Coyle & Cassidy High School and Middle School

November 18, 2016



Early Release Day-Wednesday November 23rd

A note from the Principal It has been quite the spirited week here at Coyle and Cassidy! Our high school hallways are decorated with class colors, and the middle school homeroom doors have been decorated to show school spirit. We have had excellent class participation and the students have definitely shown their enthusiasm during our annual spirit week activities. We are very mindful of those in our community and in our world who experience hunger on a regular basis. Yesterday, we recognized “Hunger Awareness Day” with a prayer service and the offering of a simple rice meal. Please see excerpts in our video clips of the week. On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff I would like to wish you and your family a most blessed Thanksgiving.

All students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note the city of Taunton has no school so there will be no bus transportation to or from school. Parents are asked to please pick up their student on time as our school will be closing early. There is no ESP and no after school activities. Due to the shortened week, there will be no newsletter next week. Congratulations Congratulations to Senior Joe Gill and Sophomore Rachael Johnson who were honored at this week’s MIAA Cross Country breakfast. Joe and Rachael represented the EAC conference and were recognized for volunteerism, academics, athletics and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Coach David Barbato who was also recognized for his leadership. Congratulations to Senior Evan Ferris who signed a letter of intent to play Division 1 baseball at Monmouth University. Christmas Gift Shop Our annual Christmas Gift Shop will be held on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. All students are asked to bring in an unwrapped toy on December 6th for our toy giving service.

Sincerely, Mrs. St. Laurent

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Christmas Parade Our own Mr. Michael Cote will serve as Grand Marshall of the annual Taunton Christmas parade on December 4th. The parade begins at noon. The school will be having a float in the parade and we would like to have students and families show our school pride by walking with the float sporting CC wear. Please consider joining us! More information will follow. Academic Affairs- Dr. Corinne Merritt At this time I would like to wish all our CC families and friends a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. This is a special time for family and friends to enjoy each other’s company and to be thankful for gift we are to each other. Thank you and God bless. Student Affairs-Mrs. Marie Angeley Spirit Week Spirit Week 2016 began on Thursday, Nov. 17 and culminates with the Thanksgiving Foot Ball Game. The remaining theme days and spirit items are described below. The cost to participate is $2.00 each day or two service items. Additional Spirit Points are awarded for those who chose to donate extra money/service items. There is also a Spirit Points category for the class percent participation in the Cash for Christmas Raffle sales. The grade level with the most Spirit Points will be acknowledged at the rally. Theme Days – See DOs and DON’Ts Listed Below $2.00 each day or 2 service items are REQUIRED to participate. • Monday, Nov. 21 – ‘Merica Monday Today, show as much pride as you possible can for your country. Deck yourself in red, white, and blue. No camouflage is allowed unless it is worn as military pride to honor our American military. The cost to participate is $2.00 or 2 canned goods. • Tuesday, Nov. 24 – Tacky Tourist Day Deck yourself out as a tacky tourist and wear bold print shirts, hats, binoculars, maps, etc. The cost to participate is $2.00 or 2 Sticker Sheets/Sticker Books • Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Blue and Gold Day Today is a Blue and Gold JEANS DAY! Show your school pride and wear blue and gold with your jeans or other full length casual pants. Of course CC wear would be great! (We have a liturgy on this day so no shorts allowed. No leggings, jeggings, or yoga pants allowed.)

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DO *Wear Sweatpants – hats- beads *Wear Gym Length Shorts for Boys *Shorts for Girls Only if worn with Leggings or Jeggings *Leggings, Jeggings, Yoga Pants, or Colored Tights for Girls Only if Worn with Shorts over them *Follow Regular Jeans Day Rules for Grooming and Jewelry Exclusions

DON’T *Wear Sweatpants with writing on the backside *No Slippers *No Clothing with Inappropriate Msgs. or Symbols *No shorts on Wednesday, November 25.

