Derek Folan

Derek Folan, Principal foland@cantonma.org

Monday, October 27, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (OCT. 27-31)

Important Upcoming Events and Dates

As we head toward the end of the first term, please be aware of the following key events and dates.

School Photo Make-Up/Retake Day
Wednesday, October 29 -- Students received their photos last Friday and the "drop" class will receive their photos on Monday, October 27. Chestnut Hill Studios will hold School Photo Make-Up/Retake Day on Wednesday, October 29.

Term 1 Report Card
Term 1 closes on November 7 and Term 1 Report Cards will be emailed home on Monday, Nov. 17

 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, Nov. 24 -- 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Once again, the conference appointments will be booked through an online program.

8th Grade Open House
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - 6:30-9 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. CHS Open House for parents/guardians of 8th Grade students and 8th Grade students

Afterschool Academic Center

The Afterschool Academic Center in the library is now up and running. The library is open from 1:44 to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and there are two teachers available for tutoring in the library. It's a great opportunity for extra help. Here is the schedule.

Mondays           Mr. Dybdal (Math)
                         Ms. Busa (Spanish)

Tuesdays           Ms. Hayes (Special Ed.)                        
                        Ms. Rousseau (Science)

Wednesdays      Ms. Iacobucci (English)
                        Mr. Murphy (English)

Thursdays           Ms. Aspell (Math)

                       Mr. Sullivan (English/History)

If students want to access the library for technology or a structured environment, that's fine as well. 

 Late Bus


The Late Bus is available on Mondays and Thursdays. Students taking the late bus must report to the Rodman loop by 3:20 p.m. The Late Bus pick up is 3:25 p.m.



We are pleased once again to offer a terrific breakfast to our students for only $1.50. A good breakfast is a great way to start the day. Give it a try...The options are outstanding! Available in the cafeteria from 6:45-7:10 a.m. Click on the link above to access the menu.


  • Day 3
  • CHS breakfdast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Sacred Heart visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Johnson State College visit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.


TUESDAY, October 28
  • Day 4
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Saint Anselm College visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Emmanuel College visit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, October 29
  • Day 5
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Tufts University visit, from 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Framingham State University, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

  • Day 6
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
  • Boston University visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Springfield College visit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

  • Day 7
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.  
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Plymouth State College visit, 11:15-11:30 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE

Tues., Nov. 4 -- No School -- Professional Day

 Thurs., Nov. 6 -- School Committee Meeting

 Friday, Nov. 7 -- Term 1 closes

 Saturday, Nov. 8 - Cantonstock, 12-4

 Tuesday, Nov. 11 -- No School -- Veteran's Day

 Wednesday, Nov. 12 -- CPACSS workshop, 7-9 p.m.


Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14-15 -- CHS Drama presents Footloose, 7 p.m.

 Monday, Nov. 17 -- Term 1 report cards emailed home

 Wednesday, Nov. 19 -- CFED meeting, 7-9 p.m.

 Monday, Nov. 24 -- Parent-Teacher conferences, 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

 Wednesday, Nov. 26 -- Thanksgiving Rally, Powder Puff game

 Thursday, Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving (No School) CHS football @ Stoughton






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