The SHARK Alert

Oona Melanson is a passionate educator who has been teaching for about 20 years. She has a Master’s in Elementary Education (1-6) from Lesley University and is currently completing her certification as a Special Education Teacher for Moderate Disabilities K-8.

Although she has been a teacher in every grade 1-6, and has even worked as a special education teacher, first grade has always had a special place in her heart. Mrs. Melanson is

trained in Orton Gillingham, a renowned literacy intervention program, and has considerable experience in reading intervention.

Oona is thrilled to be joining the community at Chatham

Elementary and says it is her “dream job”!! She lives in West Barnstable with her husband and two children; a 17-year-old daughter and soon to be 19-year-old son. When not teaching, Mrs. Melanson enjoys spending time with her

family, gardening, cooking, reading, and being with her beloved dogs, Bella and Eve.

Dear CES Families,

My name is Ryan Anglim, and it is with great honor and excitement to introduce myself as your child's 4th Grade teacher for the upcoming school year! I am very much looking forward to being a part of the CES community, getting to know you and your child, and helping them achieve success in fourth grade.

Teaching is my life's passion, and I have been instructing students of all ages for over 15 years, including teaching English in Japan for 4 years. I earned my master's degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Haven. I also taught fifth grade for 4 years and third grade for 2 years. Now, I am excited to fulfill my role as a fourth-grade teacher at CES!

My experience in teaching has led me to understand and believe that all students are capable of achieving their goals and success and possess the ability to do anything to which they set their minds. I strive to foster a growth mindset in students: that even if they struggle, they can face and meet any challenges, and their skills will improve over time. I also believe that students' success begins with a classroom in which they feel connected, safe, and respected, especially regarding individual learning styles, to which end I will strive to create such a space.

Additionally, I hope to maintain consistent and open communication and provide many opportunities for parent involvement throughout the school year. I believe that the more parents are involved in their child's schooling, the more the child should benefit and grow from your participation.

Some of my many hobbies include playing and performing Japanese music, learning about different cultures, kayaking, fishing, hiking, tai chi, and chess.

I am looking forward to meeting you and meeting the needs of your child! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out.

Kind regards,

Ryan Anglim

Get your tissues ready - the 4th-Grade Celebration video is uploaded for your viewing pleasure!

Check out the CES page to see archived Shark Assemblies, the Fun Run, Field Day, and our March Madness Reading Challenge books.

Chatham Elementary Sharks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaO-WElYPYfj1kU9LfhSzw

Bay Cove Human Services offers Mobile Crisis Intervention for young people who experience a behavioral health crisis. They can be reached at 833-BAY-COVE (833-229-2683) 24 hours a day.

What is a Mobile Crisis Intervention?

Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) is the youth-serving component of Bay Cove's Behavioral Health Urgent Care program. MCI provides short-term service that is a therapeutic response to youth and family/caregivers experiencing a behavioral health crisis. MCI evaluates the situation, identifies the challenges, involved, asseses the needs and begins to treat and stabilize the situation, reducing the immediate risk of danger to the youth or to others. MCI then provides up to 7-days of intervention and services post the initial encounter. Learn more about Bay Cove Mobile Crisis HERE.

The winter-spring Program Schedules are now available from Cape Cod Children's Place. Space is limited, so sign up soon! See offerings HERE . Programming includes playgroups, book groups, cooking classes for children as well as resources and support groups for parents/caregivers.

Contact the Monomoy Family Resource Coordinator, Lucy Gilmore, lgilmore@monomoy.edu / 508-430-7216

for assistance and information regarding any of the following:

➢ Child Development Assessment Tool (Ages and Stages)

➢ Early Education Tuition Assistance Scholarships

➢ Support groups

➢ Free Parent / Child Playgroups and Family Activities

➢ Free Parent Education Classes

➢ Free Books, Diapers, and gently used infant and toddler Clothing

WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health care education, healthy food, and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child under the age of five, you can apply for WIC for your child.

Learn more about WIC at the following links:

WIC Brochure English

WIC Brochure Spanish

WIC Brochure Brazillian Portuguese

WIC Brochure Russian

WIC Brochure Vietnamese

We're excited to welcome back volunteers at Chatham Elementary School and across the district with a variety of opportunities!

All potential volunteers need to complete the Volunteer Registration Form and have a current CORI on file in order to volunteer in our schools or at school-sanctioned events.

Information can be found at: https://www.monomoy.edu/volunteer.

If you have child(ren) receiving special education services or want information about special education, check out the Monomoy SEPAC website and Facebook page for meeting and event information. The SEPAC is currently looking to build capacity and membership to support special education in Monomoy Schools. If you would like to be on their mailing list email sepac@monomoy.edu

The Dr. Florence Family Support Program funds pre-school expenses for residents of Chatham. Families are eligible for $10,000 annually for children age 4 and $5,000 annually for children age 3. Please see the link for more information regarding this program for Chatham families.

Application and information can be found: HERE