Mustang eNewsletter
Scott J. Nozik, Principal
NEW Electronic Newsletter Debut
In an ongoing effort to bring news and events to parents in a timely manner, we have launched a new endeavor, our Mustang eNewsletter. In addition to providing parents with more updates, better quality photos, and timely stories, we have embedded links to sites we feel parents may wish to explore further. This eNewsletter also provides links to our Twitter account, PTO Facebook page, blog, and my email. We hope you enjoy reading this publication and find the information valuable.
Upcoming Events
Feb 12-16: No School
Feb 18: Curtain Call; Running Club; Student Council
Feb 19: Girls Intramurals; Book BINGO @ 6:30 PM
Feb 22: Lego Club (gr. K-1); Boys Intramurals
Feb 23: Curtain Call; Leader in Me; Lego Club (gr. 2-5); Running Club; Parent Program for 7 Habits @ 6:30 PM
Feb 25: Running Club
Feb 26: Girls Intramurals
Feb 29: Lego Club (gr. K-1); Invention Convention; Boys Intramurals
PTO Sponsors Parents' Night Out
You deserve an ADULT night out and this event promises to be a lot of fun! Bruce Jacques is a very talented entertainer. The comedian also sings and plays the guitar.
Tickets to the March 11th event include a buffet dinner and complimentary gift for the ladies! Ticket are $45 per person. This event is open to the public.
Contact the West Hill PTO for tickets.
Harlem Superstars Battle the Rocky Hill Dream Team
On March 5th the Harlem Superstars will be playing against teachers/staff from West Hill School, Stevens School, Griswold Middle School, and Rocky Hill High School.
The event is sponsored by the Rocky Hill Education Foundation. All proceeds will benefit the students in the Rocky Hill Public Schools.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
West Hill Students Receive Superintendent's Award
On January 21, 2016, West Hill fifth graders Toriana Grooms and Robert Gwara received the CAPSS Superintendent's Award. The award is given annually to a boy and a girl in the highest grade in the school. Recipients of the award must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding character to be considered.
In addition to her academic excellence, Toriana participates in a number of extracurricular activities. Outside of school she is a member of a swim team and is taking piano lessons. Toriana has participated in West Hill's strings program for the past three years. She has participated in Junior Great Books in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade as well as West Hill’s Invention Convention. This year she has volunteered to participate in Curtain Call Collaborators, an inclusionary theater program, which requires weekly after school rehearsals throughout the winter. And if all this wasn’t enough, each day at dismissal Toriana is “on duty” as a member of our Safety Patrol, calling the numbers of the buses as they arrive.
Robert, who is also meeting with great success in the classroom, continuously demonstrates excellent leadership qualities and a true love of learning. West Hill School’s Student of the Month back in October, Robert consistently exceeds expectations in the classroom. He completes assignments with quality in mind and takes control of his own learning. He is motivated, loves to learn, and is a good role model for his peers. His leadership is evident in the classroom each day, as he takes an active role in small group and whole class discussions, and listens to his peers with respect and thoughtfulness.
During dismissal, Robert serves as a role model and helper for kindergarten students, ensuring they are in the right bus line and are following the school rules. Equally important, he was elected by his peers to be the class representative for West Hill’s Student Council, demonstrating his leadership ability and positive relationship with his classmates. On top of this, he also plays the trumpet, participates in baseball and basketball, and attends Polish School on the weekends. He is able to balance all of these activities and school with a positive attitude and incredible success.
Some of his favorite things include swimming in the summer and playing video games. His favorite subject is mathematics and he would like to be a cardiologist when he grows up. When asked who his role models are, he said his brother and sister because of the accomplishments they have made.
On behalf of the fifth grade teachers, and the entire West Hill staff, we wholeheartedly congratulate Torianna and Robert on this very special accomplishment.
West Hill Elementary School
Email: noziks@rockyhillps.com
Website: http://westhillelem.ct.rde.schoolinsites.com/
Location: 95 Cronin Drive, Rocky Hill, CT, United States
Phone: (860)258-7761
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestHillPTO/
Twitter: @PrincipalNozik
Students Celebrate 100th Day of School
On Thursday, February 4th, students celebrated the 100th day of school. Students in Mrs. Wiley's and Mrs. Baribault's kindergarten classrooms put on a fashion show to mark the special event. Students walked the red carpet wearing special hats and shirts, each decorated with 100 items.
Trout in the Classroom (TIC)
As mentioned previously, our third grade students are participating in a program called, Trout in the Classroom. Last week one of our advisers, Mr. Carl Swanson, came to check on the trout and speak with some of our students. He was very impressed and gave the kids an "A" for their care of the trout to date.
West Hill Students Update Board of Education
On January 21, 2016, fifth grade students Sachi Vallam and Aiden Cabral updated the members of the Rocky Hill Board of Education on the 2015-16 school year. The BOE Presentation consisted of month by month highlights of the events taking place at West Hill. We thank the Board for allowing us an opportunity to share our stories with them and look forward to doing so again in the spring.
Look at My Shirt
Students were so excited about Fossil Fridays that they started wearing shirts with dinosaurs on them every Friday during the fundraiser. This student made it a point to visit my office to show me his special shirt.
One for You, and One for You...
As a reward for having the best attendance at our McDonald's Night event, each students from Miss Brielmann's first grade classroom received a coupon for a free ice cream cone or french fries.
Celebrating Diversity
Students in grade two performed for family and friends at our annual dance program. Children learned several dances from different parts of the world and presented them beautifully.