Derek Folan

Derek Folan, Principal foland@cantonma.org

Sunday, November 30, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (Dec. 1-Dec. 5)


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8th Grade Open House


CHS students experience an exceptional academic and extra-curricular experience at Canton High School. Most importantly, CHS students work hard and embrace the many opportunities at this school. Ask any graduate, the Canton High School preparation for college and careers is phenomenal.

This Wednesday, 8th graders and parents/guardians of 8th graders have an opportunity to learn about academic experience at CHS. The CHS 8th Grade Open House is on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.
An informational letter was sent a couple weeks ago and will be sent again this week. The opening hour involves presentations from the CHS administration, parents and students, and then parents and students will travel throughout the school for multiple presentations by department coordinators.

Congrats to the CHS Powder Puff Team!

Rain could not stop them. Sleet could not stop them. Snow could not stop them! The 2014 CHS Powder Puff team, a feisty bunch of seniors, weathered last week's storm and blasted the Stoughton team, 38-8. Congratulations seniors! 

Kudos to CHS teachers (and Powder Puff coaches) Kelley Blake, Jess Duggan and Tina Hayes for designing a great game plan and making sure the team was well-prepared. A very intense group of coaches! Nice work!

The Powder Puff game is a great tradition in the community and a source of pride. Additionally, the game provides fundraising for Canton's and Stoughton's Student Councils. A big thank you to the CHS Student Council, Student Council Co-Advisors Jay Turner and David Hiltz, and Senior Advisor Heather Sullivan, and the Canton Maintenance Crew for coordinating a terrific event.




Rally! Rock on!

As Thanksgiving Day Rally MC Danny Erickson stated, "A rally shows your school spirit!" Well, it was awesome! Students entered the gymnasium to the song "Happy" and they never stopped rockin' the rally. It's always a proud moment to see the school as "One" during a rally or big event, showing school spirit and having a blast.

Mr. Erickson celebrated the outstanding fall athletic teams and the extra-curricular clubs, while the CHS Chorus and Mr. Whidden provided a moving rendition of the national anthem. Football Coach Dave Bohane expressed his appreciation for the support and announced Anthony Ross as the player to wear Ricky Shannon's "27" on Thanksgiving.

Plus tons of games and dances made for a fun finale to November. Thank you to the entire student body and staff! Go Bulldogs!


The annual Tug-of-War was won by the Sophomores!

My son/daughter is struggling...I need help!

Term 1 report cards were emailed home and we are in the early weeks of Term 2. Report Cards can either be affirmation for hard work or a sensitive topic of struggle. At CHS, we preach the need to "work hard" and "always strive to be better."

If your son or daughter is struggling with academics, here is some advice:

1. Have your son or daughter meet with the teacher and stay after for extra help.
2. Designate a time to compete homework and studying.
3. Utilize the Afterschool Academic Center as a structured area to complete work and get support.
4. Contact Kelly Blake at blakek@cantonma.org to arrange for peer tutoring through National Honor Society.
5. Contact the guidance department for further advice.

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 Education)                        
                        Ms. Rousseau (Science)

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

Thursdays        Ms. Aspell (Math)
                         Mr. Pfeifer (Special Education/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 breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.
  • CHS Winter Athletics Start

TUESDAY, December 2
  • Day 4
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.

  • Financial Aid Seminar, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium
WEDNESDAY, December 3
  • Day 5
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • 1/2 Day PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY -- Periods: B, C, E, A
  • DISMISSAL AT 10:30 A.M.
  • CHS 8th Grade Open House, 6-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 4
  • Day 6
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • School Committee, 7 p.m. in the DLL
FRIDAY, December 5
  • Day 7
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

(From the CHS athletics blog)

89th playing of Canton-Stoughton Thanksgiving game set for Thursday

The Bulldogs and Black Knights will face off on Thursday morning at 10:00am at Stoughton High School for the 89th year in this Holiday tradition. 

The game promises to be a great one as the Bulldogs come in with a record of 6-4 and riding a 3-game winning streak, while the Black Knights are currently 8-2 and earned 
the Hock Davenport Championship for the 2014 season.  

The two teams played an amazing game earlier this season that saw the Black Knights score on the last play of the game to defeat the Bulldogs 28-25.

Kick-off will be a 10:00am. Arrive early to avoid the lines.

Ticket prices- $8 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens
Tickets are on sale in the athletic office on Wednesday, Nov. 26


Sunday, November 23, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (NOV. 24-28)

SPIRIT WEEK!
Thanksgiving Week is Spirit Week at Canton High School. It's an awesome time at school...Lots of fun and excitement and a great way to celebrate the big push through Term 1. Each day this week has a theme...there's the Thanksgiving rally on Wednesday morning....the annual Powder Puff game on Wednesday afternoon...and finally the traditional Thanksgiving game versus Stoughton.

A big thank you to Student Council and the Rally Committee for all of the planning and coordination.
Here is the schedule.

Monday -- Nov. 24 -- Decades Day

  • Seniors -- 80's
  • Juniors -- 90's 
  • Sophomores -- 60's
  • Freshman -- 20's
  • Staff -- 70's
Tuesday -- USA Pride Day

Wednesday -- Bulldog Pride Day (Wear your Green and White)
  • Rally starts at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday
  • Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
  • Powder Puff, 1 p.m. at CHS Veterans' Memorial Field (Turf Field) -- $5 for students and adult

Thursday -- Thanksgiving Day Football

  • Canton @Stoughton, 10 AM -- $5 students, $8 adults
  • IMPORTANT: Booster Cards will not be accepted. 


Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 24, from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. by appointment. These conferences, even in the brief 5-minute time frame, provide a great opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss a student's progress, strengths and areas for growth.

If you were not able to schedule a conference, please contact the teacher directly via email and phone. The discussion is extremely important, but it doesn't necessarily need to be during teacher-parent conferences

8th Grade Open House
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. CHS Open House for parents/guardians of 8th Graders and 8th Grade students. An informational letter was sent via email last week. The opening hour involves presentations from the CHS administration, parents and students, and then parents and students will travel throughout the school for multiple presentations by department coordinators.

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 7
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Naval Academy visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.

TUESDAY, November 25
  • Day 1
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, November 26
  • Day 2
  • 1/2 Day -- Periods: B, F, G
  • Rally, 9:30 a.m
  • Powder Puff -- Canton vs. Stoughton @CHS, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

  • Happy Thanksgiving!
  • No School
  • CHS football vs. Stoughton @Stoughton High School, 10 a.m. $5 students, $8 adults

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

  • No School

SAVE THE DATE


  • Dec. 1 -- First day of Winter Sports
  • Dec. 2 -- Financial Aid Seminar, 6:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 3 -- 1/2 Day Professional Development
  • Dec. 3 -- 8th Grade Open House, 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 4 - School Committee, 7 p.m. in DLL
  • Dec. 9 -- National Honor Society Induction, 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 10 - CPACCS meeting, 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 11 -- Senior Cap & Gown Measurement
  • Dec. 11 -- MEFA seminar, 6:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 11 -- World Language Honor Society, 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 15 -- Monthly Parent Meeting, 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 16 -- Winter Concert
  • Dec. 17 -- CFED meeting, 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 18 -- School Committee, 7 p.m. in DLL






Sunday, November 9, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (NOV. 10-14)


Homeroom and Term 1 Report Cards
Term 1 came to a close on Friday, November 7. Monday, November 10 marks the start of Term 2!

CHS will start with a homeroom period on Monday, Nov. 10 and students will receive Term 2 schedules. Additionally, any student who has a temporary bus pass will receive her or her permanent one. The temporary one must be turned in.

Report Cards will be emailed home on Monday, Nov. 17. For detailed grade reports on Nov. 17, please access your Edline account. If you have any issues accessing Edline or if you need help setting up an account, please email ahead@cantonma.org

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. More information will be forthcoming.

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. We look forward to seeing

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 5
  • CHS breakfdast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Homeroom, 7:20 a.m.
  • Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • Drew University visit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.

TUESDAY, November 11


  • Veteran's Day -- No School 
  • Thank you to all Veterans!
  • Dedication of the Canton Civil War Memorial, 10:30 a.m. Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, November 12
  • Day 6
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • MCAS math retest, 8:15 a.m.
  • Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • CPACSS workshop, 7-9 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Canton Director of Student Services Deb Bromfield and Team. 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

  • Day 7
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
  • MCAS math retest, 8:15 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

  • Day 1
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.  
  • Endicott College visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • CHS Drama Club presents Footloose, 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium
  • Footloose trailer click here

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15


SAVE THE DATE


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

Tuesday, Nov. 18 -- Canton Police Presentation: "Not My Kid" Alcohol/Drug Awareness, 7 p.m. in CHS library

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

Friday, Nov. 21 -- CAPE spelling bee

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

Wednesday, Dec. 3 -- 8th grade Open House






Sunday, November 2, 2014

THIS WEEK AT CHS (Nov. 3-7)


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.





A message from the Canton Bully Prevention Intervention Plan

How Full is Your Bucket?: Preventing bullying through kindness & respect.

The books How Full is Your Bucket for Kids by Tom Rath & Mary Reckmeyer, Have You Filled a Bucket Today (ages preK-9) and Growing up with a Bucket Full of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life (ages 9 & up) by Carol McCloud all use the metaphor of a bucket being filled by the kind words and deeds we do for each other.  Using this metaphor we can teach our children how their actions, words, and tone-of voice affect others.  Talk to your children about the impact that their words and actions can have on others, and be mindful of the powerful message you send to your children through your own words and actions.

More information about the awareness and prevention of bullying can be found on the Canton Public School’s district webpage.


MONDAY, November 3
  • Day 1
  • CHS breakfdast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.
  • Westfield State visit, 10:35-11 a.m.
  • St. Joseph's College visit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Afterschool Academic Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.
  • MIAA Tournament Action!


TUESDAY, November 4
  • No School
  • Full Day Professional Development Day

WEDNESDAY, November 5
  • Day 2
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.

  • Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, November 6

  • Day 3
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m
  • Afterschool Academic Support Center, 1:44-3:30
  • Late Bus, 3:25 p.m.
  • School Committee, 7 p.m. in the DLL
  • CAPE meeting at the Armando Recreation Center, 7 p.m.


FRIDAY, November 7

  • Last Day of 1st Term

  • Day 4
  • CHS breakfast, 6:45-7:10 a.m.  
  • Bay State College visit, 10:35-11 a.m.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 8

  • Cantonstock, 12-4 p.m.


SAVE THE DATE


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