Hansen Weekly Update

Last week Mrs. Dunphy took her Kindergarten class to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. painting in the Hansen lobby, to teach her class about the importance of celebrating Martin Luther King Day on Monday.

Hello Hansen Families,

I hope you've all been enjoying your long weekend and I want to wish everyone a Happy Martin Luther King Day on Monday. Last week at Hansen we wrapped up our STAR assessments, had a book character visit, had our 5th graders enjoy a pep rally hosted by their CHS senior leadership class friends, and enjoyed two days of outdoor recess - the only two in the last two weeks!

With extremely low temperatures forecasted for this coming week, we hope everyone can enjoy getting outside this weekend! For next week and going forward this winter, on any extremely cold school days, parents please make sure your child is wearing the warmest clothes possible, and has a hat and mittens or gloves, please.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Thank you,

Paul McKnight

Principal

Hansen Elementary School

• Jan. 20th: No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Jan. 22nd: 4th/5th grade Winter Concert - Strings, Band and Chorus; 9:15 a.m.

• Jan. 24th- Whole School Assembly - Great Kindness Challenge - 9:30 a.m.

• Jan. 27th - Great Kindness Challenge Morning Greeting

• • Great Kindness Challenge Week Spirit Wear Days:

  • Jan. 27th - Let's Glow with Kindness (neon/bright colors)

  • Jan. 28th - Share the Spirit of Kindness (Canton gear)

  • Jan. 29th - Create your own outfit (unique / create your own outfit)

  • Jan. 30th - Tied Together with Kindness (necktie/tie-dye)

  • Jan. 31st - Color the World with Kindness (wear your favorite color)

National 4th Graders Day was originally the idea of two teachers from New Jersey. National 4th Graders Day is celebrated on the second Monday in January, this past Monday, Jan. 13th.

Fourth-grade students are taking on more challenges in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, as well as art, music, world language, and physical education. They work hard, yet still are guided by a wonderful imagination. They really shine when they are in charge of their own learning and usually shimmer brightest when they are able to use their creativity along with their newly acquired skills.

On Monday they participated in learning activities centered on the number 'four', and celebrated the magic of fourth grade!

Grades 2-5 Robotics / STEAM Club

Session 2 of the Elementary Robotics/STEAM Club will be starting the week of January 27th.

Grades 2-3: Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jan. 27

Feb 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24
April 7, 14

Grades 4-5: Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jan 30
Feb 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17

If you are interested in having your child participate in the Robotics / STEAM Club, please complete this Interest Form by January 16th. Emails will be sent the week of January 20th updating families on students who have been selected via lottery for the Robotics Club. If you have any questions, please reach out to Susan Nash - nashs@cantonma.org

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)

• SEPAC Event: Coffee with Admin - 2/11/25
• SEPAC Event: Demystifying Dyslexia - 2/27/25

This webpage will be updated periodically.

• Hansen CAPT Monthly Meeting
  

  
  

  Our next scheduled meeting is February 11.

  
  

  Hansen Spiritwear Is Now Available Online

  You can now order Canton Spiritwear online! Order through this link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/hansen-capt-spiritwear. Our spiritwear coordinator will be in touch for pickup. Please note that we use the Zeffy platform for purchasing. Payments are made online with no fee charged to the Hansen CAPT. At checkout, you have the option to donate a fee to Zeffy for their services. This fee can be adjusted to as low as $0.

  
  

  UPCOMING EVENT

  
  

  
  

  *Change in Date* The Special Someone Dance will now take place March 7, 2025. Tickets will be available for sale in February. Volunteers are needed. Sign up here:

  https://forms.gle/wERMj6HV7Lxqn4JF6

  
  

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

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Emergency Shelter Resources

Canton Helpline

Canton Food Pantry

Canton Farmers Market

The Canton Farmers Market also accepts SNAP and HIP

Canton Holiday Helpers

Quincy Family Resource Center

My Brother's Keeper

How to Get Help | The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Boston

More support:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Chat online or call 800-273-8255

The Trevor Project Lifeline

Support For LGBTQ+ Youth

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Text NAMI to 741741