HES Shark Scoop

This year we have a new nurse joining Nurse Janie in the nursing office. Her name is Nurse Julianna. She worked in the emergency room prior to coming to work with us. She is excited to be here working with all of your children.

If your child has a medical condition which requires emergency medications, please be sure to bring the medication to school as soon as possible. A reminder email was sent to families whose children previously had an inhaler or epipen at school. Your response to this is greatly appreciated.

Students are not allowed to bring medication to school; an adult must drop it off. To administer medication, we need an action plan and order from the doctor and an Authorization to Administer form signed by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please call me.

If your student has a health physical, please ask the provider to send a copy to the school for our files. They can fax it to us at 508-430-7232.

Accidents happen and sometimes students need an extra set of clothes to change into. If your child comes home in clothing borrowed from the school, please wash them and send them back ASAP. This will ensure that the clothes are available for the next student who may need them.

Please complete the Health History and Over The Counter (OTC) forms, which were requested in an email sent out to everyone last week. This helps our office keep track of areas of concern with students. If you want us to know more about your child, feel free to call our office or email us.

We have partnered again with Cape Kid Meals this year. Together, we provide weekend backpack meals for students whose families may need some help at this time. Please let us know if you would like your child to be enrolled in this program. It is free and confidential. Call our office and you will be put on the list.

Monday, September 9 -- First Day of School Preschool

Tuesday, September 10 -- PTO Meeting 6:00 pm in the Library

Wednesday, September 11 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

Tuesday, October 1 -- Fall Picture Day PreK-4

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
Website: https://www.monomoy.edu/Domain/9
Location: 263 South Street, Harwich, MA, USA
Phone: 508-430-7216
Twitter: @monomoyschools