Walk for Water Walk for Water 2022 We have been learning a lot about water in our Social Studies and ELA classes. And so, the 2022 Walk for Water has officially kicked off! Students today and tomorrow will be learning about our end-of-the-year event, the Walk for Water, which will take place on Friday, June 17. So, mark your calendars! This will be our 10th year walking, and we will be walking so others don't have to. Our goal is to raise enough money to get a well drilled in a needy community in South Sudan. Ask your student all about this and have them share the materials and the GoFundMe link on Google Classroom. Let the fundraising begin! #walkingalonetogether Date The students Walk for Water is on Friday, June 17, 2022. What is the Walk for Water? We are working to raise money for the organization Water for South Sudan . It is a sponsored walk that will raise money to bring a well to a needy community in South Sudan. This organization will drill and build a well this coming winter for a community that currently does not have access to safe, clean drinking water. Gather sponsors: To raise money, you are going to ask people to sponsor your walk. Walk for one hour: During the walk, you are putting yourself in the shoes of people who have to make this difficult walk every day. Click here for some information that will help you engage in this topic with your child. Find a day and time during the week and walk for one straight hour. You, of course, can take breaks, as needed. Carry water: During the walk, try to carry a gallon or two of water. Remember, we want to understand the burden that so many experience. If you have an old water or milk gallon, you can fill that up. Or, maybe you have a thermos or bucket you can fill and carry. Be proud: Feel free to get spirited - costume up in obnoxious amounts of blue or perhaps make a homemade t-shirt for the event. What are the goals for Walk for Water? GOAL #1 : For students to build empathy and understanding of what it must be like for people who have to do this every day. Through this event, we can start to understand the burden when one does not have access to safe, clean drinking water. GOAL #2 : For students to make an impact on our global community and to bring clean water closer to people’s homes! Do I have to raise money to take place in the walk? Fundraising is encouraged, but optional. We know that everyone is in different circumstances, especially during these times. Our goal is to raise $5,000, enough money to sponsor a well, so if you are able to raise and donate money, that would be fantastic. Any amount helps. But, we would like everyone to participate in the walk regardless of how much they can raise. How can I fundraise and where does one donate? Share with family and friends - Tell them about the walk and why we are doing it. Teach them what you know about water. Don’t be shy! Speak up and out about what you and your classmates are doing. Be proud! Come up with a list of possible sponsors. Every person and every dollar will matter! Email and send them the GoFundMe link. People can donate through the GoFundMe we set up. We then will write one check to Water for South Sudan. The Impact! This year will be our 10th Walk for Water. In the past nine years, we have raised over $70,000, sponsored 10 wells, and transformed the lives of 10 communities in South Sudan. Let’s continue to show that CCLCS is strong - together or apart - and bring clean water once again to another community in need. Together, we can change lives forever.

School Times Student Times Student should not arrive earlier than 8:30 p.m. Homeroom begins 8:35 a.m. Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal begins 2:55 p.m. Bus riders are dismissed 2:57 p.m. Car riders are dismissed 3:00 p.m. The Main Office 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Academics Curriculum The Lighthouse Charter School follows the MA Curriculum Frameworks for math, science, social studies, and literature. Teachers meet regularly to identify the content to be covered by each grade and to develop interdisciplinary units through which to teach the material. Health and language curricula have also been developed. In the classroom, teachers challenge students to become problem solvers and encourage them to satisfy their intellectual curiosity. Long-term projects, class presentations and productions, and writing assignments further motivate students to perform to their highest individual potential. CCLCS Program of Studies

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Contact Us/School Times Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School 195 Route 137 East Harwich, MA 02645 Catherine O'Leary Executive Director Elizabeth Woelflein Associate Director info@cclcs.info Tel: 774-408-7994 Success! Message sent! Send The Main Office 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Student Times Student should not arrive ea rlier than 8:30 a.m. Homeroom begins 8:35 a.m. Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal begins 2:55 p.m. Bus riders are dismissed 2:57 p.m. Car riders are dismissed 3:00 p.m.

