Looking Back / Ahead
~ Hawley Housekeeping ~
~ November 5, 2017 ~
Looking Back
- Unexpected 3-day weekend (well, for youse guys ;)
- Another Successful Opportunities to Lead & Learn. Thank you Anne F, Nancy S, Pam R, and Patti V for facilitating this go round. More Opportunities on Tuesday (see below).
- Goals Meetings are Finito!!!! Great work Happening- excited to be part of it.
- Staff breakfast on Friday was a terrific way to start the month/day. Remember this is low-key, no big production. Let's be honest, food is all we need ;0) Click here if you wish to contribute one month.
Looking Ahead
- The PTA Monster Mash is Monday (tomorrow), 11/6 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Edmond Town Hall. Thank you to those that contributed Auction Items. It has been a tough go with the Gala not working out and then throwing this together. I know we work Tuesday and this was last minute: if anyone is able to pop in for any length of time, I am sure the PTA would greatly appreciate it. I completely understand if it is not possible. Click here to RSVP.
- Tuesday is a PD Day, NO SCHOOL for students (see below for more information).
- Friday, 11/10, we celebrate Veteran's Day (see below for more information)
Important Reminders / General Info
- I am out of the building at meetings Wednesday noon through the rest of the day; and Thursday AM through noon- Ms. Jenna has the wheel (buckle up)!
- November's Safety Drill is a Lock Down. It is 11/15. Please practice before then.
- Tuesday, 11/14- Faculty Meeting: CANCELLED!
- Tuesday, 11/21- Principal's Advisory Meeting: CANCELLED!
- Tuesday, 11/28- Faculty Meeting (OLL): CANCELLED!
Dismissal Reminders
- Staff bringing students to buses please be mindful of your line. Monitor students and keep them in line and together.
- Staff on the loop, please keep students from running and together.
- Classroom teachers make sure students being picked up go to the gym when they are called so they are on time, many are arriving late which impacts pick-up.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 (Professional Development)
Tuesday is a PD day for staff, no school for students. Click here to see the District offerings.
Any new staff or those wanting more PD time with Allison Zmuda may attend the morning offerings. For most of us, it is a repeat of work we have done. Therefore:
AM at Hawley
- Optional Breakfast 7:30-8:00 AM in the library
- Faculty Meeting, 8:00-9:15 AM
1. SRBI Review of Protocols (and some new protocols)
2. School Community Celebration
3. Progress Reports (technology updates- very exciting)
4. Reading Survey Information
- Opportunities to Lead & Learn, 9:30-11:30 AM
PM
- Follow District Offerings
Veteran's Day
Veterans Day will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 10th. All staff and students will be invited to wear red, white, and blue. We will be having a similar assembly to years past.
Students are inviting Veterans to our breakfast & assembly. Invitations, Stars of Honor, and the optional writing assignment (grades 3 & 4) should be returned to the Main Office. Grade 3 & 4 teachers, please encourage your students to write... we don't have many submissions!
On Veterans Day, a breakfast will be provided by our PTA for Veterans and the students who invited them at 9:30 in the library. The Veterans and all of Hawley school with gather in the gym for an assembly at 10:00.
Students will be practicing songs in music class, but lyrics are also attached here. Please practice in class if you're able.
Any staff interested in participating in the White Table Ceremony, please email Jenna.
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Quote
“This nation will remain the land of the free
only so long as it is the home of the brave.”
~Elmer Davis
Chris Moretti
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