MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 77 Bretton Road W Hartford, CT ...norfeldt.whps.org/.../Morley_Reader_Nov_5,_2015.pdf · Mon Nov 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm PTO STEM Club Chess - Library Tue Nov

CHARACTER BUILDS COMMUNITY Mr. Ryan Cleary, Principal

November 4, 2015

MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 77 Bretton Road W Hartford, CT 06119

860.233.8535 / Fax: 860.233.7705 http://www.morley.whps.org

Tue Nov 10

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 4 Choir - Music Room

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Band - Auditorium

3:25pm - 4:25pm PTO French Club Rm 3

Wed Nov 11 VETERANS’ DAY

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Choir - Music Room

Thu Nov 12

7:45am - 8:30am Student Council Meeting - Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm PTO Meeting - Library

Fri Nov 13

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Orchestra - Auditorium

Sat Nov 14

8am - 11am Morley Turkey Dash Mon Nov 16

9:45am - 11:15am Grade 1 Field Trip Noah Webster House

Tue Nov 17- 1:30 Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences 7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 4 Choir - Music Room

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Band - Auditorium

1:35pm - 2:35pm PTO French Club - Rm 3

Wed Nov 18- 2:00 Dismissal Parent Conferences 7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Choir - Music Room

9am - 11am K-2 Red Wagon Walk to Town Hall

Thu Nov 19- 1:30 Early Dismissal Parent Conferences

Fri Nov 20- 1:30 Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences 7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Orchestra - Auditorium

6pm - 8pm 5th Grade Movie Night - Auditorium

Mon Nov 23

3:30pm - 4:30pm PTO STEM Club Chess - Library

Tue Nov 24

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 5 Band - Auditorium

11:15am - 1pm Grade 1 Thanksgiving Feast - Auditorium

3:25pm - 4:25pm PTO French Club Rm3

Wed Nov 25

Rain date for K-2 Red Wagon Walk

7:45am - 8:30am Gr. 4 & 5 Choir - Music Room

Thurs Nov 26 & Fri Nov 27 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Recess

Important Dates & Events at Morley

Rehearsals Orchestra, Band & Choir

Tuesdays Grade 4 Choir Grade 5 Band

Wednesdays Grade 5 Choir

Fridays Grade 5 Orchestra

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Saturday 11/14

Highlights . . .

Recognition of Religious Holidays 11/11 Diwali/Divali (Hinduism); 12/7-12/14 Chanukah* (Judaism);

12/25 Christmas (Christianity); 1/6 Epiphany/Three Kings Day (Christianity);

3/25 Good Friday (Christianity); 3/27 Easter (Christianity); 4/23-4/29 Passover* (8 days) (Judaism);

5/14 Buddha Day – Visakha Puja (Buddhism); 6/6-7/5 Ramadan* (Islam)

*All holy days begin at sunset the day before

NOVEMBER 18TH

RED WAGON

FOOD DRIVE

CONFERENCE WEEK 11/17 - 11/20

DISMISSAL TIMES

Monday 3:20pm

Tuesday 1:30pm

Wednesday 2:00pm

Thursday 1:30pm

Friday 1:30pm

Hello Morley Community! Please remember to check out the Morley PTO website

at www.morleypto.com for important information regarding

upcoming PTO and Morley events!

R E M I N D E R * * * * * N O T I C E * * * * * R E M I N D E R

Hopefully along with full buckets of candy, children have collected and filled their UNICEF boxes!

Please bring them in! Parents remind your children!

They were due today but we will be accepting them until this Friday, November 6th !!