Logan's Run 5K 2018 Logan's Run Saturday, April 7, 2018 Race start time at 9:15 a.m. at the school field Late registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Cost $25 The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School annually hosts a memorial 5K road race in honor of our former student Logan Dunne. Logan was an outstanding athlete, scholar and all-around great human being who died of cancer in 2013. Public are welcome and encouraged. This flat course will start at the Charter School, wind its way through the neighborhoods of East Harwich, and finishes at the school. All proceeds from the race will go to the upkeep and maintenance of the Logan Dunne Memorial Field. T-shirts guaranteed for the first 100 runners! Prizes awarded for winners in each age bracket. Award Ceremony for runners with category prizes. To register: http://www.active.com/harwich-ma/running/logan-s-run-5k-2018 https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=51678554

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Hazing Policy Defintions and Policy Aggressor is a student who engages in bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation. Bullying , as defined in M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O, is the repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression or a physical act or gesture or any combination thereof, directed at a target that: causes physical or emotional harm to the target or damage to the target’s property; places the target in reasonable fear of harm to himself or herself or of damage to his or her property; creates a hostile environment at school for the target; infringes on the rights of the target at school; or materially and substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school. Cyberbullying is bullying through the use of technology or electronic devices such as telephones, cell phones, computers, and the Internet. It includes, but is not limited to, email, instant messages, text messages, and Internet postings. See M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O for the legal definition of cyberbullying. Hazing is the term used in this section to mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. CCLCS abides by MGL 269, 17-19. A copy of this section of the Mass General Laws can be found on our school website under State Accountability . Hostile environment , as defined in M.G.L. c. 71, § 37O, is a situation in which bullying causes the school environment to be permeated with intimidation, ridicule, or insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of a student’s education. Retaliation is any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment directed against a student who reports bullying, provides information during an investigation of bullying, or witnesses or has reliable information about bullying. Staff includes, but is not limited to, educators, administrators, counselors, school nurses, cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, athletic coaches, advisors to extracurricular activities, support staff, or paraprofessionals. Target is a student against whom bullying, cyberbullying, or retaliation has been perpetrated. Harassment, intimidation or bullying may take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawing cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, social exclusion or isolation, or other written, electronically transmitted acts (via email, website postings, blogs, or cell phones), oral or physical actions. Since bystander support of harassment or bullying (“egging on”) can reinforce these behaviors, CCLCS prohibits both active and passive support for acts o harassment or bullying. Students are encouraged to resist active or passive involvement in these acts when they see them, constructively attempt to stop them, and report them to a teacher or staff member. Counseling, corrective discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the behavior of a student who violates this policy, and to remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a safe and welcoming climate, and support for victims and others affected by the violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitutes violations of this policy. Bullying Prevention and Reporting Policy

Staff & Faculty Publications Several of our faculty are authors. Click the links below their names to see what they are up to. Daniella Garran https://mrsgarran.weebly.com https://mrsgarran.weebly.com/lessons.html Susanna Graham-Pye https://www.amazon.com/There-Season-Susanna-Graham-Pye/dp/1547121483 Deborah Greenwood www.deborahfowlergreenwood.com Elizabeth Rudnick Hessler https://www.amazon.com/Elizabeth-Rudnick/e/B003VMZ1IU/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1536596139&sr=8-2-ent Peter Trull (retired) https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=peter+trull&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Apeter+trull

Website Accessibility Accessibility Statement We are currently working to bring our website into compliance. We expect Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School’s web content will meet WCAG 2.0, conformance by February 2019. At Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, we seek to understand and respect the unique needs of our students and community. We are committed to ensuring the accessibility of our web content to people with disabilities. All content on our website will conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. This policy applies to all new, updated, and existing web content on www.cclighthouseschool.org . Accessibility checks and training will be incorporated into the publishing workflow for all new website content. In addition, we will ensure third-party content providers are aware of our web accessibility policy and will favor providers based on their accessibility conformance claims. Each page of the website will include a link to a form providing a method for users to submit feedback on the site; this information will be compiled and considered during the review process. Any accessibility issues should be reported to Ken Merrill by email at kmerrill@cclcs.info , by calling Ken at 774-408-7994 x201. We are interested in any issues we have and how we can adjust them so we are compliant. All areas of the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School website will be reviewed annually. Reviews are the responsibility of Technology Director Ken Merrill This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure current compliance and will be reviewed by the Technology Director Ken Merrill. Discrimination against persons with disabilities is prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance). This includes discrimination against individuals currently without an impairment that substantially limits of a major life activity, but who have a record of or are regarded as having a disability. Reporting a Violation If you feel you should have to report a violation to the Office of Civil Rights, you can contact them using one of the means below. Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR’s electronic complaint form at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html. Email: You may email OCR’s Discrimination Complaint Form or your own signed letter to ocr@ed.gov .

