Hansen Weekly Update
January 20, 2023
Hi Hansen Students, Parents, and Families!
We have had another great week at the Hansen, and I hope this update finds all of you staying healthy and doing well! In addition to the ongoing teaching and learning that is taking place in our classrooms, this week, our 4th and 5th grade musicians had an opportunity to shine during our Winter Concert. Parents/guardians had a chance to listen to our 4th Grade Strings, 5th Grade Strings, 5th Grade Band, and 5th Grade Chorus perform, and our students did an amazing job! Thank you to all those that attended, as well as our Music teachers for their support and leadership!
Creating a Culture of Equity, Achievement, Inspiration, and Joy!
Happy Lunar New Year!
MCAS Schedule
Grade 3
ELA - April 4 and 6
Mathematics - May 11 and 12
Grade 4
ELA - April 3 and 5
Mathematics - May 15 and 18
Grade 5
ELA - April 11 and 13
Mathematics - May 8 and 9
Science - May 23 and 24
Student Bus Behavior and Expectations
We are working hard to support positive behavior and experiences for all students on our buses. We have addressed our students as a whole, as well as individually, when we are aware of concerns and will continue to do so. So many of our students are making great decisions each day while on the bus, and we very much appreciate this!
And, we are asking all of our families to please take a moment to review expectations with students at home. Most importantly, students should remain seated throughout the duration of the ride, keep their hands and body to themselves, and use kind and respectful words when talking with peers. We will also be reinforcing this with students this week during lessons in Health class, where Mrs. Robertson will lead lessons and opportunities for learning around bus manners and expectations.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership, and please continue to reach out anytime with questions or concerns.
One Last Call - We Are Looking for a Math Tutor!
CAPT Corner!
REMINDER: Winter Health Update from Nurse Bethany and Nurse Kathy
The cold weather has arrived and that means an increase in cough and cold symptoms. We are seeing a lot of stuffy noses and sore throats. If you’re able, please send your child in with an extra box of tissues for their class. Also, please remind your student the best way to cough is into their elbow like a vampire and good hand hygiene includes washing all areas of hands for 20 seconds.
Canton Public Schools guidelines regarding required absences can be found here (p.71-74), but we’re including them below for your convenience.
Illness Requiring Absence from School
Upon return from any absence, students must provide a note describing the reason for the absence. If your child is out of school for five days or more you should notify the school nurse. Any school absence for five or more consecutive days requires a note from a health care provider which should be presented to the school nurse before the student returns to school. Without medical documentation these are considered unexcused absences.
When you call the absentee line of your school, please specify the nature of the illness. *Hansen absentee hotline is (781) 821-5085 x1
Here are some guidelines to follow. Keep your child home if he/she/they:
● Has evidence of a newly developed cold (runny, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing). The greatest period of contagion is the first 2-3 days after onset of symptoms.
● Has Covid-19 or Covid-19 symptoms.
● Has the flu or flu symptoms.
● Has an elevated temperature, over 100° (degrees) within the past 24 hours.
● Has a suspicious rash.
● Has pain or discharge from eye(s) or ear(s).
● Has had an upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours.
● Has a contagious disease (i.e. strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, etc.) until he/she/they has been seen and treated by a doctor with at least 24 - 48 hours of treatment, is fever free for 24 hours, and feels well enough to be able to participate in school activities.
If your child should develop any of these or other symptoms hindering the child’s ability to learn during school hours, the school nurse will notify you and the child will be dismissed.
Nurse Bethany and Nurse Kathy
Community Connections
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.
At a Glance - New Event(s)
- Special Olympics - 2023 Winter Session for Young Athletes
This webpage will be updated periodically.
What's Coming Up?
- Friday, January 27 - Early Release for Students (Dismissal at 12:20)
- Tuesday, January 31 - Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon meets with Grade 3
- Friday, February 10 - Early Release for Students (Dismissal at 12:20)
Contact Us
Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School
Email: brauningerd@cantonma.org
Website: cantonma.org/hansen/index
Location: 25 Pecunit Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 781-821-5085
Twitter: @CoachTeamHansen