October 2012 - Wethersfield High School
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Hanmer Happenings<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
From the Principal’s Desk<br />
Dear Hanmer Families,<br />
Table of Contents<br />
PTO Letter 2<br />
Halloween<br />
Party/Enrichment<br />
Dogs 3<br />
Nurse Corner 4<br />
Math Corner 5<br />
Literary Corner 6<br />
Meeting Notes 7<br />
Library 8<br />
Walk To school<br />
Creative Arts 9<br />
PTO Forms 10-11<br />
Tidbits 12<br />
Calendar 13<br />
Events 14<br />
Jog-a-thon 15<br />
Clothes drive 16<br />
Survey/<br />
Sponsors 17-19<br />
September was a very busy month at Hanmer <strong>School</strong> and it flew by! We’re<br />
thrilled to welcome all of our new and returning students and families to the <strong>2012</strong>-<br />
2013 school year. When I visit classrooms, I’m impressed that students are s o<br />
quickly following new routines and getting to know their teachers and classmates.<br />
It’s wonderful to have everyone back after what I hope was a relaxing and<br />
enjoyable summer.<br />
This year, we welcome a number of new staff members to our Hanmer<br />
community:<br />
Ms. Sarah Eastwood – Kindergarten Ms. Shannan O’Rourke – Grade 1<br />
Ms. Ally Lockwood – Grade 2 Ms. Patti Morin – Grade 3<br />
Mrs. Michele Mahoney – Grade 3 Mrs. Jodi McNamara – Reading Tutor<br />
Dr. Beverly Iuliano – Speech/Language Pathologist<br />
Mr. Angelo Herrick, lunch and recess aide<br />
It was terrific to see so many of you here for our Open House nights. If you<br />
weren’t able to visit your child’s classroom that night, we hope you can stop by<br />
some other time to see students’ work samples and touch base with your child’s<br />
teacher. Ongoing and open communication between home and school is critical<br />
to a successful school year. Parent-teacher conferences will be held on <strong>October</strong><br />
24-26 and those present another opportunity for you to collaborate with your<br />
child’s teacher to make this a wonderful school year!<br />
One important way to stay informed and connected to what’s happening here at<br />
school is to join the PTO. Our PTO is made up of a group of energetic, dedicated<br />
families and teachers who are always looking for ways to support our students.<br />
Our PTO sponsors many fun, family-centered activities and events throughout the<br />
year. Be sure to check the notices that come home, the information on our<br />
website and the postings on our Facebook page so you don’t miss out on the fun!<br />
Also, throughout the year, I’ll be facilitating conversations at the meetings on<br />
topics of interest to parents. At meeting on <strong>October</strong> 16, I’ll present our <strong>2012</strong> CMT<br />
scores and discuss the variety of ways we assess student learning. If you have a<br />
topic that you would like to see addressed during the year, please let me know.<br />
I’m excited about starting another school year and I look forward to sharing our<br />
initiatives with you as we move forward.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Mrs. Zacchei
This year got off to a great start! We have already had a very successful back to<br />
school breakfast for the Hanmer staff. Thank you to everyone who contributed! It<br />
was great to see so many families at the meet & greet, first annual Boo-Hoo<br />
breakfast, open house nights, back to school picnic and the Cornfest.<br />
A special thank you to Epstein Bros. in West Hartford CT for donating 30 carpet<br />
squares for the new music room. We hope that everyone has had a chance to<br />
peek inside and see how beautiful it is!<br />
<strong>October</strong> is going to be a busy month here at Hanmer. We have our annual fall book<br />
fair 10/1 – 10/4, school pictures 10/10, the Jog-a-thon 10/12, PTO meeting 10/16 and<br />
Halloween party 10/26! More information will be sent home for these events, so<br />
keep an eye out in your child’s backpack.<br />
Hanmer also has a few new ways to communicate this year. Please check out our<br />
“What’s Happening at Hanmer <strong>School</strong>” board located right next to Mrs. Zacchei’s<br />
office. We also are on Facebook listed as Alfred W. Hanmer Elementary <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Hanmer <strong>School</strong> PTO now has a brand new webpage! Please check out<br />
www.hanmerschool.com frequently to be kept up to date and there are also<br />
important links. There you will also find our brand new “Who’s Who in Hanmer<br />
<strong>School</strong>” picture directory.<br />
There are quick and easy ways to earn money for the Hanmer PTO. If you have a<br />
