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The SHARK Alert

Chatham Elementary School Community Update

The SHARK Alert Chatham Elementary School Community Update

Sunday, June 9th

Dear SHARK families and friends,


Believe it or not, we have made it to the final full week of school! Our official last day is Tuesday, June 18th with an 11:00 am dismissal time.


Clubs have officially ended for the school year. Please make sure to update your student's Pick Up Patrol information accordingly.


Summer vacation is just a few days away, but we continue to make the most out of each day we have left in this school year. This week there will be field trips, class presentations, a SHARK Assembly, Step Up Day, and the 4th Grade Celebration. Make sure to check out the "Community Events" section of this newsletter to learn about some fabulous summer opportunities run by CES staff.


Thank you for your continued support!


Sincerely yours,

Dr. Kelly

Field Day Highlights - June 2, 2024 Field Day Highlights - June 2, 2024

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Clowning Around at Carnival Games

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Wet SHARKS!

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Tattoo SHARKS

June Events & Activities June Events & Activities

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Fourth Grade Celebration

On Friday, June 14th, families of our 4th grade students are invited to join our annual Fourth Grade Celebration. Beginning at 11:15 at CES, students and families will view a memory video. At the conclusion of the video, the group will travel to the Chatham Recreation Center for an afternoon of food and games.

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Grades K-3 Step Up Day

While the 4th Grade is away at play on Friday, June 14th, our students in Grades K-3 will have their own celebration. Step Up Day is when students will meet their teacher and classmates for the 2024-2025 school year. Students meet their new teacher and learn about the expectations and fun in store for them in the coming school year. K-3 Step Up takes place during the afternoon on Friday, June 14th.

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Last Day of School Clap Out

Tuesday, June 18th is the final day of school this year. Please note there is an 11:00 am dismissal for all students.


At CES we celebrate our 4th-Graders and retiring staff members on their last walk through our halls. Beginning at 10:45 am the Grade 4 students will be led by Mrs. King and Ms. Bonnie Karras through the halls of CES to the cheers and applause of our entire community. The "parade" exits the building by the playground and continues to the front of the school. Families are invited line up along the front pathway of CES to join us in clapping out the retirees and 4th-graders. 4th graders can be dismissed by their families at that time or can return into the building if they are taking the bus or going to an after-school program. If planning on attending, we recommend arriving and setting up between 10:30 and 10:40 am.

Coming Soon to CES... Coming Soon to CES...

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  • Tuesday, June 11th - 8:00 Grade 3 Marine Life Exhibit Presentation
  • Tuesday, June 11th - Chatham Anglers Visit Students
  • Wednesday, June 12th - SHARK Assembly
  • Thursday, June 13th - 8:20 am 4th Grade States Fair Presentation
  • Thursday, June 13th - Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Oyster Pond (Rain Date 6/14)
  • Friday, June 14th - Grades K-3 Step Up Day & Grade 4 Celebration Day
  • Tuesday, June 18th - 1/2 Day and Final Day of School - Dismissal 11 am
  • Tuesday, June 18th - 10:45 am 4th Grade Clap Out

SHARK SHOUT OUTS SHARK SHOUT OUTS

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Thank you Mr. DiNoia our fabulous PE teacher for organizing an AMAZING Field Day!


Thank you to Ms. Deb, Mrs. Caswell, Mr. Patrick, Mr. Greg, and all the other CES Staff who helped behind the scenes and on Field Day.


Thank you to all of our After-School Club advisors! This was a fantastic year of clubs!!


Thank you to Mrs. McIntire, Ms. Brooke, Ms. Eldredge, Ms. Dunford, Mrs. Hayes, and Ms. Kilkenny for accompanying our super successful Special Olympic SHARKS on Friday! A great day was had by all!

More Fun with CES SHARKS More Fun with CES SHARKS

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Grade 4 Goes to the CCMOA

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Special Olympics Medal Winners

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Make It & Take It Day in STEM Class

COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS

Circus Smirkus Circus Smirkus

Host families needed for Circus Smirkus youth performers


The Harwich Children's Fund is bringing Circus Smirkus to town this summer, and is in search of host families for the youth circus performers (ages 10-18). The dates are Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a host family for these 4 nights, please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/7F1aMEjXZ8KB42QQ9. If you have questions, contact Sheila House at hitthedunes@gmail.com.

Resources for Families Resources for Families

CES Student Handbook
Click here to view the Chatham Elementary School Handbook full of information, policies, and procedures.
MPY Solution Libraries - Peace At Home Parenting Solutions

MPY Solution Libraries - Peace At Home Parenting Solutions

MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students' families thrive. Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. Each Library includes 10-minute videos and handouts. The science behind child development and parenting is abundant.

launch peaceathomeparenting.com
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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:

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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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Contact us:

Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Principal

Email: jakelly@monomoy.edu
Website: http://ces.monomoy.edu/
Location: 147 Depot Road, Chatham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-945-5135
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