Canton High School
2-Hour Delay Schedule
for Thursday, January 29

Day 2

1^st period (B) 9:20-9:52

2^nd period (C) 9:56-10:28

3^rd period (D) 10:32-11:55


               1^st Lunch 10:32-10:57
               2^nd Lunch 11:02-11:22
               3^rd Lunch 11:28-11:55


4^th period (E) 11:59-12:31

5^th period (F) 12:35-1:07

6^th period (G) 1:12-1:44

THIS WEEK AT CHS (JAN. 26-30)

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Weather Advisory
From the Superintendent:
Sent on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3:57 p.m.

I wanted to send a quick note to just let you know that I am watching the same forecasts you are and it appears we could be faced with some significant snowfall starting Monday night and going through Wednesday.  While it is too early to predict with 100% certainty, I suggest you have contingency plans in place for childcare in case we have to alter any school days.

As always, before making any decisions, I will consult with our highway officials, along with the police and fire department, to determine what the most appropriate steps will be with regards to the safety of our children and staff.  If and when decisions are made, I will communicate with you as early as possible so you can plan accordingly. 

Final decisions will be communicated through telep hone messages as well as postings on our district website (www.cantonma.org) and via twitter @CantonSuper

Thank you.

Jeffrey W. Granatino

Term 3 begins on Monday, January 26
Nothing beats a fresh start. Term 3 begins on Monday, January 26. It marks the halfway point for the school year and it also serves as Day 1 of Semester 2 classes. Students are encouraged to engage in their new classes while continually improving in their year-long courses. A couple of reminders for the start of Term 3/Semester 2.

1. Homeroom on Monday, January 26 -- Term 3 schedules will be distributed.

2. Any student who has a physical education course on Monday will be expected to change for the first class.

3. Students in yoga class are strongly encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. It can be stored at school.

4. The timeline for Term 2 report cards will be contingent on the weather this week. I will keep parents and students in the loop as we make adjustments due to the storm.

5. Nothing beats hard work, critical thinking and a desire to improve. Seek extra help if you want to excel.

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

(The following two events are contingent upon the weather.)

CHS Monthly Parent Meeting, 5 p.m.

You are invited to the monthly parent meeting on Monday, January 26, from 5-6 p.m., in the CHS Library. We will be discussing the CHS Program of Studies, course selection and a parent survey.

FAFSA workshop, 6-8 p.m.

For those parents/guardians who signed up by Jan. 22...The American Student Assistance College Planning Services will be hosting a FAFSA workshop at CHS.  Parents/Guardians will have hands on help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Participants will need to bring their 2013 tax return or 2014 (if filed). This is a great opportunity to have experts help you with completing the FAFSA.

If you were not able to attend this event, please contact murraya@cantonma.org or 

Thursday, JANUARY 29 

The CHS Link Leaders are hosting an activity for students who have transferred to Canton High School. CHS takes great pride to help our students transition to Canton's culture and expectations. This is the second Link Leader activity for transfer students this year. Thank you Link Leaders.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 

The CHS Link Leaders are hosting a workshop for Grade 9 students around the topics of identity and diversity. Ms. Kelly, CHS English teacher, is helping coordinate the event with her American Identities class. This is a key workshop for an inclusive school and furthering our understanding of one another and different perspectives.

Save the Date:

Wednesday, Feb. 4 -- 1/2 Day Professional Development Day. Students are dismissed at 10:30.

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

Massachusetts law requires Transition planning to begin at age 14. Coordinated transition preparation promotes better post school outcomes for students with disabilities. This workshop addresses the development of self-advocacy and self-determination skills to support a student’s vision, how Transition Assessments identify students’ strengths, and how the Transition Planning Form guides planning for meaningful opportunities in education, training, employment and independent living.  

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

On Display!

The CHS Visual Arts Department proudly announced that 11 Canton High School students have artwork in a printmaking exhibit from Jan 19 - Feb 27th in the State Transportation Building in Boston. Congratulations to our artists: 

Tiana Chu

Melody DeMers

Holly Gibbs

Molly Grey

Julia Guerni

Julia Kent

Kristen Pezzone

Caterina Polito

Olivia Stevens

Christine Ward

Shannon Whalen

Congratulations!

To Senior Rob Dicalogero...for recently earning this 100th win as a CHS wrestler. Rob has been four-year varsity member of the Bulldog wrestling team and this achievement is a testament to his hard work and success over his career. Well done.

To Junior Catherine Song...for being named to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Cross-Country team.

To Junior Colleen Phelan...for being named to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Field Hockey Team.

To Senior Damian Kozak...for being named to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Boys Soccer Team. Damian was the Hockomock League MVP.

To Senior Erin Proctor and Junior Elizabeth Hamilton...for being named to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Volleyball Team.  Erin was the Hockomock League MVP.

Helpful Hints from the Bullying Prevention Team

What can you do to protect your kids online?

Talk to them.  Talk early and often, create an honest and open environment, communicate your values, and be patient.  Research suggests that when children want important information, most rely on their parents.  When your kids begin to socialize online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks:

·  Inappropriate conduct: The online world can feel anonymous.  Kids sometimes forget that they are still accountable for their actions.

· Inappropriate contact:  Some people online have bad intentions, including bullies, predators, hackers, and scammers.

· Inappropriate content: You may be concerned that your kids could find pornography, violence, or hate speech online.

You can reduce these risks by talking to your kids about how they communicate – online and off and encouraging them to engage in conduct they can be proud of.

