Catherine Quinn was surprised on November 14th with an “Excellence in Performance Award“!  Julie DeLillo, Human Resource Director, and Martha Raymond, Assistant Superintendent, stopped by Clarke to present the award. Ms. Quinn was recognized for her stellar work ethic, teamwork, and amazing dedication. She consistently goes above beyond in her role as an ESP at the Clarke School. Most notably, is her enthusiasm and joyful personality. Ms. Quinn is a person who truly spreads kindness and love to all those around her.

Cathy Kalpin, Catherine Quinn (in pink), Martha Raymond & Mary Beth Shea

Clarke School will be collecting donations for UNICEF this Halloween. Students will be given orange boxes they can take with them while Tick or Treating if they wish to participate. Below is a link to the UNICEF site with more information about this worthy cause.

https://www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat/learn-more

The Power of Kids Helping Kids from UNICEF USA on Vimeo.

On September 10th, our school had a successful fire drill. All students and staff were out of the building in under 2 minutes! Once outside teachers quickly counted students and held up signs to indicate if they had everyone or needed assistance. Students are taught if they are in the bathroom, or away from their room, they should go outside immediately and adults will help them find their class. These drills are an opportunity for students to learn the importance of exiting quietly so they can hear directions.

At the Clarke School, we practice several different types of safety drills throughout the year. Later this month, we will have an ALICE evacuation drill so students can practice walking to an off-site designated destination as a quiet group. We will then walk back to school. Information went home in backpacks explaining this procedure and requesting you fill out an unscheduled dismissal contact form. Please return the form via backpack as soon as possible.

Thank you to the Swampscott Firefighters for assisting us with today’s drill!