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News from Principal Lamothe
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๐ Hello PRS Wizards ๐
I are filled with pride for our 3rd and 4th graders who completed the ELA MCAS this week. Their hard work and dedication shone through as they strived to do their best on the test. All we ask is for them to give it their all and they did.
Moving forward, 5th grade is gearing up for ELA next Monday & Tuesday, and we have full confidence that they will also put forth their best effort, which is all we could hope for.
Shifting gears, a special thank you to the PTO for the new trash cans recently added to the upper and lower playgrounds, as well as the school entryway. These sleek and functional cans provide designated spaces for both trash and recyclables. The school is truly grateful for the effort to enhance our surroundings and maintain its appearance.
๐ Lunch ๐
Please check your child(ren)'s Schoolcafe.com account to add to or pay off the balance.
Please check your child's lunch balance many have outstanding balances.
Calling all inventorsโฆ CAMP INVENTION Returns!! We are bringing Camp Invention back this summer. It will be held at South School this summer, the week of July 8th through the 12th. From 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM students entering grades two through five will have the opportunity to participate in this national program. Inquiry-based, hands-on activities focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The price for the week is $349. This will be our 12th summer organizing camp, and every year it gets better! This summer we will be offering the ILLUMINATEโข Program - you can learn more about the program and register for camp at fosterinvents.weebly.com **REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Reach out to camp director, Stacy Heinlein at sheinlein@hinghamschools.org, with any questions. We canโt wait to see you at Camp Invention 2024!!
๐ MCAS DATES ๐
By clicking on above "PRS PTO News" will bring you to the PTO website.
โ๏ธ ๐ Information from Central Office ๐ โ๏ธ
Author TalkโTable Talk Math
Save the date! On Wednesday, May 8th, John Stevens, author of Table Talk Math, will join HPS parents and caregivers for a virtual author talk to discuss strategies for bringing math into everyday conversations at the dinner table and beyond. Please register at the attached link. This event is sponsored by Title I funds.
๐ DESE District Comprehensive Review (4/22-4/26/24) ๐
This year, Hingham Public Schools has been selected by DESE to participate in a required comprehensive district review. For a full description of DESEโs comprehensive district review process, please see the attached overview letter. As part of the review process, DESE representatives will be on site during the week of April 22-26th to conduct focus groups and classroom observations. DESE representatives will conduct a virtual parent/caregiver focus group on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 pm to gather perspectives on communication with families, opportunities for family involvement and leadership, opportunities for students within the district, and more. If you are interested in joining, please register ahead of time at the attached link.
You know mental health matters. But you may not know where to go for help. Now, you have options:
Call or text 833-773-2445 and work with a trained clinician or peer coach to get connected directly to the right services for you.
Walk into a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) and access immediate mental health crisis support, no insurance needed.
Learn more at mass.gov/BHroadmap and/or https://www.masshelpline.com/
๐๏ธ Upcoming Dates. ๐๏ธ
April 15 - 19 - School Closed - April Break
April 22 - Bubbles Program with Kindergarten - 8:30 - 11:15
April 22 - PRS PTO Green Team Earth Day Clean-Up Challenge
April 25 - Grade 5 - Water Shed in Cafe
May 1 - PRS PTO Ride Walk Roll to School
May 1 - Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 2 - Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 2 - Light Truck Photo with Kindergarten
May 3 - MFA Grade 2
May 6 - 10 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 6 - Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 7 - Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 8 - Grade 3 Math MCAS
May 9 - Grade 3 Math MCAS
May 14 - Grade 5 SCI MCAS
May 16 - Grade 5 SCI MCAS
May 22 - PRS Kindergarten Screening
May 23 - Spring Concert - 1 PM
May 24 - Move-up Day
May 27 - NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
May 28 - 31 - PRS Spirit Week
May 28 - Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28 - 3rd Grade Boston Tea Party Trip
June 1 - High School Graduation
June 3 - 3rd grade field trip for mock town meeting
June 5 - 4th grade Physics Olympics
June 6 - Armstrong Brothers
June 7 - Field Day
June 10 - 5th grade field trip - Freedom Trail
June 13 - 5th Grade Moving on Ceremony
June 14 - Last day of school
Important Information
SCHOOL SUPPLIES - You can order online through Yubbler or purchase on your own. Choose your incoming grade level supply list here
1000 BOOK CLUB - This is a great program for preschool and kindergarten students to check out book bags and read with families!
LOOKING FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE?
Kids in Action (KIA) Before and After-School Programs are for Hingham students in grades K-5. Our curriculum focuses on social and emotional development with support in academic skills through play and guidance.https://hinghamschools.org/academic-programs/kids-in-action9/
FREE LUNCH FOR ALL - This year, again, lunch will be served free of charge. There will also be a breakfast program ( also peanut/tree nut free) for students who wish to partake in that. There will be one โgrab and go breakfastโ offering daily.
VOLUNTEERS - We are happy to have parent volunteers in our school again! As we enter a new school year, all volunteers in the schools (classroom volunteers, field trip chaperones, etc.) will require a new CORI check. Forms can be found in the main office or here
2023/2024 Staff
Office
Administrative Assistants- Suzanne Price & Anne Bernazanni
School Resource Officer - Officer McGillicuddy
Nurse - Kristin Godfrey
Classroom Teachers
K - Amy Maescher, Kim O'Brien, Julianne Riley
1st - Nancy Bucey, Katie Burritt, Anthony Cave, Janette Harrington
2nd - Cyndi Bonani, Krystal Bilodeau, Michelle Shapiro
3rd - Laura Falvey, Meagan Ottatti, Shawna Reames
4th - Kara Kremer, Maura Talbot, Susan Willison
5th - Julie Harrington, Joan Kilban, Meryl Vella
Specialists
Art - Alice Caldwell
Computer Science - Rebekah Stahl-Bryant
Library - Mary Dunphy
Music - Dorothy Turner
Phys.Ed.- Mikayla Pagnini
Spanish - Nancy Swanson
Special Education
Teachers - Colin Butler, Meaghan Gaven, Elizabeth Rubertone, Cassie Pacella, Lauren Smith
School Psychologist- Dr. Brett Bolger
Administrative Assistant - Susan Carey
Support Personnel
Adjustment Counselor - A.C. Decker
School Guidance Counselor - Carolyn St. Laurence
Literacy Specialists - Kati Osterman (K-2nd) and Jennifer Madden (3rd-5th)
Literacy Interventionists - Colleen Connolly and Nicole O'Brien
Math Specialist - Jessica Kitchen
Math Interventionists- Samantha Anderson and Christine Lotano
Principal - Gregory Lamothe - glamothe@hinghamschools.org
Assistant Principal - Melissa Smith - msmith@hinghamschools.org
Administrative Assistant - Suzanne Price - sprice@hinghamschools.org
School Nurse - Kristin Godfrey - kgodfrey@hinghamschools.org