Snug Harbor Community School

333 Palmer Street | Quincy | Massachusetts | 02169 | 617-984-8763 | Allan Osborne

Announcements

Children's author and illustrator Peter Reynolds came to Snug Harbor.  Click here to see pictures.

View/Print a copy of our 2007-2008 Parent  Handbook.

 

Teacher Contact

Questions

What are the school hours?

Classes are in session from 8:15 to 2:30. Dismissal on Tuesdays is at 11:55. We begin serving breakfast at 7:45. Students should not arrive at school before 8:00, unless they are coming for breakfast, as playground supervision is not provided.

How much does breakfast and lunch cost?

The Snug Harbor School has been declared a universal school under the school lunch program. Therefore, we provide a free breakfast and lunch to all students.

Are after school programs available?

Throughout the year before and after school academic, sports, and enrichment activities are provided to students. In addition the Germantown Neighborhood Center, which is located next to the school, provides a number of after school activities for students. Check with the school office and the Germantown Neighborhood Center for information.

How can students participate in school governance?

Students can be elected to our student council. Fourth graders serve as council representatives and fifth graders serve as council officers. In addition to setting a positive example for the student body, the student council conducts a number of community service, school pride, charitable, and human rights projects throughout the school year.

Do you offer any activities during the summer?

Each summer we offer students an optional four-week summer school program. During the summer school session students are given the opportunity to improve their reading and math skills. They also participate in field trips and enrichment activities. The Germantown Neighborhood Center sponsors a two-week summer day camp following the summer school session. During the day camp children can participate in a number of recreational activities.

What health services are offered at school?

We have a full-time school nurse who oversees the general health of our students and maintains their health records. The nurse is available to provide emergency first aid and administer prescription medications. Prescription medications, however, must be administered in accordance with state law and Quincy Public Schools' policy. The nurse would be more than happy to discuss any medical concerns you may have or answer any of your questions.

What are the school's attendance policies?

Good attendance is necessary for a student to succeed in school. Therefore we monitor each child's attendance and punctuality very closely and provide a number of awards for perfect and excellent attendance. When attendance or tardiness problems do occur, we work with parents, and the school system's attendance officer to remediate these problems. We recognize, however, that there are times when children are ill and cannot attend school. If your child will be absent from school we request that you call the school between 7:30-8:15 a.m. to notify us of the absence. A written note should be sent to your child's teacher following the absence.

About Us

snug harbor schoolThe Snug Harbor Community School is located in the Germantown section of Quincy, Massachusetts. The school houses close to 500 students from preschool through grade 5. We are fortunate to have a very diverse population at the Snug Harbor Community School which gives us the opportunity to learn about various ethnic and cultural groups. Our school environment is enriched by consistent recognition of staff and students. The celebration of multi-cultural events, site-based staff development programs, parent participation, summer school and volunteerism by parents and staff fosters a climate of success. 

The Snug Harbor Community School was designated as a School-wide Project under the federal Title I program in 1989. This designation required the development of a written school-wide plan for improvement. Our plan calls for meaningful cooperation between the special education, Title I, and regular education professional staff to better meet the individual learning needs of all students in an inclusionary setting. Our school-wide plan emphasizes the major goal of the Quincy Public Schools to educate students to become self-fulfilling individuals, good citizens, and competent workers. We do this by implementing the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, but also by supplementing the curriculum with programs such as Second Step (conflict resolution), D.A.R.E. (drug and alcohol abuse prevention), Kids and Company (child assault prevention), and Junior Achievement (personal finance and business economics).

The Snug Harbor Community School offers instruction in all of the usual elementary school subjects: reading, language, spelling, mathematics, science, health, and social studies. In addition we offer instruction in art, music, instrumental music, and physical education. We have a full range of services in special education, guidance, counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and English as a second language. We are also very fortunate to have a successful community partnership with Altrusa of Quincy (which supports our efforts in early literacy).

