Looking Back / Ahead
~ Hawley Housekeeping ~
~ February 4, 2018 ~
Looking Back
- Terrific Steve Gross Presentation (PlayMaker 101 sign-up, Tues 3/21, Click HERE)
- Midyear Conferences began- wonderful conversations
- Interim Reports went home
- Snow Delay ;0)
Looking Ahead
- Midyear Conferences Continue
- Principal's Advisory, Tues, 8:00 am, Library (send in agenda items by end of Monday)
- Cultural Arts Assemblies, Tues (singer/songwriter Grammy-nominated artist Alastair Moock: Playing with Tradition for K-2 from 10:05-10:55 am and Music and Social Change for grades 3-4 from 11:45-12:35 pm)
- Mini-Obs/Check-Ins: I have been out and about, Have laptop will travel ;0) Just a note, Jenna will also be doing some of her observations as well. Just wanted to remind you that she does them too, as to not catch anyone off guard.
Important Reminders / General Info
- I am out of the building Monday morning through 10:00 am and Friday morning through 10:30 am.
- The PTA is progressing with a vote to allocate extra funds to address the Wish List we created. They are holding a special PTA Meeting to vote on the motion. They agreed to have the meeting after school on Wednesday, 2/21 at 4:00 pm in the library in case any staff that are PTA members wish to come and vote (child care provided in the gym).
- I had asked parents to send in extra boxes of tissues. Classroom teachers, can you please share with non-classroom teachers (sped, special area, reading, math, etc). Much appreciated.
Staff News
- Patti's surgery went well and doctors want her to remain off her foot to continue the healing process. She will be out 2 more weeks (the groundhog must have seen his ankle)
- Elena's surgery also went well, continued good thoughts for a speedy recovery
- Tracy Fiore will be leaving us on Wednesday. She was able to find a job that provided more hours. Join me in thanking her for her service and wishing her well. Tracy you will be missed.
- Pam Rotcamp will stay on filling in for Patti and upon her return, fill Tracy Fiore's spot. Thank you Pam for all that you have done for us this year and Welcome Aboard (suedo-officially ;0)
- Oh, and apparently........Frank won $500,000!!!!! (well-deserved)
American Heart Association- Wear Red Day
We will be supporting the American Heart Association with their Wear Red Day. Our twist is we will be doing it on Valentine's Day (Wed, 2/14). So if you wish to wear jeans with your red on this EXTRA day, please make a donation in the office jar.
- @cmoretti66 (me ;0)
- @hawley_school (us all- send me picks to post)
Looking for some Posts to
- #hawleyt2e (for great teaching, activities, lessons)
- #hawleyplz (for professional learning and sharing)
Food for Thought.....
Opportunities to Lead & Learn
We will be starting Opportunities to Lead & Learn again at the end of the month (Tues, 2/27). Please find time to visit the wall outside Jenna's office to Post something you wish to Learn more about or a topic you would be willing to Lead the conversation.
Again, this opportunity is designed to give you more voice and choice and control
into your professional development (in lieu of generic Faculty Meetings)
Funny Bones.......
Chris Moretti
Optimistic Hawley Principal
Email: morettic@newtown.k12.ct.us
Website: http://newtown.hawley.schooldesk.net/
Location: 29 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT, United States
Phone: (203) 426-7666
Twitter: @cmoretti66