Comp-Sci Weekly
February 13, 2023 - February 17, 2023
Principals Message
Dear Families,
This was a strange week here at school! Between the full moon, then the delay and ice, then a fire drill today when it’s 55 degrees out—it’s been weird. Add in the fact that we have one week until break and well, it’s a lot. With that being said, the kids are still getting it done! The teachers have been giving them opportunities to get some energy out so they can then focus in class. Yesterday I came upon a group of 7th graders with Mrs. Pike who were playing musical chairs in the Great Hall during TAC time. It was adorable and just what they needed to be able to get back to business! The nice thing about our school is the teachers truly understand the middle school brain.
As you know, February is Black History Month. Here at CompSci we have been learning from our Student Equity Committee each morning. The students have written short biographical essays or Black Americans who fight or have fought for Social Justice. The committee has also placed notes of encouragement on lockers to give us all a life. Great work!
Today and next week there are multiple celebrations happening today and next week, as we recognize students who are achieving. We are holding Mindset celebrations and academic celebrations across the school. So many kids are doing the right thing so we want them to know how much we appreciate all the hard work.
Enjoy the weekend,
Jill Wnuk
NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK
Monday, Feb. 20th, 7:15am to Friday, Feb. 24th, 2:45pm
Comp-Sci
Guidance Department
Carla Joseph-Trim , x3153
8th Grade Counselor
Email: ctrim@crec.org
Leigh Skal, x 3160
8th Grade Social Worker
Email: lskal@crec.org
Cheryl Sansone, x3152
6th Grade Counselor
Email: csansone@crec.org
Miguel Falcon, x3156
6th Grade Social Worker
Email:mfalcon@crec.org
Joey Braiewa, x3154
7th Grade Counselor
Email: jbraiewa@crec.org
Jocelynn Nelson, x3155
7th Grade Social Worker
Email: jtnelson@crec.org
Nitza Rivera, x3150 (bi-lingual)
Administrative Assistant
Email: nrivera@crec.org
General School Information
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
337 East River Drive
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Fax# 860-291-3159 (860)-290-5330
COMP-SCI MESSAGES
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CREC’s Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
“Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is an intentionally diverse social justice organization whose members work to acknowledge, respect, and empathize with people of all different identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, and religion. In accordance with CREC’s mission of equity, excellence, and success for all through high-quality educational services, our staff and students commit to participate in and support ongoing equity and inclusion programming through curricular and co-curricular offerings, professional learning, and local and national partnerships. Moreover, CREC staff and students strive to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of systematic oppression—ranging from implicit biases to micro aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices and traditions—that benefit privileged groups. While at CREC, staff and students commit to affirm and honor the lived experiences of others, to willingly challenge inherited beliefs and ideologies, and consequently learn, grow, and serve.”
BELL SCHEDULE FOR SY 2022-23
Students’ bell times is as follows: 7:20am -1:55pm (Full Day) and 7:20am – 10:45am (Half Day)
Picking up your child early
When picking up a student early from school, a note is required and should be given to the front desk Security Guard.
Parents/Guardians are to provide ID for verification when signing out any student. Anyone other than the parent/guardian
Who is asked to pick up a student must have the parent’s written permission; that individual is required to be in our
Emergency contact or be named in the note provided by parent—and will also need an ID.
Address Change Reporting
Help us keep our records current by reporting any changes to your child’s demographic information. Please complete the Address Change Form and bring in the necessary information to complete this process. Complete and return to Mrs. Rivera
In Guidance with any changes to your address and/or phone number. By doing this you will assist in jump starting your child’s bus stop change needs.
Request to Board a Different Bus
Click on the following BUSING PROTOCOL for more information. Please call the school 860-290-5320 with any questions.
Pick up and drop off procedures
Please read the following CLICK HERE for procedures when picking and dropping off your child.
TRANSPORTATION Information
RSCO Transportation Inclement Weather Letter
RSCO Transportation Emergency Closing Information CLICK HERE
Click on the following link for texting information, both in English and Spanish, about busing during inclement weather.
2022-2023 Transportation Reimbursement
Transportation Reimbursement is allotted for Families who reside outside of the CREC Transportation District & do not utilize CREC transportation in any way. Both criteria must be met to receive mileage reimbursement.
Lost & Found
Bins can be found in the 1st and 3rd floor offices, guidance and in the gymnasium. Bins are emptied the last Friday of the month.
Student lunch accounts
During SY 2022-23, through the Community Eligibility Commission (CEP), ALL students attending Comp-Sci will receive free meals.
SNACKS ARE BACK!!
Snack items (chips, juice, etc) will cost extra. If your child will be purchasing snack items, simply add money to your child’s lunch account.
For your convenience, below are ways you can add money to your child’s lunch account:
Pay electronically by registering with My School Bucks. Please remember this takes 1-2 business days.
**To register go directly to www.myschoolbucks.com.
**You must choose East Hartford as your child’s school district.
**You must register if you do not already have an account.
**If you have an account, please enter your user name and password to access your account.
**You will also need your child’s lunch identification number. If you need help locating your child’s number, please contact us.
