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The SHARK Alert

Chatham Elementary School Family Update

The SHARK Alert Chatham Elementary School Family Update

Sunday, April 7th

Dear SHARK friends and families,

The school year is flying by and last week was jam packed with community activities. We are incredibly grateful to the CES PTO for sponsoring our special assembly with Mr. Len Cabral on Thursday. Mr. Cabral is a world-famous storyteller who shared some favorite stories and led workshops with our 4th grade classes. This special assembly was the final celebration for our March Madness Reading Challenge. This year's winning book, Odin: Dog Hero of the Fires, was announced at Wednesday's SHARK Assembly.


Speaking of SHARK Assemblies, a big thank you to Mr. Patrick for editing and uploading the March SHARK Assembly. The link is below if you would like to view it. This past week's assembly will be uploaded soon.


Last week, our 3rd graders showcased their skills on the ELA MCAS tests. Grade 4 students are up this week on Wednesday and Thursday. We are confident that our SHARKS will do their best work and make us proud!!


There will be NO SCHOOL during the week of April 15th. We hope you have a wonderful April Vacation and look forward to seeing everyone back in school for Monday, April 22nd.


Be well,

Dr. Kelly

March 13th SHARK Assembly

https://youtu.be/ovwIGlVIFdk?si=4KFUGHN6PnoX_xgM

Coming Soon to CES...

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  • Monday, April 8th - Solar Eclipse
  • Wednesday, April 10th - Early Release
  • April 15th - April 19th - No School - April Break
  • Wednesday, April 24th - Early Release

2024 MCAS Testing Schedule

All students in Grades 3 and 4 participate in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Please make note of the testing dates and ensure to avoid scheduling medical appointments or travel on those days.


Grade 4 ELA - Wednesday, April 10th and Thursday, April 11th


Grade 3 Math - Wednesday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th


Grade 4 Math - Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st

CES Artists @ Cape Cod Museum of Art

The Cape Cod Museum of Art and the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association (CCIAEA) are pleased to present their 20th annual exhibition of Cape Cod student artwork (grades K-12). Exhibited student artworks are curated into this exhibition by art teachers from across the region. Several teachers also have their work on display. The exhibition raises awareness of Youth Art Month, organized by the Massachusetts Art Education Association, celebrating the value of art education and art participation for all children in Massachusetts during the month of March each year.


Ms. Middleton and Ms. Kidd are proud to share that Kallie Gilley, Felix Lapuc and Ashley Quinonez-Perez each have an artwork in this exhibition!! The exhibition is open to the public at the Cape Cod Museum of Art through May 12th. Viewing the artwork of these three talented CES artists, along with the artwork of many other talented Cape Cod student/teacher artists (including Ms. Kidd!), will surely be exciting, interesting and inspiring!


The CCMOA is located at:

60 Hope Lane

Dennis, MA 02638


Museum hours:

Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

Sunday, 12-4pm


It is closed on Mondays

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Ashley Quinonez Perez

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Kallie Gilley

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Felix Lapuc

SHARK Shoutouts

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A HUGE THANK YOU to the CES PTO for purchasing eclipse glasses for our students and staff! We can't wait to see Monday's eclipse.


Thank you to Mr. Len Cabral for visiting CES and sharing your wonderful stories! And thank you to the CES PTO for sponsoring this incredible learning event for all of our students!!

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Español

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Português

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Kreyol Ayisyen

CES March Madness Book Challenge

After weeks of voting, we are proud to announce the 2024 CES March Madness Book of the Year is:


Odin: Dog Hero of the Fires


Thank you to all the staff who volunteered to read, our SHARKS for their thoughtful voting, and Mrs. Grodzicki for inspiring us to read even more!!!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Town of Chatham Recreation - Summer Program

Summer will be here before you know it. Students currently in Grade 3 & 4 are able to join the Chatham Recreation Department's Summer Program. Registration begins on March 11, 2024 for Chatham residents. Non-Chatham resident registration begins on April 8, 2024.


