We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable April break! As we return, we're officially in the home stretch of the school year. Last week, our 4th and 5th graders showed great focus and perseverance during Math MCAS testing. We also kicked off our spring Unified Cornhole season! On Thursday evening, we were thrilled to welcome the Class of 2038 during Kindergarten Information Night.

This week is Staff Appreciation Week, and we have been celebrating our incredible staff each day. A big thank you to the PTO for organizing some wonderful surprises!

Grade 6 students took the Math MCAS yesterday and today. They are all eager to head off to Camp Bournedale next week.

With the warmer weather finally here, students are enjoying more opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration. We’re excited for all the enriching experiences to come as we wrap up the year with field day, celebrations, and end-of-year activities.

We hope to see everyone at the Amazing Math Race tonight!!

Principal Cross

Please log all dismissal changes for your child by 2:35 p.m. each day. For early dismissals, be sure to record them in PickUp Patrol before arriving to ensure a smooth transition. Children are not always in their homerooms during the day, so advance notice allows us to have them ready. It’s also helpful to let your child know if they will be leaving early so they can pack their materials ahead of time.

The Kindergarten 2025-2026 search has begun. If your child will start kindergarten in the fall, be sure to complete the search form on our website.

Our timeline for incoming kindergarten families:

• May - Student screenings

• August - Teacher placement letters mailed home

All forms and money for Camp Bournedale is past due. Please send in ASAP.

Students will attend Camp Bournedale on Monday, May 12th through Thursday, May 15th.

Additional make-up windows:

• Math and Science/Tech 5/16-5/23

January Agenda: School Council Agenda -January

November Minutes: HES School Council Minutes - Nov

The February quarterly monitoring report has been received and reviewed by the Joint Labor Management Committee. All updated information has been added to the district’s tab at: : https://www.pembrokek12.org/district/hobomock-air.

May

• 5/8- Grade 6 Math MCAS

• 5/8 - Unified Cornhole game at W. Bridgewater @ 3:15 CANCELLED

• 5/9- Grade 6 Math MCAS

• 5/9- The Amazing Math Race -

• 5/12 to 5/15- Camp Bournedale for Grade 6

• 5/12- Grade 3 Math MCAS

• 5/13- Grade 3 Math MCAS

• 5/13 - Unified Cornhole game at Plymouth @ 3:30

• 5/14- PTO Meeting @ 6:00PM

• 5/15- Grade 5 Science MCAS

• 5/15 - Kindergarten in school Field Trip - Puppet Show

• 5/16- Grade 5 Science MCAS

• 5/16- Grade 1 Field Trip to North River Sanctuary

• 5/19- Grade 3 Planting with Holly Hill in school

• 5/19- School Council at 3:15

• 5/20 to 5/22- incoming Kindergarten Screening in school

• 5/21- Grade 3 Colonial Days Field Trip

• 5/22- The Art Show - after school

• 5/22 Unified Cornhole Jamboree at W. Bridgewater @ 3:15

• 5/23- Last Community Meeting in school

• 5/26- No School

• 5/27- BMX Assembly in school

• 5/28 Unified Cornhole w/ Police & Fire at PCMS @ 3:00

• 5/30- Grade 2 Field Trip to Buttonwood Zoo

• 5/30- Grade 5 Watershed Program and Field Trip

• 5/30 - Grade 5 Multigenre projects on the afternoon

June

• 6/2- Spring concert - after school

• 6/2 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Duxbury Maritime

• 6/3- Field Day in school

• 6/4- PTO Meeting @ 6:00PM

• 6/4- Grade 5 Field Trip to Old South Meeting House

• 6/5 - Grade 2 Presentations 1:30 to 2:30

• 6/6- Grade 6 Band field trip to Fanueil Hall

• 6/6- Grade 3 Biography Fair 9:00-10:00

• 6/9- Grade 6 Career Fair 9:30-10:30

• 6/9- 5th grade Band Performance at Derby Street

• 6/10 - Field Day Rain Date

• 6/12- Promotion Night @ 5:30PM

• 6/13- Last day of school

K-12 Arts Exhibition

May 20, 2025

6:30-8:00 PM

Pembroke High School

Field Day is Tuesday June 3rd! Please sign up to volunteer if you can!! A fun day is planned!! See below for details!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSflhP5iRIXlLk.../viewform

We are in need of volunteers to help with Field Day!! Please see QR code below for sign up and more details!!! Flyer to be sent home and also posted next week with all details!!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSflhP5iRIXlLk.../viewform

Hobomock staff and students are having a Pet Drive May 5th- May 15th! Please see below for more details! Students can drop off items at the library!

SEPAC Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025 Announced

We’re excited to share the schedule for the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025. Thank you to all the families who provided feedback on preferred meeting times—your input helped shape this schedule.

All meetings will take place at the Pembroke Community Center

Here’s the schedule for the upcoming year:

We hope to see you at one or more of these meetings!

The Elementary Lunch Menus is available on the MealViewer app!
https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/PembrokePublicSchoolsElementary

The Hobomock PTO is a volunteer run non-profit that exists to make our children's school experience the best it can be! We support staff, field trips, provide enrichment, family events and more. Please reach out to help; no amount of time is too small.

hobomock@gmail.com

Please join us at our May PTO meeting at
Venus III in Hanson! We will be talking about the upcoming school year 2025-2026 and would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!! Hope to see you there!!

Spring cleaning time!!!! There are two bins located behind the school for all your old clothing, towels, footwear, stuffed animals. Drop off items when you are dropping kids off at school, soccer practice or lacrosse practice. Taking care of the environment and raising money for the school!!

Please take a moment to check with the main office (781-294-0911) to see if your CORI is up to date. CORI’s are good for (3) years. Forms are available in the main office. You will need to physically bring your license to the main office for us to complete the background check. Thank you.

Download the App, take a picture of your receipts and raise money for Hobomock! It’s that easy! Remember each Box Top is worth $0.10 and they add up quickly!

Our school has a donation bin in the back parking lot. It is emptied weekly, and the PTO receives monthly rebate checks based on the weight of the donations. It is an easy way to recycle clothing, shoes, and linens. Clean out your closets and help our school at the same time!

Storytime

Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am

Ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourages language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft.

Baby Lapsit

Thursdays at 10:30am

Babies and toddlers, from 6 to 24 months, and a caregiver can enjoy stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows little ones to play and grown-ups to chat.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 1 from 4:15-5:45pm

Ages 11 to 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft with beads, and socialize.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 13 from 4:00-5:00pm

Kids, ages 4 and up, are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. This month's theme is Mission to Mars

Puppy Dog Tales

Thursday, May 15 from 4:15-5:00pm

Readers of all ages may read to a certified therapy dog to develop their literacy and presentation skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. Our dogs and trainers provide a supportive environment to practice reading aloud.

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 21 from 4:00-5:00pm

Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. Whether you've been playing for years or want to start playing for the first time, you’re welcome to join us!

Mosquito Safety

Wednesday, May 28 from 4:00-5:00pm

Families with all ages of youth are invited to learn about mosquitos, their lifecycle, free local services, crucial information, and more that can keep everyone safe in summer. Mosquito Safety is presented in collaboration with the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project.

Want to learn more about Pembroke Public Library?

Visit: 142 Center St., Pembroke, MA 02359

Call: (781) 293-6771

Tap/Click: https://pembrokepubliclibrary.org

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Email: Ashley.Cross@Pembrokek12.org
Website: pembrokek12.org
Location: 81 Learning Lane, Pembroke, MA, USA
Phone: 781-294-0911
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