HES Shark Scoop

We are seeing a lot of students in the nursing office. We have seen a lot of upset stomachs and a few cases of pneumonia in the past two weeks. Please remind your children to cover their coughs, to drink lots of water (or other healthy drinks), and to wash their hands. If they are vomiting, have diarrhea, or a fever greater than 100.4 they need to stay home for 24 hours after these symptoms subside. Fevers should be below 100.4 without fever reducing medication.

We have had a problem with the online Health History Forms and the Over The Counter consent for administration forms. We will be sending a paper copy home with each student on Monday. Please take the time to fill them out and return them to us ASAP. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Have a great weekend together!

We love to have special grownups volunteering and visiting Harwich Elementary School. For the safety of all, please call the office to ensure that your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) is on file and up to date. If you need to submit a new CORI, please note that it can take up to a week to process. The security check is valid for three calendar years. Thank you!

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Tuesday, October 29 -- All Shark Meeting

November 4 & 5 -- Professional Development Days NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 6 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

November 6-8 -- Give Thanks to Our Heroes (See Details Above)

Monday, November 11 -- Holiday NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 12 -- Picture Day Make-Ups or Retakes

Wednesday, November 20 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

November 27, 28, 29 -- Holiday NO SCHOOL

We look to build a strong School Council this year to guide our important work. A School Council is a representative, school building-based committee that meets quarterly and is composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members, and students. School Councils are tasked to assist principals in:

1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards

2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school

3. Reviewing the annual school building budget

4. Formulating a school improvement plan

5. Reviewing the student handbook

If you are interested please send an email message to principal Christie Cutone at ccutone@monomoy.edu indicating your interest in serving on the school council.

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