Comp-Sci Weekly
January 23, 2023- January 27, 2023
Principals Message
Good Afternoon,
This is a chock full newsletter this week, so I will be brief. We had a busy week here with Racial Justice Awareness Week. We will be adding photos of student work to our website over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for that. The kids really did a great job, There were rich discussions, a call to action and lots of new learning. Ask them what they learned!
Please make sure you read about all of the upcoming events listed below!
Have a great weekend.
Jill Wnuk
Open House for 8th Grade Parents and Students only
Attention 8th Grade Students & Parents!
It’s time to apply now for High School! Don’t miss your chance to tour Comp Sci High at Open House, January 21st 10:00AM -12:00 PM! You will meet students, talk to staff, and learn more about how Comp Sci High can help you take your next academic step! Sign Up now!
DATE: January 21, 2023
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
PLACE: 1617 King Street, Enfield CT 06082
Open House for 8th Grade Parents and Students only
Attention 8th Grade Students & Parents!
It’s time to apply now for High School! Don’t miss your chance to tour Comp Sci High at Open House, January 25th 5:00-7:00 PM! In-person or virtual, you can meet students, talk to staff, and learn more about how Comp Sci High can help you take your next academic step! Sign Up now!
DATE: January 25, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 7:00PM
PLACE: 1617 King Street, Enfield CT 06082
Can’t come in person? Please join our virtual webinar.
Time: 7:00PM
Dynamic Careers in Aquaculture Interdistrict Grant Science Program 2022-2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have some EXCITING NEWS to share with you! Our very popular Dynamic Careers in Aquaculture (DCA) Interdistrict Grant has been funded for this school year. This program enrolls students from several neighboring school districts and focuses on the scientific, ecological, economic, and career aspects of the field of aquaculture. Its hands-on activities will provide exciting opportunities for students to acquire practical knowledge, practice real world applications of science, establish new friendships, and gain the interpersonal and communication skills demanded by the expanding workforce in this field. In having your child enrolled into our program, their is no cost involved. All materials and field trips are provided for the program.
Students will share information about themselves, learn about the various types of aquaculture and the history of aquaculture, and they will also build a hydroponic garden at school.
We will begin the program with our first exchange day, in person, at Camp Sloper. Scheduled dates with activities will be announced soon. There may also be a few after-school dates starting late February/early March (once or twice a month) so that we can have students start their container gardens and maintain them. They would be staying from 2:30 till 4 p.m. at that time. Dates to come
. In order to participate in the DCA program, you need to complete the attached enrollment form. Limited enrollment is on a first come first served basis. We ask that if your son/daughter decides to enroll in the program the he/she take enrollment seriously and make a commitment to the program as the materials provided can be costly.
Please complete the enrollment document below. Registration has been extended please respond by January 31, 2023 so that we may plan for the initial activity. Please email me at rvalle@crec.org with any questions.
Respectfully,
Ms. Valle CompSci Magnet Middle School
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
School Nurse
WE HAVE COVID TESTS AVAILABLE IF YOU NEED ONE. PLEASE CALL THE NURSE TO ACCESS THEM. IF YOUR CHILD TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE NURSE .
Kimberly Leslie, x3111
Email: kaleslie@crec.org
PARENT STAY HOME FORM--SPANISH
PARENT STAY HOME FORM--ENGLISH
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
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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.
