Principal
Molly Cohen
Last Page Update
July 1, 2020 3:17 PM
Because We Dreamed It
Dear Friends at Thurgood Marshall Middle School,
Whatever happens to us, we will be grow and become more whole. I am a friend of your principal, an author of children's books, and also someone who has lived with terminal cancer for ten years. If anyone has reason to hope, it is me. I want to pass this hope onto you.
I also want to hear your hope. I hope this brings you a smile and an extra dose of positive energy which you very much deserve. If you were going to add to this meditation, what would your affirmation be?
Love and xo
Nila
because we dreamed it
it came true
jani johe webster
Here’s a four minute meditation video with these words:
Meditation to Greet the Day
This meditation is designed to replenish, renew and uplift. As part of a pathway to greater peace, this 4 minute video can be viewed on a daily basis. With soothing music, radiant photographs of nature, and positive affirmations, this video is created to bring peace, hope, and love. With very special thanks to Suzanne Webb for the contribution.
We honor the passing of one of our students...
We honor the passing of one of our students this weekend with love, compassion, and fond memories. Please utilize these resources if you find that our community's loss has brought up some memories of personal losses.
Our guidance counselors, social workers, school psychologist, school adjustment counselor, behaviorist, Lynn Community Health Clinic practitioners, nurses, administrators, teachers and staff are here to support you during these sad days ahead.
Feel free to call the main office if your child needs extra support.
Some Additional Resources
Suggested Resources for Adults Helping Children Grieve
Children's Book List
Understandings of Death and Dying
Helping Children Grieve
Kids Grief Booklet
Seeking Extra Support
Telling Kids Booklet
Full Details www.schoolcrisiscenter.org
Welcome To Marshall's Website Table of Contents Resource Page
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Academics and Curriculum |
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Curriculum Guides |
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Student Handbooks |
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Summer Reading Information |
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Superintendent's District Handbook Letter (English and Spanish) |
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Activities, Sports and Athletics Updates |
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Blog Spots |
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Important Dates and Event Lists |
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Climate Preparedness - Sept 25th At Lynn Library - Students Grade 3 and Up! |
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Extra Curricular Activities and Sports For This School Year |
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| Extra Curricular Clubs |
| Extracurricular clubs are up and running. Kids love these – please encourage students to participate. Families are made aware of extracurricular activities via Newsletter, Connect-Ed Phone Call, Flyer, Open House, Website, PTO and School Council. |
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Teacher(s) |
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Room |
Time |
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Year Book |
C.Reppucci
J.Ellis |
Every Other Tuesday |
B119 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Math Team |
C.Carmody |
Thursday |
A427 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Pop Culture
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D.Koziski |
Wednesdays or Mondays (students request) |
A 229 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Literacy |
J.Cimino |
Tuesday |
A323 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Baking |
S.Nunez
Grade 6 |
Every Other Monday |
B330 |
2:45-4:00 |
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Baking |
S.Nunez Grades 7&8 |
Every Other Monday |
B330 |
2:45-400 |
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Art |
J.Pratt |
Monday |
B122 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Video Game
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J.Ford |
Friday |
A326 |
2:45-3:45 |
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TV |
R.Douyon
Morning News Club |
Friday AM |
B116 |
7:15-8:00 |
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TV |
R. Douyon
TV Studio |
Friday AM |
B116 |
7:15-8:00 |
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National Jr. Honor Soc. |
L.Maus |
Various Days |
B422 |
2:45-4:00 |
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Drama |
L.Conley |
Wednesday |
B326 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Cooking |
C.Lopez |
Tuesday
Session A 6th |
B330 |
2:45-4:00 |
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Cooking |
C.Lopez |
Thursday
Session B 7th/8th |
B330 |
2:45-4:00 |
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Battle of the
Books Library
Media |
C.DeJesus |
Monday and Wednesday |
Library |
2:45-3:15 |
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Community
Service |
B.Willenbrock |
Tuesday |
B429 |
2:45-3:345 |
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Climate Action
Team |
M.Singleton |
Monday |
B212 |
2:45-4:00 |
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Engineering |
L.Karanja |
Monday |
A100.3 |
2.45-3.30 |
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Tai Chi |
K.Whitehead |
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Music |
G.Sheridan |
Tuesday |
A212 |
2:45-3:45 |
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Mock Trial |
S.Levine |
Wednesday |
B423 |
2:45-3:45 |
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LPS Policies, Codes and Forms |
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LPS Attendance Policy (Updated for 2019/2020) |
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Clarification of School Rules For September 2018 |
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Teaching About Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Our Policy |
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Common School Policies, Codes and Forms |
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Important Vaping Information and Resources. |
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Important "MOMO Challenge" Information |
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Technology |