Bus and Transportation Below you'll find transportation suggestions for CCLCS. Unfortunately, there is no official school sponsored transportation. State law does not allow Charter schools to subsidize without providing busing for all students, which is not financially possible for the school since CCLCS students come from all Cape Towns. Public Transporation DART and Flex busses operated by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority serve the school. A student "Charlie Pass" is available for students at the CCRTA transporation center in Hyannis. For schedules and contact information go to http://capecodrta.org Carpools Would you like to investigate carpool? Please email your information (town, with area, your em ail and the best way to contact you) to info@cclcs.info , then we will post in our weekly Monday family email called 'Notes to Home' in September. Joining our parent Facebook page (The "CCLCS Connection" is also a good way to network for carpools) Lighthouse Bus Student Behavior Expectations A few years ago a group of pare nts established a bus service for children from the Upper and Mid Cape areas. The bus is entirely funded by the parents. Sta te law does not allow the school to subsidize the service without providing busing for all students, which is not financially possible for the school. Bus Registration opened at midnight on July 1st. Currently, the bus for the 25-26 school year is full. Please email KScichilone@cclcs.info to be placed on the waiting list. We would strongly advise you to be at stops earlier than the posted times to ensure your child does not miss the bus or are left standing at the stop. Please note that these times may change in the first few weeks of school as it moves along. You WILL be advised of any time changes ahead of time. Please arrive at the bus stop well before the departure and drop times. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at kscichilone@cclcs.info Bus 1: Exit 5 (upper lot), 6 bus Exit 5-Departs at 7:55, Arrives at 3:30 Exit 6-Departs at 8:05, Arrives at 3:20 Bus 2: Exit 5 (lower green), 8 bus Exit 5-Departs at 7:55, Arrives at 3:30 Exit 8-Departs at 8:10, Arrives at 3:15 BOTH Exit 5 STOPs are at the West Parish Church. Bus 1, please go to the back parking lots and proceed up the hill and park. Bus 2, please park along the green below the church. All students need to remain in the car until the bus arrives. Exit 6 STOP is at the YMCA. Please park in the far left hand parking lot (if you are looking at the front of the building. It is the first parking lot you will come to when entering the YMCA property. Exit 8 STOP is in front of Yarmouth Wine and Spirits. Please park in the parking lot that faces the front of the store (not in the spots directly in front of the store). You MUST register your student every year. Checks should be made out to "CCLCS Bus Group". You may also pay via Paypal or credit card. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Scichilone (kscichlone@cclcs.info ) if you have any questions about this service. Click the button below to register your child for the bus: Bus Registration Bus Payments

NEW STUDENT GUIDE Welcome to CCLCS! We are so glad you’re here! As you become familiar with our school, here are a few things you might want to know. Feel free to come to the office with any questions you might have. We also ask that you consult our Student Handbook for important school information. It’s going to be a great year! In the Morning: When time does school start? School starts at 8:40 a.m. Families that have made arrangements may drop off at 8:30 a.m. All others may arrive at 8:10 a.m. and head to outdoor recess or the morning quiet room. What programs occur before school? The following groups meet at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Band Percussion Strings Choral groups What time does Homeroom start? All students should be seated in Homeroom by 8:35 a.m. Announcements start at 8:40 a.m. sharp. If you come to school after 8:40 a.m., you are considered tardy and will need to sign in at the office. During the Day: What are the meal options? We offer breakfast and lunch. Your parents can sign up using our online order system. You will also find our free/reduced application on our website. You can bring a snack that is easy to eat at your desk. Snack is at the start of 2nd period. You CANNOT bring ANY food with NUTS! Please bring a reusable water bottle. We have a wall mounted water dispenser near the office. CCLCS receives food donations for families to take home whenever needed. Please check in with the office if you are interested. What is my class schedule? Students are assigned a letter AND a color. You will move around to different classrooms for your classes. You will need a good backpack. CCLCS is happy to provide you with a backpack should you need assistance. School supplies are posted in late June on our website. CCLCS is happy to help assist with gathering necessary supplies. Some classes go outside, such as P.E., even in cold weather! Please follow our dress code and be prepared to be outside throughout the year. What type of technology is used? You will be given a student assigned Chromebook to use throughout the year. Your homeroom has a laptop cart, which holds and charges your laptop each night. You cannot take your laptop home. You will check out the laptop in morning Homeroom and check it back in during afternoon Homeroom. Is there recess? Yes! You will go out for recess with your grade level before or after lunch. End of the Day: When and where do I go pack up to go home? At 2:55 p.m., there will be an announcement telling students to go back to homeroom. Students return their laptops, clean up and pack up for dismissal. What is the dismissal procedure? Students who go on a bus are called first at 2:55 p.m. Students who are getting pick up go second. Walkers go third. Students must have permission to walk. Permission slips are in the office and should be signed by a guardian. CCCLS athletes are called last. Are there clubs at CCLCS? CCLCS hosts a variety of Clubs from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Some clubs run later than this. Please check in with the office to obtain a list of all current Clubs. Join a Club! It’s a great way to get to know students and teachers! Welcome and Huzzah!