From the school nurse, Gail Sullivan
Welcome back!
Your child’s good health is basic to a sound education and productive living. The purpose of our school health program is to maintain, improve and promote the health of your school age child.
Ways to promote a healthy environment for students and staff include keeping your child home if an elevated temperature is present. His or her temperature should be normal for 24 hours prior to sending them back to school. Students should not return to school for 24 hours after vomiting or diarrhea stops.
Please notify us if your child has an infectious disease or condition such as strep throat, pink eye, lice, ringworm, etc.
If your child becomes ill or injured enough to go home during the school day, you will be notified so arrangements can be made to take him/her home. Please keep emergency cards up to date.
As the cold weather approaches, children should be dressed appropriately.
Also, it is important that your child eat a nutritious breakfast each day before coming to school.
It remains to be seen how the flu and cold season will affect us this year. Please stress to your child the importance of rest, nutrition and above all precautions which include frequent hand washing and covering ones mouth when coughing or sneezing. If you suspect your child has the flu, please let me know.
Donations-I am in need of a few items for the health room. Nut free snacks and saltines are always in need. I also need cough drops for minor colds and sore throats. Also, if you have any gently used sweatpants or elastic waist pants, especially in smaller sizes, I would be very grateful!
Sixth grade parents-you should have scheduled your child’s physical for entry into seventh grade by now. The physical should be completed during the sixth grade year. If you have not, time is running out! It often takes months to get an appointment for a physical exam. Please do so immediately so that you can turn in the blue form to me by June 1, 2014. Remember, your child will not be allowed to enter Silas Deane Middle School without the blue form completed and your child’s immunizations up to date. Thank you to those of you who have already done this
Book Fair Update
Our Scholastic Book Fair was a great success and I would like to thank the volunteers and parents who supported the Fair. Through our generous parents, our teachers were gifted 97 books for their classrooms!! We look forward to seeing you at the Spring BOGO Fair! Thank you, Shannon Jones.
SAVE THE DATE
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Re-takes are scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2013
PACKETS from Grynn & Barrett Studios will be coming home soon
Please contact Diana Reeve Hammer with any questions:
Annual Halloween Party
The Halloween event is a big hit here at Hanmer school and the Halloween committee can always use some
help decorating the gym and hallways at 3 p.m the day of the event. Please help out and consider setting up or
breaking down the event. If you would like to help out and did not sign up at Open House please contact
Carrie Anzidei (Halloween Chairperson) at marcarr@snet to assist.
Halloween Event information:
Where: Hanmer School
When: Friday, October 25th
Time: 6-8 pm
We can’t wait to see what all the girls, guys and ghouls will come dressed as. Remember refreshments will beavailable for purchase in the cafeteria.
And new this year…a photo booth!!!!
Important Information Regarding Student Attendance
A letter was sent home with students on September 20th containing important information regarding student attendance. Please be sure you read that letter. According to state statute:
- Parents are required to call the school to report the first 9 absences or send in written documentation
- For the tenth absence for illness and beyond, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to qualify as unexcused.
- Unexcused absences contribute to the state’s definition of truancy. A student is considered truant after 4 unexcused absences in a month or 10 unexcused absences in a year. Once a student is identified as truant, parents will be asked to come to school for a meeting to discuss a plan to improve attendance.
- Students are considered “habitually truant” when the number of unexcused absences reaches 20 in one year. At that point the school is to contact the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).
New Procedure for Students who are TARDY!!
If your child is tardy to school, we are asking that a parent or guardian walk that child in to school and sign them in. Thanks!
Jog-A-Thon
Hanmer’s 8th annual Jog-A-Thon will be on Friday, October 11th (rain date: Thursday, Oct. 17th). Every class will have the opportunity to run, jog, or walk outside for 25-30 minutes. This event is a great way for our school to promote health and wellness through physical activity, and it is also a valuable fundraiser. Students who have money to donate should bring it to the office as soon as possible. Please make sure that the students’ and the teachers’ names are on the envelope. All checks should be made payable to the Hanmer PTO. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mr. Diaz. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Diaz or the PTO event coordinators: Kristine Lisella at 860-604-1723 and Deb O’Leary at 860-257-3039. We are all looking forward to a fun and exciting day!
