KP Connection
January 20, 2017
Need to Know Dates
- 1/22 - KP Character Counts Winter Bowling League @ Silver Lanes in E.H. - 2pm
- 1/23 - Coffeehouse Production - 6:30pm
- 1/25 - 8th Grade Parent Orientation @ Hall HS - 7pm
- 1/25 - End of Quarter 2
- 1/26 - Middle School Principal Transition Meeting for Parents/Caregivers of 5th Grade Students @ Whiting Lane School - 7pm
- 1/29 - KP Cares Penguin Plunge - 9 to 11am
- 1/30 - Algebra 1 Midterms - 8am
- 1/30 - Hall Band Pyramid Concert - 7pm
- 1/31 - KidsLit Quiz 2017 @ CCSU - 5:30pm
- 1/31 - Hall Orchestra Pops @ KP - 7pm
- 2/2 - Middle School Principal Transition Meeting for Parents/Caregivers of 5th Grade Students @ Duffy Elementary - 7pm
- 2/2 - Report Cards Distributed
Drama Performance
GRADE 8 Parents/Caregivers
Grade 8-9 Transition -- Mark Your Calendars
- Grade 8 Parent/Caregiver Orientation Wednesday, Jan 25 - Hall high School
West Hartford Town-Wide Spelling Bee, Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 PM
As stewards of the birthplace of America's most famous speller, Noah Webster, the museum is particularly honored to support the town-wide spelling bee. This is the museum's second year hosting this celebration of learning, etymology, and language.
The town-wide spelling bee winner will receive a trophy to display at their school for the year. In addition, the town-wide bee winner and top spellers from each school move to the next level, the regional bee
And the winner is!
Notes from the Student/Family Handbook
To assure student safety, all students who are walkers or receive a ride to school should not arrive prior to 7:40am.
Penguin Plunge
The Penguin Plunge will be on Sunday, January 29th from 9-11am at Winding Trails in Farmington.
We already have several teachers and administrators participating but we would like as many students and families as possible to participate, too!
If you and/or your family would like to TAKE THE PLUNGE please register on our Special Olympics Penguin Plunge website: https://www.classy.org/team/100390
If you’re a chicken (not a penguin, get it?), you can also volunteer to support and help our teacher and student penguins at the event. Another great way to support our team is through participating in our Penguin Raffle! Students will get more information on this during morning announcements for more information next week.
For more information, please visit our KP Cares website: https://sites.google.com/a/whps.org/kp-cares/home/penguin-plunge or email Ms. Pearson (katherine_pearson@whps.org).
KP Cares hopes to see you there!
Thank you!
West Hartford Unified Sports Basketball 2017
Practices will be held from 5:30-7:00pm in the Sedgwick Gym on the following Sundays: January 29, February 12, February 26, March 5 and, March 12
Basketball Tournament
MONDAY MARCH 13
Smith Middle School Glastonbury, CT
3:00 – 6:00pm
We appreciate your hard work and dedication
And thank you in advance for your continued support of
West Hartford Unified Sports
Sincerely,
Coach Garneau Coach Bowie
Coach Baldwin Coach Gustafson
Mrs. Brezinski Ms. Condon
Parent/Caregiver Resources
Community Events
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)
January 30
February 13, February 27
March 13, March 27
PANTRY DATES:(10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
January 21, 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
SEPTO News - Transition Planning
Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm
Transition Planning: Pre-School – Elementary – Middle – High – Post Secondary
Please join SEPTO and Pupil Services on February 1, 2017 for the Annual Transition Night. Transition Night is scheduled for West Hartford parents of children transitioning into Kindergarten, Middle School, High School and Post-High School programs. Gretchen Nelson, Director of Pupil Services and school personnel will discuss the transition process and programs available to students receiving special education services at each level.
Parents & Guardians are encouraged to attend if their student is transitioning to a new school Fall 2017 or Fall 2018!
Location: Sedgwick Middle School, 128 Sedgwick Road, West Hartford (Enter through Wardwell Rd entrance)
Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm
Monthly Meeting – Topic TBD
Save the date for our regularly scheduled monthly meeting at Sedgwick Middle School at 7pm in the multipurpose room.
Ongoing
Membership Drive
It’s always the right time to join West Hartford SEPTO! Please register online at www.whsepto.org/membership.html
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/West-Hartford-SEPTO
"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."