Dear MES Families,

I know the word is out, however, I wanted to take a moment to share my news directly with you. I am retiring at the end of this school year. Although, I have served the district as a seventh grade teacher at Wixon and Mattacheese, a tenth grade English teacher at DYHS, an instructional coach at Small, Wixon, Mattacheese, and DY, my time with you and your children as principal at M. E. Small has been the most rewarding. You are an extraordinary community and I hope that I have served you with the dedication you deserve.

I have relished every moment here. It has been my honor to devote my career to the students and families of Dennis and Yarmouth. Blessed with wise and witty colleagues, I could not be more grateful for this 33-year journey. 

My students are now my colleagues and the parents of my students—two gifts I never could have anticipated. They are reminders of the passing of time, and of my own moment to step aside. I am doing so with a full and grateful heart.

With deep appreciation,

Carol

This week our school is celebrating Read Across America Week by sharing our love of books and reading!

Along with our students having a ‘Drop everything and read” morning, some our staff dressed up as their favorite book characters, bringing some beloved stories to life!

We love seeing our school community come together to celebrate literacy and inspire a lifelong love of reading!

See flyer for details!!

Dear MES Families,

Being at school every day helps students stay connected, confident and on track in their learning.

We understand snow, rain, and seasonal illnesses like colds, flu, fevers and earaches can sometimes make it harder to get to school.

While some absences are unavoidable, every missed day, including excused absences, interrupts the routine of learning and makes it harder for students to feel engaged and connected.

1. Develop back up plans for getting your student to school. If you can’t take them to school, see who else can give them a ride, or maybe have them walk to the school bus stop with other families. 

2. If your student gets sick or you are not sure whether to keep them home or send them to school, talk to your child’s medical provider or the school nurse for advice.

3. Look for signs of stress or anxiety. If you feel that anxiety or stress is playing a role, talk to your student’s teacher, the school nurse or counselor, or your medical provider about how best to support your child.

4. Promote healthy habits. Encourage hand washing, good sleep, healthy meals, daily exercise and plenty of fluids.

5. Prevent the spread of germs. Remind children not to share cups or utensils with others.

6. Dress your student for the cold weather. If you need help with coats, hats, or gloves, please call the school at (508) 778-7975.

Let us know how we can help you. If you’re having trouble or need resources, please call us at (508) 778-7975.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mahedy & Mrs. Bohl

YARMOUTH PORT, MA - Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has announced that applications are now available, with a deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for one three-bedroom home at 26 Horne Avenue in Pocasset (Bourne), two homes (one two-bedroom and one three-bedroom) on Mackie Drive (at 3571 Main Street) in Brewster, and four homes (all three-bedroom) at 805 Gifford Street Extension in Falmouth. The homes will be a mixture of ranch and Cape styles.

 

The maximum household income for the houses is 60% of the area median income for Pocasset (Bourne), one home in Brewster, and two homes in Falmouth, and 80% for one home in Brewster and two homes in Falmouth. For a four-person household, the current maximum income at 60% is $80,100; at 80%, it is $106,800. These income guidelines are adjusted annually.

 

The applicant household must be willing to commit 250-500 hours of sweat equity to build the home and have a housing need. The monthly housing payment (mortgage, taxes, insurance, homeowners association) for these homes is estimated to be around $1,562 - $2,071, depending on the cost of taxes, insurance, changing interest rates, and other terms. 

 

The deadline for application submission to the Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod office is 3/31/26. More information about applying for a Habitat Cape Cod home is available at https://habitatcapecod.org/.

 

 

Applicants are strongly urged to attend one of the in-person or virtual Zoom Habitat Cape Cod Application/Information Workshops for prospective buyers. Please see the website habitatcapecod.org for details.

            

Virtual Workshops: To receive the Zoom link for a specific date, visit habitatcapecod.org/to-apply-for-a-home. Please have the application available to look at during the workshop.

 

Bourne Library, 19 Sandwich Rd.       

 

Brewster Library, 1882 Main St.          

 

Falmouth Library, 300 Main St. 

If you have any questions, please contact Family Programs Manager, Mary Ann Mills-Lassiter at applications@habitatcapecod.org, or call 508-362-3559 x121.  

MES has established a new social media page on Facebook and Instagram, and I wanted to provide the links for you to follow along if you’d like! We’ll be sharing school events, student learning and achievements, community engagement and more!