Learn more and register HERE

Resources for Families

CES Student Handbook
Click here to view the Chatham Elementary School Handbook full of information, policies, and procedures.
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Mobile Crisis

Bay Cove Human Services offers Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) for young people who experience a behavioral health crisis. They can be reached at 833-BAY-COVE (833-229-2683) 24 hours a day.


MCI provides short-term service that is a therapeutic response to youth and family/caregivers experiencing a behavioral health crisis. MCI evaluates the situation, identifies the challenges, involved, assesses the needs, and begins to treat and stabilize the situation, reducing the immediate risk of danger to the youth or to others. MCI then provides up to 7-days of intervention and services post the initial encounter. Learn more about Bay Cove Mobile Crisis HERE.

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Children's Place

Contact the Monomoy Family Resource Coordinator, Lucy Gilmore, lgilmore@monomoy.edu / 508-430-7216

for assistance and information regarding any of the following:

➢ Child Development Assessment Tool (Ages and Stages)

➢ Early Education Tuition Assistance Scholarships

➢ Support groups

➢ Free Parent / Child Playgroups and Family Activities

➢ Free Parent Education Classes

➢ Free Books, Diapers, and gently used infant and toddler Clothing


Spring Programming Schedules:

English

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WIC Program

WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health care education, healthy food, and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent, or legal guardian of a child under the age of five, you can apply for WIC for your child.


Learn more about WIC at the following links:

WIC Brochure English

WIC Brochure Spanish

WIC Brochure Brazillian Portuguese

WIC Brochure Russian

WIC Brochure Vietnamese

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Volunteer @ MRSD

We're excited to welcome back volunteers at Chatham Elementary School and across the district with a variety of opportunities!

All potential volunteers need to complete the Volunteer Registration Form and have a current CORI on file in order to volunteer in our schools or at school-sanctioned events.


Information can be found at: https://ces.monomoy.edu/parent-caregiver-resources/volunteering

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Monomoy Regional SEPAC

If you have child(ren) receiving special education services or want information about special education, check out the Monomoy SEPAC website and Facebook page for meeting and event information. The SEPAC is currently looking to build capacity and membership to support special education in Monomoy Schools. If you would like to be on their mailing list email sepac@monomoy.edu
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Pre-School Vouchers

The Dr. Florence Family Support Program funds pre-school expenses for residents of Chatham. Families are eligible for $10,000 annually for children age 4 and $5,000 annually for children age 3. Please see the link for more information regarding this program for Chatham families.


Application and information can be found: HERE

FAMILY SUPPORT: Lower/Outer Cape Cod Food Pantries, Clothing, Emergency Funds, and Services

Brewster Brewster Baptist Church 1848 Main Street Thursday 10:00-12:00 Walk-In food pantry


Chatham St. Christopher's 625 Main Street Tuesday 4:00-6:00 Walk In Thursday 3:00-5:00 Walk In


Eastham Eastham United Methodist Church 3200 State Hwy, Route 6 Monday 4:00-6:00, Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 2:00-4:00 Walk-In food pantry


Harwich St. Peter's Lutheran Church 310 Route 137 Monday 1:00-3:00 Walk In Wednesday 2:00-4:00 Walk In Thursday 11:30-1:30 Walk In Friday 10:00-12:00 Walk In food pantry


Orleans Orleans Methodist Church 73 Main Street (Across from the Library) Tuesday 10:00-12:00 Walk-In food pantry


Provincetown Methodist Church 20 Shank Painter Road Wednesday 10:00-2:00 Walk In Thursday 10:00-2:00 Pantry


Truro Community Center 7 Standish Way Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Walk In Wednesday 10:00-12:30 Walk In food pantry


South Wellfleet Grace Chapel Corner of 25 Lieutenant Island Road and Route 6 Monday 3:00-6:00 Wed. 4:00-6:00, Thursday 10:00-12:00 Walk-In food pantry


