The SHARK Alert

Chatham Elementary School Family Update

June 17, 2022

Dear CES Families and Friends,

Happy Friday! Believe it or not, there's only one more Friday left in this school year!!

Thank you to all the friends and families who were able to join us on Thursday for the CES Arts Festival. The arts are alive and well at CES thanks to the fabulous teaching of Ms. Middleton and Mr. Toppa!! We look forward to having more assemblies, concerts, and exhibitions next year. It was wonderful to have visitors back in the building!!

Please note there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday and there are several events going on next week at CES. See below for details.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Kelly

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States Fair 6.22.22

Families of 4th-Grade students are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 22nd at 8:00 am for the States Fair.

Our 4th-graders have been working hard researching their assigned states and are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with guests and fellow students. Guests are invited between 8:00 and 8:45 on Wednesday morning. Please enter through the cafeteria doors. Guests will remain in the cafeteria for the fair.

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Grade 4 Send Off

Our 4th-graders time at CES is coming to a close. The 4th-Grade Planning Committee and the PTO have put together a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate on Friday, June 24th.

The event kicks off at 11:30 am and runs through dismissal. Some of the planned events include: a memory video, slip & slide, dunk tank, and barbeque lunch. Students should bring a towel and clothes that can get wet. T-shirts/coverups must be worn at all times.

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School Lunch for 2022-2023

For the past two years, schools across Massachusetts have been able to offer universal free breakfast and lunch to their students. The funding for this program will not be available for the 2022-2023 school year.

Applications for free & reduced breakfast/lunch are available now for the upcoming school year. You can access the application HERE. Please complete and return to the school at your earliest convenience. Information regarding MySchoolBucks accounts for student meal purchases will be shared over the summer.

Coming Soon to Chatham Elementary School:

Monday, June 20th - No School - Juneteenth Holiday
Tuesday, June 21st - 2nd Grade to Eldredge Library
Tuesday, June 21st - 3rd Grade to the Whydah Pirate Museum (New Date)
Tuesday, June 21st - Kindergarten to Oyster Pond
Wednesday, June 22nd - 4th Grade State Fair (8:00-8:45)
Friday, June 24th - 4th Grade Promotion Celebration (11:30-1:30)
Tuesday, June 28th - Last Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal

SHARK SHOUT OUTS

No Act of Kindness, No Matter How Small, Is EVER Wasted!

Thank you to Jen Falvey and Ann Rose of CHATHAM THREAD WORKS for their donation of amazing tote bags to our faculty and staff!

Thank you to the Chatham Fire Department and Chatham Police Department for their assistance on Thursday!

PTO UPDATE

Next Meeting:

6:00 CES PTO Meeting

Tuesday, July 12th

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kzd-mdzz-vjw

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 385-325-0403‬ PIN: ‪505 703 922‬#

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Community Happenings:

Event Information

Family Dodgeball Night

Please join us for a Free and Fun Family Dodgeball Night to be played on our brand new gym floor at the Chatham Community Center this Friday from 5-7 PM. This community event will act as our grand reopening of the CCC gymnasium! Pizza will be served. Please register by emailing Sharon at sstark@chatham-ma.gov or Sue at sfrederick@chatham-ma.gov

When?

Friday, Jun 17, 2022, 05:00 PM

Where?

Chatham Community Center, Main Street, Chatham, MA, USA

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Summer Programs

Resources for Families

Special Education Resource for Chatham Families

Do you have a child receiving special education services? Are you interested in learning more about the processes?

The Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc. received a grant through the Chatham Cultural Council. This grant is able to provide Chatham families with students with disabilities free access to one, 2.5 hour webinar.

Each individual family would email SPAN directly info@spanmass.org for information on accessing a webinar.

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Family Festival

A collaborative committee of Independence House staff from diverse cultural backgrounds is planning an “International Festival” for July 24, 2022, from 11 am-7 pm.

The goal of the International Festival is to educate immigrant families and individuals on Cape Cod and the Islands about Independence House’s services and resources, as well as provide information about immigrant-friendly organizations. There will be entertainment and food available, to add to the festivities.

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Monomoy Special Education Parent Advisory Council (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