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Home Access Center |
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For Parents |
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2019-2020 PTO Welcome and Sign Up Letter |
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Principal's Welcome For The 2019-2020 School Year |
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Principal's 2019-2020 Welcome To Grade 6 |
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Principal's 2019-2020 Welcome To Grade 7 and Grade 8 |
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Important SBRIT Information and Resources |
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Parent Volunteer/School Council Application - English - Espanol |
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Title One Compact (EN) - Título 1 (ES) |
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For Students |
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Ice Cream Socials At TMMS! |
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Join The Climate Action Team! First Meeting September 16, 2019 |
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Spring Teen Drop In Cener And More On The Parks & Recreation Webpage! |
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Recommended Supply List For September |
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Our SY2019-2020 Honor Roll List |
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Social Media |
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The LPS Facebook Page Has Our Art-Photo Postings, Announcements & More! |
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Special Projects, Programs and Presentations Archive |
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| Last Website Update:
July 1, 2020 3:17 PM |
| What's Happening This Month At School |
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New School Year Announcements And More! |
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Important Reminders
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WHO DO I CALL WHEN…
- I’m worried about my student’s grades
Guidance Counselor and/or Teachers
- My child is having personal relationship problems with peers
Guidance or Social Worker
- I’m worried my child is bullying or being bullied by someone
Social Worker is bullying coordinator
- I have a serious safety concern
Officer Torres, Vice Principals Doucette and Pavia or Principal Cohen
- I want to meet with the teachers in my child’s cluster
The Guidance Counselor can arrange to set that up or you can email a teacher in the cluster directly. All email addresses are on the website under staff
- I have a concern about how my child is being treated by school personnel Principal Cohen
- I have a health concern for my child
School Nurses and Lynn Community Health Clinic
HOW DO I GET INFORMATION
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1. The website www.lynnschools.org/thurgoodmarshall.
(Check the electronic calendar, (HAC) Home Access Center)
2. All-calls go home – be sure your contact information is updated in the system.
3. The main office clerks - (781) 477-7360
4. Notices and flyers that go home with your child
ANTI-HAZING POLICY - This is a reminder that it is a state requirement to notify families about anti-hazing policies and laws. If you have not yet had a chance to read our handbook, a link to the handbook is listed below, in English & Spanish. The anti-hazing policy and laws are to be found in the 2017-2018 handbook. Hazing applies not only to the school day, but to all extracurricular activities and sports. We thank you for reviewing the district policy and state law about hazing.
October is National Bullying Month. This year Thurgood Marshall will host the annual Anti-Violence assembly to hear powerful speakers share personal accounts of the influence violence has had on their lives.
STUDENT SUCCESS - Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success.
We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:
1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience
2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers
3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills
4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life
5) Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject
6) Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and go on to college or career readiness programs
7) Gets involved in extra-curricular activities such as Math Team, intramural sports, National Junior Honor Society, Girls Empowerment club, Project YES!, Amazon Robotics, Drama club, and a plethora of other clubs
If you have any questions about the rules and expectations, please feel free to contact me or to discuss them with your child’s teacher. It is very important that you and your child are fully informed regarding standards related to appropriate behavior for a safe and productive school year. Please feel free to review the Student/Parent Handbook which can be accessed on the lynnschools.org website.SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST - Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, We hope that you are enjoying your summer vacation!
Please see the list below of recommended school supplies for all students at TMMS.High Priority Supply List - Box of No. 2 Pencils, Blue or Black Pens, Spiral Notebooks (1 Per Class), Folders (1 Per Class), Three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper, Erasers, Composition Notebook (for Science)Additional Recommendations for Supply List - Pencil Pouch, Highlighters, Markers, Crayons, Colored-Pencils, Pencil Sharpener, Index Cards, Box of Tissues |
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Read Our 2019-2020 School Year Welcome Document |
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Welcome To The Thurgood Marshall Middle School Website
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as principal of a staff and student body committed to personal growth and academic achievement. Our primary goal is to ensure that every student is provided the highest quality of education possible in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Our mission at TMMS is to instill in our students the DREAM principles that guide our daily interactions through the development of dignity, respect, effort, achievement and motivation. We believe that by adhering to the basic ideas embedded in these five concepts, our students will become well-rounded and civic-minded individuals.
