Whitney Wolves Weekly News
April 26 2024
5th Grade Arbor Day Planting Video:
Assistant Principal's Corner
Administrative Assistant's Day: Professionals keeping our community strong!
Mrs. Denise Souer
Mrs. Leslie Lawlor
Yard Goats Celebration of Star Students:
Student Presentations: Josie Taylor
Student Presentations: Kayla Rock, 23
Art Show Recognitions: Journee Bizeau, and Gabriella Diaz, 23
BOE member, Janet Cushman, reads with room 23 students.
Mrs. Cushman sent these bracelets to the kids…the kids in the book wore golden bracelets with o remind them of the golden rule.
Student Opportunity;
Hartford Yard Goats 2024 Reading Challenge. Students have the opportunity to earn 2 tickets to a Hartford Yard Goats game on either August 13th, 14th, or 15th if they read five (5) books outside of the normal curriculum during the school year. Use the link in blue above to access.
Participants MUST be signed up by a guardian, and the registration deadline is May 6th. It would be awesome if some of our readers got to earn themselves a fun summer treat to look forward to! Click on the blue link to enroll.
Bus Driver Appreciation:
It's almost time for Eli Whitney PTO to start benefiting from the Big Y Community Bag Program! Let everyone know to buy a reusable Community Bag starting May 1st at:
65 Palomba Drive, Enfield CT
Not sure where to begin? Make sure your staff, volunteers and supporters know that for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased throughout May 2024 at your selected location, Eli Whitney PTO will receive $1.
With the Announcement Email, all you need to do is fill in the blanks and then you're ready to ignite the excitement of your May 1st launch date!
Want more ways to share the news? Check out the Tools of the Month for a downloadable flyer and social media templates!
One Book Three Schools Book Reveal: Activities will begin this month!
Teacher and Classroom Requests for 2024-25 School Year:
Teacher/Classroom Requests:
To: Eli Whitney Families
From: Kathleen Flanaghan
Date: Spring 2024
RE: Classroom Assignments
Dear caregivers,
Many caregivers contact me regarding preferences for their child’s classroom assignment for the upcoming school year. Much professional thought and effort is put into placing your child into next year’s classes. A variety of factors are considered (social, emotional, behavioral and academic) as your child is placed. If you have any additional information regarding your child’s needs in these areas, please share it with me in writing. This important task contributes significantly to the creation of a positive class environment that enables students to reach their potential. I will keep your request on file, and the academic team will certainly consider it, but cannot give any guarantees to a specific teacher or classroom. Luckily, our students have shown remarkable growth this year, which is evidence that we have an outstanding teaching staff here at Eli Whitney School.
You will receive a letter over summer break with information about your child’s teacher and room number.
Thank you in advance for your understanding of our professional processes.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Flanaghan,
Principal
Sign up to volunteer for Unity Field Day:
Warmer weather means change of clothing and footwear:
Light clothing and sneakers are always best when using the playground.
NO phones or smart watches may be used or worn during testing.
May lunch Menu and My School Bucks Info:
FYI: IMPORTANT DATES to look for this school-year:
April:
- 4/30 Progress reports available via email
May: Teacher Appreciation WEEK May 6-10
- One Book Three Schools- Lunch Lady series- classroom and building activities
- SBAC- Math testing begins and make-ups continue
- 5/3- Health Presentation w/ Mr. Dube
- 5/6 5th Graders to JFK Play
- 5/15- JFK tour- 5th grade
- 5/17 4th Grade Field Trip to Science Center
- 5/20 BOOK FAIR WEEK
- 5/22 Early Release @ 1:30pm, PL Day
- 5/23 Concert @ EHS 6:30pm Chorus, Band and strings
- 5/27 No School, Memorial Day
- 5/29 Field Day, Rain Date 5/31
- 5/30 Author Visit
- 6/3 EW Awards Assembly- Outside weather permitting and 5th grade picnic
- 6/4 2nd to 3rd grade visit @ EW
- 6/7 Sturbridge Village trip- grade 5
- 6/11 and 6/12 Early Release w/lunch
- 6/12 Scheduled last day of school- ALL IPADS must be returned to school or teacher.
- 6/19 Juneteenth Celebration
June-August: Most days an administrator will be available to answer your questions, give a tour or help with registration. Feel free to call us and request a meeting or tour!
Spring Concert:
Whitney Spring Concert
Thursday May 23rd
Report Time: 600 PM
Location: Enfield High School
Dress: White Shirt/Blouse
Black Pants /Skirt
Black socks or nylons
Black Shoes
PTO:
New Eli Whitney PTO Website - www.enfieldpto.com/Whitney
Please note the change in our PTO website name.
PTO Executive Board:
- Cindy Kinney- President
Eli Whitney PTO. Meetings will be held on a Wednesday of each month. Times will be announced
We look forward to collaborating with our Whitney community.
The last meeting of the year will be held on 5/1/24 @ 5:00 in the EW Library.
Important Links
EPS Handbook
TECH Loss and Damage Insurance
Attendance:
Yearly Registration for all students
Returning Student Registration:... Site closed for this year.
Summer Camp Options
Safety First, Student Drop off and Pick Up
IReady homework and home helper:
Important iPad Information: You Tube
Some families have inquired about ways to block YouTube on their child's iPad. If you would like YouTube blocked on your child's iPad, please fill out the survey below. It may take approximately one week for the settings to go into effect after the survey is completed. Please note, if you choose to disable YouTube on your child's device, they will not be able to access any teacher assigned videos that may be used in their classroom.
Note from the nurse:
CHC Needs:
School Calendar
Housing concerns and needs: English and Spanish
94 Middle Road
Enfield, CT. 06082
(860) 763-7544