Harwich Cape Cod Family Pantry 133 Queen Anne Rd, (508) 432-6519 Sat 10 - noon Tues 10

am - 3:30 pm Wed. 10am-noon Th 10-3:30, 5-7 pm, closed on Sun, Mon and Friday


Lower Cape Outreach Council Financial assistance for emergency needs; food pantry, Katy’s Corner free shop 19 Brewster Cross Rd Orleans, MA 508-240-0694 www.lcoutreach.org


Mass-APPEAL Free shop: clothing, toys, books 2393 Cove Corner Wellfleet, MA 508-349-1173 Tues—Sat 9-12 www.capecodmassappealinc.com


Mustard Seed Kitchen Meals prepared and delivered to Outer Cape 155 Hopkins Dr. Wellfleet, MA 508-349-2049


Soup Kitchen in Provincetown (SKIP) Provides a hot and nourishing lunch to Outer Cape residents; November to April Monday-Friday 10 Shank Painter Rd Provincetown, MA 508-487-8331 www.skipfood.org


South Coastal Counties Legal Service Legal assistance Monday-Friday 9 am-1 pm 460 W. Main St. Hyannis, Ma 508-775-7020 1-800-742-4107 www.sccls.org


Sustainable CAPE (Center for agricultural preservation and education) Truro Cape Farmers’ Market Coalition www.sustainablecape.org


WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program for healthcare and nutrition for low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women and infants and children under the age of 5 Appointments available in Harwich, Orleans, Eastham, and Provincetown 774-209-3212 www.outercape.org


Katelynn’s Closet serves children ages 4-18 who are in need and live on Cape Cod and the Islands. All orders for children in need must be placed by a social service agent or school nurse. All emails must be sent through a verifiable agency/school email. 508-367-2587 www.katelynns-closet.org


A BabyCenter clothing, toys, equipment, food and formula, shoes, and diapers 81 Willow Ave Hyannis, MA 508-771-8157 www.ababycenter.org


Cape Cod Children’s Place Family Support Program Info on childcare funds, food, diapers, referrals, and more 10 Ballwic Road Eastham, MA 508-240-3310 www.capecodchildrensplace.com


Childcare Network of the Cape & Islands / Community Action Committee 372 North Street Hyannis, MA 02601 childcare vouchers, emergency assistance, immigration assist, tax prep assistance., help with health insurance, women and children shelter.


Department of Transitional Assistance AND Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP- provide nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families in need) SSI, employment support 508-862-6600 www.mass.gov/dta


Fuel Assistance Program—Emergency assistance for fuel/heat 20 Willow Ave Hyannis, Ma 508-746-6707


Monomoy Early Childhood Family Resource Center Offers food, diapers, clothing, books, resources for parents, and tuition subsidies Harwich Elementary School, 263 South St Harwich, MA 508-430-430-7216 x3044 lgilmore@monomoy.edu


Homeless Prevention Council Comprehensive case management, professional counseling, and guidance to those at risk of becoming homeless. Our client services include advocacy and access to housing programs and funding and budgeting and negotiation for rent and mortgage payments. In addition, our case managers assist clients in assessing their ability to earn a living and, if appropriate, encourage them to pursue further job training and/or education. 14 Old Tote Rd. Orleans, MA 508-255-9667 www.hpccapecod.org


Women of Fishing Families Financial assistance for Cape Cod Fishing families 508-274-2092


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org


Mass 2-1-1 A free 24/7 resource to locate services Dial: 211 https://mass211.org


Parents Helping Parents of Mass Stress hotline 24/7 1-800-632-8188 www.parentshelpingparents.org


St. Vincent de Paul Helpline Food, clothing, emergency funds 508-385-3242


The Samaritans of Cape Cod and the Islands Provide support to those who are lonely, depressed, or suicidal www.capesamaritans.org 508-548-8900 / 800-893-9900 Crisis Text Line Text: 741741 24-hour texting service for people in crisis who need someone to talk to without calling

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FindHelp.org - use the zip code to search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, or to find other free or reduced-cost help.
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