Weekly Update from The Main Office
Horace Porter School - January 6, 2022
Kara Levenduski - Principal
Karen Caputo - Assistant Principal
Natasha Hart - Administrative Assistant
Tammy Nye - Administrative Assistant
Email: nhart@hwporter.org
Website: hwporter.org
Location: 3 Schoolhouse Road
Phone: (860)228-9493
Important Upcoming Dates
January 11 - Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - 9:00am - 10:00am
January 16 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 25th - 12:30pm Early Dismissal
2023-2024 Porter Preschool Lottery
Food Services information from EastConn
– Make an online payment to their children’s cafeteria meal accounts
– Remotely monitor their children’s accounts
– Set up automatic recurring payments
– Set up low balance e-mail message alerts
– And submit an online application for free and/or reduced meals
***Please see the below attachments for log in information - This information will also be sent to your email from School Messenger.
I-READY "SuperBowl"
Students will be taking the IReady Math and Reading Diagnostic January 10th - January 20th. Students are excited about the initiative to celebrate their growth in these content areas. Football fields have been placed around the building for students to tackle the upcoming IReady assessment. They have several opportunities to earn points for their teams by demonstrating their growth. We hope to see lots of field goals, touchdowns and MVP's during the IReady "Superbowl."
This IREADY SuperBowl is for grades 3rd thru 8th Grade.
Please encourage your child to do their best and rest for the big game!
NASA's "You've Got Perseverance Award."
Yearbook Personalization Special Ends January 27th
Don't wait until the end of the year to order your Porter Yearbooks.
Click on the link below to order.
Project Oceanology - 7th Grade Students
Lego League
December i-Ready Math Challenge Grades 3-8
In December from 12/5/22 - 12/22/22 students in grades 3-8 were encouraged to complete a set number of lessons on their math path. The top 5 students in each class received a reward for completing the most lessons with scores above 75%. Here is the list of mathematicians who rose to the challenge and soared to new heights on their math path!
Third Grade:
Sam Arico 23, Liam Dann 20, Morganne Krawetz 13, Carson Fleig 12, Sawyer Sweetland 10, Ulrich Mordasky 26, Cyrus Hinckley 10 Samantha LaCroix 8, Finnegan Kegler 19, Seth Mooney 19, Mayson Schneider 12, Brady Paradis 12, Owen Anderson 9
Fourth Grade:
Bryson Collins 14, Luke Pedersen 12, Eli Brown 11, Natalia Vazquez 10, Wesley Tebo 9, Blake Williams 9, Veronica Smith 8
Fifth Grade:
Macy Barrea 8, Zach Kniep 9, Brian Johnson 8 Sixth Grade: Julian Necaj 10, Mia Mendez 7, Analia O'Neil 7, Gregory Cormier 6, Marisa Groves 5 Seventh Grade: Camryn McDonald 10, Mason Clark 8, Madison Vogel 7, Jacklyn Brown 6, Sheamus Drury 6
Wingman Training Project
The Wingman Program Committee held a two day student leader training on Tuesday December 6th, and Wednesday December 7th.
Wingman is a unique youth leadership program from Dylan’s Wings of Change that creates empathy and acceptance leading to inclusion for all children. Participants explore the qualities of a Wingman such as courage, perseverance and resilience. They are recognized for their acts that extend far beyond respect and kindness. Wingman builds stronger, more connected communities. Find out more at www.dylanswingsofchange.org.
Forces and Motion in 2nd Grade
Weekly Middle School Band Award
The middle school band has recently started a new incentive to recognize the great things students are doing in the classroom.
Each week, Ms. Stolarun will be recognizing students that demonstrate the following criteria in band:
- Showing kindness
- Being helpful
- Going above and beyond
Students who are selected will earn a certificate, have their photo taken and will be able to use our “golden music stand” as a reward during the next band class. Students who earn the reward will also be able to come to the music room on a day of their choosing during lunch time with a friend. Each week new students will be recognized.
Congratulations to our three recipients this week Lexi Garrison (7th) Eugenio Patts (8th)
and James Gross (8th) - Great job!
THEY ARE PAWSOME!!!
Here are a few of our Certificate Winners from Last week!!!
Spirit Week
We were not able to share them before the Holiday break.
Can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man
Superhero Day
Holiday Hat Day
Light up Your Outfit
Dress Like a Grinch Day
Mrs Shive's Festive Art Decorations in Grades K -5
Sports Schedule for Boys & Girls Basketball
PTO MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Reading For Education PTO Fundraiser
Here is how it works:
1) Go to www.rfe.net and sign up your kiddo
Enter your School ID: 0000150284
2) Send out emails with the link, post on social media
3) Those you send the link to have an option to purchase books or a gift card for a teacher!
4) Win prizes! Pre-k through 4th grade will receive a wife life hugger. 5th grade through 8th will receive a pair of ear buds with volume control! You can earn more prizes as you sell. (The prizes will go to the teachers on Fridays and most likely go to the kiddos on Mondays).
Last year we raised over $4k for the teachers!!
This year we would love to get the word out to as many people as we can to bring even more support to our teachers
8th Grade Information
Hello 8th Grade Parents,
Can you believe it? Your 8th grader is almost a high school student! Over the next few months, students will be exploring their high school choices. Please review this timeline by clicking on the link below for information directory with your students, as time does fly during this process.
Career Day
On Wednesday, May 24th, Horace Porter will be hosting a Career Day for our students.
We need parents and local professionals to present about 30 minutes about their career path to our students to make this event possible!
Please contact Corey Polakowski to get involved- cpolakowski@hwporter.org
Or please fill out this Google Form for more information about the event!
Porter PTO Spirit Wear
Click on the link below to visit our PTO Spirit Store. Perfect gear for upcoming Porter Pride Days throughout the year.
PTO Store