Hanson Middle School
Contact Us:
(781) 618-7575 – Main Office
(781) 618-7375 – Absentee Line
(844) 440-2346 – Fax
8th Grade Day Trips:
For students who are not going to Washington, D.C., we have booked trips to Starland in Hanover, TreeTop Adventures in Canton, a Brockton Rox Game, and possibly a trip to Heidi’s Hollow. Please keep an eye out for a School Status with trip and cost information as well as permission forms.
Whitman-Hanson WILL and SADD Peer Mentoring Program:
We are happy to announce we have completed our final peer mentor module in grade 6. We are looking to schedule an “end of year celebration" with our mentors and the entire 6th grade. More information to come.
Walking and Riding Bikes:
As mentioned in previous newsletters, many students will take advantage of the nice days, choosing to walk or ride bikes home rather than take the bus. If your child plans to walk or ride a bike, please remind them to be safe as they head home and to be respectful of the businesses and residences they pass along the way. Students should try and stay on sidewalks, off of private property, and should be careful when crossing any streets.
Bike Safety
As e-bikes become more popular, we want to ensure our middle schoolers are staying safe and seen. With higher speeds comes a greater need for visibility and caution. Please talk to your children about using bike lanes and remaining alert. A quick conversation about avoiding distractions and yielding to pedestrians goes a long way in keeping our students safe. Two easy ways to boost safety:
Reflective Gear: Add reflective stickers to bike frames and helmets.
Bright Clothing: Encourage students to wear neon or high-visibility colors.
ILLNESSES:
If your child is experiencing more than one symptom such as cough, sore throat, congestion, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or fatigue, they should stay home and be seen by their pediatrician as needed.
- If your child has a fever of 100 or higher, they need to stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without taking any fever-reducing medicine.
- For vomiting and diarrhea, your child should stay home until they have gone 24 hours since their last vomiting or diarrhea episode.
- Once these guidelines are met, children can return when they feel well enough to participate in school.
ABSENCES:
- Please remember to call the absence sick line (781-618-7375) or the nurse directly to report your student absent and be sure to include the reason for absence. I will be following up with phone calls home as needed regarding illnesses and absences.
- If your child does see their doctor for an illness, please ask for a doctor's note for their absence(s) from school so your child’s absence can be marked as excused.
- If your child is absent due to an illness/medical condition for 5 or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note verifying clearance for return to school is required.
MANDATED SCREENINGS:
- All mandated screenings for this school year have been completed. If you received a referral letter regarding your child’s screening, please be sure to follow up with your child’s primary care physician and return the completed referral form to me.
INJURIES/RESTRICTIONS:
- If your child has sustained an injury, we must have a note from the doctor stating the child’s physical limitations/restrictions, including a gym excuse note and order for the use of assistive devices such as crutches or a wheelchair or need for elevator use.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADE 6 STUDENTS:
- State law requires all students entering grade 7 to submit a current physical and immunization record for the school health records. Please check with your child’s physician to make sure that he/she is up to date with required immunizations. Current physical exams and immunization records need to be sent in to me prior to next school year. You may send in forms now and throughout the summer months.
Thank you and as always please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Lisa Godbout, M.Ed., BSN, RN
lisa.godbout@whrsd.org
781-618-7575
Fax: 844-440-2316
Track and Field had their opening meet of the season at home on Tuesday, 4/28, against Whitman, Hanover, and Marshfield. As the biggest teams in the league, this was a long, but incredible opening meet!
We had 23 HMS athletes qualify for states at our home meet, with several athletes placing! Our next meet is with Hanover and PCIS @ Plymouth South on 5/8. Parents/Guardians - keep an eye out for School Status messages from Ms. Ashley and Ms. Donaghey.
Evelyn Cipolla - discus - 2nd place
Frankie Saccoach- 100 hurdles - 5th place
Ben Swan - discus - 1st place
Lincoln Mara- shot put - 2nd place
Lincoln Mara- 100m sprint - 2nd place
Joe Gergis - hurdles - 3rd place
Dylan Leahy and Ryan McMullen - 400m - tied for 3rd
Tyler Minicucci- 200m- 3rd place
Brayden Carlow- discus - 4th place
Boys 4x1 A-team - 2nd place