Notices, Newsletters, Forms & Brochures

Which can be found in the school office and interior courtyard

WHPS Connections Newsletter “Your Child’s Progress” Pamphlets

West Hartford Special Education PTO

November & December 2015 Event Calendar

TOMORROW - Friday, November 6 at 9:30am Coffee & Conversation at Panera - Bishops Corner The first Friday of the month, parents of children receiving special educations services meet for coffee and some enlightening conversation. Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm (NEW DATE) Behavior Acronyms: What is an FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) and a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)? Join our town’s BCBA consultant, Matt Carbone, and school staff as they introduce a new way of thinking about our children’s challenging behaviors and provide an overview of the concepts of functional behavioral assessment and positive behavior interventions. Matt joined West Harford staff in 2014 as the district-wide BCBA and he provides behavior assessments and interventions for students, educational consultations and professional development trainings to school staff. Location: Sedgwick Middle School, 128 Sedgwick Road, West Hartford (Enter through Wardwell Rd entrance) Friday, December 4 at 9:30am Coffee & Conversation at Panera - Bishops Corner The first Friday of the month, parents of children receiving special educations services meet for coffee and a chance to talk & make new friends in a casual setting.

For More Information and to become a Member of West Hartford Special Education PTO visit:

www.WHSEPTO.org

MORLEY ELEMENTARY

Invites you to participate!

HHOLIDAY OLIDAY FFUND UND RRAISERAISER At The Toy Chest

NOVEMBER 9TH - 13TH

from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Complete your holiday shopping at the Toy Chest. Shopping will entitle you, par-ents, teachers and friends to a 10% discount & 10% of your entire purchase do-

nated to MORLEY ELEMENTARY. Simply clip off the voucher below, bring it with you, and give it to the cashier before checkout.

975 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107 860 233-5559

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*Clip and present this voucher with purchase:

PLEASE DONATE 10% OF MY PURCHASE TO: MORLEY ELEMENTARY(MES) Name:_________________________________________Phone:_________________________

Address:_______________________________________Email:__________________________

Free Gift Wrapping

*Please note: not included in this offer are: sale items, coupons, special orders, and VIP cards. Returns will be subject to a 20% deduction from purchase price.

Hi Morley School PTO 5th Grade Friends and Family!

Help us raise funds for a great cause. Every order counts and I'm hoping you can take a

moment to shop online & support Morley School PTO 5th Grade.

Just click here to shop & support us! Please make sure our ID# 55082 and seller name

are entered at the top right corner.

Happy Shopping, Morley School PTO 5th Grade

21st Annual K-2 Kids Red Wagon Food Drive

Collection Dates: November 3rd-Nov.18th

What: Pasta, cereal, pasta sauce, soup, peanut butter, tuna fish, canned

chicken, rice, beans, 100% fruit juice,

macaroni and cheese, non-perishables.

What else: WE NEED YOUR WAGON ASAP!

PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON IT AND BRING IT TO

THE MORLEY COURTYARD TODAY!

When K-2 Kids walk to Town Hall: Wednesday, November 18th 9:00 am

Who contributes: The whole Morley Community

Vacant Seat Program

Vacant Seat Program – Application Start date is Monday, October 5, 2015

The West Hartford Public Schools vacant seat program utilizes available

space on school buses. This program allows students to ride buses, where

space is available, who under the West Hartford Public Schools

Transportation policy are not eligible for transportation. No additional bus

stops are added to the routes for this program.

Interested parents should contact the West Hartford Public Schools

Transportation Office at (860)561-6647 for additional information on or

after October 5th.

Requests are taken in this office by telephone on a first come, first

served basis starting at 8:00 am.

ELC Lottery Applications The Early Learning Center at Whiting Lane School and Aiken Elementary School is

now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The program is family

centered and has half day sessions that meet four days a week. A lottery will be

conducted in January.

To be considered for the program, children must be three years old by September 1,

2016, toilet-trained by the start of the school year and exhibit age-appropriate

language, social and play skills. All applicants must participate in a play-based

screening prior to being considered for the lottery selection.

If you are interested, please contact Pam Macca at (860) 233-1455.

The application process will close on November 30, 2015.

Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) Information Session Come and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of West Hartford children by expanding your parental toolbox to include leadership and advocacy skills. The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) trains, inspires and empowers parents to become effective advocates for children. To learn more about this dynamic program, please join us for an information session on Friday, November 13th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center at Charter Oak International Academy. Call 860-929-5575 to RSVP. Children are welcome and refreshments will be served.

