KP Connection
February 19, 2016
Things to KNOW
FEBRUARY
- 2/22 - LUV Concert
- 2/24 - Midfest Rehearsal at Sedgwick
- 2/24 - World Read Aloud Day
MARCH
- 3/2 - Butterbraid Fundraiser ends
- 3/2 - Parent Conferences - 1:30 dismissal
- 3/2 - Midfest Rehearsal at KP
- 3/4 - B-ball for Paul Duquette at Hall HS from 6:00-9:00pm
Lead Learner Highlight
STUDENTS IN ACTION
Artbeat 2016
The following students were selected to display their work of art: Noah B-G, Isabel B, Emma C, Riina C, Rylie D, Nicole D, Seth E, Garrett E, Britt E, Ariana F, Sahar G, Amy H, Madeline L, Aileen L, Jessica M, David M, Jamie R, Natalia R, Dara S, Cindy S, Fionna S, Ian T, Alyssa W and Noah Y M.
Character Counts at KP & Students of the Month
Students of the Month: Aaron L, Alden M, Camden C, Grace S, Caroline B, Sebastian K, Jenna W, Conlan W, Gabriella G, Noah Y M, Sahar G, Cole G, Sarah W, Justin N, Jack G,Oidinai T, Anne H and Lauren M.
Butter Braid Fundraiser to Support our KP Families in Need -- The flyers have been sent home!
These delicious Butter Braid pastries are a welcome addition to any meal. All funds raised will be used to support KP families in times of need.
March 2nd - All order forms and money need to be turned in.
March 15th - Pick-up from 3-6pm in KP auditorium foyer.
Parent/Guardian/PTO NEWS
West Hartford Special Education PTO (SEPTO): Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm
Talking About Speech and Language
(Enter through Wardwell Rd entrance)
Coming up in March . . .
Friday, March 4 at 9:30am
Coffee & Conversation at Panera - Bishops Corner
The first Friday of the month, parents of children receiving special educations services meet for coffee and a chance to talk & make new friends in a casual setting.
Parent/Guardian Resources: Focus on Conferences
Nitty Gritty Tips - 2 minutes
Tips from a Business Meeting Perspective (7min)
Addressing the Fear over conferences (5 min)
In the Community
Fern Street Community Kitchen - Free Community Breakfast & Lunches
The Fern Street Community Kitchen has Free Community lunches and breakfasts for neighbors in need at The Universalist Church, 433 Fern Street, West Hartford.
Community Breakfast
Every other Monday, Foodshare Mobile Truck will be distributing food in our back parking lot from 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast is served from 9:00 - 10:00am on February 29, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25.
Community Lunch
12:00 - 1:30pm - February 20, March 19, April 16
For more information about the Fern Street Community Kitchen,860.233.3669, communitylunch@westhartforduu.org, communitybreakfast@westhartforduu.org.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, Monday, February 22, 7:00 PM
The Autorino Center for the Arts at the University of Saint Joseph will present "James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket" on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bruyette Athenaeum, located on the University's main campus at 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford. The event is free, click here to reserve your seat.
Family/Friends Dash
The idea is “The Amazing Race” or “Urban Challenge” meets the Mandell JCC!
The Family/Friends Dash will be Saturday, March 19th from 5:30-7:30PM.
Click on the link for more information: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8VH2Eh7ZcftWDAwV095X21BQlE.
Being Mindful While Parenting - Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00pm
Parenting is more enjoyable when you are calm. You can achieve this with Mindfulness. Parenting mindfully means parenting in the present moment, non-judgmentally, without the need to react. Join our Mindfulness Practice meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the Noah Webster Library Story Room, 20 South Main Street.
These drop-in meetings are for parents who are interested in learning how to be mindful with their children, and are facilitated by Laura Price Wilson, LPC, Parenting Consultant. The meetings start with introductions, followed by a 5-7 min. meditation, a discussion about Mindfulness, how to be mindful everyday and its powerful connection to parenting. Free, no registration required. Sponsored by the West Hartford Public Libraries and Great by 8!
Beyond "Donuts for Dads"
Really Connecting with Fathers and Family Men
Guest: Doug Edwards, Real Dads Forever
RSVP: Click here
Date: March 4, 2016, 8:30-10:30am
Location: Beardsley Zoo (Carousel Room), 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
Directions: www.beardsleyzoo.com/visitor-info