Spirit Week Highlights of the Week • High school gym decorating Tuesday, November 22 from 2:15 to 5:30 pm • High school Powder Puff Game on Tuesday, November 22 at 6 pm. Come out and have some fun supporting our junior and senior girls! • Thanksgiving Liturgy and Rally on Wednesday, November 23 – This will be an early release day at approximately 11:15 am. • Thanksgiving Football Game at Taunton High School (CC vs. THS) - 10 am on Thanksgiving Day - Come out and support the CC Warriors! Wednesday, November 23 – Early Release and No Bus Transportation On Wednesday, November 23, school will end at approximately 11:15 a.m. following the Thanksgiving Liturgy and Football Rally. There will be no City of Taunton bus service to or from school on this date. All students must be picked up at the dismissal time of 11:15 a.m. World Language Club The next World Language Club meeting is on Monday, November 21 until 3 pm. Come join World Language Club this month and get e-pals and some goodies! High School Art National Honor Society The high school art national honor society is a group of student artists who meet monthly to do projects that benefit the school and community. The next meeting is on Thursday, December 1. Dues will be collected at that time, and designs for our first project. All members should attend! If you have questions, contact Mrs. Mecca, [email protected]. Yearbook Information Yearbook ad instructions were emailed to parents of seniors on Monday, October 24. The email contained pricing information and directions for submitting a parent ad for the 2017 yearbook. The deadline for submitting parent ads is December 16, 2016. This is a firm deadline so that we can meet our publishing deadlines. If you have any questions, contact the yearbook moderator, Ms. Molloy, at [email protected]. Page



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FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE AND ADMISSIONS Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter (Coyle-Cassidy HS/MS), as well as LIKE and SHARE our posts ADMISSIONS NEWS: SPREAD THE WORD. The CLASS of 2021 Placement Exam is Saturday, December 3rd! Any interested FUTURE WARRIOR going into the 9th grade should consider sitting for this exam! Please encourage anyone you know who is interested to attend that day and to apply online at www.coylecassidy.com. WE NEED PICTURES!! PLEASE SEND YOUR PHOTOS, taken at CC events or games, to [email protected]. GUIDANCE NEWS: Are you looking for a part time job? Check out the listings outside Mrs. Chaves office in GUIDANCE. You can get the paperwork necessary to get your “WORKER’S PERMIT” in Guidance as well. SENIORS. THIS IS A HELPFUL AND IMPORTANT LIST!! REVIEW WEEKLY! • IT IS SOOOO IMPORTANT that Naviance is always kept current! • FIRST QUARTER GRADES HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL SCHOOLS THAT STUDENTS APPLIED TO PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE QUARTER. • Keep an eye on the Naviance SCHOLARSHIP page. It is constantly updated and a great way to help supplement your college costs. • . FOLKS APPLYING REGULAR DECISION should set a goal to be done before Christmas break! • Make sure that your teachers are included as “Recommenders” on Naviance if they are writing your recommendation. If not, colleges will not receive these. • Don’t forget STUDENTS MUST FORWARD ALL SAT and ACT SCORES from www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org • There is a $10 per student transcript/data processing fee due as soon as your applications are completed. Please be attentive to this! SAT PREP CLASS OPTIONS FOR JUNIORS Believe it or not it is time to start planning for SAT PREP classes!! Though not required, if you are willing to put in the time and effort, you will feel more prepared for the SAT exam. Coyle has partnered with KAPLAN to run a course for us at school beginning in March. This is in preparation for the May SAT administered at CC. It will be mostly Saturday with an occasional Thursday and will cost approximately $400 assuming 25 people sign up. If interested, please see Ms. Haynes to get on a preliminary list! Bridgewater State University is offering two SAT PREP Classes, one starting January 22 and the other May 7th. More information is available on their website www.bridgew.edu. Page



