Hello PRS Wizards,

The last 4th grade classroom was able to visit World's end and learn about all the nature and science right in our own backyard. All 4th grade classes enjoyed their time and this is a perfect time ask your children about it as there is much more at World's End that can be seen that students didn't get to see.

Our 5th grade went to the Ted Kennedy Museum and became honorary senators for the day to debate whether or not the school day should be lengthened. The 5th graders learned the democratic process and how senators debate in Congress. Ultimately, 2/3 of the students were against a longer school day and gave strong arguments why they believed the school day should not be extended. Here are some of their argument

• some children stated that more time in school would take away from their extra curricular activities, and prevent children from participating in after school sports, religious classes, music classes, and take time away from their family activities.
• some children at our school live in Boston and they to travel a distance to get to PRS
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I also want to give a big thank you to all the families who gave a donation to the fundraising campaign to meet the PTO's goal. It is without you the parents and guardians, who care so much about the enrichment of classroom learning that PRS is such a magical place to be a part of. It is an extremely special school and I am thankful everyday to be part of this community.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - You can order online through Yubbler or purchase on your own. Choose your incoming grade level supply list here

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

HPS 2022-2023 CALENDAR

1000 BOOK CLUB - This is a great program for preschool and kindergarten students to check out book bags and read with families!

LOOKING FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE?

Kids in Action (KIA) Before and After-School Programs are for Hingham students in grades K-5. Our curriculum focuses on social and emotional development with support in academic skills through play and guidance.https://hinghamschools.org/academic-programs/kids-in-action9/

FREE LUNCH FOR ALL - This year, due to Federal Assistance, lunch will be served free of charge. This year, there will also be a breakfast program ( also peanut/tree nut free) for students who wish to partake in that. There will be one “grab and go breakfast” offering daily. Bottles of water are not free and cost $1.00.

VOLUNTEERS - We are happy to have parent volunteers in our school again! As we enter a new school year, all volunteers in the schools (classroom volunteers, field trip chaperones, etc.) will require a new CORI check. Forms can be found in the main office or here

BUS ROUTES

PRS FAST FACTS

October 19th - 5:30 PM - K Curriculum Night

October 28th - Boo Bash

November 8th - Picture Retake Day

Office

Administrative Assistants- Suzanne Price, Alisa Zimmerman

School Resource Officer - Officer McGillicuddy /Officer Carr

Nurse - Deb Whiting

Classroom Teachers

K - Amy Maescher, Kim O'Brien, Julianne Riley

1st - Nancy Bucey, Katie Burritt, Janette Harrington

2nd - Cyndi Bonani, Krystal Bilodeau, Michelle Shapiro

3rd - Laura Falvey, Meagan Ottatti, Shawna Reames

4th - Kara Kremer, Maura Talbot, Susan Willison

5th - Julie Harrington, Joan Kilban, Meryl Vella, Shannon Wragg

Specialists

Art - Alice Caldwell

Computer Science - Rebekah Stahl-Bryant

Library - Mary Dunphy

Music - Dorothy Turner

Phys.Ed.- Mikayla Pagnini

Spanish - Kendelle Ingram

Special Education

Teachers - Colin Butler, Meaghan Gaven, Elizabeth Rubertone, Cassie Pacella, Lauren Smith

School Psychologist- Dr. Brett Bolger

Administrative Assistant - Susan Carey

Support Personnel

Adjustment Counselor - A.C. Decker

School Guidance Counselor - Carolyn St. Laurence

Literacy Specialists - Kati Osterman (K-2nd) and Jennifer Madden (3rd-5th)

Literacy Interventionists - Wendy Kirk and Nicole O'Brien

Math Specialist - Jessica Kitchen

Math Interventionists- Christine Lotano, Letitia Reil