
The SHARK Alert
Chatham Elementary School Family Update
May 26, 2023
Dear CES Families and Friends,
What a week we have had at Chatham Elementary School! Our 3rd and 4th-Grade students completed their MCAS testing, we welcomed guest speakers to classrooms, we had an amazing all-school event, and we got to spend lots of time outdoors in addition to learning and working hard in our classrooms.
The end of the year brings lots of trips and special events. Please keep an eye on the "Coming Soon to CES" section of this newsletter. We do our best to keep it updated with every important event at school.
Speaking of important events, our 2nd Annual Arts Festival will take place on Friday, June 16th. Please join us at CES for musical performances and a gallery walk of student artwork. The Arts Festival takes place during school hours and will begin at 12:30 pm. More details to follow, but make sure to put this on your calendar - you don't want to miss it!
Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend,
Dr. Kelly
CES - Where we are proud to be SHARKS!
Safe
Honest
Accepting
Respectful
Kind
Successful
Field Day - June 6th
This all-day, school-wide event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6th. Like any big event, volunteers are needed and very much appreciated!
Each classroom will need 1-2 adult volunteers to assist their class in traveling from station to station. We also need volunteers for set up and clean up. Many hands make light work, so sign up today! Thank you in advance! Volunteer Sign Up HERE
CES Fun Run
The weather was phenomenal, the crowds were amazing, and the energy was fantastic!
We have so many photos and videos to share! Make sure to check out the CES PTO Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the Chatham Elementary YouTube page to see them all!
Summer Skills
The program is offered to selected students for targeted practice in both literacy and mathematics skills. Unfortunately, there are a limited number of spots and it is invitation only at this time. If you have received a letter in the mail or a follow-up letter via backpack mail we ask that you RSVP by Friday, June 2nd.
SHARK Shout Outs
We are so grateful to all who helped make the FUN RUN a Success!
Thank to Mrs. Deneen Joseph for shopping, delivering, and assisting in all areas of set up and running of the event!
Thank you to Ms. Deb Gebhardt for all her help in organizing, coordinating with PTO, and making this day amazing!
Thank you to the teachers for working on your class t-shirt designs. They were AWESOME!
A million thanks to our FABULOUS volunteer crew!
- Mary Grover
- Katherine Ferullo
- Erin Wimer
- Molly MacGregor
- Heather Deveau
- Elena Rangelova
- Angie Musgrove
- Joyce Crowe
- Christy Donovan
- Sandie Shuker
Thank you to our absolutely amazing spectators! Your energy fueled our SHARKS throughout the entire event!
And of course, our incredibly generous sponsors! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
Coming Soon to CES...
- Monday, May 29th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
- Tuesday, May 30th - Grade 2 to Welfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wednesday, May 31st - Grade 1 to Roger Williams Zoo
- Tuesday, June 6th - FIELD DAY
- Thursday, June 8th - 4th Grade to MRMS (Visit Day)
- Friday, June 9th - 4th Grade to Pleasant Bay Yacht Club
- Tuesday, June 13th - Kindergarten to Oyster Pond (Rain Date 6/15)
- Wednesday, June 14th - Grade 4 States Fair 8:30 am
- Friday, June 16th - ARTS FESTIVAL (12:30 pm start time)
- Monday, June 19th - NO SCHOOL - Juneteenth Celebration
- Tuesday, June 20th - 4th Grade Promotion Celebration
- Tuesday, June 20th - Grades K-3 Step Up Day (meet next year's teacher)
- Wednesday, June 21st - 1/2 Day - Last Day of School
- Last Day of School - 11 am Dismissal - 4th Grade Clap Out (10:45 am)
Community Happenings:
Resources for Families
Parent University: Self-Esteem
All three sessions of our Parent University series on self-esteem in children are available on our website here: https://www.monomoy.edu/Page/5118.
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.
Mobile Crisis
What is a Mobile Crisis Intervention?
Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) is the youth-serving component of Bay Cove's Behavioral Health Urgent Care program. 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, asseses 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.
New Programs!
The winter-spring Program Schedules are now available from Cape Cod Children's Place. Space is limited, so sign up soon! See offerings HERE . Programming includes playgroups, book groups, cooking classes for children as well as resources and support groups for parents/caregivers.
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
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:
Volunteer @ MRSD
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://www.monomoy.edu/volunteer.
Monomoy Regional SEPAC
Pre-School Vouchers
Application and information can be found: HERE
Contact us:
Email: jakelly@monomoy.edu
Website: monomoy.edu
Location: 147 Depot Road, Chatham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-945-5135
Facebook: facebook.com/ChathamElementarySchoolPto
Twitter: @ChathamElemMRSD