MIND YOUR SPORTS Moderated by FOX CT Emmy Award winning journalist Jim Altman, GrowingGreat Schools brings you an evening with Sports Psychologist Dr. Mara Smith and nationally recognized leader in Sports Sam-pling and Physical Literacy, Steve Boyle of 2-4-1 Sports. The duo will discuss the mental aspect of sports, dealing with anxiety, competition, and balance. This event is essential for athletes, parents, and coaches of all levels.

Visit: http://growinggreatschools.org/80-events/124-mind-your-sports for more info and to REGISTER.

Thanks!! Steve Boyle (860) 977-3750

Earn cash for our school each time you clip Box

Tops coupons. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Clip Box Tops : Find Box Tops coupons on hun-

dreds of your favorite products. Each Box Top coupon

is worth 10¢ for our school.

2.Send Box Tops to School: Turn in your Box Tops

coupons to the box in the office. Our school will

collect the Box Tops and send them to Box Tops for

Education.

3. Our School Earns Cash: Twice each year , Box

Tops will send a check to our school for each Box Tops

coupon redeemed, up to $20,000 each year.

SHOPRITE FOR EDUCATION

Shop Rite will be giving away more than $220,000 worth of free Educational Equipment this year. Please go to

www.shopriteforeducation.com and click on the Shopper Login link. Use School Code:

50162.. Every time you shop and scan your Price Plus Card, Morley School will earn valuable credit toward FREE educational

equipment. It’s that easy!

Remember . . .You must re-register each school year to participate in this

program. Sign up today!!

MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ID# 06290 Dear Parents:

Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting October 3, 2015 through

March 19, 2016 Morley Elementary School will have the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School

Rewards Program.

All you have to do is:

Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your Stop &

Shop Card OR

Return this form to school with your child and include your Stop & Shop Card Number (13-DIGITS)

______________________, Last Name _______________________and telephone number________________________

NEW THIS YEAR: If you registered your card last year, you DO NOT need to re-register this year. You can visit the

website to verify correct school assignment. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the

same. It could mean more Cash for our school.

After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card earns CASH for our

school. Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track

the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an

account at www.stopandshop.com. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can

be used for any of our school’s educational needs.

*Phone numbers may not be used to designate.

If you do not know your 13-digit STOP & SHOP CARD number, call the

Card Hotline at 1-877-366-2668 and select OPTION #2

IMPORTANT DISTRICT POLICY NOTICE

Per district policy, no dogs will be allowed on school property at arrival, during the school day and at dismissal because of

pet allergies and children who are fearful of dogs. See Morley School Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE STUDENTS

Just a reminder about helping students be responsible:

We encourage parents not to bring in “forgotten” items to school for their child. If you must bring something in the office, we ask that you make sure your child’s name and teacher’s name is on the item. You can leave the item on the office counter and we will leave a message in the teacher’s voice mail.

Thank you for helping make your child responsible.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING MORNING DROP OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK UP

Please remember, for the safety of your children . . .

Do not enter the school parking lot

AND DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS LANE

to drop off or pick up students.

Thank you for your cooperation!

TELEPHONE CALLS TO SCHOOL

Please note that all calls to teachers will be put into voicemail unless it is an emergency. Teachers will check their voicemail at the end of each day. Please make arrangements with your children before school so that there are few interruptions to classroom teaching.

We understand that there are times that you need to get an emergency message to your child and in those instances, please let the office know that you need to be put directly through to the teacher. We appreciate your understanding.

IS YOUR CHILD GOING TO BE ABSENT OR TARDY? Please remember to call the school office (233-8535) if your child will be tardy or absent. You may report an absence before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. by using the voice mail system at the same number. Any absence reported by the teacher, but not the parent, will alert the office to a potential problem and will necessitate a call to your home.

AT T E N T I O N PA R E N T S O F B U S R I D E R S Attendance is taken every afternoon on the bus to insure the safe homecoming of all our students. It is assumed that all children who are eligible to ride the bus will do so unless they are sick or have been signed out early. If your child will not be riding the bus either routinely (s/he will attend MEDC for example) or occasionally (an after school visit with a walker), a note must be received in the office. When a child is not on line for the bus in the p.m. and no note is received, we look for that child and thus hold up the bus. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated!

DROPPING OFF OR PICKING UP STUDENTS

Please remember, for the safety of your children, no one should be driving into the parking lot to drop off or pick up students. No cars are allowed to enter the parking lot during arrival or dismissal times (except for handicap parking). Thank you for your cooperation!

S U P E R V I S I O N B E F O R E S C H O O L

Bus students are not to exit the bus in the morning until 8:20 AM at the elementary schools.

All students should not be on school grounds before 8:20 AM.

Parents will be called if their children are consistently dropped off before this time. There is no supervision on the grounds until 8:20 a.m. Please be sure that your child(ren) are not arriving or being dropped off before that time. There is no access to the school before the first bell at 8:30 a.m. Please be sure to stay tuned to the radio or television or call the source line at 233-2334 to be sure there is no “delay” due to the weather.

Thank you for your cooperation in the safety of your children.

SAFETY ISSUE REMINDER

All bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades and skates . . .

. . . are not to be used on school property due to safety concerns. Once your child arrives on school grounds

they are asked to walk their bicycles, scooters and skateboards to the bike racks and to remove their roller

blades and skates.

None of the above are allowed to be used within the school building!

As always, we recommend that only students in grades 3-5 ride their bicycles to school. To do so, a

permission slip should be filed in the office. Remember, helmets must be worn by all children 12 and under.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

The following radio and television stations will carry

the necessary information about late openings.

RADIO STATIONS:

WTIC 1080 am WKND 1480 am

WHCN 105.9 fm WKSS 95.7 fm

WRCH 100.5 fm WRYM 840 am

TELEVISION STATIONS:

Channel 30, 3 & and Channel 5 Cable Access.

BY PHONE: West Hartford Sourceline 233-2334

INTERNET: www.whps.org

Reminder: Whenever there is a delayed opening,

ALL morning activities such as Choir, Band, etc. are

cancelled.

Early Dismissals: It is very important that you

review early dismissal emergency procedures with

your child. Listen to your radios.

It is appreciated if you don’t call the school to check

on school closings.

You should receive a phone notification (no later

than 6:30 AM through the WHPS School District

regarding cancellations or delays due to inclement

weather. PLEASE be sure your telephone

number is kept up to date with the school office.

EMERGENCY EARLY CLOSING

In the event of an emergency early closing,

these are the early closing times on ALL days.

High School 11:00 a.m.

Middle School 11:45 a.m.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1:00 p.m.

Give your children 3 to 5 homes to go to in

the neighborhood, in a certain order.

Show them where an extra house key is kept.

Remind them to go to the designated

neighbor, but then be certain to leave a note

for you (on the back door or in the mailbox)

as to where they are staying.

We suggest that you walk through a simulation

with your children to give them the experience

in a non-threatening situation.

REMEMBER—In the event of an emergency

early closing, Morley Extended Day Care will

close when school closes.

OUTDOOR RECESS POLICY

The recess policy dictates that all students

will go outside for recess if the

temperature is 20º Fahrenheit or

above. Youngsters should be

appropriately dressed to spend

time outdoors during recess. Warm clothes,

gloves, hats, and boots are required

during the winter months.

Children well enough to come to school

should be well enough to be outside

during recess.

Exceptions for medical reasons may be

granted on an individual basis.

In the event of inclement or severely cold

weather, outdoor recess will be canceled.

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS SUPERVISION BEFORE SCHOOL

Bus students are not to exit the bus until 8:20 AM at the elementary schools.

All students should not be on school grounds before 8:20 AM Parents will be called if their children are consistently

dropped off before this time.

There is no supervision on the grounds until 8:20a.m.

Please be sure that your child (ren) are not arriving or being dropped off before that time. There is no access to the school before the first bell at 8:30 AM. Please be sure to stay tuned to the radio or television or call the source line at 233-2334 to be sure there is no “delay” due to the weather.

Thank you for your cooperation in the safety of your children.

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