The CMS Tide Weekly Newsletter

• NEW DROP-OFF/PICK-UP LOCATION: Parent drop-off/pick-up is now behind the school at the circle (see picture below). Please pull forward when dropping off. Once you are between the orange cones please drop-off or pick-up.
• NEW HOURS: School continues to begin at 8:15AM but our new dismissal is 2:40PM
• TRAFFIC SAFETY: We will now have twice as many walkers and bikers during drop-off/pick-up. Please stay alert, avoid distractions, and drive safely.
• COVID SAFETY: Like you, we see the uptick in student cases of COVID. We will be vigilant in enforcing our safety protocols with students. Please continue to follow CDC and DPH guidelines in your private lives so that we can stay COVID-free for term 3.

THANK YOU!

In order to clearly understand the CMS plan to return to a full in-person learning model, please watch the narrated presentation or click on the slideshow above below.

Cohasset Earth Day ran an art contest for all students in Cohasset to enter recently. They had over 80 students send in submissions and a panel of five judges deliberated long and hard to pick a winner. The standard of the entries was incredible and impressed the judges (Aleisa Gittens-Carle Metco Director, Sharon Moody Children's Librarian, Pastor Karen Francois-Bailey, Nicole Balaschi of Safe Harbor, and former State Senator Meg Wheeler).

Students in grades K-5 were asked to design a poster and students in grade 6-12 were asked to design a logo to symbolize Cohasset Earth Day 2021and Restore our Earth. The winning logo will be used on the town's promotional materials and our social media accounts where possible.

We are very proud of our own artist, Mary Williams, whose logo design (below) was among the finalists.

#ECOhassetApril will be running through the whole of April to promote sustainability and simple actions that everyone can do to make more sustainable choices. Events include running a virtual eco bingo board with different challenges for all ages and prizes to be won from local businesses. Check them out on Facebook for more information

K-5th grade students were asked to design a poster and 6-Seniors were asked to design a logo to show Cohasset Earth Day 2021 and Restore our Earth. The winning logo will be used on the town's promotional materials and our social media accounts where possible.

You can also see more details on Facebook or instagram - @cohassetearthday

Talent has many faces at CMS. This drawing was left on a whiteboard by one of our students for a favorite teacher.

Ground Level Café is back at Sandy Beach to truly kick off the Spring season!

Whether you’re looking for a chance to perform, a chance to enjoy some live music, or just a place to get together with your friends, socially distant of course, Ground Level is for you and it is free!

Open to all Cohasset 7th-12th graders and is made for students only. Anyone who is interested in performing can sign-up for a 15-minute time slot, and all students interested in enjoying the time down at Sandy with friends and peers must register ahead of time.

This pop-up GLC at Sandy Beach kicks off the Spring season, Friday, May 7th from 5:30-7:30pm. Register, grab your friends, mask up, and enjoy the evening with Nona’s Ice Cream Food Truck on us!

Ground Level Pop-Up Event @ Sandy Beach

Special thanks to the sponsors for the 2020-2021 GLC season season: the Cohasset Recreation Center, Constellation Energy, and the Sandy Beach Association!

WHO: Cohasset students grades 7-12, the first 30 to register!

WHAT: Ground Level Café! Whether you’re looking for a chance to perform open-mic, a chance to enjoy some live music, or just a place to get together with your friends, come do so with the best view in town.
WHERE: Sandy Beach. Register at:
WHEN: May 7th 5:30PM-7:30PM

Do you miss participating in theater or are interested in trying it?

Join the Theater Workshop group starting after school on Tuesday, March 23rd for cohort A, and Thursday, March 25th for cohort B. We will play socially distanced theater games and practice short scenes. There will be another workshop in April, and then the program will offer a unique playwriting and performance experience running through early June.

Make sure you sign up in the Main Office if you are interested in participating. You may also see Ms. Carmody in Room 110 for questions.

Among our most treasured partnerships is our relationship with Safe Harbor. You frequently see Safe Harbor event notifications and stories in the CMS Tide. But what is Safe Harbor?

About the Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition

Since July 2014, Safe Harbor Cohasset has been working to promote awareness and implement resources to help make an impact on the substance use in the community. In September 2017, Safe Harbor was awarded a federal Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant, which focuses on preventing substance use among youth ages 12-17.

Since then, the group has worked to foster a strong and inclusive community that allows youth to strive and encourages healthy, educated and responsible choices about drug and alcohol use.

The mission is supported by evidenced based, prevention focused, sustainable policies and youth-focused programs, such as Ground Level Café and the Safe Harbor Youth Ambassador Program.

To learn more, visit the Safe Harbor website at safeharborcohasset.org. Keep up to date on the latest trends by following Safe Harbor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/safeharborcohasset, on Twitter @cohsafeharbor, & on Instagram @safeharborcohasset.

Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu observed "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."

These are certainly difficult times and many parents and families are experiencing great stress. Our ability to cope is regularly challenged and, understandably, there may be times when individuals can no longer manage their emotions. It is important to know where to turn when we reach that point.

To help our families, we share this contact list of support providers--Mental Health and Crisis Contacts These support providers offer great opportunities to help receive help when those we love are struggling to manage.

The Cohasset Middle School is a grade 6-8 school dedicated to the development of the whole child. We are an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning environment committed to excellence and growth. Our community values experiential, collaborative, active learning that is rigorous and relevant, and fosters creative, responsible contributors to a global society.

Website: https://www.cohassetk12.org/Domain/9
Location: 143 Pond Street, Cohasset, MA, USA
Phone: 781.383.6100
Twitter: @comsprincipal