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Class of 2028 Team building photo
High School Students Team-Building Field Trip!
Jennifer Caufield

The class of 2028 traveled to Mt. Agamenticus in Maine for a team-building field trip followed by lunch at the beach! The students participated in team-building initiatives led by the staff at the top of the mountain after hiking between 1.5 and 3 miles. During this trip The students built community, demonstrated perseverance, and experienced mindfulness while having so much fun! Thank you to all of our chaperones.

Class of 2028 Field trip photo

 

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HW Special EducationParent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Parents Rights Workshop
HW Special EducationParent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Parents Rights Workshop
Jennifer Caufield

The Hamilton-Wenham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Parents Rights Workshop

Tuesday, October 22nd from 6 – 8pm

This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to special education laws and procedures. We will cover the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility.  You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. The Federation for Children with Special Needs hosts additional parent workshops on topics such as, “Transition Planning” and “Understanding the IEP”. Dates and times of all Federation-sponsored events can be found on their website: https://fcsn.org/event-calendar/

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The Ed Plan Video Graphic
HW Elementary School Project - Video #2 The Ed Plan
Jennifer Caufield

To develop an Educational Plan, the school building committee invited community stakeholders into a visioning process to determine what a new elementary school could provide for our students. The Ed Plan provides the guiding principles, goals, and features the team uses to develop the elementary school design. You can watch the informational video HERE.

 

Join the HWRSD team
HWRSD is Hiring!
Jennifer Caufield

We are looking to Fill the Following Positions:

  • 5 Special Education ESP - Various Schools
  • 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher - MRMS
  • Long-Term Substitute 1.0 FTE Grade 4 Classroom Teacher - Winthrop Elementary - HWRSD
  • .6 FTE Administrative Assistant, Student Services Department
  • 1.0 FTE School Psychologist
  • Lunch Monitors - Buker and Winthrop
  • Assistant Coach - Cheer
  • Assistant Coach - Alpine Ski
  • School Nurse Substitutes
  • Teacher Substitutes

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Risa Hassel, Director of Human Resources. 

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Portrait of a Learner Competencies
Jennifer Caufield

During the 2021-2022 school year, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District developed the Portrait of a Learner (formerly Portrait of a Graduate), which highlights six competencies that will help students become successful and engaged members of their communities. Each week, we will highlight one of the competencies from the Portrait of a Learner. 

This week, the focus is on Communicate. Students practice this competency across all subject areas in a variety of ways. Writing, speaking, and listening are skills that are used in all classes, and students receive frequent feedback on their development of these skills. In addition, extracurricular activities such as athletics and the performing arts afford multiple opportunities to build on the competency of Communicate. 

Here are the "I Can" statements for Communicate: 

"I can effectively articulate thoughts, ideas, and feelings using oral, written, and non-verbal skills for a range of purposes and audiences."

"I can actively listen to others to understand meaning, values, attitudes, and intentions."

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The MSBA Opportunity
The MSBA Opportunity & The HW Elementary School Project
Jennifer Caufield

The HWRSD has moved into the Schematic Design Phase of the MSBA process for the proposed HW Elementary School Project. Our goal is to educate all stakeholders through videos LINKED HERE. Stay tuned for more informational videos. Visit https://www.hwschools.net/about/hw-elementary-project for more information.