Oct. 4th Principal's Message
Principal’s Weekly Message
October 4, 2024
Updates
*MCAS Scores: Individual MCAS testing reports were sent home with students today. Please check your child’s backpack. If you have any questions about your child’s results, the purpose and focus of the MCAS, or any other concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.
*Parent-Teacher Conferences: During the early release day on December 10, you will have the opportunity to have a conference with your child’s teacher. Teachers have sent, or will be sending, sign-up documents to you. You can also email your child’s teacher to schedule a conference.
*October 11: No School for all students.
*Community Forums: Community Forums to discuss the vision for the future of Falmouth Public Schools are being held throughout the district. All are welcome to attend. More information can be found using this link: https://www.falmouth.k12.ma.us/future
*Dental Clinic: Please use the following link to learn about the upcoming dental clinic on October 15:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12f4PuQ3Dfsm-e4m8cBTcYmaiidFDvu7o0ILkGN_pOkQ/edit
*Grade 8 Event at FHS open to Morse Pond:
Falmouth High School invites next year’s Clipper Class of 2029 to our Activities, Athletics, and Electives Fair on October 17 at 6:30 beginning in the auditorium. Come see everything FHS has to offer and meet with current Clippers during this open house event. All current eighth graders who attend will receive a FREE ticket to Friday’s Homecoming football game! Morse Pond students are also welcome to visit the fair and learn about the high school.
*Homecoming at Falmouth High School: Come cheer on the Clipper football team at 6:00 on October 18 for the annual Homecoming game.
PTO News:
MORSE POND PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
We have 2 events happening soon that need volunteer help!
#1 2024 Cape Cod Marathon 10/13/2024
Volunteer Signup Instructions:
The job to volunteer under is:
Marathon Gear Check - Morse Pond PTO
SHIFT 1 - 6:00AM-8:00AM
SHIFT 2 - 10:00AM-2:00PM
The volunteers can register for either the 6:00am - 8:00am shift or the 10:00am - 2:00pm shift. There are 5 slots for each shift.
TO REGISTER: Click on the link below to open the registration page
https://falmouthtrackclub.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=80212
Scroll down to locate the job you are volunteering for and click the small white box to select that job.
A small green box will appear. Click where it says “Click here to scroll down” Enter the following information:
- e-mail address (Note – depending on your display setup you may need to roll back an inch to enter your e-mail address
- First / Last name
- Hoodie Size
- Click to accept the terms of the Waiver and enter name in space provided
-Click “Sign Up To Volunteer”
You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration details
#2 MONSTER BLAST DANCE on Friday, Oct. 18th 5:30-7:30
This is our first PTO family fun event, but we need YOUR help! We have many ways that you can contribute:
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Donate a raffle prize (email [email protected] with info)
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Donate your time during the event selling concessions or manning one of the stations
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Help decorate and set-up before the event
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Help clean up and break down after the event
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Bake/donate a treat for the bake sale
If you are able to help, please sign up here: MONSTER BLAST VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
This will be a fun night for all, we thank you, in advance for your help! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime!!!
*November 6 School Council and PTO Meetings:
*School Council at 5:30 in the principal’s office
*PTO at 6:30 in the library
*Pajama Day: Students were able to reach our participation goal for the Boosterthon and earned a Pajama Day! Students are invited to wear pajamas to school on October 23.
*Hispanic Heritage Month: At Falmouth Public Schools, we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/) from September 15 to October 15, honoring the significant achievements, resilience, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have shaped our nation's history and continue to inspire progress. Originally established in 1968 as a week-long observance (https://history.house.gov/HistoricalHighlight/Detail/15032398402?ret=True) under President Lyndon Johnson, Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded to a 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, marking an official recognition of the vibrant diversity within our communities.
This year’s theme, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, (https://www.nationalcouncilhepm.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month)” calls us to reflect on the trailblazers who are driving meaningful progress and to engage in creating an inclusive future for all.
At Falmouth, we support and embrace all students year-round. Learning about diverse cultures is not limited to designated months but is integrated throughout the year, embedded in our curriculum. Our educators are committed to being culturally responsive in their classrooms, and Heritage Months provide opportunities to celebrate and elevate the work happening year-round.