HES Shark Scoop
October 6, 2023
Ms. Joy
Respectful, Responsible, Safe, & Ready to Learn
Dr. Cutone
Tuesday, September 23 -- Curriculum Night Grades 2-4, 5:30-7:30
Wednesday, September 24 -- Early Release 1:35 Dismissal
Thursday, September 25 -- Curriculum Night Grades K-1, 5:30-7:30
Tuesday, September 30 -- Fall School Picture Day
October 20-December 12 -- Session 1 After School Clubs
Per the handbook, if your child is unable to attend school, please enter the absence in PickUp Patrol and/or call our designated attendance line, 617-848-0115, as early as possible. Soon after arrival, our office staff begins to call the caregivers of absent students if we haven't already heard from them. This is important, as we want to ensure that all students are safe. Your phone message with the reason for the absence is all we need. While an email to the teacher is helpful, it sometimes doesn't make its way to the office staff. Thank you for your help!
We are excited to introduce our new Instructional Assistant, Heather Belmonte!
Heather was inspired to work in schools to help each new generation learn and grow. Reading is her passion, and she loves teaching children new sounds and words and watching as they have a "light bulb" moment. The sense of belonging and inclusion in the Harwich Elementary/Monomoy community is what drew her to the school.
Outside of school, Heather enjoys watching football, playing volleyball, going to the beach, and reading thrillers. She has two dogs: a white dog named Marshmallow, whose nub tail is a little toasty on the end, and a new Australian Shepherd mix puppy named Moose. If she weren't in education, her dream job would be to own a doggy daycare.
When asked what she's most looking forward to this school year, Heather said she is excited about watching the students grow and learn.
Our faculty and staff are amazing – and we want them to get recognized for the great work they do! Each month, we will feature a staff member in our Staff Shoutout series. Staff members can be nominated by students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues for outstanding positive contributions to our schools using the simple form at www.monomoy.edu/staffshoutout.
Harwich Elementary is looking for parent volunteers to serve on our School Council for the 2025–2026 school year. The Council plays an important role in supporting our school by:
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Helping to set educational goals consistent with state standards and local policies
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Identifying the educational needs of our students
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Reviewing the annual school budget
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Assisting in developing our School Improvement Plan
The Council will meet four times during the year for one hour after school hours.
If you are interested in serving, please submit a brief email of interest to either of our PTO Presidents, Jill Petell and Julia Maker, @ harwichpto@monomoy.edu. Parent representatives will be chosen through an election by all HES parents, organized by the PTO.
We encourage you to consider this opportunity to make a difference in our school community!
Stay in Touch
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