Hansen Weekly Update
October 20th, 2024
Hello Hansen Families,
As we are witnessing with the beautiful foliage, colder temperatures and shorter days, the fall season is in full effect! Here is hoping everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend, and has a great week of school!
Thank you,
Paul McKnight
Principal
Hansen Elementary School
Last week at Hansen...
2nd Graders Enjoyed Physical Challenge Stations in PE Class
Ga Ga Ball, 5th Grade Style...
Coming Soon...
Oct. 21st: CHS Leadership Students visit grade 3
Oct. 21st + 22nd: 4th Grade Archaeology Enrichment Program
Oct. 23rd: Early Release, 11:50 a.m.
Oct. 24th: CHS Leadership Students visit grade 4
Oct. 25th: CAPT Fall Dance
Oct. 28th: CHS Leadership Students visit grade 5
Oct. 29th: 5th Grade Field Trip - Tree Top Adventures
Oct. 29th: CHS Leadership Students visit K students
Oct. 30th: CHS Leadership Students visit grade 3
Oct. 31st: Book Character Day - Dress as your favorite book character!!
Hansen MCAS Celebration Points
To check out highlights celebrating Hansen students' MCAS results from last spring, click here: 20204-25 MCAS Celebration Points Slideshow
Personal Toys / Fidgets in School
While classrooms and offices at Hansen may have different toys or fidgets that students are allowed to use at appropriate times, we ask that you do not send your student in with any toys, stuffed animals, Pokemon cards, or fidgets.
We want to prevent toys or personal items, from being misplaced, broken, or accidentally put into someone else's backpack. Please check your student's backpack for any toys, stuffed animals, Pokemon cards, or fidgets and kindly make sure they stay at home. Thank you!
Book Character Day is Coming Up!
Book Character Day on Thursday, Oct. 31st:
Students and staff have the option to dress like a book character for school! This is a wonderful opportunity for all to share their favorite book or characters with their peers. If your student is participating we ask that their costume or outfit follows our Code of Conduct. Students should not wear masks or bring in toys or accessories, and should make sure their character is school and age appropriate!
School Picture Retake Day / Picture Package Assistance
Attention Parents! - School Picture Retake Day is November 15th! If your student missed School Picture Day, or wants a Retake, please have them ready for picture retakes that day.
Also, if any families would like assistance in purchasing their child's Picture Day Package, please reach out directly to Mr. McKnight at mcknightp@cantonma.org
Thank you!
GMS Building Project Voting Reminder
The Galvin Middle School Project is heading toward two key town votes. Save the Dates: November 18 Special Town Meeting and an Anticipated Ballot Vote on December 10.
Want to learn more about the GMS Building Project, see design renderings, or review timelines, please click on this LINK. If you have any questions, please email info@galvinmsproject.com.
The Galvin Middle School Project Team will be at the Sunday, October 20 Fall Fest at the Canton Farmers Market, and there will be a Community Forum at GMS on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you!
Derek Folan
Superintendent
960 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
5th Grade Students Organize Hansen Offices Fidget + Toy Drive
Recently two of our more intrepid and philanthropic 5th graders met with Mrs. Foley and Mr. McKnight to pitch their idea to organize a fidget and toy drive, to donate to Hansen adults who work with students in office spaces in our school. Their proposal was approved, and now we're excited to welcome donations of toys and fidgets to benefit students meeting with adults in Hansen's office areas. Please see the flier the two students put together for details on how you can donate below!
Parent Support Group
Around Town Events
Around Town Events!
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.
At a Glance - New Event(s)
CAPT Corner
Upcoming Events
October 25 - Hansen Fall Fest Dance 6:30-8:30pm. Parents must accompany their children - costumes are welcome. No weapons or sharp objects.
Tickets are now on sale at
https://square.link/u/FyGTGMat.
Volunteers are still needed - sign up here: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5200364438552576/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite.
Fundraising
Halloween BOO bags
Order BOO bags from the Hansen CAPT for $10 to have them secretly delivered in the month of October (Venmo @Hansen-CAPT with “Boo Bag” in the comment, or contact hansenboobags@gmail.com for alternate payment methods).
- Visit the Google Order Form to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf0MXxhedwSBq0IdbuR1XM4iN7WtkQMG65NaHPYj3uoCCOgg/viewform?fbzx=-1163630823135397564
- To find out who BOO'ed you, email hansenboobags@gmail.com and make a $3 donation to the Hansen CAPT
Fall Mini Sessions
Local photographer Moira Sweetland will be doing 15 minute mini sessions on November 3. $20 of each session will benefit CAPT Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5A62FA5FD0-51524302-hansen
CRISP Restaurant Fundraiser
Dine in or takeout on November 14 benefits Hansen CAPT.
Save the Dates
- November 12 Meeting 7pm in Hansen LIbrary or via Zoom | Add to Calendar - Google: Download ics for Apple or Outlook (File attached)
- December 10: 7pm in Hansen LIbrary or via Zoom | Add to Calendar - Google | Download ics for Apple or Outlook (File attached)
- Fall Mini Book Fair - November 18 week (during parent/teacher conferences)
Champions of Wellness 5K Race / Walk
The second annual Champions of Wellness 5K race/walk is officially open for sign-ups! The race will take place on Sunday, November 24th at 9am starting at the Canton High School track. Registration is $25 and all money raised goes towards Canton Public Schools mental health education for students and scholarships for seniors.
Please be sure to register using the link below. Same day registration closes at 8:15am. Start your training!
Also For Parents:
This is our second year using our new SEL curriculum, Wayfinder. For access to a visual outlining Wayfinder's 'Core Skills + Competencies' which the instructional curriculum is based upon, click here. Thank you!
Need Family Assistance?
Family Resources
The Canton Farmers Market also accepts SNAP and HIP
How to Get Help | The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boston
More support:
Chat online or call 800-273-8255
Support For LGBTQ+ Youth
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Text NAMI to 741741