Schedule
START / END / GRADE9:30 AM / 10:10 AM / Kindergarten
10:15 AM / 10:55 AM / 1st Grade
11:00 AM / 11:40 AM / 6th Grade
11:45 AM / 12:25 PM / 3rd Grade
12:30 PM / 1:10 PM / 2nd Grade
1:15 PM / 1:55 PM / 4th Grade
2:00 PM / 2:40 PM / 5th Grade
Town-Wide Cross Country Run
The Town-Wide Cross Country Run, sponsored by the Wethersfield elementary Physical Education teachers, will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, at Wethersfield High School. The run will begin at 3:45 PM. All participants should arrive by 3:35 PM, and they are requested to wear their school colors (blue & white).
Students in grades 4 through 6 will have the opportunity to run the one-mile course at the high school. This event is a developmentally appropriate activity that reinforces much of the students’ current learning in physical education. Please encourage your child to be a part of this fun afternoon.
Students who are interested in running need to fill out and return their permission slips to Mr. Diaz by the day of the event. Transportation to and from the high school is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Diaz.
Tentative Race Schedule
6th Grade – 3:45 PM5th Grade – 4:05 PM4th Grade – 4:30 PM
Yarn Paintings by Grade 2 (June 2013) Lighthouses by Grade 1 (June 2013)
Still Life by Grade 5 (June 2013) Out of this World by Grade 4 (May 2013)
WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SAFE GRADUATION 2014
Executive Chairperson:
Michelle Lavoie, 257-8030,
Fundraising Co-Chairs:
Sheryl Matarazzo, 257-3188,
Marguerite Alpert, 563-1093,
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
Would you like to help? Any fundraising ideas? Please call any of the names mentioned on this flyer. Please try to attend our monthly meetings, which are held the first Monday of every month, at 7:30pm in the Fireside Room at the Pitkin Community Center. Thank you in advance for all of your help, support and ideas!
October 7November 4December 2January 6
February 3 March 3April 7May 5
June 2
It’s Happening Again…FLAMINGOS ARE SHOWING UP AROUND TOWN
To help raise money to support the WHS Safe Graduation event, please consider having a “flock” of beautiful flamingos sent to your friends, family or neighbor’s home. The “flocked” family simply makes a donation of $20 to have the flamingos fly away or $25 to have them fly to someone else’s home you wish to pass them onto. As lovely as they are, the “flock” doesn’t hang around for more than 24 hours before they move on to the next home. These seasonal appearances are very popular so call now to get your “flockee” on the list. For more information or to place an order, please contact Nancy Jones, (860)257-8638, (860)306-3073 or lifeisjones@aol.com to sign up!
WETHERSFIELD MERCANDISE & APPAREL SALES
Safe Grad is selling “Wethersfield” apparel! We have a complete line of merchandise from shirts to hats to blankets. Stock up on basics while supporting our town as well as Safe Graduation efforts. Hoodies and blankets can be ordered with a year of graduation embroidered on them. New this year are flannel pajama bottoms with Wethersfield printed down the left leg in pink lettering; these are sure to be a hit with all the girls! Wethersfield apparel makes great holiday gifts for the whole family and graduation gifts for the seniors. In stock now, are umbrellas, a “WHS Eagles” engraved Murano glass bead, thermal insulated cups and NEW THIS YEAR—stylus/pens. Orders placed by November 18 are guaranteed Christmas delivery. Order forms are available in the high school office and from click on Safe Graduation under the Quick Links section. ContactDiane Colangelo at 860-721-6519or with questions. .
6th ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE, TBA
Clean out Your Closets and support Safe Grad. We’ll accept your unwanted (clean) men’s/women’s/children clothing, shoes, belts, ties, hats, handbags, bedding sets, curtains, towels, blankets, tablecloths, stuffed animals and hard plastic toys. Please bring these items to the WHS Cafeteria. Using the entrance near the tennis courts will make unloading easier. Spread the word to friends and family! Anyquestions? Contact Sheryl Matarzzo at 860-257-3188 or or Marguerite Alpert at .
WHS SAFE GRADUATION Apparel
And Merchandise
T-SHIRTS- (100% Cotton) “Wethersfield” printed across frontPricew/ Year of Grad.
