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Dear MCCPS community:

The Humanities Department at MCCPS has taken on a new initiative. Because community is central to our mission at MCCPS, we’ve decided to read together – as a community – the young reader’s version of the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Mortenson’s book explores – in vivid, engaging writing - his own transformation from nurse and mountaineer to philanthropist and humanitarian.

The book engages on many levels, and we hope that this initiative will work to do the following: build community, promote literacy, and broaden our perspective about the world around us. These motivations fit neatly and nicely into the stated mission of our school.

Each student in grades 4-8 will receive a copy of the book to read. Students will participate in class-wide and school-wide activities; they will read, discuss and do projects.

We encourage you, parents and friends, to participate with us to really make this a community-wide experience. Get yourself a copy of the book and read with us. Join us at upcoming – to be announced – morning meetings where we will have presentations and activities related to the book and the stories which it tells.

We look forward to making this a lasting, important, and impactful experience. Please join us in making it so.

Sincerely,

Ryan Redmond, Humanities Department Head, MCCPS

It is that time year again. Exhibition is right around the corner. Join us Monday, November 23rd for our exhibition of student work. The festivities start in Charter Hall from 6:30pm to 7:00pm with our opening ceremony. From 7:00pm to 8:30pm, students will present their work throughout the school. Some sampling of student work includes: engineered bridges and cars, student-created civilization, and a poetry café. We hope to see you there.

Good afternoon,

I am combining two commitments in this notice to you: to remind you of our upcoming October Board meeting tomorrow evening, and to summarize our September meeting.

Tomorrow we will set the measures for the Board goals we developed last month, arranged according to elements of our strategic plan:

1. Secure Charter Renewal
2. Govern the School Efficiently and Effectively.
3. Trustee Training

• Add two new members to the Board of Trustees
• Succession Planning (Leadership)

4. Implement a Strong Financial Plan

• Rebuild working capital
• Create a detailed plan to increase non-tuition income to 10% of the School's revenue

5. Lead the School in embracing the promises of the School's Charter and Mission

• Hire a Managing Director
• Develop plan for community outreach

6. The School's Facilities will enable the accomplishment of the School's Mission.

• Prepare and Submit Charter Amendment Application
• Create detailed project plan regarding the expansion

Also at last month's meeting, Treasurer Dr. John Sullivan delivered his report on last year's financial performance, including that "the school exceeded budget and delivered a surplus". See the full minutes when they become available online.

I'm happy to remind you that your attendance at Board and Committee meetings is welcome; there is a public comment period near the beginning of Board meetings and we all invite you to share your thoughts. Please feel free to email the Board, as well, at board@marbleheadcharter.com

Regards,
Emil Ronchi
Chair, MCCPS Board of Trustees

Our nutrition department celebrates Harvest Week in Massachusetts by including locally grown produce in our meals. Check the article in the Marblehead Reporter.