--,T---- ---= --%-+--- ---IM.- .--/.-P--7 042- 042.-=-- 042 -..... 8 news The Observer, Thursday, A-ugust 24,2000 The Observer Guide iD the Southipigton Public Schools , - ASSISTAAEr PRINCIPALS: Frances D'Angelo David Germano Kathleen McGrath Southington h TTI nigh School 720 Measant Street 042 (860) 628-3229, PRINCIPAL: Jerome Auclair OPENED: 1974 1 *. -*>-A A1 i-'-11-1 .l e» .f 9 Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School 385 Pleasant Street 042 (860) 628-3260 PRINCIPAL: Lorenzo Langdon ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: William Boulanger (interim) OPENED: 1967 L 4 --+I Ae 036 i. Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School 240 Main Street 042 (860) 628-3286 PRINCIPAL: Karen Smith ASSISTANT IIi.I Ii i I' It I 11=r 11, 15'i 5 - PRINCIPAL: :' , i 9 1 . FI bL* Sally Kamerbeek - -'. OPENED: - __ -_-_ b._ m -- _--- - 1974 Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School 501 Ridgewood Road . (860) 628.3310 PRINCIPAL: Alan DeBisschop OPENED: 1967 I. "14 .di J'mi.. 11
I . THE OBSERVER THURSDAY, AUGUST 24,2000 --------------------------- =1=- - . . . ' ..6 '.*, /*t...'.4. r. .':... .., ILJ .Allgal, r. /0/ SmartWiring program making a connection The United Way of Southingtonk throughout Southington, Marion, us carry out this program. SmartWiring Program is making a con- Milldale, and Plantsville for posinve inter- "The program is really quite simple. nection ... one child at a Hme, stated Lynn action on a regular basis. Training consists of a twO-hour seminar Rossini, initiative specialist at rhe United "To date, more than 30 volunteers geared toward age appropnate play for Way of Southington (UWS). have been carefully trained and screened preschool children. We even provide a Ibe-II145-Smar:1 ing_:program. it. by_the_Uoited Way of Southington," said 'tool kit' thai Includes fun actlvities for the an initiative of the United Way of Rossini. 'We've already conducted three children," Rossini said. Southington (UWS) that matches commu- trainings," said Rossini. "The volunteers "Our ultimate goal is to have a speaal nity volunteers with presrhnnl rhildren have-r' yed ·,ninetrlimpnMI mle in helping SmartWiring visitor for each child at both 1 United Way volunteer Cassandra Grzybowski, right, spends one hour a week at the Southington YMCA OBSERVATIONS 4. S.31 5i ,-L- - t.-.. -,ai.. i *4 . t 41_ S- 2 7 183#r 4 .742 :t 'ke - 4&4 3. .s - -- _______________-- 3 the Southington Community YMCA and Margaret ( iriffin," continued Rossmi. rhe Ul\'S's next step is to expand ro other day care facilities m the Greater Southington community. l'his means we need to recruit and Mm more volunteers. \T'e wc,uid like to see some of the area busi- nesscs and civic <strong>org</strong>anizations get involved by donating-employee/member-time-feFthis project Our current volunteers are area residents from church <strong>org</strong>anizations, the Calendar liouse, the Orch: rds, Southington Iligh School, and YMCA members. The resptin c has been great and our volunteers are having a good time," said Rosbmi. " I"his program has become so impOr- tant to the 1.li'S because of the recent discovenes made in brain development. We now know that when a chlld 15 born, the neurons m tile brain are not connected, and most of those vital connemons are made m the preschciol years "Playing with a child is the key to making these connecttons. It is the plpnent back a forth inter:lction that makes the brain cells fire m>nad electncal impulses, 2--- leaving pathways that people use to think At.. The more pathways, or wires, the more .:el //1 A- .-2 $/, capable the brain, Rossint explained. "Inc,rensing the ability for lifelong learning is the land of lasnng impact that is important to the United Way of Southmgton," stated Janet Fiayes, UWS executive direct()r If >·ou are Interested volunreenng for the program. please contact Lynn Rossim at the United \i'ay of Southington. 628-4565. Wc,rk with children m our com- munity to help them 'hard wire' the neural pathways that are vitally important to their future *uccess m school YOUTH SERVICES FILLS able at the door for a small donation, or telethon-related special events. pants are reminded to wear comfortable pABYSITTER SPOTS by calling 800-203-6000. For information or to volunteer. call , clothing and sntfkers. t)&' to the great response to its . . 0 1.. ' the MDA'officts in Glastoriburfittf 11601, t.1 4 146:152 brin a, Mat Call the parks lecent_icquest for babysiuers, the WEU CHILD' 1 0 -. 633-4464.or-the national headquarters and rec dept 4 276-62 19 for further Southingron Youth Services will not be CUNIC SLATED at 800-572-1717. Information is also information. taking any applications after Aug. 31. A free well child clinic, sponsored by available on the Web at the VNA of Central Connecticut, Inc., www.mdgusa.