Reminders & Headlines:
  • In order to stay open with Hybrid Learning everyone needs to do their part. Please keep us all safe, healthy, and virus-free. If you traveled for Thanksgiving, take the proper steps before returning to in-person learning next week. See all of the details below.

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

Happy December and I hope that everyone had a safe Thanksgiving holiday. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 numbers. We will soon know the impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on our region and we hope that there is no change to our plan to return to the Hybrid Learning phase we were in prior to the holiday break. This week of full remote learning for all is in place to mitigate the impacts of the holiday and possible COVID-19 exposure in our community. We need everyone's help to stay open. Please continue to be vigilant in your efforts to wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. We cannot let our guard down and we all want to avoid an extended period of remote learning. If you did travel during the break or had a possible exposure to a positive COVID-19 case, please take the proper precautions listed below.

This week marks the start of the second trimester. We will share grades for the first trimester in the report cards via PowerSchool next week. One of the cornerstones of our program of study and emphasis on project-based learning is the Exhibition of student learning. There is great value added by having our students share their learning process by presenting their projects to the community. We are aiming for a week-long Exhibition in mid-March where we hope to be able to have a combination of in-person and virtual presentations in a safe format where each grade level would have their own night of presentations. There is still much to be worked out with this plan, so stay tuned for details as we discuss this at each grade level and prepare for a March Exhibition at the end of the second trimester.

We will also soon be sending out information for parent-student-teacher conferences that will take place later this month.

The most positive impact we can have on our budget is filling every seat. Our enrollment is capped at 230 students and we have a current enrollment of 212 students. This is due mainly to a small 8th grade cohort that was even smaller last year as seventh graders. In order to fill every seat for the 2021-2022 school year we are expanding our recruitment and marketing efforts. You will soon see yard signs, banners, flyers, and social media posts promoting the school. Due to COVID-19 we cannot have a fully "open" open house event. We are scheduling in-person tours by appointment only on December 19 and then again on January 23. These tours will be led by student/parent pairs as tour guides. If you are interested in leading a tour, please contact us. We have limited spots available, but welcome your help. Please also spread the word so that interested families can reserve their visit on SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4daca82eaafc1-visit

Finally, I would like to say thank you to those that were able to donate to the school on #GivingTuesday earlier this week. We are grateful for the money raised, over $2600 and your generosity. This money will greatly help offset the expense of upgrading our antiquated phone system. There are many ways to support our school:

See below for information about how you can help us continue to improve and make progress toward our vision for providing outstanding, innovative learning opportunities for every one of our students.

Peter Cohen, Ed.D
Head of School
MARBLEHEAD CHARTER ORNAMENT
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GET YOURS TODAY!

It is that time of year. Purchase your ornament today for just $30 or get two for $50. We will have a COVID-19 safe, pickup process at the school. Contact Beth Taranto to purchase your MCCPS ornament today.

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Supplies are limited, so place your order today.
Checks made payable to MCCPS.
Gift bags available upon request.
KEEPING COVID-19 OUT
OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

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DPH issued updated quarantine guidance for those who have been exposed to COVID-19. Specifically, an individual must remain quarantined for:
  • At least 14 days from the date of last exposure; or
  • At least 10 days, provided all of the following are satisfied:
  • You have not had, and do not have, any symptoms;
  • You are tested on day 8 of your quarantine period or later using a molecular diagnostic test (e.g., polymerase chain reaction (PCR)) to detect the presence of the virus;
  • You receive a negative test result; and
  • You monitor yourself for symptoms for the full 14 days. If you develop symptoms you should contact your health care provider and be re-tested.
 
Thanksgiving Travel Reminders
& COVID-19 Decision Tree

Anyone arriving from an international destination or from out-of-state must quarantine for 14 days or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days of their arrival to MA. Please let the school nurse know if the student will be quarantining or getting a COVID-19 test. If they are getting tested, please have them stay home until the results of the COVID-19 test come back. Please complete the COVID-19 Testing Form and attach the test results to the form or send them directly to the school nurse via email. Please feel free to contact Nurse D with any questions. Thank you!
Annual Fund




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Upcoming Events


Friday December 11 - Half Day for students - Conferences in the afternoon
Friday December 18 - Half Day for students - Conferences in the afternoon
Saturday December 19 - Tours Available for Perspective families
Monday & Tuesday - December 21 & 22 - FULL DAYS OF REMOTE LEARNING
Wednesday December 23 - No School for Students - Conferences in the morning until 12pm
December 24-January 3 - No School. -Winter Vacation - Stay Safe & Stay Home



Upcoming Meetings (via Zoom w/ links on our website calendar)

Friday December 4 - Academic Excellence Committee Meeting - 7:30AM
Friday December 4 - PTO Meeting - 8:15AM
Monday December 7 - SEPAC Meeting - 6:30PM
Tuesday December 8 - Personnel Committee Meeting - 7PM
Tuesday December 15 - Facilities Task Force Committee Meeting - 7PM
Tuesday December 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting - 7PM



Become a Parent Ambassador
At Marblehead Community Charter, COMMUNITY is our middle name. Everyone - teachers, parents, students, administrators, and staff need to do their part to support our school.

Please consider joining the PTO and become an ambassador for our school. We are seeking four parent ambassadors in each grade level.