The CMS Tide Weekly Newsletter

This Thursday is Open House at CMS from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. We are excited to host our parents again after having to do a Virtual Open House last year. Here are some important details about our Open House evening:

• Parents as well as all visitors to CMS are required to wear COVID masks while in the school building. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
• During the evening, parents will visit their children's teachers by following the order of their scheduled schedules.
• Students will fill out a sheet on Thursday during school that lists their classes in the order they have them. Students will be instructed to bring this sheet home so that parents can use it to guide them during Open House.
• In case a parent does not have the student-created schedule sheet with them, student schedules will be available in the CMS Main Office.
• Parents will proceed to their children's period one class upon arriving at 6:00PM.
• Parents will go to the auditorium to meet Wellness and Music teachers during the period these classes are scheduled.
• Parents are reminded that Open House provides the opportunity to meet their children's teachers. There isn't sufficient time allotted or privacy available to discuss one's child with a teacher during Open House. Parents are encouraged to contact their children's teacher to conference about specific concerns.

The Quincy Family Resource Center serves the Norfolk County and the South Shore and is hosting lots of great Free Events and Educational / Support Groups In October!!

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren & Kinship Caregivers—Zoom support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1-2pm. For more information, contact Andrea at 617-639-4719 or email aroderick@baystatecs.org.

Nurturing Your Parenting Skills Group—Beginning October 7th Learn age-appropriate expectations for your child, behavioral management, discipline techniques and appropriate consequences in this Zoom group. To register please reach out to Rebecca rhalloran@baystatecs.org – 617-481-7227 x166.

LEADS— Learning Everyday ApplieD Skills for Success engages students (ages 11-18) in learning about positive decision making, leadership, taking responsibility, and healthy relationships. Meets weekly on Wednesdays, now offering two options for times: Option 1: 3:00-4:00 PM and Option 2: 4:30-5:30 PM. This group will be conducted via Zoom video online conferencing. Registration is required. Please contact Candice at 857.939.4078 or ckunigenas@baystatecs.org.

LGBTQ+ Teen Social Group – Tuesday, October 5th from 6:00-7:00. A group where Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth can come to socialize with peers and find support. Ages 12-18. Group will be conducted via Zoom online platform. Registration required. Please contact Candice at 617.481.7227 x193 or ckunigenas@baystatecs.org

Parents Raising LGBTQ+ Youth Group — Tuesday, October 5th from 7:00-8:00. Join us for discussion and conversation on topics that affect LGBTQ+ youth and how to support LGBTQ+ teens. COME WITH QUESTIONS! Group will be conducted via Zoom online platform. Please contact Candice at 857.939.4078 or ckunigenas@baystatecs.org for registration and information.

Free. Period. Products and Supplies— We are grateful to be partnering with St. John the Evangelist (Hingham, MA) on their “Free.” initiative which provides free menstruation supplies to those in need on the South Shore. The products to support this biological function are an added expense placed on many who are already experiencing financial insecurity. Compounding this issue is that these products are not covered by benefits. This gap in need and coverage imposes yet another barrier to equity in education and employment as many are forced to miss school or work. If you need these products, please reach out to the Quincy Family Resource Center by contacting Rebecca at rhalloran@baystatecs.org – 617-481-7227 x166.

Birthday in a Bag— The QFRC is offering an ongoing event to help plan your child’s birthday! We will provide you with a bag full of birthday treats, gifts, and party supplies. You will need to register 2 weeks in advance before your child’s birth date. For more information, please contact Rebecca at rhalloran@baystatecs.org – 617-481-7227 x166.

Drop-ins with Drea— Are you between the ages of 16 & 24 and in need of basic resources and information regarding things like employment, health insurance, housing, education, finances, etc.? The QFRC invites you to come on in!! Let’s “sip some tea”, chat about your situation and see how we can help!! Drop-in time is every Wednesday from 4:00PM-5:00PM. Any questions contact Drea at, aroderick@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 ext. 157

Trunk-or-Treat— Join the QFRC and Dianne DeVanna Center for a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event at 1120 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02169. This event takes place Friday, October 29th from 3:30-4:30pm. Staff’s car trunks will be filled with treats and snacks! Don’t miss out on thi fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween! For more information, reach out to Rebecca at 617-481-7227 ex. 166 or rhalloran@baystatecs.org BOO!