Stop & Shop card, please go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus and sign up for the<br />
A+ Rewards program. Our school ID number is 07386. Last year we received over<br />
$1200 and this money was put towards the purchase of Apple TV devices for the<br />
teachers! You can register your Target Red Card with their Take Charge of<br />
Education program. We also have an account using One Cause. This is a simple<br />
search engine that you can use while making online purchases from hundreds of<br />
stores such as Amazon, Shutterfly, Old Navy, L.L. Bean and Staples. As always,<br />
remember to clip those box tops and send them in to school.<br />
Lastly, Hanmer Happenings now has sponsors! Do you own a business or have a<br />
family member that does? Advertise for the entire school year for only $50. Your<br />
ad will be in 9 issues of the Hanmer Happenings Newsletter, as well as on the<br />
Hanmer <strong>School</strong> website's sponsor page! Email Melissa Hart for more information.<br />
Feel free to contact your PTO board with any questions at any time! We are all<br />
looking forward to another amazing year!<br />
Melissa Hart, 2 nd year co-president mhart71@yahoo.com<br />
Kim Wolf, 1 st year co-president kim-wolf@cox.net<br />
Valerie Hart, secretary chinka@cox.net<br />
Rob Hart, treasurer rhart2011@gmail.com
PTO Enrichment is<br />
soliciting suggestions<br />
for enrichment<br />
activities for the <strong>2012</strong> -<br />
2013 school year.<br />
Know a great local<br />
author?<br />
Fantastic science<br />
program?<br />
Please let us know!<br />
Send your ideas to<br />
Nicole Ferrari Mitchell<br />
at:<br />
nicoleferrarimitchell@<br />
yahoo.com<br />
Halloween Party<br />
Friday, <strong>October</strong> 26th from 6-8<br />
p.m. featuring the talents of DJ<br />
Bob!<br />
Be on the look out ghouls and gals<br />
for the flyer coming home mid<br />
<strong>October</strong> about the party. Looking<br />
forward to<br />
seeing you at the party.<br />
Thanks!!<br />
We Love Dogs, but...<br />
Please read the following excerpt from the Parent-Student<br />
Handbook:<br />
Due to the rising number of students with allergies as well<br />
as safety concerns, pets are NOT allowed in schools or<br />
on school grounds during the school day as well as before<br />
or after school.<br />
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Welcome back!<br />
Nurse’s Corner<br />
Your child’s good health is basic to a sound education and productive living. The<br />
purpose of our school health program is to maintain, improve and promote the health of<br />
your school age child.<br />
Ways to promote a healthy environment for students and staff include keeping your<br />
child home if an elevated temperature is present. His or her temperature should be<br />
normal for 24 hours prior to sending them back to school. Students should not return to<br />
school for 24 hours after vomiting or diarrhea stops.<br />
Please notify us if your child has an infectious disease or condition such as strep throat,<br />
pink eye, lice, ringworm, etc.<br />
If your child becomes ill or injured enough to go home during the school day, you will be<br />
notified so arrangements can be made to take him/her home. Please keep emergency<br />
cards up to date.<br />
As the cold weather approaches, children should be dressed appropriately.<br />
Also, it is important that your child eat a nutritious breakfast each day before coming to<br />
school. As you know, there is a new breakfast program instituted this year.<br />
It remains to be seen how the flu and cold season will affect us this year. Please stress<br />
to your child the importance of rest, nutrition and above all precautions which include<br />
frequent hand washing and covering ones mouth when coughing or sneezing. If you<br />
suspect your child has the flu, please let me know.<br />
The health room is in need of snacks, cough drops and gently used clothing.<br />
Sweatpants or pants with elastic waist bands are preferred. Thank you in advance for<br />
your donations.<br />
Sixth grade parents-you should have scheduled your child’s physical for entry into<br />
seventh grade by now. If you have not, time is running out! It often takes months to get<br />
an appointment for a physical exam. Please do so immediately so that you can turn in<br />
the blue form to me by June 1, 2013. Remember, your child will not be allowed to enter<br />
Silas Deane Middle <strong>School</strong> without the blue form completed and your child’s<br />
immunizations up to date. Thank you to those of you who have already done this.
