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Old Hammondtown School

Rosemary Bowman, Principal
20 Shaw Street, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Phone: 1-508-758-6241
Fax: 1-508-758-4667

Bus Routes for the 2007-08 School Year


Old Hammondtown School
Where Students SHARE

  S tay safe
H ave healthy choices
A ccept responsibility
R espect each other
E very effort makes a difference


PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
"I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you  my heart has no bottom."   - Author Unknown

On Friday, May 30, the Old Hammondtown School community will honor six members of our staff who are celebrating a milestone in their lives ~ Retirement!  It is an honor to recognize six individuals who have served the Mattapoisett school system for a total of 167 years!! Our deepest thanks for their years of service and our sincere best wishes for the future are extended to:
  •   Deborah Coulombe
  •   Mary Demers
  •   Nancy Gauvin
  •   Joyce Grace
  •   Gloria Homer
  •   Bill Spark
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children. Your years of dedicated work at Old Hammondtown School have made a tremendous impact on the students who were fortunate to share their school experience with you.

My tenure as the principal of Old Hammondtown School has filled a decade. It has truly been an honor and a privilege to share these past ten years with people focused on the well being of our children. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work side by side with you. Together we have strived to support a learning environment built on trust and understanding. The opportunity to be a member of this school community has truly enriched my life. The experiences that I have shared with our families and members of our staff are treasures that will live my memory forever. My deepest gratitude is extended to each of you.

EARLY DISMISSAL
Friday, May 30
Early Release Day - All students dismissed at 11:40.
Snacks are available for purchase. No lunches will be served.

JOINT SCHOOL COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 3

Joint School Council 3:15

Center School -Conference Room

PTA MEETING
PTA  7:00
Center School - Conference Room
OHS CONCERT
Wednesday, June 4
OHS Concert  - Chorus and Orchestra  
1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Please note that we are having two performances on the same day.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Monday, June 9
Red Cross Blood Drive  1-7 pm
Old Hammondtown School gym.

This community service project is sponsored by the
grade six class in honor of their teacher, Mr. William Spark.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, June 9
Mattapoisett School Committee meeting-7:00 pm
Center School cafeteria.


FIELD DAY
Wednesday, June 11
Field Day for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.
 
June 11, 2008 (rain or shine)
Grade 4   8:45 -10:15
Grade 5   1:00 - 2:30
Grade 6   10:45 - 12:15

Please send in a bottle of water (labeled with your child's name) for Field Day.
Popsicles will be given to every student, at the conclusion of their field day time, courtesy of the PTA.
Note change from original time.
FLAG DAY
Thursday, June 12
Flag Day Ceremony 8:40 am
(will take place by the Flag Pole outside)
Grade Six Award Ceremony 10:15
in the OHS cafetorium. (All grade 4 and 5 students will attend this ceremony).

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 12 
Last day of school!
All students dismissed at 12:20 pm.