THIS WEEK AT CHS (Feb. 2-6)
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Term 2 Report Cards
Term 2 report cards will be emailed home on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. (The date and time is subject to change due to weather-related events)
A quick reminder
Wednesday, Feb. 4 is a 1/2 Day Professional Development Day
Additionally, please be sure to check Edline on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Teachers will be posting grade reports that provide a detailed account of assessments (test, quizzes, projects, homework, etc) used to determine the Term 2 grade. This detailed information is important to review with your son/daughter, and it serves as key feedback for areas of growth moving into Term 3. For example, learning demonstrated on tests may be solid, but homework and quizzes may need improvement. It's great information for a discussion with your son/daughter.
At minimum, teachers are required to post Edline grade reports at progress report time and at the end of the term. Many teachers post much more than those times. Checking Edline is a critical means of communication between school and home, and it helps you stay on top of your son or daughter's progress.
If you need help with Edline or need to sign up for Edline, please contact Doreen Shea at shead@cantonma.org
Monthly Parent meeting
The next monthly parent meeting is Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the CHS Library. Topics will include the Program of Studies, course selection, the CHS learning expectations/core values and the Handbook.
Parking and Drop Off
Snow is fantastic, but it does present some problems for driving on campus and parking. I applauded the student drivers this week for driving slowly and safely, and for cooperating with our parking expectations.
As the Canton DPW and Canton Public School Maintenance staff work to clear spaces and remove snow from the upper and lower lots, I have stated the following expectations to students:
1. Please drive slowly and safely. The snowbanks are tough to see around, the roads are slick and narrow, and many walkers are nearby.
2. Park in a spot. Creative parking presents issues for everybody, especially when school is dismissed.
3. Students MAY park in the lot near the Veterans' Memorial Turf field -- to make up for the snow-covered spots in lower lot.
4. Students MAY NOT park in the Staff Lot or the Rodman Lot.
5. Be respectful of our neighbors on Reynolds Street and Washington Street.
6. Only students with a parking sticker may park in the school lots. (Currently, all spots are taken.)
Afterschool Academic Center
The Afterschool Academic Center in the library is still 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.
Ms. Rousseau (Science)
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. Pfiefer (Special Ed./History)
Mr. Pfiefer (Special Ed./History)
If students want to access the library for technology or a structured environment, that's fine as well. Let's work extremely hard during Term 3 and Term 4.
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.
Student Morning Drop Off
Please use the main loop to drop off the students. You may also use the Rodman loop after 7:10 a.m. for drop off.
For safety reasons and considering the snow banks, please DO NOT drop off in the following areas
1. The area between B and C building.
2. The staff and visiting parking lot.
3. The Rodman loop prior to 7:10 a.m. -- as it used by the buses
Thank you!
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.
Thank you!!
A big thank you to the Canton DPW, Canton Public Schools Maintenance Crew and the building custodians for their terrific work this week -- sanding, shoveling, snowblowing and plowing the snow. CHS was in excellent shape on Thursday, and their countless hours of work allowed us to get back to school. It is much appreciated.
Thank you to the Canton Police Department for helping us monitor traffic on Reynolds and Washington street as we returned to school on Thursday. It was a major help and it allowed everyone to get to school safely. The CPD is always willing to help the schools, and it is appreciated.
Thank you to Chief Doody and the Canton Fire Department for turning our gymnasium into a emergency shelter / "warming center" on Tuesday afternoon. Chief Doody and many volunteers from the community (including police and fire personnel) needed only a 1/2 hour to get everything set up. Thankfully, it was not needed, but this resource and collaboration was very impressive. Very symbolic of Canton's community spirit and pride. Nice job CFD.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations of the CHS Mock Trial Team for its big win over Medfield on Thursday, Jan. 29. Under the direction of Advisor Donna Creed Bauman, the Bulldogs are heading into their next competitions (2/2 and 2/9) with a ton of confidence.
Bravo to the CHS Math Team for its continued dominance. The Bulldogs, under the guidance of Math teachers Marty Badoian, Jess Duggan and Paul Dybdahl, are have established a first place standing in both of their leagues.
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, many of these students will be participating in the American Mathematics Competition, a 25-question, 75-minute exam in secondary school mathematics. High scores on the AMC can qualify the participant for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (top 5%).
2016 Italy trip
Spaces are filling up for the February 2016 trip to Italy. Due to the recent snow days, the deadline for submitting registrations at the current lowest price has been extended through next week. Information and registration materials can be found here: http://www.edline.net/pages/CantonHighSchool/Students/Italy_2016
Space is limited to 30 students.
For more information, contact Mrs. Swanson, Room 139, swansonk@cantonma.org
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
MCAS Science RETESTS - Tuesday and Thursday
The MCAS science retests will be administered on Tuesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4. Good luck to those students are taking the exams.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 -- 1/2 Day Professional Development Day. Students are dismissed at 10:30. Students: Feb. 4 is Day 6, Periods -- CDFG
Thursday, Feb. 5 -- School Committee, 7 p.m. in the Distance Learning Lab
Wednesday, Feb. 11
CPACSS meeting, 7-9 p.m. in the CHS Library
Transition Planning for Middle School and High School Students
CPACSS team member Tracie Pustizzi sent this notice as well:
I wanted to reach out and get a count of how many families would like to take part in the IEP Clinic...Experienced advocates will come look over your child's IEP with you FREE of charge. These advocates are from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. I am working out the details now and want to get as many advocates as we need scheduled for that night... which is planned for March 11th 5-8 time frame. You would be allotted one hour slots... Please respond back as soon as possible if you want to take part in this opportunity.
The CPACSS email is cpacss@gmail.com