From the Math Corner<br />
Sarah Johnson<br />
Kathy St. Onge<br />
What Families Can Do:<br />
Ideas to Help Your Child Succeed in and Enjoy Mathematics<br />
1. Link Mathematics with Your Daily Life<br />
Every day, people face situations that involve mathematics, such as deciding whether one has<br />
enough money to purchase a list of items at the store, reading a map to find out where one is,<br />
building a budget, deciding on the shortest route to a destination, developing a schedule, or<br />
determining the price of an item on sale. Help your child realize that mathematics is a<br />
significant part of your everyday life.<br />
2. Be positive and Make Mathematics Fun!<br />
Play board games, solve puzzles, and ponder brain teasers with your child. Point out the<br />
mathematics involved, and have your child discuss the strategies he or she used. Help your<br />
child have a “can do” attitude by praising your child’s efforts as well as his/her<br />
accomplishments. Instead of, “You got a great grade on your test!” Try saying, “You worked<br />
hard in this unit even when it was challenging and you made a lot of growth!” Realize the fact<br />
that mathematics can be challenging at times and that persistence and hard work are the keys<br />
to success. Relate mathematics learning to other activities that require hard work and<br />
persistence, such as playing a sport or learning to play an instrument.<br />
3. Support Homework, Don’t Do It!<br />
Homework is an area that can cause trouble in many households. Relax, and remember whose<br />
homework it is. If you take over doing homework for your child, you encourage him or her to<br />
easily give up or seek help before trying a challenging problem. Teachers use homework to<br />
help determine a student’s understanding of a concept. Mistakes on homework help the<br />
teacher to know where a child is struggling. As you look over your child’s homework, please<br />
encourage your child to show all work and put any corrections on the back of the homework<br />
sheet or on a separate piece of paper.<br />
Article adapted from www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=9346
Write like a Reader…<br />
Literary Corner<br />
Just as Readers Workshop promotes independent thoughtful readers, Writers Workshop promotes<br />
independent thoughtful writers. Students spend a majority of classroom time putting paper to<br />
pencil. They look to their own lives for inspiration and work through the writing process including<br />
drafting, revising, publishing and celebrating!<br />
The workshop model was designed to promote real-life writing experiences for students. Children<br />
work through a basic format including an eight to ten minute mini-lesson. Then children get writing!<br />
During this drafting time students confer with the teacher or with peers to revise and improve their<br />
piece. They are continuously revising and editing to make their piece more effective. After the<br />
writing has been carefully crafted, the student polishes the piece, a step that may include typing or<br />
inserting pictures, to make it as strong as possible for final publication and celebration.<br />
For example, students may receive a mini-lesson regarding how author’s put dialog in their writing.<br />
The child then has an opportunity to look for places in his or her own writing where this technique<br />
may be applied. Students have approximately 40 minutes per session to write independently as the<br />
teacher confers with children individually. These individual conferences allow the teacher not only<br />
to follow through on the mini-lesson, but the teacher is also able to provide personalized attention or<br />
additional small group instruction. The teacher has an opportunity to help the student attempt other<br />
techniques and considerations. The conference is often considered the “heart” of workshop. In<br />
addition, students use proofreaders’ eyes making certain that grammar and spelling is accurate.<br />
Children gain specific strategies that not only allow their piece to improve as it moves towards final<br />
publication, but they are also able to build lifelong writing strategies. Furthermore, workshop time<br />
allows for students to share thoughts and ideas with other writers in the class. Writers Workshop is<br />
a time of independent work and collaboration.<br />
All grade levels participate in Writers Workshop throughout the year. Following the launch of<br />
Writers Workshop, each student creates a personal narrative, studies a genre (such as fairy tales or<br />
myths), uses a professional author as a mentor, produces a nonfiction piece of writing, as well as<br />
delving into the world of poetry. Regardless of the genre, students are using their own experiences,<br />
interests and thoughts to create. Writers Workshop is authentic writing.<br />
Encouraging writing at home does not always mean buying a special journal. Your student can<br />
create a grocery list, write a friendly letter to grandma or compose a paragraph describing all the<br />
reasons why you should increase his or her allowance! Real life makes real opportunities to write!<br />
Submitted by Pauline Greer, Curriculum Specialist
A.W.HANMER SCHOOL PTO MEETING MINUTES<br />
June 14, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Welcome/Introductions<br />
The regular meeting of the A.W. Hanmer <strong>School</strong> PTO was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in<br />
