Hansen Weekly Update
March 3, 2023
Hi Hansen Students, Parents, and Families!
Spring is just around the corner, and welcome to March! I hope that all of our students and families enjoyed a restful and fun February vacation, and we have hit the ground running this week upon our return!
Earlier this morning, our Grade 4 students and staff led two kick-off assemblies to launch us into Kindness Week, which we will be celebrating as an entire school community next week. During the week, students and staff will participate in kindness activities, be encouraged to perform acts of kindness at school and in the community, and do our best to make someone else's day better. This week always brings great energy and allows us to reflect on things we can do each and every day, not just next week, but in the days and weeks moving forward as well.
Creating a Culture of Equity, Achievement, Inspiration, and Joy!
March 2 - Read Across America Day!
Yesterday, March 2, was Read Across America Day! Here in school, we shared some resources for teachers to be able to engage students in different texts, and most importantly we want our students and families to celebrate by reading what they love! So, grab some good books, graphic novels, magazines, and articles and find some time to read....we love seeing our students engaged in literature and reading!
Social Emotional Learning - Tips and Resources
Please take a moment to review the information below from Hansen School Psychologist, Mrs. Cardarelli, and Hansen School Adjustment Counselor, Ms. Wong.
Building Self-Esteem
Self esteem is the perception of one’s worth. Students who have good self-esteem feel liked and accepted. They have the confidence to try new things, and they are better able to cope with setbacks. Having good self-esteem helps students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Ways to Help Build Self-Esteem
Encourage new experiences. Whether it’s trying a new sport or learning how to use a camera, allowing your child to try different things and conquer new challenges will help boost their self-esteem.
Delegate responsibility. Give your child age-appropriate household tasks, such as taking out the trash, helping put away laundry, taking care of a pet, or making their bed each day. Make sure that tasks are completed, and praise your child for their effort. Conquering even simple tasks can lead to big gains in self-confidence.
Demonstrate perseverance. You are your child’s most important role model, and having your child see you overcome adversity and achieve personal goals is invaluable.
Praise wisely. Praise is most meaningful when it has been earned. Boost your child’s self-esteem by praising them for good effort, hard work and good behavior.
Help your child develop a skill. Becoming good at something, whether it’s a sport, drawing, singing or cooking is a great way for your child to improve their self-esteem. Help your child identify interests and talents and provide opportunities for your child to pursue them.
Don’t dwell on mistakes. How you respond to the mistakes your child makes sets the tone for how your child will respond to them. Instead of focusing on what your child has done wrong, remind them that mistakes are part of life-and that they are opportunities for growth.
Set goals. Goals give children direction, focus and purpose. Encourage your child to set both short and long term goals. When children accomplish their goals - no matter how big or small - they feel stronger and more capable.
Provide opportunities to help others. Helping others has been shown to improve mental health and boost self-esteem. Choose toys and books to donate or rake a neighbor’s leaves together.
Let your child fail. As a parent, one of the greatest challenges is allowing your child to fail. However, experiencing failure teaches your child that it’s not the end of the world-and that failure often provides information they can use to do better the next time.
- Love your child unconditionally. As your child grows, there will be high and low grades on tests, games won and lost, and good and bad decisions made. Make sure your child knows that you love them-when they succeed and especially when they don’t.
Kindness Week - March 6 - 10!
We will also encourage students and staff to participate through daily theme days, and information about the themes for the week can be found here.
March Issue of the STEAM Connection
This month's focus is on measurement. Be sure to check out the CPS STEAM for Students website for more resources and past issues of The STEAM Connection.
Kindergarten Registration is Next Week!
Who:
Kindergarten and First Grade Students New to Canton Public Schools
Where:
Registration will be held at the school your child will attend
School Assignments are available on the registration page.
Hansen Elementary School, 25 Pecunit Street
Kennedy Elementary School, 100 Dedham Street
Luce Elementary School, 45 Independence Street
When:
Pick a date and time that is convenient for you!
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 9, 2023
9:15 - 10:30 AM
Friday, March 10, 2023
1:00 - 2:30PM
What to Bring:
Don’t forget to have your child’s Official Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, completed Registration Packet and necessary Proofs of Residency ready for registration! The Registration Packet is available to print from the link below! We will also have plenty of
copies at Registration!
https://www.cantonma.org/registration/index
*Please Print SINGLE SIDED*
For further information please call Brett McCloud @ 781-821-5060, ext 1156
The Kindergarten Registration Flyer is also attached at the bottom of the update.
Reminder - Summer Save The Dates!
Reminder - World Down Syndrome Day is March 21!
The Hansen is proud to support and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, which is March 21, 2023. Please take a moment to review this flyer for more information, and we look forward to students and staff participating in Rock Your Socks!
Project 351
Thank you in advance for your consideration and donations to support this student project!
Reminder: 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
CAPT Corner!
CAPT Membership Drive Success!
Prior to the CAPT Membership Drive Competition, there were 75 Hansen families signed up as CAPT members. There are now 139 families, an increase of about 85%! The Hansen CAPT membership is now represented by approximately 37% of students' families.
The winners of the classroom competition were: Willett, Mahan, and Eckler. They will be receiving extra recess and fun items such as recess activities and class supplies. The classes of Belvin, Giglio, Dunphy, and Callahan also now have over 50% CAPT membership sign-ups and those teachers will be receiving a small surprise.
Upcoming Donation Drive!
Please start saving your soft goods (clothes, shoes, blankets, towels, etc) for a Donation Drive. CAPT has teamed up with Savers to help our local community!
Drop-off will be at the Hansen on Saturday, 4/8 but we are happy to coordinate something earlier, just email hansencaptvicepresident@gmail.com.
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)
- CDEI 2023 Black History Month Celebration - RESCHEDULED - Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7:00 pm at the Canton Public Library
- St. Gerards Reuse Committee Public Workshop
This webpage will be updated periodically.
What's Coming Up?
- Monday, March 6 - Friday, March 10 - Kindness Week at the Hansen!
- Wednesday, March 8 - Friday, March 10 - Kindergarten Registration (see info. above)
- Friday, March 10 - Early Release (Dismissal at 12:20)
- Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17 - Book Fair at the Hansen
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