This week at BCHMCPS

As we enter the last week before our winter break, I want to take a moment to thank all of our families for their continued support and commitment to all of our children and extend my wishes to all of you that you find all the joy and peace that this season offers. Although this is a short week ( no school on Friday!) there is much activity around the school and I hope to see many of you this week to offer these wishes in person.

Reminder that Tuesday is the December Principal's Coffee from 9-9:30. Please come by and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and breakfast pastry. This month Charter Coach Beth-Ann Allen will will talking about BCHMCPS's charter mission, the Accelerated Schools Plus Model.


A BIG thank you to all the families who took part in last week's fun Family Code Night. I would also like to thank Barnstable Public School's technology department's Beth Knittle, our own tech assistant Sally Johnson and very importantly, Barnstable High School senior Molly Autery ( Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Autery's daughter) who organized the whole event. Thank you!!

This Week at BCHMCPS

This weekend saw the first snowfall of the season. As we enter December and the colder months a reminder to please send your child in with a warm coat, hat, mittens and appropriate shoes for the colder weather. Every day, I see students with just a sweatshirt or sweater as they are heading out to recess. If we can help to provide warmer clothes for your child/ren, please contact me confidentially and will help provide warm clothes.

I have emailed all families a brochure with  important information about the flu and your child. Thank you to Nurse Melley for this important information.
Hard copies of this informational sheet can be found in the main office. This information can also be found on the following link:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/fluguideforparents_brochure.pdf

On Friday, we will have the December All School Community Meeting at 9:30 at the Hyannis Youth Community Center (HYCC). Please remember that you must fill out the annual update of your child's information (located on the district and school website) for your child to attend this or any off school grounds field trip. Right now we have 11 families who still need to fill out the updated information.  Unfortunately and student whose information has not been updated will not be able to attend this meeting. If you are one of these 11 families and need assistance filling out the update, please feel free to come to the school office and we will assist you.



Reminders-

• We are hosting Family Code Night tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30. You MUST have signed  up ahead of time to attend. 
• There is a PTO Meeting on Wednesday December 13th at 3:45 in the gym.

Week of December 4th

I want to send a quick reminder to families that ALL BCHMCPS students get breakfast every day at no cost. We are so fortunate to be able to offer this to all students. In January, we will be asking our students about their favorite breakfast foods and getting their feedback on our breakfast program. We encourage students to partake in breakfast every day and ask that you encourage your child/ren as well. We also welcome your feedback on the Breakfast in the Classroom Program.

A reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences will take place this Tuesday and Thursday and students will be dismissed both days at 12:00. There will be NO after school daycare on Tuesday or Thursday.

During your Parent/Teacher Conference, please stop by the Math Room (Room 23) to see Mrs. Milne and/or the Reading Room to see Mrs. White (Room 22 ). Both teachers will be available to answer questions, or to help with our digital Math and Reading programs.    

BCHMCPS is collecting new socks and hats to donate those in need. There is a box outside the main office to put donations. Thank you for helping others.