the Hanmer Media Center.<br />
Present: Linda Burns, Kris Viner, Sarah Eastwood, Angela Stearns, Margaret Zacchei,<br />
Jill Swoverland, Melissa Hart, Valerie Hart, Carollynne Weidler, Deanna Ford, Joy<br />
DePaolis, Mia Caufield<br />
Secretary’s Report/Approval of prior meeting minutes – Minutes of May meeting<br />
minutes approved.<br />
Principal’s Comments –<br />
Having a good close to the year<br />
4 th grade took trip to the Capitol<br />
Math night was a huge success<br />
Jim Arnold and Rob Hart built a garden<br />
Special Ed summer school<br />
Co-President’s Report –<br />
Kim Wolf to be co-president next year<br />
Valerie Hart to be secretary<br />
Joint PTO visit will be August 23 at Pine Acres<br />
Teacher’s Comments –<br />
Kids are excited about the public library librarians visit<br />
Kids are working on their reading/writing plans for the summer<br />
Teachers enjoyed the fair<br />
Last book fair was great<br />
Treasurer’s Report –<br />
$9848 made over expenses at this time, have bills coming in<br />
Committee Reports –<br />
Fair – Deanna reported fair made $3300.<br />
PTO members decided to spend $7000 and keep remainder of profit after bills paid to<br />
start next year with.<br />
The $7000 will be spent as follows:<br />
Apple TV’s - $2000<br />
Bonus bucks - $2500<br />
Playground equipment $250<br />
Media center $450<br />
Gym, music, art $1800<br />
Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. by Melissa and Jill.<br />
Minutes submitted by Liz Irace
Themed<br />
displays:<br />
include<br />
booklists,<br />
coloring or<br />
activity sheets<br />
Banned Book Week: Commemorate the 30th anniversary of Banned Books<br />
Week, and celebrate your freedom to read, by reading one of the many titles<br />
which have been challenged or banned across the United States.<br />
Roald Dahl’s Birthday: Celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday on September 13th by<br />
reading or listening to one of his many wonderful books.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Days: It’s that time of year again! Whether it’s your very first day of<br />
school, or you’re heading back for another year, here are some great titles to help<br />
you get ready for the big day.<br />
Read Alongs: Picturebook with audio CD kits to help your child read along while<br />
listening to the story.<br />
Super Heroes: Check out books about Batman, Spider-man, and many more.<br />
Monday<br />
August 20, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Princess Tales: Enchanting tales about princesses and royalty!<br />
Registration begins for FALL <strong>2012</strong> Literacy Classes<br />
Residents ONLY in person or by phone.<br />
Residents ONLY Fall session: September 24, <strong>2012</strong> through December 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Wednesday<br />
September 17,<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
Registration for FALL <strong>2012</strong> Literacy Classes by phone or in person begins for<br />
non-residents and continues for residents.<br />
Fall session: September 24, <strong>2012</strong> through December 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Residents &<br />
non-residents<br />
Tuesday<br />
September 25, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tuesday<br />
September 25, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Fall Literacy Classes<br />
10:30am: BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS: storytime for 3-5 year olds<br />
This program is designed to help develop pre-reading skills and to enjoy<br />
theme based stories, fingerplays, songs & games.<br />
Registration is required<br />
6:30pm: PIZZA & PAGES: 4th - 6th graders<br />
Nutmeg Award Book Discussion Series with a light supper.<br />
Title: Powerless by Mathew Cody
Thursday<br />
September 27, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Thursday<br />
September 27, <strong>2012</strong><br />
10:30am: WEE READ: storytime for 22-35 months<br />
Exciting program where toddlers begin to appreciate longer stories &<br />
participate in group activities.<br />
Parent participation is key!<br />
Registration is required<br />
6:30pm: MAD SCIENCE WITH MISS MELISSA: 1st grade & up<br />
Exciting experiments and hands on activities.<br />
Registration is required<br />
Celebrate with us... Walk to <strong>School</strong> Day<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/<br />
The <strong>Wethersfield</strong> Creative Arts Council presents Soro-Bindi! This performance<br />
will come to Hanmer on Monday, <strong>October</strong> 15 th . Performances will be held for<br />
students in grades k-3 at 9:15 and for students in grades 4-6 at 10:15.<br />
Soro-Bindi is an exciting, interactive performance that incorporates traditional<br />
Ghanaian dances, songs, stories and explanations of Ghanaian culture. Iddi<br />
Saaka and his dance partner leads the children through various dances such as<br />
the Kpanlogo dance and the Bawa harvest dance. Between dances, the students<br />
learn about Ghana through multiple stories. Students are invited to play<br />
traditional Ghanaian instruments and join together at the end for the big circle<br />
dance. Soro-Bindi teaches students about Africa in general and Ghana in<br />
particular. The performance encourages students to respect and appreciate<br />
different cultures through an exploration of Ghana and its art.