Laundry Love — Complimentary laundry services for families are being offered on a modified basis. Laundry supplies and preloaded laundry cards for clients are being left during the designated times asking everyone to use on the honor system. Please remember to follow proper social distancing and wear face masks- we really want everyone to be safe! Tuesday, 10/12 at 4:00-6:30pm on (the 2nd Tuesday of each month) at Superwash 1620 S. Main Street, South Weymouth, and Monday, 10/25 (4th Monday of each month) at 4:00-6:30pm at Superwash 259 Nantasket Ave Hull, MA. The last load must go in by 5:45 PM. This is provided by St. John's Episcopal Church in Hingham, with support from the Quincy Family Resource Center. Signs are posted at each location with instructions and contact information. For more information contact laundrylovesj@outlook.com.

Have You Considered Becoming A Foster Parent? Join us on Thursday, 10/14/21 at 5:30pm for a virtual information session about becoming a foster parent and make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, please contact Jahnea by phone at 508-894- 3906 or by e-mail at Jahnea.Johnson@massmail.state.ma.us or Christine Barry at 781-864-5103.

Family Fun Friday on Social Media – Be on the lookout for virtual activities posted every Friday on the Quincy Family Resource Center Facebook page! These videos include fun activities for children of all ages and are a great way to keep kiddos busy during this time. Be sure to check it out!

Coming Fall & Winter 2021/22

ATTENDS—Does your child struggle with attending school? The goal of this parent group is to increase school attendance by providing parents with tools needed to address these concerns and increase their child’s likelihood of lifelong success. For more information contact Susannah Mazer at smazzer@baystatecs.org or at 617-481-7227 x120

Knowledge is Power – This group empowers young women (ages 12-18) to become bulletproof by making safe relationship choices, recognizing warning signs in relationships, practicing social media safety, and developing an awareness around and preventing exploitation. Registration required. For more information, please contact Andrea Roderick at aroderick@baystatecs.org or at 617-481-7227 x 157

HOW TO REACH the QFRC!

The Quincy Family Resource Center is available to support you, offering individual support for families, referrals for services, assessments, and groups in person or on Zoom. If you need any assistance, please contact Rebecca at 617-481-7227 x166 or email QuincyFRC@baystatecs.org. Any schedule changes will be posted on our website and social media pages.

ANNOUNCEMENT! NEW HOURS OF OPERATION:
QFRC is fully reopened, fully staffed, and resuming full hours of operation including
evenings, and 2nd/4th Saturday of each month.

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QFRC Monday-Friday Hours of Operation

Monday 9am-5:00pm

Tuesday 9am-7:30pm

Wednesday 9:30am-5:30pm

Thursday 9am-7:30pm

Friday 9am-5pm

2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month: 9am-12pm

The CMS administration and faculty communicate with our families using many digital and traditional means. Our weekly newsletter, the CMS Tide, will be sent to families and students every weekend. It is also posted on our school website and shared via Twitter (@comsprincipal).

We call it the CMS Tide because just like we find when we walk along the beach, the tide brings to us treasures from the deep. It helps us picture what is going on just beyond where we stand. The CMS Tide supplies news, images, stories about life at CMS to our families each week,

We hope you enjoy each issue this year!

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. The group has members from across the spectrum in the community, including, but not limited to, Paul Pratt Memorial Library, Cohasset Recreation Department, Cohasset Police Department, Cohasset Public Schools, Second Congregational Church, town leaders, health professionals, parents, youth, fire personnel, and concerned citizens. 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, and to find resources for both parents and teens, visit the Safe Harbor website at safeharborcohasset.org. Keep up to date on the latest news and trends by following Safe Harbor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/safeharborcohasset, on Twitter @cohsafeharbor, and 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

We are very excited to partner with Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) in order to promote the positive social-emotional development of our students. There is increasing evidence that helping students feel good about themselves, their school and their relationships improves their learning.

We will administer PEAR’s Holistic Student Assessment to students in grades 6-8. As part of this effort, your child will be asked to complete a brief survey about him or herself at the beginning and end of the year.

Designated school staff will have access to these results. This information can help staff tailor teaching and support programming to our student body’s unique strengths and needs.

PEAR will use data from our school for research and educational work. Students' names will never be used as part of this research. If you have any questions about this effort, please contact Principal Mills at jmills@cohassetk12.org