Hello Marblehead Community Charter Families,

This weekend is the start of Daylight Savings Time. We set the clocks ahead one hour as we "Spring Forward" into more daylight. Hopefully warmer temperatures are not far behind. We are already seeing early spring flowers emerge in Megan's Garden in the parking lot. We have been fortunate this winter to be able to have outdoor recess more often than not. The lack of snow may lead to a less muddy spring season on our field that tends to flood easily. Don't forget to change the clocks so that students arrive on time on Monday morning.

We have heard from most families now to reserve your child's spot at MCCPS for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you. Once we hear from the remaining families we can begin filling any vacancies by contacting the next students on our waitlist. Please complete the form by the end of next week if you have not already done so. Our goal is to retain at least 85% of students each year and right now we are on track to retain over 90%. This is excellent news and we do hope that all students will stay with us through the end of 8th grade.

We continue to work on the plans for constructing a STEM Lab, a performance space, and new classrooms that will allow us to relocate our 7th and 8th grade into the space that is currently a warehouse at the school. Our goal is for our current 4th and 5th graders to be able to occupy these new classrooms when they are in 7th and 8th grade. We will be creating a school within a school for the Upper School; an academy. There will be a two-year program of study in these grades taught by a math teacher, social studies teacher, English teacher, and a science teacher. There will be a greater emphasis on service learning in these grade levels. Exciting plans are in the works for the Upper School academy with both the facilities and academics getting upgraded.

The PTO fundraiser, Penny Wars, has been fun for students all week. Friday is the last day to participate. Student Advisory groups are strategizing for their chance to win an ice cream party. Send in your donations with students and help the PTO raise funds that will help offset the costs of field trips. We have a number of field trips planned for the spring across grade levels.

The end of the third trimester is March 17. There is no school for students on Monday March 20.

The MCAS testing season takes place during the spring trimester. Please do not schedule appointments or travel during testing days:

Monday March 27 & Tuesday March 28

Grades 7 & 8 ELA Tests

Thursday March 30 and Friday March 31

Grade 5 ELA Tests

Monday April 3 and Tuesday April 4

Grade 4 & 6 ELA Tests

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Thursday April 27 and Friday April 28

Grades 7 & 8 Math Tests

Monday May 1 and Tuesday May 2

Grades 4 & 6 Math Tests

Thursday May 4 and Friday May 5

Grade 5 Math Tests

Monday May 8 and Tuesday May 9

Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests

Enjoy the weekend, even if we do lose an hour with the clock change.

Peter Cohen, Ed.D

Head of School

Current Families: Please help us gather this important information. We are still waiting to hear from about 30 families.

As we prepare for next year, we need your help by confirming your child’s continued enrollment at Marblehead Community Charter Public School. The information we gather from you will help us determine class sizes, staffing, and more.

Please click the link below to register your intent to return.

INTENT TO RETURN FORM

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