Friday Update

Happy Friday Foster's Finest,

This will be a short letter from me this week. Our students have worked very hard over the last few weeks. I want to wish you all a happy vacation. Hopefully our students have the time to relax and have some fun. I am looking forward to returning and finishing our school year strong. We have a plethora of dates in this weekly update. Please take the time to put them in your calendar.

Enjoy the time together and see you on April 24th!

Mr. Scheufele

We will begin working on classroom placement for next school year in the coming weeks. For our families of current students in grades K-4 we need your input. Please complete the Google Form no later than April 28th. Your input is helpful as we work towards setting up next years classes so that our students are set for success. Please follow the instructions in the form. Class assignments are not published until August in case we need to make changes over the summer. Please click on the the link to complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ui4Xfq4XyvkmnVNkaOWPpHe8WiFvtolZDNPbA0zSWHU/edit

The Hingham Public Schools District-Wide Art Showcase is an annual celebration of what is learned and created throughout the district in art class. It takes place

Thursday, April 27th, from 6-8 p.m. in the Hingham High School Cafeteria.

While there is not enough room for every child in Hingham to have a piece in the show, everyone is invited. Children who received a postcard invitation with their name printed on it will have a piece featured. At Foster, every fifth grade student worked on a collaborative piece in small groups, and will have that piece in the show. This annual event is a fun time for all, and we all hope to see you there!

Families who use MassHealth will need to renew their coverage this year, including children. If this pertains to your family, call 1-800-841-2900 or visit masshealthrenew.org to learn more about what steps you need to take.

Downtown Hingham Family Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, May 6 from 1-3 PM

This fun, community-building event is open to all Hingham students and their families. We will gather in the St. John’s parking lot at 172 Main Street in Hingham for a 1 pm start to the hunt, prepared by Hingham Historical Society interns. The event will include lunch at Morrell’s BBQ back at the church. Hope to see you there! This event is free, but registration by April 28th is required. See link to register.

Calling all inventors...Camp Invention® is BACK at Foster School for our 11th summer hosting the program! This year, we are offering the all new WONDER Program. Click here for a sneak peek!

Where: Foster School

When: July 10th - 14th, 9:00am-2:30pm

What: Inquiry based, hands-on activities focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Who: Open to students entering grades 1 through 5

Registration is open! The price for the week is $335 per child. More information & registration can be found at fosterinvents.weebly.com

Reach out to Camp Director, Michelle Katnani, with any questions - mkatnani@hinghamschools.org

We can’t wait to see you at

Camp Invention 2023!

Next General PTO Meeting:

RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe78en9GrN5n60pRpqmV4NWg8X6Nj2BJg_0aVcxsMw0RjLVnQ/viewform

We will be meeting again on Wednesday April 26th @ 9:00am = Foster Cafeteria. This will be an information session to learn about all the ways you can get involved with the PTO. It doesn’t matter whether you have 1hr a week, 1hr a month or 1hr a year there is something for everyone! Come for Donuts and Coffee and find out more! Please spread the word to your friends with incoming Kindergarteners next fall to join us too!

Please remember the Town Meeting is Monday April 24th 7pm at HHS. Sign up for childcare now through the Hingham Rec if you need it! The Budget is Article #6 on the warrant which is early on the agenda. Make sure to bring the warrant that was mailed to you so you can follow along (plus snacks and water it could be a long one).

Sign up for childcare here: https://hinghamma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29911

Also make sure to save the date for Saturday April 29th to vote at the polls! Not going to be in town that day please apply for a mail in ballot it takes less than 5min! Must apply ASAP no later than April 24th! https://www.hingham-ma.gov/956/Early-Voting-and-Absentee-Voting

MAY 3rd – 1pm – Pout Pout Fish

The Foster, East, PRS and South PTO’s are sponsoring a musical theatre performance of the Pout Pout Fish!

Where: Plymouth River School Cafeteria - 1 p.m

https://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/the-pout-pout-fish/

Saturday May 6th 2:30pm @ Hingham High School to see this star-studded line up @ the big show! Any questions please email: fosterschooltalent@gmail.com

This year we will be having our Field Day at The Rec Center’s Cronin Fields. More info & Volunteer sign up coming soon. If you’re looking to get involved with planning Field Day please email: jen.mcguire912@gmail.com & melissa.mcnamara9@gmail.com

Friday May 12th 5-7pm

Location: The Hingham Community Center, 70 South Street.

More details to follow from The 5th Grade Committee.

For the latest information on all things PTO please remember to follow the PTO on Instagram @Foster_PTO_02043, Facebook: @Foster PTO & Be sure to join the PTO Facebook Group too: Foster PTO News.

Please check out our website: www.fosterpto.com

Wednesday June 7th @ Local 02045 in Hull.

More info to follow… https://www.local02045.com

Foster’s Finest End of Year Party - Last Day of School

Thursday JUNE 15TH @ Bathing Beach

More info to follow. If you’re looking to get involved with planning this exciting day, please email jamielcrawford@gmail.com

For the latest information on all things PTO please remember to follow the PTO on Instagram @Foster_PTO_02043, Facebook: @Foster PTO & Be sure to join the PTO Facebook Group too: Foster PTO News.

Please check out our website: www.fosterpto.com

Community Info:

From Our Friends at William Lawrence Summer Camp:

Any questions please reach out to local Hingham Resident and Camp Board member Pamela pamadamssharpe@gmail.com

From Our Friends at Hingham Maritime Center:

For ages 7-12
Does your child want to see what it’s like out in the picturesque Hingham Harbor?

Do they want to experience a new activity that they can do with a friend?

Sign them up for our beginner sailing lessons and we will help your child gain a sense of comfort and confidence on the water while learning new skills that could last a lifetime.

REGISTER at the HMC website: https://www.hinghammaritime.org/

For ages 7-12
Does your child want to see what it’s like out in the picturesque Hingham Harbor?

Do they want to experience a new activity that they can do with a friend?

Sign them up for our beginner sailing lessons and we will help your child gain a sense of comfort and confidence on the water while learning new skills that could last a lifetime.

REGISTER at the HMC website: https://www.hinghammaritime.org/

Please see the flyer to sign-up if you are interested.