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Campus Ministry-Mrs. Kerry Payson 9th Grade Retreat A Success We are so blessed to have had a wonderful faith-filled communal retreat experience for our 9th grade students on Wednesday, November 16th. We are most grateful to our dedicated Peer Ministry team who were amazing leaders during the retreat: Tanya Abboud, Sarah Ayala, Hannah Cromwell, Emily Francis, Joe Gill, David Howe, Alexis LaPlante, Ashlyn LaPlante, Julie Mason, Laura Mason, Meghan Mello, Dominick Meucci, Niayah Mosley, Brannagh O’Donnell, Nicole Polillio, Carrie Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Ruane, Tenley Spataro, Ailinn Santos, Erica St. Onge, and Michael Tomase. Special thanks also to our faculty and staff who helped make Wednesday’s retreat a success: Mrs. Angeley, Sr. Marie Baldi, Mrs. Berard, Mrs. Boissonneau, Mr. Cote, Mrs. Ferbert, Mr. McClellan, Mrs. Molloy, Mr. Rusconi, Mrs. St. Laurent, Mrs. Tranter and Mrs. Wenger. Come Serve With Us All high school students are invited to travel with us to Camden, NJ this summer, July 30 - Aug. 5, 2017, to participate in a service mission trip with the Romero Center. This amazing and rewarding experience will give students the opportunity to visit a new city while also serving others in Jesus' name. The cost to attend the trip (including all sleeping accommodations, meals and transportation) is $550.00 per person. A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $100.00 made payable to Coyle & Cassidy is due ASAP so that we can reserve our spot. Visit the Romero Center Urban Challenge Program to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. For questions, please contact Mrs. Payson at [email protected]. Thanksgiving Liturgy Our annual school-wide Thanksgiving liturgy will be held on Wednesday, November 23 at 8:30 a.m. We are so blessed to be able to worship God together as a school community as we give thanks for our many blessings. Food Pantry The food pantry will be open on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Coyle and Cassidy. This is a wonderful opportunity for all in our school community to serve the members of the Taunton community and beyond with food assistance. Please contact Mr. Cote at [email protected] if you can volunteer or provide food donations. Volunteers are asked to arrive to the school’s foyer by 8:00 a.m. on November 26th. From the desk of the Director of Athletics The winter sports program begins on Monday, November 28, 2016. All participants must have an up-to-date physical examination on file in the nurse’s office. In addition, student-athletes should have turned in the permission to participate form to the athletic office.

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Coyle and Cassidy High School and Middle School Athletics Schedule November 18 - November 24 Friday, November 18

Freshman Football @ Taunton 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 24

Varsity Football @ Taunton 10:00 a.m.

Coyle Cassidy Athletic Association (CCAA) Updates The CCAA raises funds to supplement the Athletic Department and all funds raised go directly to our High School AND Middle School student athletes. All help is greatly appreciated. All parents and friends of Coyle Cassidy athletes (both high school and middle school) are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the CCAA. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7@ 7:00 PM in the CC Cafeteria. Please come and learn how you can participate. COME IN FOR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT GEAR! BLUE AND GOLD DAY – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23. The School Spirit Store will be open on Monday, November 21 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Please stop by and see all of the great new Coyle Cassidy gear available - new pullover sweatshirts, Christmas ornaments, bracelets, and socks. Winter hats will be arriving soon. We need VOLUNTEERS to help in December. If you can spare some time for a day or two please contact Kim Wallace – [email protected]

Polar Bear XVII Saturday, January 28th @ Occasions in Raynham. More details to follow soon.





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MIDDLE SCHOOL

News from Middle School Spirit Week Spirit Week 2016 began on Thurs., Nov. 17 and culminates with the Thanksgiving Football Game on Nov. 24. The themes for the remaining days and suggested service item are listed below. MS students do not have to donate. Spirit points will be awarded for students who choose to participate and for those who chose to donate service items. Theme Days DO wear your uniform pants/skort each day and enhance your uniform by adding the theme items. • Monday, Nov. 21 – Country Day Today is Country Day. Wear vests, boots, hats, jewelry and/or other accessories that are country related. Wear a plaid shirt, cowboy hat, or tie a bandana around your neck with your school uniform. To earn additional Spirit Points, the suggested service items are canned goods. • Tuesday, Nov. 22 – Superhero Day Today you have the opportunity to be your favorite superhero. Wear the cape, mask (removed in halls and on stairwells), and/or sweatshirt and/or use face paint to portray yourself as your favorite super hero. This is to be worn with your uniform pants or skort. If you would like to earn additional Spirit Points, the suggested service items are Sticker Sheets or Sticker Books. • Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Blue and Gold Day Today is a Blue and Gold JEANS DAY! Students may wear jeans or other full length casual pants with their blue and gold. Of course CC wear would be great! All jeans day rules apply. Highlights of the Week • High school Powder Puff Game on Tuesday, November 22 at 6 pm. Come out for this fun event. Middle school students must be accompanied by a parent. • Thanksgiving Liturgy and Rally on Wednesday, November 23 – It will be an early release day at approximately 11:15 am. • Thanksgiving Football Game at Taunton High School (CC vs. THS) at 10 am on Thanksgiving Day - Come out and support the CC Warriors! Wednesday, November 23 – Early Release, No ESP, No Bus Transportation On Wed., Nov. 23, school will end at approximately11:15 a.m. following the Thanksgiving Liturgy and Football Rally. There will be no City of Taunton bus service to or from school on this date. There will be no ESP at the end of the day. On Wed., Nov. 23, please pick up your son/daughter at 11:15 a.m. in the car line.

