KP Connection
February 17, 2017
Need to Know Dates
- 22/20 & 2/21 - Winter Recess - no school
- 2/24 - Holocaust Speaker for Emerald & Amethyst Team
- 2/26 - Character Counts Hall of Fame Bowling at Silver Lanes in East Hartford from 2 to 3:30pm
- 3/1 - Parent Conferences - 1:30pm dismissal
- 3/5 - Character Counts Hall of Fame Bowling at Silver Lanes in East Hartford from 2 to 3:30pm
- 3/8 - Parent Conferences - 1:30pm dismissal
- 3/9 - Parent Conferences - 12:45pm dismissal
- 3/10 - KP Family Skating Night @ Veterans Memorial Skating Rink - 7pm
School News
King Phillip is the Middle School CT State Scholastic Chess Championship
The six players participating on the team were:
Samuel L, 6
Ethan S-C, 6
Caitlin S-C, 6
Pranav B, 7
Steven T, 7
Gavin B, 8
All six players scored wins for the team. Five scored multiple wins. KP had a clinching four point lead over the second place middle school going into the final fifth round, finishing with a five-point lead.
Sam L. finished in fifth place, receiving individual placement in the difficult middle school section, and becoming the 2017 CT Middle School Grade 6 Champion.
Congratulations to the players and the school!
KP Chess Program meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the library. see more on the CT Scholastic Chess Association Website.
Lost Boys Of Sudan
Dear families, friends, and community members,
After reading the non-fiction novel, A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park in which she writes about the life of one of Sudan’s lost boys, Salva Dut, we have developed a great concern for the water crisis affecting so many on the continent of Africa. The response to this book was overwhelmingly one of concern as well as questioning how we can help.
After several days of research, we uncovered startling statistics regarding the lack of access to clean water that so many people in developing countries face. In addition to researching statistical data to support that there is most definitely a water crisis, we also researched ways in which we, a middle school in West Hartford, Connecticut, could help those most affected. We have found that “1 in 9 people around the world don't have access to clean, safe drinking water”, and we would like to do something about it. Together with Mr. Kay's team at Sedgwick Middle School, we would like to raise money to help with the purchase of a drilling rig and the actual drilling of a well in a village in South Sudan. Please consider helping us reach our initial goal of $1000 by March 31st. You may support us by following this link: https://water-for-south-sudan-inc.givecorps.com/projects/24552-sedgwick-and-king-philip-s-fundraiser or by sending in a donation to school (cash or check made out to King Philip Middle School in the memo: Water Challenge).
You can read more about the Lost Boys of Sudan and our efforts in the Hartford Courant by clicking on the following link: http://www.courant.com/community/west-hartford/hc-wh-west-hartford-sudan-0209-20170208-story.html
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Turquoise Team Students
King Philip Middle SchoolJoin the KP Team to Cycle Against Cancer - March 18- Please contact Justin Gusy (justin_gusy@whps,org) if you would like to join the KP team.
Student Contest Opportunities
For Students 13 and Older
Parent/Caregiver Resources
After School Activities
Community Events
Calling all Artists - open to 6th-12th Graders - Feb 25th at the JCC - Click Below for More
Talcott Mountain Science Center Opportunities
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8VH2Eh7ZcftNUwxYTIwZ1BIaUQ3THRncUhWcFVtUWg5U2V3
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8VH2Eh7ZcftQUJmYS0xVDVIVFBrcnlSbjBMdTNjTy16d2lr
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8VH2Eh7ZcftYmRmc09rZ3ZNMVE1dDAwTkM3UGk3RkhoaTJB
West Hartford Unified Sports Basketball 2017
Practices will be held from 5:30-7:00pm in the Sedgwick Gym on the following Sundays: February 12, February 26, March 5 and, March 12
Basketball Tournament
MONDAY MARCH 13
Smith Middle School Glastonbury, CT
3:00 – 6:00pm
Free Community Breakfast
The Fern Street Community Kitchen has free community breakfasts for neighbors in need at The Universalist Church, 433 Fern Street, WestHartford. The Community Breakfast is held every other Monday. Foodshare Mobile Truck distributes food from the back parking lot from9:15-9:45AM. Breakfast is served 9:00-10:00 AM.
BREAKFAST DATES: (9:00-10:00 AM)
February 27, March 13, March 27
PANTRY DATES:(10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
February 18, March 18
For more information about the Fern Street Community Kitchen, call 860-233-3669 or email foodsharemobile@westhartforduu.org,
FernStFood@gmail.com, or communitybreakfast@westhartforduu.org
"Public Act 16-189
We believe that it is vital for all students in West Hartford Public Schools to be able to efficiently and effectively use digital tools that empower them in all phases of the learning process, including research, problem solving, content creation, communication, and collaboration. We also believe that we must be committed at all times to protecting students' privacy and providing them with a powerful and safe educational experience. To that end, the West Hartford Public Schools follow the legal requirements of Public Act 16-189 to promote the safety and security of all students and staff.
In compliance with Connecticut State Law, we update online programs used within the district that house student data. The programs may be used district-wide, in a very small number of classrooms, or with individual students. The list will be updated each time the district enters into a new contract where student data is housed. For more information on the specifics of Public Act 16-189 and updates of vendor agreements, visit www.whps.org/pa189."