JCS Journal for the Week of February 23rd

As we return after break, we want to continue to work hard to communicate with families in a variety of ways. In addition to regular email, phone calls, and meetings, here are all of the other ways available for our school and families to communicate with each other and share important information.

J. C. Solmonese School website, https://jcs.norton.k12.ma.us/ and https://jcs.norton.k12.ma.us/news

ParentSquare app, https://www.parentsquare.com/select_school/new

JCS Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/jcsolmonese

Also, please follow the JCS SPO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JCSSPO !

From our P.E. teacher, Mrs. Nunes; Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school! Join today to make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Register online and complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR.

Dr. O’Neill shared prior to the February Break that our district is developing a new Strategic Plan to guide the future of our schools. Similar to our current Vision 2026, the final plan will serve as a blueprint for all initiatives, priorities, and budgeting over the next three years. Most importantly, this plan will continue to strive to bring a bold vision about learning in a modern context and giving our students what they really need to be successful in an ever-changing world. 

We strongly believe that family and community involvement is key to building a vision that reflects the needs of all students. We will be looking for the voices of all stakeholders- staff, students, parents, administrators, and community members- to contribute to this important process through focus groups, survey feedback, and/or serving on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Please take a few moments to share what you believe Norton Public Schools is doing well and what we can improve on as we begin this process. Tell us your hopes and dreams for your students and how we as a school community can develop a plan that will provide a quality educational experience. As part of this survey, you can also sign up to be a part of an upcoming focus group or to be a part of the Strategic Planning Committee. This survey will be open until Sunday, February 23rd. 

You’re invited to attend an evening of music featuring local musicians including Norton students and staff. Mr. Place's band, Four Bridges, will be performing a set during the night! The Norton music parents are hosting a Knight Club fundraiser on Friday, 3/7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm in the Norton High School Cafe at 66 W Main Street. Tickets to the event are $20 and include hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Please see the linked flyer for more information, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AFXx3bIi1wzQ2HFeggSTHfHkAkJMemof/view?usp=sharing

Norton High School will be hosting a Student STEAM Showcase on Wednesday, 3/5 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. There will be activities and exhibits for students of all ages, as well as Norton Middle and High School students showing off their own work! See this slideshow for more information,

View and subscribe to the JCS Public Events Calendar at https://bit.ly/jcspubliceventscalendar. Click on the "Add to Google Calendar" button in the lower right corner to subscribe to the calendar using your own calendar app. Events from the JCS Public Events Calendar also appear on the JCS website.

Reading Across America Week, 3/3 through 3/7

SPO Meeting, Thursday 3/6 at 6:00pm

Early Release Day, Friday 3/14

Parent-Teacher Conferences, Wednesday 3/19 and Thursday 3/20

Early Release Day/Conferences, Thursday 3/20