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Middle School Book Club The Middle School Book Club is currently reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 29 from 2:15 to 3:00. Anyone who would like to discuss this book is welcome to attend! See Ms. McCarthy for question or more information, [email protected]. Grade 8 SSAT Test On Friday, December 2, 2016 we will administer the STS to all our Grade 8 students. The results of this assessment will provide us with valuable and reliable data for placing your child in the most effective class level for grade 9 courses in the fall. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s rest, eat a nutritious breakfast, and bring two # 2 pencils. Please contact Ms. Haynes with any questions. Middle School Movie Night. The Middle School Student Council is very excited to offer a Movie Night on Friday, December 2, for all Coyle and Cassidy students in grades 6 through 8. The movie is The Santa Clause and is rated PG. Sign-up information is in the Friday Folder. No tickets will be sold at the door. Middle School Yearbook Club There will be an informational meeting for the Middle School Yearbook Club on Wed., December 7, from 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. in the computer lab. If you would like to be a part of bringing together this year’s memories, we would love to have you! See Ms. McCarthy for questions or more details, [email protected]. Faith on Fire Rehearsal for the Faith on Fire performance will be held on Mondays from 2:00 to 3:00. Meet in Mrs. da Silva’s room in LL3. This is open to girls in grades 6-8 that will want to be a part of the Faith on Fire Rally (prayer service) that is part of the Middle School Ministries. The other parts of the Faith on Fire Rally planning are held on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 in LL3. Join the fun and share your faith. Let us evangelize! Contact Mrs. Cabral ([email protected]), Mrs. da Silva ([email protected]) or Mrs. Williams ([email protected]) for further information. Chinese Lunch for 7th Grade Students of Chinese On Friday, Dec. 2nd, 7th grade students of Chinese will walk to the Hong Kong City Restaurant to enjoy a Chinese lunch. Students are beginning a unit on food in Chinese culture. Permission slips were given to the students and are due no later than Monday, November 28. This lunch is paid with funds from Confucius Classroom.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, November 21

Faith on Fire Dance Rehearsal 2:00 to 3:00 MS Art Club 2:00 to 3:30 MS Debate Team 2:05 to 3:00 Tuesday, November 22 MS Drama Club 2:00 to 4:00 MS Student Council 2:00 to 3:00 (Decorate Foyer/Gym Doors Area) HS/8th Grade Art Club 2:00 to 2:45 Wednesday, November 23 Thanksgiving Liturgy & Football Rally - Early Release at 11:15 NO BUS TRANSPORTATION TO OR FROM SCHOOL NO ESP and NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Thursday, November 24 Happy Thanksgiving! – NO SCHOOL CC vs. Taunton at Taunton High School 10:00 Friday, November 25 NO SCHOOL ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Monday, November 28 Advent Traditions Prayer Service 12:00 Faith on Fire dance Rehearsal 2:00 to 3:00 MS Debate Team 2:05 to 3:00 Tuesday, November 29 MS Book Club 2:15 to 3:00 MS Drama Club 2:00 to 4:00 HS/8th Grade Art Club 2:00 to 2:45 Wednesday, November 30 Journalism 2:05 to 2:45 MS Ministry 2:00 to 3:30 Robotics 2:00 to 3:00 Thursday, December 1 MS Drama Club 2:00 to 4:00 Friday, December 2 Grade 8 SSAT Testing 7th Grade Students of Chinese Lunch at Hong Kong City Restaurant MS Choir 2:00 to 4:00 Middle School Movie Night 6:00 to 8:15 (No Tickets at the Door)

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