Kenneth C. Coombs School: The Falcon Eye: April 2023

Monday 5/1 is an Early Release Day

Comic Relief for Parents and Caregivers

Families - we're ALMOST at kick-off day (May 3rd) for the 2023 KCC Dance Off Fundraiser.

Families should have received information via flyers, email, and the PTO FB page, with directions on how to register and boost their sponsorships requests.

Log in/sign up on MYBOOSTER.COM to register. You can do this by searching for the school by name. Students get a FREE prize just for being registered. On the site, families can access easy-to-use links and content to connect students with sponsors by sharing their fundraising link on Facebook, through email, or even text. Sponsors can enter and pay for those donations online through the students’ fundraising link!

As a reminder, our goal is $20,000. Together, we can MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!

For families that are new to our one big annual fundraiser, the PTO has provided the following background to ensure everyone is in the know! If anyone has questions or would like to participate in making this fundraising event a success, please email kccptopresident@gmail.com.

WHAT: The KCC Falcons Dance Off is a 10-day fundraising program. This large-scale fundraising provides enrichment programs (Field Trips; guest speakers and presentations); extra classroom supplies, books, and a number of community events for our students, families, and more!

WHEN: The fundraiser kicks off on 5/3 and culminates in an actual Dance Off at the school on 5/12. Each classroom is scheduled to dance on the field for the dedicated number of minutes each class has raised funds. The average student completes 30-35 minutes. The schedule of when students will be "dancing" will be shared ahead of time and families are welcome to come watch, participate and cheer on!

WHO: Booster is an online school fundraising platform and partner that helps our school to raise funds. It provides an easy-to-use platform for tracking donations etc. Booster also provides educational content that teachers share each day of the fundraising period to generate excitement. This year's theme is Grandland Adventure. You can check out more about that here.

Mashpee Marathon Program at KCC

Congratulations to Ryan F. for being the first student to complete a full Marathon - 26.2 miles! Collectively, our Second graders in the Mashpee Marathon Program have completed 1327 miles! More information will be coming soon about our final mile on May 18th.

KCC Visits the Mashpee Firehouse

Students in K, 1 and 2 walked to the Firehouse this week to learn from Firefighter Lenny and the Mashpee Fire Department. Students toured the station and learned crucial information. The two messages to drive home are in case of a fire to "get out and stay out" and never try to hide from a firefighter in an emergency. The firefighters put on their entire suites to show students how they will sound and look so they know not to be scared in an emergency. Our PreK students will be visiting in the coming weeks. Thank you Firefighter Lenny and MFD!

Order your KCC Yearbook today!
Xchange Autographs day is June 14, 2023!
Exciting news for our 2nd grade students! As part of their step up to Quashnet present, the KCC PTO has sponsored a 2022-2023 Kenneth C. Coombs School Yearbook for each 2nd grade student. (If a Grade 2 student has already purchased a yearbook, a refund will be issued.)
Yearbooks will be available to purchase for students in Preschool-Grade 1 by using the link below for $15. The deadline has been extended!
The website to order the yearbook is: ybpay.com
Yearbook ID Code: 15039823

JiJi Day at KCC!

JiJi Day was Friday! Students were encouraged to wear black and white on this special day! Directly following announcements, the whole school will be dropping everything and doing 15 minutes of ST Math. KCC students have completed over 529,000 puzzles with JiJi so far this year! JiJi made a surprise visit today!

PTO End of Year Kickball Game!

KCC vs QS

Coalition for Children Family Programs!

Spanish for Kids at Falmouth Public Library Saturday May 6th 3:00PM
Learn Spanish from a native speaker! Join Maribel in the Children's Program Room for songs, stories, games and a craft about spring This interactive group is geared for ages 3-5 years (siblings welcome!) with a caregiver. Sign up to let us know you're coming: https://bit.ly/3KM988V

Potty Training Demystified with Early Childhood Consultation, JRI Tuesday May 16th 6-7:30PM on Zoom
In this interactive workshop, participants will uncover myths of potty training and learn the signs to know when it’s time to train. Our specialists will share what is needed before potty training starts, including helpful visuals, songs and a book list. We'll discuss common set-backs and uncommon elimination disorders, too. Sign up and get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3LkrIo2

Multicultural Fair at Mullen Hall School Saturday May 20th 2-4PM
Travel the globe to more than a dozen countries featuring exhibits with art, food, books, music, crafts and games. Sample foods from local restaurants and experience interactive performances. No cost to participate - open to all! Learn more: https://bit.ly/41v9xTw

Thursday Pictures!

Spring Break!

April 17th - April 21st

Comic Relief for Parents and Caregivers

The Main Event of the Year | Save the Dates
The KCC PTO IS SO EXCITED to kick off our KCC Falcons Dance Off on 05/03/2023. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for enrichment programs, technology, and field trips and to strengthen our school community.
Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family.
Mark your calendars!
Key dates to remember:
● REGISTRATION OPENS - 04/19/2023
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM
● KCC Falcons Dance Off Fundraising Kick Off - 05/03/2023
● Event Day - 05/12/2023

We are grateful for our Kenneth Coombs School family! Thank you as always, for your support.

Compare and Contrast

Construction Company

Second graders in Ms. Shea, Ms. McMorrow and Ms. Matton's classes went to work on comparing and contrasting stories. Students took out their toolboxes to build their academic skills. Students read stories to each other then worked together in their construction sites. Officer Cogswell stopped by to do a "construction detail" to support our students.

KCC Yearbook!

Exciting news for our 2nd grade students! As part of their step up to Quashnet present, the KCC PTO has sponsored a 2022-2023 Kenneth C. Coombs School Yearbook for each 2nd grade student. (If a Grade 2 student has already purchased a yearbook, a refund will be issued.)

Yearbooks will be available to purchase for students in Preschool-Grade 1 by using the link below for $15. The deadline for ordering the yearbook online is April 24, 2023.

The website to order the yearbook is: ybpay.com

Yearbook ID Code: 15039823

1st Grade and PreK Reading Buddies!

Spring is in the Air at KCC

Gabby was jetting around the school on the half day, enjoying the sunshine last week. She approves of the sunshine!

Toys at School

Recently there has been an influx of toys, footballs and other items to school. At recess and other parts of the day, KCC has plenty of items for recess, indoor recess and other times of the day. If your child brings items to play with before/after school or on the bus, please remind them these items must stay in their backpacks during school.

Thank you parents and guardians for your cooperation.

Robots!

Ms. Fox's 2nd grade class recently had a robot themed learning day, and the student’s excitement during that day inspired a family engagement project.