Hanmer PTO Membership<br />
Please complete and send in with a suggested $15 per student or $25 family donation<br />
by <strong>October</strong> 1. Please make checks payable to “Hanmer PTO”<br />
Family Name:_____________________________________________<br />
Name of Student(s):________________________________________<br />
Stop & Shop Card number: ________________________________<br />
(we will register your card for you)<br />
Parent’s Name__________________________<br />
Email_________________________________<br />
Phone number__________________________<br />
Cell Phone Number _____________________<br />
I wish to volunteer for the following activities:<br />
Room Parent Teacher’s<br />
Name(s)___________________________________________<br />
Media Center Dinner and a Movie Enrichment <br />
<strong>School</strong> Fair Book Fairs Variety Show <br />
Fundraisers Valentine Workshop Softball Game <br />
Copy Crew BINGO Swim Night <br />
Recycling 6 th Grade Committee Halloween <br />
Jog-a- thon Hospitality Pancake Breakfast <br />
Wreath Sale Bus Trip <br />
for more information on committees, please contact Melissa Hart mhart71@yahoo.com<br />
or Kim Wolf kim-wolf@cox.net<br />
Hanmer Hootline Information<br />
Parent Name _____________________ Parent Name _____________________<br />
Email address ____________________ Email Address ____________________<br />
Teacher(s) ____________________________________________________________
Directory Information<br />
Please include our family info in the directory <br />
Last Name of Student(s) ___________________________________ no changes<br />
Parent Name____________________ Parent Name________________________<br />
Address _______________________<br />
Address (if different)_________________<br />
Phone _________________________ Phone (if different) __________________<br />
e-mail ________________________ e-mail _____________________________<br />
Student ________________________ Grade______<br />
Student ________________________ Grade ______<br />
Student ________________________ Grade ______<br />
Student ________________________ Grade______<br />
The Hanmer PTO has permission to publish the above information in the school<br />
directory<br />
____________________________________<br />
Parent Signature<br />
New Websites<br />
Hanmer Physical Education Website<br />
http://hanmerpe.weebly.com/<br />
Hanmer PTO Website<br />
www.hanmerschool.com
LOST AND FOUND<br />
PTO MEETINGS<br />
NEWS FROM THE<br />
WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY<br />
WHAT EXACTLY IS A TOWN<br />
MEETING?<br />
HANMER ON THE WEB<br />
WETHERSFIELD SCHOOL<br />
WEBSITE<br />
EMAILS<br />
QUESTIONS OR<br />
COMMENTS?<br />
NEWSLETTER<br />
SUBMISSIONS<br />
Ever wonder what happened to your child’s lost<br />
article of clothing? The next time you are at<br />
Hanmer, please stop by the Lost and Found area<br />
which is located in the hallway behind the front<br />
office.<br />
The first PTO Meeting is to be held on the second<br />
Thursday of the month, <strong>October</strong> 16th at 7:00pm at<br />
the Hanmer Media Center.<br />
www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm<br />
At Hanmer <strong>School</strong>, Town Meeting is an opportunity<br />
for our school to come together as a community to<br />
celebrate learning. Town Meeting is an opportunity<br />
for students to reflect upon their accomplishments<br />
and those of their peers. Town Meeting is a vehicle<br />
for validating and empowering students with diverse<br />
learning needs. Town Meeting is a celebration of<br />
our learning community. Town Meeting gives<br />
children a voice that proclaims, ‘Our school is childcentered’.<br />
I genuinely hope you have an opportunity<br />