This information, including more tips on how to get these conversations started can be found at: http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0006-talk-your-kids

This link and more can also be accessed from the Canton Public School’s district webpage.

http://www.cantonma.org/pages/CantonPublicSchools/BullyPreventionIntervention

THIS WEEK AT CHS (JAN. 12-16)

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Term 2 ends on January 23. Please be sure your sons and daughters are communicating with their teachers about their academic progress. The library is open until 3:30 p.m. and it is staffed by two teachers for academic help. Also, classroom teachers are available for extra help. If you are interested in having your son and daughter matched with a National Honor Society tutor, please email blakek@cantonma.org

Calendar and Events

Monday, January 12

PCA Presentation for ALL CHS Freshmen Athletes

From the CHS Athletics Blog:
The CHS Athletic Department is happy to announce a Positive Coaching Alliance presentation for our freshmen athletes.  The presentation will take place on Monday, January 12th from 6:30-7:30 at CHS's Morse Auditorium. The presentation will focus on becoming a triple threat competitor- making myself better, making my teammates better and making the game better.

This valuable presentation is required of ALL CHS freshmen athletes: Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons. Attendance will be taken. 

Although it is an hour away from your family and homework, we believe that this will be well worth it.  

CHS Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Teacher's Dining Room

From CHS Athletic Blog:

As many of us approach the new year with a vision of trying new things, I'd like to throw out an idea to Bulldog parents- Join and get involved in the CHS Athletic Booster Club. This is an incredibly important group who works for our student athletes to help improve their athletic experiences.

This group can only be successful if we get many parents involved. Please consider joining us. We have a monthly meeting and no commitment is necessary!

Next meeting is Monday, January 12th at 7:30pm in the CHS Teachers' Dining room. We would love to have some new faces at this first meeting of the year! Let's make 2015 the best it possibly can be for our CHS student athletes! Come on down and bring a friend!

Wednesday, January 14

CPCASS meeting, 7-9 p.m. in the CHS Library

Special Education Attorneys: “Navigating the Special Education Process”

Attorneys Jeffrey Sankey and Alisa Hall will present “10 Traits of Special Education Effective Parents: Navigating the Special Education Process” on January 14, 2015. Topics to be discussed include: understanding key special education rules and regulations, the importance of maintaining accurate and complete education records, hiring qualified experts and preserving productive relationships with school staff. 

Attorneys Sankey and Hall have represented numerous families throughout all stages of the special education process, including at BSEA hearings. The presenters will open up the discussion for a Q & A session at the close of the presentation to address any remaining questions you may have about parental rights and special education laws.

The presenters will also discuss what happens when a parent rejects an IEP and provide an overview of the process involved in hearings before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals.

Thursday, January 15

• Galvin Middle School Winter Concert

Friday, January 16

• CHS Club Picture Day (throughout the day)...Chestnut Hill Studios will be at CHS to take club photos. Clubs will be called down to the main lobby throughout the day.

SAVE the DATE

1/19 -- Martin Luther King Day -- No School

1/20 -- Italy 2016 Meeting, 6:30-7:30

1/21 -- ASVAB Career Exploration Exam, 8-9:30 a.m.

1/21 -- CFED meeting, 7-8 p.m. in CHS Libary

1/22 -- School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. in DLL

1/23 -- Term 2 ends

Congrats to Massachusetts Schools!

Education Week Ranks Massachusetts First in Nation:  

From the Commissioner's Update on 1/9/15: "Education Week has given Massachusetts the  highest overall state grade in the publication’s annual  Quality Counts report.  The grade takes into consideration a wide range of indicators, including family income, student achievement and education spending. In addition to being top overall, Massachusetts also ranked first in the report’s  “chance for success” index, which looks at everything from scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to the percent of residents with steady employment."

The 2014 Winter Concert: A Brilliant Performance

Bravo to the Performing Arts Department and our many talented musicians and singers. On December 16, the chorus, chorale, orchestra and band entertained the audience with an array of challenging pieces. American Landscape was especially moving and the performance of Sleigh Ride with all students involved (a first!) was a perfect finale.

Kudos to K-12 performing arts coordinator Ida Pappas, Band Director Brian Thomas and Choral Director Darrel Whidden. Thanks to Roni Polsgrove (Grade 10) for the photos below.

18th Annual Peckham Wrestling Tournament: A CHS tradition

From the CHS Athletic Blog:

If you visited the CHS Masciarelli Gymnasium today, you you would have found the place bursting at the seems with wrestling. That is because today marks the 18th annual James Peckham Invitational Tournament. You can set your calendar by this tournament as it always runs during the 2nd Saturday of the month. It has become a January tradition here and is one of the finest Bulldog athletic events of the entire school year.

This year's tournament features 9 teams- Canton, Xaverian, Southeastern Regional, Randolph, Norton, Norwood, Sharon, Mansfield and Somerset-Berkley.  It is a battle of some great wrestlers and a special tournament  for our Bulldogs. 

It was 18 years ago that Hall of Famer Tom Bartosek- founder and the first coach of the CHS Wrestling team- created the tournament in honor of James Peckham.  Peckham was a legend of Massachusetts Wrestling and is a member of the Wrestling Hall of Fame as well. The tournament has grown and evolved over the years and has also become a celebration of coach Bartosek- who is really the "father of wrestling" in Canton. 

Canton's wrestlers competed with heart and courage today. Senior Rob Dicalogero was the only Bulldog to earn the championship in his weight class, but many others performed very well including the following 3rd place finishers: Wavol Prentice, Brendan Lewisand Sean Murphy.

It's a great day of Wrestling and a great CHS tradition!