CPS Parent Update

May is here and we are looking ahead to the end of year. The next three weeks CPS students will be taking the MCAS, getting ready for their final concert, participating in Jump Up day, hearing about summer reading as well as other end of year events. Please pay close attention to upcoming dates and thank you in advance to those of you who have volunteered to bring in some goodies for our CPS Staff.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, May 6th School Committee

Wednesday, May 7th Half Day PD Noon Release

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13th and 14th Science MCAS (Grade 8 Only)

Tuesday, May 13th Grade 7 Parent Night 5:00-6:00pm

Thursday May 15th CPS School Council 3pm and Principal Coffee at 5:30pm

Tuesday, May 20th and Wednesday May 21st Math MCAS (ALL Grades)

Monday, May 26th NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 29th Civics MCAS (Grade 8 Only)

Thursday, May 29th CPS Spring Concert

Friday, May 30th Special Olympics

We are working with staff and the superintendent to confirm the details (specifically the date and time) of the grade 8 promotional ceremony. We are hoping to have that information out to 8th grade parents by the end of this week. Thank you for your patience.

For any current 6th and 7th graders interested in playing CPS football next year, there will be a quick meeting with Coach TJ this coming Friday 5/9. 2:30 in the CPS gym.

While we do not have a CPS volleyball team, our Varsity volleyball head coach Makaila Lyons wanted to pass along this opportunity for anyone interested in the sport-
Cape Cod Volleyball Camps is running a youth camp from 7/14-7/17 for grades 4th-9th (whatever grade they will be in the fall). More info can be found at capecodvolleyballcamps.com

A message for 8th graders planning on playing football

As our season approaches, I plan to start our Strength and Conditioning program this Monday, May 5th. If you have not heard already, Nantucket Football will be moving up from a Division 7 Program to Division 6. This means the talent/size level will be a bit bigger and better than we are used to seeing. With this being said, it is imperative that we strive to get our children involved in as many summer training sessions as possible to give our student-athletes a better chance to match up equally with our opponents this fall!

Attached, you will find a calendar view of the preseason schedule below and a QR code to our main communication platform for all Parents, Players, Coaches as well as the Athletic Department. I do understand this is a lot of information all at once. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the schedule. I would be more than happy to clarify things with you.

Communication Plan w/ Coaches & Players

• SportsYou (scan QR code)

Team Access Code - VJZV-UW5Q

Calendar Review/Pre-Season Plan

• Pre-Season Weightroom/ Conditioning

• Starting Monday, May 5th - June 26th (every M, T, W, TH’s)

6:30AM -7:30AM - Breakfast Club Weight Room Session

4:00PM - 5:00PM - Afternoon Weight Room Session

This strength program is set up to be used as a pre-season tool when all spring athletes finish up their seasons or non-spring athletes looking to get a jump start on training. This is “Highly Recommended” for all students interested in playing football. Double sessions are not required and time slots are optional/dependent on each student’s personal schedule.

• Starting July 7th - August 7th (every M, T, W, TH’s)

6:00AM - 7:00AM - Morning Conditioning

7:00AM - 8:00AM - Breakfast Club Weight Room Session

5:00PM - 6:00PM - Evening Conditioning

6:00PM - 7:00PM - Evening Weight Room Session

This is also “Highly Recommended” for all students interested in playing football. Double sessions are not required and time slots are optional/dependent on each student's personal/summer job schedules.