• October 7, 2022

    SCHOOL NEWS

    NEW! From NHPS Administrative Team:  We have been asked to share the following with staff and parents:

    • The Connecticut State Board of Education has embarked on a legislatively required planning process designed to guide policy and practice improvements for the State Board and Department of Education on behalf of all of Connecticut's children over the next five years.  A critical part of this effort is gathering feedback from all stakeholders to help inform decision-making around future department and board priorities.   This data collection effort is being organized by the RESC Alliance, all key partners in the planning process.  The easiest way to participate and influence this plan is to engage with the ThoughExchange conversation regarding the priorities for this plan.   All educators and Connecticut residents are encouraged to add their voices at https://tejoin.com/scroll/732976567      This is a safe link, and all contributions are anonymous. It can take as little as 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts or to rate the thoughts of others. 

    NEW! Job Opening: If you are interested in a Physical Education .8 FTE Long Term Position at NHPS, please apply.

     

    From the School Offices: We understand changes happen to daily dismissal schedules but we would like you to keep a few things in mind:

      • Notes should be sent with your child only for the current day. We do not have the ability to input passes for future dates.
      • It’s best if plans are discussed at home and followed up with a note. Dismissal time is very busy and it is difficult to verify a change via phone at that time.
      • Again, we understand plans change, but late-day calls to the office create room for error.
      • Students are not allowed to ride buses other than the one they are assigned to.
    • Grade 6 Yearbook: Help our grade 6 students fund the yearbook and treat your family and friends to Lyman Orchard's Pies and Classic Cookie Dough! Click here to order and thank you!  
    • Antolini Students: Jump into the school year by joining the New Hartford High Flyers. Open gym on October 6 from 3:00-4:30. Send a note to stay late that day! Questions? Contact Stacy Quint at quints@newhtfd.org.

    NEW HARTFORD PTO NEWS 

    • NEW! Buy a PAW: Purchase a PAW and have your child's or family's name included on the playground fence at either Bakerville or New Hartford Elementary. Click here for more information!
    • Here is the schedule for 2022-2023 Meetings
    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please fill out the PTO Membership forms that were included in your Back to School packets and send them into school. Download the form here. 
    • What does the PTO do? The short answer....A LOT! Check us out! 

    COMMUNITY NEWS

    • NEW! Halloween Fun: Trick or Treat Downtown BOO Hartford! Follow the route from Town hall to the Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, October 31 from 5-6:30. 
    • NEW! New Hartford Travel Basketball: 
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    • NEW! Highlander Soccer Club: Join us for the First Annual HSC Day! Enjoy the games, raffle prizes, gear sale, taco shack and more! 
    • New Hartford Recreation: We are hosting two seasonal events that promise to be fun for all!
      • Monday, October 10 (no school that day!), join us at Berkshire Hall from 10:00 to 12:00 for a Mask Making Event. Extend your day to 2:00PM (lunch will be provided) and complete the costume and creatively trash clothes! The Monster Kidz Box is $40.00 and there is a $20.00 fee to stay until 2:00. Questions? Call 860-379-3980 or email kdesantis@newhartfordct.gov.
      • Saturday, October 29th,  join New Hartford Rec and Barden Farm for a SPOOKTACULAR night of fun! Pumpkin carving, decorating contest, drum circle, live band, storytelling and much more. Don't forget the contest entry attached to the flyer! 
    • Courtside’s Little Hoopsters: - Sign up now for Grades K-2 basketball!
    • Local Cub Scout Pack 19 is looking for members. To find out more about Cub Scouts email NHPack19@gmail.com
    • Girl Scouts of Connecticut: There are many opportunities to join! Looking for a troop?  Click here.