HES Shark Scoop

Our students appear to have come back from February break rested and healthier than before. There are many reasons to take breaks away and getting rid of the cycle of illness is one. We are hoping that we have made it through the worst of the winter illnesses and can healthily move into Spring!

Polished Dental will be coming on March 31 and April 1. This is a great service provided to all of our students who are not seen regularly by an outside dentist. You will not be charged for this visit, but if you have dental insurance it will be billed. If you signed your child up for this service in the fall your child will be seen when they come. If you did not sign up your child, but would like to, please let me know at HES_nurse@monomoy.edu and we will send home a form for you to fill out. If you need it in a different language, please let me know.

All 4th grade students are required to have a physical exam on file in the nurse's office before they move on to middle school. The physical needs to have been performed within the previous year (August of 2024 or later). If your child has had a physical since August 2024, please send it in to us as soon as possible. You can either send a copy in their backpacks, email it to hes_nurse@monomoy.edu, or fax it to us. Our fax number is 1-508-744-6387. If you do not have a copy, please have your pediatrician fax a copy to us as soon as possible. If your child has not had a physical yet this school year, please remember to ask your pediatrician to fax us a copy at the end of the exam. Currently, most 4th grade students do not have an updated physical exam on file with the school nurse’s office. Thank you for your help in this matter.

All students Pre-K through 3rd grade: please send in a copy of your child’s physical each year to help us keep our records up to date. Please follow the same instructions above under the 4th grade section. Thank you all so much for your help.

A great way to make some extra money and stay on your child's school day schedule. Bus drivers needed for large and small bus transportation. All training is provided by the Collaborative. For more information, please speak with Lisa Stobbart at 508-420-6950

Public Schools Week celebrates the incredible impact of public schools. Public schools are more than classrooms – they’re community hubs! From family engagement to partnerships with local organizations, public schools bring people together.

Wednesday, March 12 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

Friday, March 14 -- Term 2 Ends

Saturday, March 15 -- PTO's Shamrock Shimmy

Wednesday, March 19 -- All Shark Meeting 8:00 am

Wednesday, March 26 -- Early Release 1:20 pm Dismissal

Friday, March 28 -- Term 2 Report Cards Released in ASPEN

Thank you in advance for avoiding unnecessary absences, tardies, or early dismissals on these testing dates.

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!

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