HES Shark Scoop

Spring is here, which means it is allergy season. Those of us who are suffering from allergies can be congested, have itchy eyes, feel tired, and our brains can feel foggy. Drinking a lot of water and eating foods with vitamin C in them may help. If your child’s allergies are severe, consult with your medical provider. We want our students to come in well prepared to learn at school.

The 4th grade students are about to leave us for their new school. How exciting, and sad, all at the same time. We are starting to work on the transition now. If your child has had a physical in this past year and you have not submitted it to the nurses, please do so as soon as possible.

If any of your children have borrowed clothing from our clothing closet, could you please return them ASAP?

If anyone is spring cleaning and has children’s pants, shorts, shirts, and shoes/boots that are in good condition, please consider donating them to the nursing office. Our biggest need is boys pants sizes 8-12 and various sizes of shoes and boots. If you have some you would like to donate, send me a message at jginsburg@monomoy.edu and I will let you know if I can use them. Thanks in advance.

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod is hosting their annual Food Grab and Go on Sunday May 19th from 10:00 to 12:00. If this would help your family, feel free to stop by. I would plan on going on the early side, to make sure they have not run out of items. The distribution locations are Barnstable High School at 744 W. Main St. in Hyannis and Nauset Regional Middle School at 70 Rt. 28 in Orleans.

May 15 -- Kindergarten Screenings

May 20-24 -- Spring Book Fair

Wednesday, May 22 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

June 12 -- Field Day K-4

June 13 -- Field Day K-4 Rain Date

Please note these dates for 3rd and 4th grade students, and avoid making any appointments that would interfere. Thank you!

Camp is now open to Harwich Students in grades 1 - 6. Space is filling up fast for Session I, II or for the full 10 week summer. Go to https://www.harwich-ma.gov/recreation and locate Summer Camp! in the Left hand Menu bar.

The Harwich Children's Fund is bringing Circus Smirkus to town this summer, and is in search of host families for the youth circus performers (ages 10-18). The dates are Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a host family for these 4 nights, please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/7F1aMEjXZ8KB42QQ9. If you have questions, contact Sheila House at hitthedunes@gmail.com.

20th Anniversary Annual Exhibition of Cape & Islands Student Art presented by the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association (CCIAEA).

This show will include three pieces of student artwork from each school on Cape Cod.

There is no entrance fee, but donations are accepted.

The Bureau of Special Education Appeals, which derives its authority from both federal and Massachusetts statutes and regulations (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; "IDEA"; MGL ch.71B; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) conducts due process hearings and renders Rulings and Decisions concerning eligibility, evaluation, placement, individualized education programs (IEP), provision of special education and procedural protections for students with disabilities.
To join an Informational Session: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/mediation-and-facilitation-informational-sessions
To learn about BSEA Mediation: https://www.mass.gov/mediation-at-the-bsea
To learn about Hearings at the BSEA: https://www.mass.gov/due-process-hearings

Did you know? Past issues of the HES Shark Scoop can be found on our website at https://hes.monomoy.edu/news/hes-shark-scoop.

Ms. Allyson Joy, Assistant Principal

Email: ccutone@monomoy.edu
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Location: 263 South Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7216
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