to share in a Town Meeting.<br />
Next Meeting<br />
TBA<br />
Did you know that Hanmer has its very own web<br />
site where you can get voice mail numbers,<br />
calendar information, event rescheduling<br />
information, etc.? Check it out<br />
www.hanmerschool.com<br />
http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/Hanmer/hanm<br />
er.htm<br />
If you would like to email your child’s teacher or<br />
another staff member, you use the person’s first<br />
initial and last name followed by<br />
@wethersfield.k12.ct.us (For ex-ample:<br />
jsmith@wethersfield.k12.ct.us)<br />
Margaret Zacchei, Principal:<br />
mzacchei@wethersfield.k12.ct.us<br />
Melissa Hart, PTO Co-President:<br />
mhart71@yahoo.com<br />
Kim Wolf, 1 st year co-president:<br />
kim-wolf@cox.net<br />
Future articles for the newsletter may be submitted<br />
to hanmerschool@gmail.com
~ <strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong> ~<br />
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />
1<br />
PTO<br />
2 3<br />
Walk to<br />
6<br />
Forms Due<br />
<strong>School</strong> Day<br />
Book Fair<br />
Oct 1-4th<br />
4<br />
Cross<br />
Country Run<br />
WHS<br />
4-6 grades<br />
3:30pm<br />
5<br />
No <strong>School</strong><br />
Professional<br />
Day<br />
7 8<br />
No <strong>School</strong><br />
Columbus<br />
Day<br />
9 10<br />
<strong>School</strong><br />
Pictures<br />
11 12<br />
Jog-A-Thon<br />
13<br />
14 15<br />
Creative<br />
Arts:<br />
16<br />
PTO<br />
Meeting<br />
Soro Bindi Media<br />
9:15 K-3<br />
10:15 4-6<br />
Center<br />
7:00pm<br />
17<br />
Jog-aThon<br />
Rain Date<br />
18<br />
Newsletter<br />
19<br />
Junior<br />
20<br />
Submissions Achievement<br />
Due Grades 5-6<br />
21 22 23 24<br />
½ Day<br />
Conferences<br />
25<br />
½ Day<br />
Conferences<br />
28 29 30 31 Notes:<br />
26<br />
½ Day<br />
Conferences<br />
Halloween<br />
Party<br />
6-8pm<br />
27
<strong>Wethersfield</strong> Events<br />
<strong>October</strong><br />
31st Annual <strong>Wethersfield</strong> Fall Craft Fair - Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 6, 10am - 4pm<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 6, <strong>2012</strong>, 10-4 at Cove Park. 100 vendors offer crafts from the local<br />
community and statewide at this great festival event. Food, live music and pony rides, too!<br />
Admission: $6 per person, $5 with coupon. Rain or shine!<br />
Lantern Light Tours - Friday, <strong>October</strong> 19 & Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 20<br />
<strong>October</strong> 19 & 20, <strong>2012</strong>, Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. Tour through historic buildings and<br />
the Old Burying Ground to relive <strong>Wethersfield</strong>’s spooky past. Tickets go on sale on September<br />
20th!<br />
Soup and History! <strong>Wethersfield</strong><br />
Roundtable - Thursday, Oct. 25,<br />
5:30-7pm<br />
Bring a sandwich, we'll provide<br />
soup for the first meeting of the<br />
<strong>Wethersfield</strong> History Roundtable.<br />
We will discuss the Ancient Burying<br />
Ground, some of the individuals<br />
buried there and the resources we<br />
have for further research. Supper,<br />
5:30-6pm; discussion, 6:00-7:00pm.<br />
R.S.V.P. at 860.529.7656. Members<br />
are free and $5 for the public.<br />
Ancient Burying Ground Tours -<br />
Thursday,Oct. 18, 1-2:30pm &<br />
Saturday, Oct. 20, 10-11:30am<br />
Visit the oldest sections of the<br />
cemetery. Learning about<br />
gravestone carvers and customs as<br />
well as stories of some of the people<br />
buried there. Meet at the red barn in<br />
the First Church parking lot. Tours<br />
are free to members and $5 for<br />
public.
