Hansen Weekly Update
December 9, 2022
Hi Hansen Students, Parents, and Families!
I hope you all have had a great week...here at the Hansen, our week has been filled with energy and some fun and engaging learning opportunities for our students! On Tuesday, our first grade friends met with Eddie, the Norfolk County Sheriff Comfort Dog, and enjoyed their time getting to know him. Yesterday, our students and staff enjoyed an in-school performance by our fifth graders of 'Beauty and the Beast Jr.', and we loved getting a sneak-peek ahead of this weekend's performances (see below for more information). Students did an awesome job, and we wish all of our fifth grade cast and crew good luck...you will be great!
Creating a Culture of Equity, Achievement, Inspiration, and Joy!
Beauty and the Beast Jr. - Tonight and Tomorrow!
Online ticket sales ended earlier this afternoon, but you can still purchase tickets at the door for $10 (cash and check accepted). All are welcome!
Hansen Spirit Week - December 19 - 23!
HANSEN SPIRIT WEEK
December 19th – 23rd
Show your spirit for the Hansen by taking part in our fun-filled themed week!!!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th: “SPORTS TEAM DAY” Show your pride by wearing your favorite team jersey, t-shirt or colors.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th: “HANSEN/CANTON SPIRIT DAY” Show some spirit by wearing your Hansen/Canton apparel (green/white/pawprint) – Bring it on!!!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st: “WACKY TACKY DAY” Get as creative as you can by putting your wackiest tackiest outfit together!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd: “UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER DAY” Ugly sweaters rule the day!!!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd: “PAJAMA DAY” Pajamas aren’t for bedtime only! Stay comfy and cozy in your pajamas today!
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!
REMINDER: Hansen Holiday Shop - Thursday, December 15!
COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE HANSEN HOLIDAY SHOP!!!
The Hansen Holiday Shop is coming soon during school hours on Thursday, December 15.
All Hansen students will be able to visit the Holiday Shop with their classmates to buy fun gifts for their loved ones, all priced from $5 and below.
Before the big day, we’ll send home budgeting envelopes so that student shoppers can plan with their families.
A huge THANK YOU to all the parents who have signed up to volunteer, but we still have plenty of time slots open! Please sign up using the link below and keep an eye out for more information coming soon!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545adab2aa4f49-holiday
And if you can't donate your time, don't worry - there are other ways to help out! Please consider donating gift bags and wrapping supplies by visiting our Amazon wishlist:
We're getting excited for this very special event for our students!
You can contact Erin Bosco (erothepb@hotmail.com) with questions any time.
Report Cards: December 16th
Hansen School Podcast - Check it Out!
We are excited to share that the Hansen School has started a podcast! Our Digital Learning Specialist, Mr. Martin, along with some Grade 4 students are collaborating on this project, and we are excited to share the first episode below where students share about thankfulness and gratitude. Give it a listen!
Reading Corner with Literacy Specialist Ms. Coyle!
Reading Corner
brought to you by Suzanne Coyle, Reading Specialist, Title 1 Coordinator
Great Books Make Great Gifts!
If you’re wondering what books would be good for your little reader, check this out:
The Children’s Choices Book List
This list was last published in 2020 and has some great recommendations of books that kids voted for as their favorite new books! (A 2023 update is coming!)
Also, there’s these lists from the Children’s Book Council, if you’re looking for “must haves” in your home library:
Building a Home Library for kids ages 0-3
Building a Home Library for kids ages 4-7
Building a Home Library for kids ages 8-11
Happy Holidays and Happy Reading!
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.
This webpage will be updated periodically.
What's Coming Up?
- Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 - 5th Grade Musical 'Beauty and the Beast' at the CHS Auditorium
- Wednesday, December 14 - Discovery Museum meets with Grade 2 at the Hansen
- Thursday, December 15 - Holiday Shop at the Hansen
- Friday, December 16 - Report Cards emailed home to families
- Friday, December 23 - Early Release (Dismissal at 12:20 p.m.
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