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Marblehead Community Charter Public School Celebrates 25 Years

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Message from our Head of School
Hello Marblehead Community Charter Families,

I am sure when I was little, there was a time that I dreamed of being a police officer. This morning, I got to direct traffic out on Lime Street after a car broke down in the middle of the street right at drop-off time. Thank you to all of the parents who had to navigate around this vehicle under my traffic detail direction. Somehow this skill was not covered in graduate school or listed in the Head of School job description. This is part of why I enjoy my job. You never know what each day will bring.

Speaking of possible traffic, Friday is Grandparents' Day at the school. We are so excited to welcome over 80 grandparents. The event begins at 8:30AM and concludes at 10:00AM. We would prefer grandparents to arrive after 8AM so that we can control the traffic flow both outside and in the building, as much as possible. The faculty will move our cars to make room in our parking lot for our visitors.

One of our essential habits that we want students to continuously develop is perseverance. On last night's episode of Survivor, Ethan Zohn, our guest speaker at the 25th Anniversary celebration on April 4, exemplified this essential habit. After nearly fainting due to a grueling challenge on the show, he did not give up and completed the task. We look forward to Ethan's visit at the event. Tickets are available now. Visit our website today to reserve your tickets for this special event. You also should have received an invitation in the mail.

This weekend, many of our students will showcase their talents in the production of Wizard of Oz. Please consider attending one the performances that will take place here in Charter Hall. This is part of our on-going collaboration with the North Shore Children's Theatre.

Please note the Spring 2020 MCAS testing schedule below. The testing dates are listed by grade level and subject area. The MCAS tests are required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and students in every grade level at our school will participate.

Don't forget to spring forward and set the clocks one hour ahead this weekend. Spring is on the way!

Peter Cohen, Ed.D
Head of School
MCAS TESTING SCHEDULE SPRING 2020

4th Grade
  • April 8 & 9 - ELA
  • May 5 & 6 - Math

5th Grade
  • April 6 & 7 - ELA
  • April 28 & 29 - Math
  • May 11 & 12 - Science

6th Grade
  • April 13 & 14 - ELA
  • April 30 & May 4 - Math

7th Grade
  • April 8 & 9 - ELA
  • April 30 & May 4 - Math

8th Grade
  • April 6 & 7 - ELA
  • April 28 & 29 - Math
  • May 11 & 12 - Science
Being Good Neighbors - New Pick-Up Procedures

In order to improve student safety and traffic flow, we are making an adjustment to part of the end-of-day pick up.
 
We ask that parents no longer wait along the guard rail at the top of the hill, by the entrance to the condominium complex. 
Instead, please wait for your student(s) in the back lot.
 
This will eliminate students crossing the street in traffic as well as reduce the congestion in that area. Our neighbors up the hill are prevented from getting home if we clog up Lime Street. help us be good neighbors. THANK YOU!
It's March
Positive Sign Thursday
and we are doing our thing!
Upcoming Events

Friday March 6 - Grandparents' Day at MCCPS - 8:30-10:00AM

March 6-8 - Wizard of Oz performances

Monday March 9 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Fine Arts - Boston

Monday March 9 - Personnel Committee Meeting - 7PM

Friday March 13 - Early Release Day for Students - noon dismissal

Tuesday March 17 - Finance Committee Meeting - 7:45AM

Thursday March 19 - Development Committee Meeting - 7:30AM

Thursday March 19 - EXHIBITION for Term 2 - 6-8PM

Friday March 20 - Exhibition part two in school - Early Release Day for Students - noon dismissal

Monday March 23 - NO SCHOOL for students - teacher work day - end of term 2

Tuesday March 24 - Term 3 begins

Tuesday March 31 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Peabody Essex Museum

Saturday April 4 - 25th Anniversary Celebration

Friday April 10 - Early Release Day for Students - noon dismissal

Friday April 17 - Early Release Day for All - start of April break

April 18-26 - April Break
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