OHS Weekly Wag 🐾

As a Responsive Classroom district, these early weeks of school are an important time of year for building community within our classrooms and the school at large. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to learning that aims to create an engaging and joyful learning environment for students and teachers alike. During the first six weeks of school in all of our classrooms students are sharing their hopes and dreams for the year ahead and working collaboratively to develop classroom rules that will enable them to reach their goals.

Wednesday, September 11th:

Symphony Music Shop visits 4th grade for an Instrumental Music Show & Tell

We are looking for parents and a community members to join our School Council. We meet once a month from 3:15 - 4:15 pm.

School Councils have four major areas of responsibility to assist principals in:

1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards

2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school

3. Reviewing the annual school building budget

4. Formulating a school improvement plan

Email me at stephaniewells@oldrochester.org if you are interested in participating.

The PTA's fundraising efforts throughout the year help provide field trip and enrichment opportunities for our students. We hope that you will join by clicking on the button below for the 2024-25 Membership Form and more details. You can also follow Mattapoisett PTA on Facebook.

All of our schools continue to use Raptor Technology for all visitors entering our buildings. All visitors and volunteers are required to have a valid driver’s license or Massachusetts-issued identification card to be scanned in upon entering the building for any reason. CORI checks are required for any parent/guardian volunteers and are available in the main office of your student's school.

September 25- Early Release @ 12:20 pm, lunches served

October 2 - PTA @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm via Zoom

October 14 - No School - Columbus Day

October 17 and 18- Early Release @ 11:30 am Parent Conferences - lunches served

November 5 - No School - Professional Development Day

November 6 - PTA @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm via Zoom

November 11 - No School - Veterans' Day

November 27- Early Release @ 12:20 pm, lunches served

November 28 and 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

Phone: 508-758-6241

Main Office / Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Jennifer Janicki

School Nurse: Mrs. Amy Ripley

School Adjustment Counselor: Mrs. Bethanie Grant

In addition to this newsletter, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OHSmattapoisett

You can also download the ORR Connect App to get the latest updates.

See the Mobile App Info Sheet for details on the information within our app. If you have questions, please email weareor@oldrochester.org.

Search ORRconnect in the app store or use the following links from your mobile device.

From your Apple Mobile Device

From your Android Mobile Device

Finally, most communications to families will be emailed this year, as this is the most efficient and timely method. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive communication regarding your student via first-class mail.

Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.

Think, Learn, Care

Email: stephaniewells@oldrochester.org

Website: https://ohs.oldrochester.org/

Location: 20 Shaw St.

Phone: 508-758-6241

Facebook: www.facebook.com/OHSmattapoisett