"What's Happening" Wednesday
November 13, 2024
WELCOME TO "WHAT'S HAPPENING" WEDNESDAY!
FEATURING INFORMATION ON UPCOMING
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE -- SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SCREENING COMMITTEE
Dear Mashpee Community,
On behalf of the Mashpee School Committee, we are in the process of forming the Superintendent Search Screening Committee for our next Superintendent. We are seeking interested community members from the following demographic groups:
Parents (three seats)
General Parent
ELL Parent
Special Education Parent
Community Member (one seat)
If you are interested in participating, please note the following key dates. Attendance is mandatory for all listed events:
Screening Committee Orientation (via Zoom): Monday, December 2 at 6:00 PM
Screening of Candidate Applications (via Zoom): Monday, December 9 at 6:00 PM
Application Deadline: Friday, December 13
Screening of Remaining Candidate Applications (via Zoom): Friday, December 20 at 6:00 PM
Preliminary Interviews: January 6 - January 10
To express your interest, please submit a letter to me at clewis@mpspk12.org by November 20 for consideration.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Kindly,
Cathy Lewis
Cathy Lewis, MPA
Chair, SeaRch Screening Committee
Vice Chair, Mashpee School Committee
MASC Division VII Secretary
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND REMINDERS
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
SCHOOL EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS -- NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
KCCS BOOKS AND BITES
JOIN US FOR A "SNACK AND SHOP" EVENT
TO CLOSE OUT THE BOOK FAIR!
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE KCCS GYM WHILE YOU SHOP SO YOU CAN STAY FUELED UP FOR CAMP S'MORE BOOKS!
KCCS PTO SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR
KCCS PTO AND SCHOLASTIC
CAMP SMORE BOOKS BOOK FAIR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
BOOKFAIR BINGO - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
BOOKS AND BREAKFAST BITES - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
WAPANAAK IMMERSION CLASS AT MMHS
WAPANAAK IMMERSION CLASS AT MASHPEE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
The Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Education Department is partnering with WLRP to offer
‘Wôp only, no English’ language class
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WHEN: Every Friday morning at 10:14 AM beginning November 15th
WHERE: Mashpee Middle-High School Indian Education Room
WHO: Any Wampanoag student or student in a Wampanoag household in grades 7 - 12
THIS IS A VOLUNTARY CLASS
SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED BY USING THE FORM HERE
COMMUNITY EVENTS
10th ANNUAL FILL THE VAN
10th Annual FILL THE VAN
November 21st - 10:00 AM
Join Mashpee Recreation as we once again "Fill the Van"?
We will pick up donations at Kids Klub Childcare Center, Fire Department, DPW, Police Department, Council on Aging, Mashpee Public schools, Library and Town Hall.
All donations stay local and help people in our own community!
HOLIDAY MEAL RESOURCES
DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEED A THANKSGIVING MEAL?
MASHPEE POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LOVE TO HELP!
PLEASE CONTACT TARA CARLINE
BY NOVEMBER 20, 2024 TO RESERVE
508-539-1480 EXT 7253
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
MASHPEE CARES CLOSET
MASHPEE CARES CLOSET
Help Us Stock the closet for Those in Need!
Items needed: clothing, hygiene products, household essentials, and school supplies
FAMILY SUPPORT AND ENAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
COATS FOR COMFORT
COATS FOR COMFORT
The Family Resource Centers of Cape Cod is offering a "Coats for Comfort" Winter Coat Giveaway.
If you are in need of a warm coat for your child, we are here to help.
Register your kid to receive a BRAND NEW FREE WINTER COAT!
Available to children 18 years old and younger - sizes 2T to XXL
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 508-815-5100
Pick up day: Saturday, November 9th - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Hyannis Youth and Community Center
EMOTIONAL LEARNING PARENTING WORKSHOP
CAPE & ISLANDS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
PARENTING WORKSHOP: PARENTING IS HARD, PART 1
Understanding you and your child's temperament can make the parenting journey smoother. In this two-part series, Jeanine will help to set your family up for success, making mornings easier, bedtimes predictable, and your days more enjoyable.
November 21st 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM on Zoom
Scan QR code to learn more and sign up
SATURDAY STREAM
THE COALITION FOR CHILDREN
SATURDAY STREAM
ABOUT THE SERIES: A monthly parent-child group that stimulates creativity and critical thinking skills! Explore SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, READING, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH while using a variety of documentation & observation tools.
MEET UP DETAILS: Once a month, September through May
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Designed for ages 3 & up with a caregiver
(siblings welcome)
THE COALITION FOR CHILDREN
ParentChild+ -- Equal Possibilities from the Start
A school readiness program for children 18-48 months old
The ParentChild+ Program will help your family in your role as your child's first and most important teacher. Our Home Visitors show you fun ways to help your child learn at home with free books and toys!
WHO WE HELP: Families with a child 18-48 months in Falmouth, Woods Hole or Mashpee. We work together to ensure language isn't a barrier.
HOW TO APPLY: Online: www.thecoalitionforchildren.org or contact Bethany Gay, Coordinator
phone: 508-540-0220
email: bgay@falmouth.k12.ma.us
CAPE COD PARENTING CLASSES - FALL 2024
Active Parenting is an evidence-based parenting class for families with children ages 0-5 years with Cape Cod Family Resource Center Call (508) 815-5100
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children. Meets the third Tuesday of every month with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Registration required. Call (508) 815-5100.
Nurturing Fathers is a 13-week in-person parenting class offering father's the opportunity to enhance their parenting skills with Cape Cod Family Resource Center. Thursdays from 6-8pm starting September 12, 2024. Dinner provided. Call (508) 815-5100.
Birth & Beyond: A Family Experience a series of four (4) classes intended before the birth of your baby for those 6 to 8 months pregnant. Expectant parents will learn about the labor and birth process, relaxation techniques, pain management, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and what to expect with immediate newborn care with Cape Cod Healthcare.
The Basics of Baby Care for parents, grandparents and caregivers to learn the basics of newborn care including family adjustment and soothing techniques as well as bathing, swaddling, baby safety, sleep and normal newborn appearance with Cape Cod Healthcare.
Ongoing Classes
Active Parenting Online Complete the lessons wherever and whenever you like, and review past lessons as many times as you need during the enrollment period. Online classes also allow you to connect virtually with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. (Enrollment period differs depending on class.)
Virtual Family Night
Virtual Family Night
An arts-based grief group for families with children
Sharing Kindness is offering a monthly virtual grief support group for families with children ages 6-17, which features arts-based activities for all ages geared toward navigating grief, honoring memories, and making meaning after a death loss. Materials for activities will be mailed to families prior to each group.
WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
WHERE: Via Zoom from wherever you are!
HOW IT WORKS: Families are welcome to join any or all of these virtual events throughout the year. Registration is required at least a week prior to each group.
Learn more and register:
FAMILY GRIEF GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH TEENS & TWEENS
A death loss affects the whole family, and everyone processes their grief differently. Sharing Kindness offers free clinician-led peer grief support designed to meet the needs of families with tweens (ages 9-12) and teens (ages 13-17) on Cape Cod. Our family program runs for the academic year.
WHEN: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
WHERE: South Harwich, MA
HOW IT WORKS: Starts with a light supper at 5:30 PM, followed by separate groups for parents/caregivers and children from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Learn more and register: