Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 10/8/25

Thank You To Our Middle School Science Teachers

In 2019, a group called OpenSciEd developed an open-sourced, high-quality, standards-based science program for grades 6-8. Last year, Masconomet Middle School was fortunate to receive a generous $44,700 grant from the One8 Foundation to support our adoption of the OpenSciEd curriculum over the next three years. This funding provides us with hands-on science materials as well as professional learning opportunities for both educators and administrators. 

We are especially grateful to the following teachers who recently attended a four-day Curriculum Launch in preparation for bringing OpenSciEd to our 7th and 8th-grade classrooms:

Grade 7:	Grade 8:
Michael Surette	Timothy Brown
Deborah Wescott	Patrick Hogan
Caitlin Wrobel

As a result of their commitment, our teachers now possess a strong understanding of the OpenSciEd approach and pedagogy. This preparation ensures that students will experience science learning that is both rigorous and authentic.

Tri-Town Council Presents “The Secret Lives of Teen and Tweens” by John Mattleman

On Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM, the Tri Town Council presents speaker Jon Mattleman’s “The Secret Lives of Teens and Tweens”  in the Masco Auditorium. This is a Parent / Caring Adult Program. Mattleman’s presentation will provide insight into what’s going on in adolescent brains, the complexity of their lives (including anxiety, depression, suicide), what they do/say and why, and how caring adults can better support them.

The Tri-Town Council will also host an Open Gym in the Masconomet Field House from 7-9 PM on October 9th. Open to middle and high school youth, it’s a chance to get together and shoot hoops, play games, or just hang out.

Turf Field Update

Masconomet’s application for a permit to construct two artificial turf fields on our campus was reviewed at the Boxford Conservation Commission’s September 18th meeting. Stantec, the District’s designer on the project, has responded to all of the questions in the peer review study conducted at the Conservation Commission’s request by engineering firm Williams and Sparges. The Conservation Commission would now like the District to document its requirements for PFAS-free materials in the artificial turf. The project is due to be back before the Conservation Commission at its October 16th meeting.

Masconomet Music Parents Electronic Recycling Fundraiser, Saturday October 18th

PSAT for Masconomet 11th Grade, Wednesday October 15th

The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the College Board SAT exam. This year, Masconomet will offer the PSAT to all current Juniors (class of 2027) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Field House. Juniors are automatically registered for the PSAT, and the Masconomet School District provides the exam at zero cost to families. Please check your email for additional information.

Middle School Parent Parent Conferences, Thursday October 30th

Middle School Parent Conferences will take place on October 30 from 2:30-6:50pm. Counselors will contact parents of struggling students to schedule appointment times and the general signups will open on October 16 at 6pm. A link will be sent to all parents and caregivers for the general signups.

Parent Coffee Schedule for October

This year, we will again be hosting as series of parent coffees on Friday mornings at 8:30 AM. These coffees are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with school principals, members of the District Administrative Team and me to ask questions and discuss issues that concern the Masconomet District. Our Parent Coffees this month will be held in the High School on October 17 and in the Middle School on October 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Parents should report to the main office of their respective schools to check in for the parent coffee.

Please click here for the list of Principal’s Coffee Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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