We offer a number of extracurricular activities as well. Students are given the opportunity to participate in sports such as soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, and early bird basketball.  Students may also take part in before and after school enrichment activities through the 21st Century Schools program. Our fourth and fifth graders may participate in student government via the elected student council.

The Snug Harbor Community School was designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education in 1994. The Blue Ribbon program honors the nation's best schools for demonstrating excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, and parental involvement. We are proud of this designation but are committed to continued excellence in education. We intend to achieve our goals by setting high standards, creating a positive atmosphere for learning, and involving families in the total educational process.

Message from the Principal of Snug Harbor

principal snug harborThe staff of Snug Harbor Community School is committed to providing high quality educational programs for our students. We do this by setting high standards, creating a positive atmosphere for learning, and involving families in the total educational process. Our overall school climate is enriched by the celebration of multi-cultural events, parental participation, and community partnerships. To reach our main goal of providing a quality education to each child, we have developed instructional models designed to meet the needs of all students within the general educational environment. Our organizational structure allows us to be flexible so that we can adapt to the changing needs of the students and community we serve. During the past few years our teachers have been actively engaged in the process of realigning our curriculum with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science & Technology. This process will continue as we participate in a district-wide effort to implement standards-based instruction.  Click here to view/print a copy of Snug Harbor's 2007-2008 School Improvement Plan approved by the Quincy School Committee October 2007.

Allan Osborne, Principal

Webmaster for Snug Harbor Community School:  James Hennessy

 

Academics

Elementary School is an important first step in your child's education. Quincy Public Schools are there from the first time your kindergartener picks out a book at the school library to the first grader having success in math to upper grades where students take their basis of knowledge and expand it to more advanced thinking, Want to know more? You can read about the elementary curriculum and standards which detail exactly what your child is learning at every stage of their educational careers.

Programs

At the Snug Harbor Community School, we recognize that great learning can take place outside the classroom. Teamwork can be learned on the soccer field. Computers can create art. Photography can spark interest in science.

We offer a number of extracurricular activities as well. Students are given the opportunity to participate in sports such as soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, and early bird basketball. Students may also take part in before and after school enrichment activities such as art club, dance, chorus, cooking classes, yoga, and science workshops. Our fourth and fifth graders may participate in student government via the elected student council. Programs vary, depending on students needs and interest, grants received, and facility availability. Quincy Public Schools also has a comprehensive list of programs available for all elementary students.

The following is a list of  programs that are offered at various times. Many of these programs are offered in conjunction with the Germantown Neighborhood Center. Please call the school if you have any questions.

Academic Programs

Remedial Programs

Enrichment Programs

Quincy Public Schools Elementary Programs

Academic, Enrichment, and Remedial Programs available for all Quincy Public Schools students.

Parents

Parent Teacher Organization

The P.T.O. meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:15.  Parent/Child days are held on the first Tuesday of each month in each of the kindergarten classes.

Chair:

Secretary

Treasurer:

Faculty Advisor

Citywide Council website

Find Us

Snug Harbor is located on a peninsula off of Hough's Neck.  Our address is 333 Palmer Street.  We are located off Sea St. between Shed St. and Bowes Ave.  Use the maps below to find us!

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Partners

Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students.  Read about the great things our partners are doing...

Altrusa International

Snug Harbor Community School has proudly welcomed Altrusa International into their school for many years.  The dedicated volunteers assist with literacy efforts at the school including regular reading days, donations of books and more importantly, time spent encouraging young readers. One of the early activities sponsored by Altrusa International was an all-day Saturday literacy festival that was conducted as part of  the annual “Make a Difference Day.” Children were invited to come to the school on a Saturday for fun, games, entertainment, and literacy activities.  Every child who attended was given a book to take home.  The event was so successful that it was commended by First Lady Laura Bush as a promising practice and was highlighted in an article that appeared in Parade magazine.