Through hard work and dedication, we can accomplish our dream of becoming a high performing middle school.
In our efforts to provide effective instructional practices and well-developed school structures that support student achievement we will be focusing on the following initiatives for the 2019/2020 school year:
• Teachers will engage in professional collaborative planning to improve instructional practices that will increase cognitive engagement for all students with the implementation of data informed instructional strategies. Focus areas include promoting higher order thinking skills and creating diverse learning opportunities for students to engage in rigorous learning tasks.
• All staff will implement an advisory curriculum that includes personal goal setting, commitment to social responsibility, and sustained silent reading. The goal of Advisory is two-fold: to build personal relationships where students start to learn their responsibility to self and the community and to increase the opportunity for pleasure reading by making connections to text in a fun, personal way. Advisories are a supportive, non-academic setting where students can connect learning with life.
• The Principal will implement a Principal’s Coffee once a quarter to invite community members to discuss school initiatives, offer feedback and share questions or concerns.
School and family partnerships are central to improving academic achievement of our students. We encourage families to get involved in students' academic lives. Please join us in making this the very best experience for your children. Being informed will help.
Throughout the year our school website, school calendar, and newsletters will provide you with the most current information.
We look forward to working together to ensure that all of our students meet their full potential.
Molly Cohen
Principal
Thurgood Marshall Middle School Information
School Staff and Teacher List For 2019-2020
Our School Staff List
| Our Phone |
(781) 477-7360 |
| Our Fax |
(781) 477-7355 |
| Principal |
Molly Cohen
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Room A-123 |
| Vice Principal |
Stephanie Doucette
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Room A-201.1 |
Vice Principal
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John Pavia
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Room A-401.1 |
| Clerk |
Patti DiFulvio |
| Clerk |
Elizabeth Whittier |
| Clerk |
Sandy Serven |
| Department Heads |
| Timothy Ferrari |
ELA |
Room A-100.2 |
| Kerri Altieri |
Math |
Room A-122 |
| Courtney Tucker |
Special Education |
Room A-108 |
Guidance Counselors
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| 6th Grade |
Colleen McGuinness |
| 7th Grade and SEI |
Blanca Rosa
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| 8th Grade and Support |
Donna Horgan |
| Adjustment Counselor |
Sara Fox-Ray |
Room A-1301.1 |
| Social Worker |
Stephanie Rossi |
Room A-132 |
| Clinical Director |
Michelle L’Italen |
Room A-108 |
| School Psychologist |
Elisa Guzman |
Room A-121 |
| School Nurse |
Rachel DeWolf |
Room A-150-B |
| School Nurse |
Lisa Dewan |
Room A-150-A |
| Parent Liaison |
Rosa Marte |
Main Office |
| School Resource Officer |
Manny Torres |
Room A-112 |
| Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall Middle School Council Webpage |
| School Council Members and Meetings - School Year 2020 - 2021 |
| Name |
School or Community Position |
| Nicki Delaney |
Parent |
| Zoila Arguelles |
Parent |
| Nicki Buscemi |
Parent |
| Robin Kimber |
Community Member - Welch Florist |
| Cassandra Faraguheson |
Lynn Community Health Clinic |
| Molly Cohen |
Principal |
| Charlie Gravina |
Faculty |
| Lysa Newhall |
Faculty |
| Blanca Rosa |
Faculty |
| Kyle Shurtleff |
Faculty |
| Past Meeting Dates and Agenda |
Past Meeting Minutes |
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| March 12, 2020 |
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| January 9, 2020 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| October 24, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| January 23, 2019 At 3 PM |
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January 23rd Minutes |
| March 12, 2019 |
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March 12th Minutes |
| May 23, 2019 |
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| November 15, 2018 |
November 15th Agenda |
November 15th Minutes |
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About School Councils
A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
It is important to note the School Council plays an advisory role in assisting the building principal to organize and implement a School Improvement Plan which not only addresses the areas in which the school intends to comply with the requirements of the Educational Reform Act, but also how the school intends to meet those system-wide goals and policies adopted by the school committee. Membership will consist of the principal, teachers, parents, students and community members. |
The Thurgood Marshall Middle School Calendar
Select the "Agenda" tab for a complete list view of events.
CLICK FOR FULL SCREEN CALENDAR
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