KCC would like to give a HUGE thank you to Cameron Greendeer, Darius Coombs, and all of the people that took the time to put this together. One student told one of the dancers, ‘I wish I was Wampanoag!’

 

2021 Giving Tree Event 

The KC Coombs PTO, in collaboration with the School Adjustment Counselors, are so happy to announce the return of our annual holiday Giving Tree Event! Please join us for some holiday fun while helping to support some KC Coombs families in need.

When: Friday, December 10th 2021

Where: Outside under the Tent on the KCC Field (Dress Warm!!!)

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm: Pre-K and Kindergarten Students

5:30pm-6:30pm: First and Second Grade Students

During the evening students will be able to sing holiday songs, listen to a reading of the beloved book The Giving Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and visit with Santa!

We are asking for families to bring a donation of GIFT CARDS this year instead of toys and clothing as we are still following many Covid-19 safety measures.  Your contribution will help make this holiday season a little brighter for some of our own Coombs families.

Gift Card Suggestions:

Walmart

Target

Stop and Shop

Roche Bros

 (Please indicate the amount on the gift card)

The gift cards will be distributed anonymously to families by the School Adjustment Counselors before the holidays.

Please contact Phoebe Lambert 508-539-1520 (x5117) or Taylor Marquardt 508-539-1520 (x5120)

*While masks are not required for this outdoor event we are strongly encouraging them

We are looking for volunteers to help us out with this event. It begins shortly after school ends so we will have to be organized and work fast! I hope the kids will love this! Let me know if you are interested in helping out. We are also in need of borrowing a fake tree - does anyone have one that they are willing to lend?