PARCC Workshop Rescheduled

The PARCC Workshop for Parents/Guardians has been rescheduled to Monday, April 11th from 6-7:00 p.m. in the Galvin Middle School Library.  We are aware that the Hansen and Galvin also have their CAPT meetings at 7:00 p.m. and will be sure to finish by that time. Additionally, the math workshop that was scheduled for that evening (for K, 1 and 2 parents) will be changed to a new date.

We apologize for the short notice but are trying to reschedule prior to the start of PARCC testing which begins after the April break for some grades.

What:  PARCC Workshop for Parents/Guardians

When: Monday, April 11th

Time:  6-7:00 p.m.

Where:  Galvin Middle School Library

PARCC Overview Workshop for Parents/Guardians

PARCC Overview Workshop for Parents/Guardians

Reminder:  There will be a PARCC overview  for parents of third - eighth grade students on Monday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. The agenda will include an overview of the change from MCAS to PARCC and frequently asked questions.  There will be time available for your questions at the end of the workshop.  At the end of the general session, parents of middle school students will remain for more detailed information regarding the technology aspects of testing.

We hope to see many of you at the workshop!  Child care IS available that evening.

March Activities and Photos!

March Activities and Photos - check it out!

Check out our March activities:  The CAPE Spelling Bee, the STEAM Expo and you can still take our STEAM survey!


CAPE Spelling Bee Slideshow Link


STEAM Expo Slideshow Link


STEAM Expo Survey Link

Come to the High School Musical!

Canton High School Performing Arts 

presents:

Once On This Island

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Caribbean-influenced musical folk tale tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with the well-born Daniel and is aided by the gods of earth, water and love in her quest to be with him.

This will be a truly remarkable show that is family friendly. The entire project has been a collaboration with many people in the Canton community, as well as multiple teachers in a variety of disciplines from the high school.

This is one that you will not want to miss!

Shows: Thursday, March 17 at 7 pm; Friday 18 at 7 pm; and Saturday, March 19 at 2 pm.

Tickets can be purchased online: tinyurl.com/chsislandtickets or at the door ($10 evening, $5 matinee)

World Language Week - March 7-11, 2016

World Language Week Activities 
During School and After!

In Class Activities

MONDAY 7-Culture (French Music, Announcements & Trivia Day)

–AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP in the library for French students (All Blocks)

TUESDAY 8-Communication (Spanish Music, Announcements & Trivia Day)

–BEYOND SILENCE MOVIE in the DLL for German & ASL Classes (A, B & C Blocks)

–GERMAN COOKING in the cafeteria for German 1 students (C Block)

–CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & PRINT MAKING for WL classes in room 432 (ALL Blocks)

WEDNESDAY 9-Connections (Chinese Music, Announcements & Trivia Day)

–LATIN DANCE WORKSHOP in the library for Spanish students (ALL Blocks)

–GOOGLE HANGOUT WITH PEACE CORP VOLUNTEER FROM BENIN in the DLL for French Classes (B & C Blocks)

THURSDAY 10-Comparisons (German Music, Announcements & Trivia Day)

–AFS ASSEMBLY in the auditorium for ALL students in grades 9 & 10 (D Block)

–WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS in the DLL-Economics & Development in Bolivia & Peru (C & D Blocks)

FRIDAY 11-Communities (ASL Silent Day, Video Announcements & Video Trivia Day)

–WORLD LANGUAGE SPIRIT DAY-Wear your world language t-shirt.  Show your @cantonworldlang spirit.  Be the graduating class & the dept. with the most WL spirit!  

–CLASSROOM EXCHANGE-Mandarin 1 & ASL 1 teachers swap students (A Block)

–DENGLISCH-GERMAN MUSIC & DANCE in the library for WL Classes (A & B Blocks)

CHS ALUMNI SKYPE ON WORLD LANGUAGES & CAREERS in the DLL for WL classes (E & F Blocks)

After School Activities 2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

MONDAY 7-AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP in the CHS library.   Experience the rhythms of African & play percussion instruments!

WEDNESDAY 9-DOUBLE THE FUN DAY!

–LATIN DANCE WORKSHOP in the CHS library. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to move!

–FRENCH MOVIE in the DLL.  See the laugh out loud comedy Mon Meilleur Ami in French with English subtitles.

THURSDAY 10-SPANISH COOKING CLASS in Room B-139.  Bring your apron & your chef’s hat!  ¡A cocinar!

FRIDAY 11-SPANISH MOVIE in the DLL.  Come see Walking the Camino-6 Ways to Santiago in English with Spanish subtitles.

CFED Paint Night Fundraiser

Canton Families Embracing Diversity (CFED) invites you to our spring fundraiser.

Come out and enjoy a night of painting and fun!

The event ​will take place on​Tuesday,​ April 5, 2016, from 7:00​ ​PM - 9:00​ PM​ at the Canton Sports Junction​ located at ​399 Neponset Street, Canton​, MA​.  

​The cost is $45

​ per person ​and REGISTRATION

​ is​ REQUIRED

​by emailing familiesembracingdiversity@gmail.com​

John F. Kennedy Elementary School Principal Named

Good Morning,

It is with great pleasure that I am announcing the appointment of Christine McMahon to the position of Principal for the John F. Kennedy Elementary School.  Ms. McMahon has been serving in the Interim Principal role at the JFK since July 2015.  

It was evident the moment Ms. McMahon took on the responsibilities as Interim Principal at JFK, that her commitment to the success of the JFK students, her communication style with faculty and parents, and her attention to the alignment of the JFK values with the district mission and vision were foremost in her mind.  She has brought about a positive environment, dealt with multiple personnel changes and brought a renewed energy to the school. Ms. McMahon’s commitment to the JFK students, faculty and parents was further recognized when focus groups were conducted with faculty and parents approximately 3 weeks ago. The feedback  provided supported my impression that Ms. McMahon’s ’s management and leadership skills were in keeping with the expectations we hold for our principals.  

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School is known for excellence and Ms. McMahon has worked to continue to build on this foundation.  There is a renewed sense of team work, increased communication and continued movement towards high expectations within the JFK as a result of Ms. McMahon’s coordinated efforts with the faculty and families this year.

Ms. McMahon has been a member of the Canton Public Schools Administration since September 2012.  She first served as Team Chair at the Lt. Peter Hansen Elementary School and then moved to the John F. Kennedy Elementary school as Team Chair/Administrator in September 2014.  She has served in the role of Interim Principal at the JFK since July 1, 2015.

Prior to her time in Canton, Ms. McMahon was a Vice Principal at the Matthew Kuss Middle School in Fall River and Special Education Team Facilitator at the Resiliency Prep High School in Fall River.  She is certified as a Principal/Assistance Principal, has a CAGS in Administration and a Masters in Special Education from Bridgewater State University.

Please join me in welcoming Ms. McMahon to her new position of Principal of the John F. Kennedy Elementary School.  Congratulations Ms. McMahon!