Jog-A-Thon<br />
Hanmer’s 7th annual Jog-A-Thon will be on Friday, <strong>October</strong> 12th (rain date:<br />
Wednesday, Oct. 17th). Every class will have the opportunity to run, jog, or walk outside for 25-<br />
30 minutes. The event is a great way for our school to promote health and wellness through<br />
physical activity, and it is also a valuable fundraiser. Students who have money to donate<br />
should bring it to the office as soon as possible. Please make sure that the students’ and the<br />
teachers’ names are on the envelope. All checks should be made payable to the Hanmer PTO.<br />
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mr. Diaz. If you would like to<br />
volunteer, please contact Mr. Diaz or the PTO event coordinators: Kristine Lisella at 860-604-<br />
172 and Deb O’Leary at 860-257-3039. We are all looking forward to a fun and exciting day!<br />
Schedule<br />
START END GRADE<br />
9:30 AM 10:10 AM Kindergarten<br />
10:15 AM 10:55 AM 2nd Grade<br />
11:00 AM 11:40 AM 5th Grade<br />
11:45 AM 12:25 PM 6th Grade<br />
12:30 PM 1:10 PM 1st Grade<br />
1:15 PM 1:55 PM 4th Grade<br />
2:00 PM 2:40 PM 3rd Grade<br />
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Town-Wide Cross Country Run<br />
The Town-Wide Cross Country Run, sponsored by the <strong>Wethersfield</strong> Physical<br />
Education teachers, will be held on Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 4th, at <strong>Wethersfield</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The<br />
run will begin at 3:45 PM. All participants should arrive by 3:35 PM, and they are requested to<br />
wear their school colors (navy blue & white).<br />
Students in grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to run the one-mile course at<br />
the high school. The event is organized as a developmentally appropriate activity that<br />
reinforces much of the students’ current learning in physical education. Please encourage your<br />
child to be a part of this fun afternoon.<br />
Students who are interested in running need to fill out and return their permission slips to<br />
Mr. Diaz by the day of the event. Transportation to and from the high school is the responsibility<br />
of the parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Diaz.<br />
Tentative Race Schedule<br />
6th Grade – 3:45 PM 5th Grade – 4:05 PM 4th Grade – 4:30 PM
CLOTHES DRIVE<br />
to support<br />
WHS SAFE GRADUATION 2013<br />
Do you have out-grown clothes? Maybe, it’s time to clean out the<br />
clutter in your closets, attics, kids’ rooms and the play area? Want to<br />
get rid of it all? Tell your friends and relatives too. Bring all your<br />
items to:<br />
<strong>Wethersfield</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Cafeteria<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 25, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Drop off: 12:30 – 6:00 p.m.<br />
(Cafeteria entrance is on the Tennis Court side of the building)<br />
Or<br />
Drop off items with Sheryl Matarazzo By <strong>October</strong> 24 th<br />
Items Accepted: CLEAN Men’s/Women’s/Children’s Clothing, Shoes,<br />
Belts, Ties, Hats, Handbags, Bedding, Towels, Curtains, Blankets,<br />
Linens, Stuffed Animals, Hard Plastic Toys (children’s play desk and<br />
toy boxes)<br />
We get paid by the pound, so bring it all!<br />
Questions? Contact Sheryl Matarazzo at (860) 257-3188 or ssmatarazzo@sbcglobal.net<br />
Daisy Trahan at (860)257-9623 or daisytrahan@msn.com
<strong>School</strong> Calendar Survey<br />
The Board of Education is currently considering two different options for the 2013/14<br />
school calendar and is seeking parent input through an online survey. The first option is<br />
a Traditional Calendar. It keeps both February and April vacation as it has been and<br />
lets students out of school June 17th (assuming no snow days). The second option is<br />
the Progressive Calendar. It has a long weekend in February and a weeklong spring<br />
break starting March 31. This calendar lets students out by June 13 (assuming no snow<br />
days) and allows for more instructional time before the CMTs/CAPTs.<br />
To access the survey and share your opinion with the Board of Education, visit:<br />
http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=2538<br />
It is possible the Board of Education will vote on the new calendar as early as next<br />
Tuesday, September 25, so if you plan to participate in the survey, please do so soon.<br />
Hanmer <strong>School</strong> Sponsors
Live Right Wellness<br />
Therapeutic Massage and Healing<br />
280 Main Street <strong>Wethersfield</strong>, CT 06109<br />
860-571-2998<br />
Judson Family<br />
Chiropractic<br />
133 Louis Street<br />
Newington, CT<br />
06111<br />
860-667-3636<br />
G & V Masons Inc.<br />
Chimney Repairs, Fireplaces & Stonework<br />
12 Truman Way Tony Giarratana<br />
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 860-214-2226
965 Silas Deane Hwy.<br />
<strong>Wethersfield</strong>, CT 06109<br />
Phone: 860-529-1187<br />
Toll-Free: 866-209-0717<br />
<strong>Wethersfield</strong> Pizza House<br />
“Home of the Chicken Cutlet”<br />
955 Silas Deane <strong>High</strong>way<br />
860-529-2112<br />
M – Sa 11 – 7:30<br />
F 11 - 8<br />
We are located in the heart of the<br />
Historic District of Old <strong>Wethersfield</strong> at:<br />
169 Main Street<br />
<strong>Wethersfield</strong>, CT 06109<br />
860-257-0366