<strong>org</strong>. BIG E TRIP PLANNED GRIEF COUNSEUNG for Southington residents only, will be The Southingron Parks and AVAILABLE held on Thurs., Aug. 24 from 5-6:30 SCT AUDITIONS Recreation Dept. will offer a bus trlp to Southington Youth Services has been p.m. at the VNA office, 80 Meriden Ave; The Southington Community the Big F. on Sept 20. l'he bus will leave asked by Kennedy Middle School staff to Southington, by appointment only. Theater (SCD will hold auditions for its from the dozintown municipal parking be availible for Kennedy students who For an appointment or further infor- upcoming fallproduction of "Dancing at lot at 8 00 3 m and depart from the Big may be upset 41 the recent, sudden death mation, call the intake nurse at (860) Lughnasa" on Sept. 5 and 6 from 7-10 F ar 600 p m ... of Diane Davis. a well-liked teacher ar 224-7131. p.m. at SCT Hall on Marlon Ave in ihe trip fee includes transportation the school. Marion. unl> ( all 2 76-6219 for re crvations and The Youth Services office is located REP 442 EATER OF For more Information call (860) 628- inftirmanon. in the Town Hall Annex, 93 Main St., NEW BRITAIN CAU 8948. second floor, and is open Mon.-Fh. from FOR AUDITIONS See OBERVATIONS page 10 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Thurs evenings Auditions for «Cliffhanger' will be BOSTON DUCKS until 7:00 p.m. held on Aug. 28 and 29 from 7-10 p.m. at PARKS & REC TRIP Parents m2y call 276-6281 for infor- the Repertory Theater of New Bntain, The Southington Parks and mation or support, and students may 23 Norden St New 036 Britain. Recreation Department will sponsor a drop in at any time during office hours. Parts for three men ( ages 55-60,30- Boston 'Ducks' trip on Sept 9, Which 35. and 18-25 ) and rwo women ( 50-60 will include lunch at the (.harter 1 louse CHILDREN'S : nd 40-50) will need to bc cast for the Restaurant and a narrated tour thniugh MAGIC SHOW theater's November production. the historic areas bf Boston -1'here u,11 The Southington Jiycces will host Rehearsals being on Oct. 1 also he time ti ) Viclt the Prudenital its annual Children's Magic Show on For more information call the the- Center and its shops 'There is 9 fee and Thurs., Aug. 24 (today) at Kennedy ater oat 223-3147. reservations are required Middle School. 1071 S. Main St., at 7:00 Call the parks and rec department P.m. for information at 276-6219. MDA SEEKS The one-hour show is performed by VOLUNTEERS Allen's Illusions from Jonestown, Penn, The Muscular Dystrophy SWING DANCE/ and contains audience participation with Association i S currently seeking volun BAUROOM DANCE special magic tricks designed to appeal to reers for its Labor Day Jerry Lewis The Southington Parks and children of all ages Tickets will be avail Telethon, set to air Sept 3-4 and other Recreation Department will offer swing 042 and ballroom dance cia&es starting un Alon Sept 1 1 Classes will he held at OBSERVATIONS the Plantsville School from 6 90 7 10 p m for eight weeks There 8 1 fee and (Editor note Submasions r scholastic August 30 pre registration is required C Jl| thi snapshots must appear on scbool letterbeadfor Freshman and new student orienta parksandrecdept at 276 6214 vm#canon pu,poses Items appear in Tbr tion will be held of August 24 (today) Observer m tbe order in wbicb tbey are DO YOUR OWN THING recemed and on a space available basis only SCHOOL PHYSICAXS NEW YORK CITY TRIP Smie ve nceme sucb a bigb volume of Students entenng landergarten, sev 7 he Southington Parks and announcements at tbu t,me of .yea# your enth and 11 th grades at the start of the Recreation Department u ill sponsor a pattence 8 requested) school year on Aug 30, 2000, are do-your o n thing trip to New York required by state law to have a complete ('ity on Sept 2 1 1)epirture frcim the <strong>SOUTHINGTON</strong> physical examination This examination Southington municipal parking lot on HIGH SCHOOL must include a vision test, hearing test, Main St will he at 7 30 a m The bus ,#ill REGISTRATION blood pressure. postural screening hemo leave New York at 600 pm Students new to Southington in globin or hematocrit tuberculin risk There Is a fee Reservations are grades 9,10,11, and 12 who have not yet assessment, and any immunization required Call parks and recat 276 6219 registered at Southington High School updates to be venfied by your doctor for the 2000-2001 school year may do so In addition. students entering the ADULT FITNESS through August 25 Seventh grade must show proof of recciv PROGRAM Mary Anne S Wysocki, guidance ing a second immunization igainst The Southingron Parki and director, will be avaltable by appointment measles and :st least one dose of Hepatitis Recreation Department Will olfir an only for those students who need tO reg B vaccine Three doics of Flepatitis B adult fitness program on Tucidgi 'Inil ister Students are required to bring tran- vaccine will be required to enter the I hur%da> evenings from 6 10 7 1() p ni scrlpts and/or report cards, health records eighth grade m the fall of 2001 starting on Sept 19 and continuing until including proof of immunizatton, and Proof of the physical examination Dec 14 ( lasses will he held at kennecli proof of residency must be submitted on the I lealth Middle chool and will consist of Appointments are necesstry and may Assescment Record ( blue form). which lin#/high lor
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