~Short sleeve offered in:Navy, Gray or Hot Pink$12
~Long sleeve offered in: Navy, Gray or White$15
SWEATSHIRTS- “Wethersfield” printed across front
~Sport–Wick Hoodieoffered in: Navy or Dark Smoke$35$40
SWEATPANT- “Wethersfield” printed below the pocket open bottom
Offered in Navy and Athletic Heather$ 27
PAJAMA BOTTOMS – “WETHERSFIELD” printed down the side of the left leg in NAVY$ 25
CAP- White w/navy “W” Stone w/ navy Navy w/ White Light Pink w/ Navy$ 14
GOLF UMBRELLA- Navy/White Panel “Wethersfield” printed on White Panel/ Navy 37.5" L x 60" W$ 25
STADIUM BLANKET-13 ounce fleece, Anti Pill finish, contrasting blanket stitch trim$20 –Includes one line of personalization
Colors offered: Red, Navy, Royal, Brown, Black, Heather Grey, Dark Green add $5 for additional line
BUY NOW
STYLUS/PEN- This “Wethersfield” embossed stylus and pen will come in handy with all$3
your tablets.
THERMAL INSULATED TUMBLERS$7
MURANO GLASS BEAD- embossed with “WHS” w/gift bag.$5
Order Form
ORDER DEADLINE NOVEMBER 18, 2013 TO ASSURE CHRISTMAS DELIVERY
ADULT SIZES Small, Medium, Large, XL (XXL, XXXL available for an additional $4)
Name:Phone:
Email:School:
Item:QTY:color:Size; YrOG Qty x Amount
______
Number of Items ordered: Total Amount Enclosed:
CHECKS Payable to: WHS Safe Graduation 2013 Mail Order form and Check to Diane Colangelo, 108 Olney Rd. Wethersfield. For questions: Please contact Diane Colangelo at 860-721-6519 or . FOR FURTHER DETAILS CHECK SAFE GRAD LINK ON WHS WEBSITE
Dear Parents:
Welcome to the start of a new school year and a year of A+ School Rewards. Starting October 4, 2013through March 20, 2014 Hanmer School will have the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program.
All you have to do is:
Log on to to register online using your Stop & Shop Card
OR email me, Melissa Hart at with “Stop & Shop Rewards” in the subject line.
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 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.
Remember, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Registration is easy makes a HUGE difference to our school. We need your support. Please be sure to register your card to benefit Hanmer School using ID #07386. Also, don’t forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same. It could mean the world to our children.
2011/2012 we received $1205 2012/2013 we received $2548.37!!!!!
Hanmer Chairpersons 2013-2014
Event / Name / Phone / EmailHanmer Webpage / Melissa Hart /
Who’s Who at Hanmer School / Melissa Hart /
Teacher’s Brunch / Noemi Rodriguez /
Cornfest / Marianne Lienau /
Boo-Hoo Breakfast &
Back to School Picnic / Kim Wolf
Noemi Rodriguez /
BINGO / Carla Adams /
Stop & Shop Rewards / Melissa Hart /
Holiday Shop
Wreath Sale / Marjorie Carson /
Someone Special Dance / Alison Buser
Bulletin Board / Nicole Hart
Nancy Arnold /
Dinner & a Movie / Angela Stearns/6th Grade /
Spring Fundraiser / Jennifer Errikson /
Variety Show
Co-chair
Co-chair / Jamie Tinker /
School Fair / Carol Shafman
Marjorie Carson /
Copy Crew / Kim Wolf /
Jog-a-thon / Deb O’Leary
Kristine Lisell /
Fall Fundraiser / Mia Caulfield /
Spirtwear / Leigh Moran /
6th Grade Committee Chairs / Shannon Jones
Liz Irace /
Hospitality / Noemi Rodgriguez /
Halloween / Carrie Anzidei /
Enrichment / Nicole Mitchell /
Hanmer Happenings / Melissa Hart /
Sponsors/Ads/Raffles / Deanna Ford /
Directory / Terri Carlson /
Box Tops / Diana Hammer
Swim Night / Liz Irace /
Book Fairs / Shannon Jones /
WSPC Reps / Mia Caulfield
Deanna Ford /
School Pictures / Diana Reeve Hammer /
Creative Arts / Pamela Langdon /
Recycling / Jennifer Errickson /
Pancake breakfast / Angela Stearns /
Bus Trip / Frank Rende /
How??? By simply handing in your PTO membership dues! Every family that has submitted their suggested $15 per child/ $25 per family will be entered into the drawings for up to 6 front row seats at the Hanmer Annual Winter Concert held at Hanmer School OR the Annual Spring Concert held at Silas Deane Middle School. These performances are always packed and seating limited! Your family can win these highly sought after seats!
Please send your dues into school by THURSDAY 10/24 with checks payable to Hanmer PTO. If you have already sent in payment, you are already entered to win! We will choose 2 winning families, one for each concert, at the Halloween Party on 10/25. (winners do not need to be present, we will notify you)
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!
Kim Wolf & Deanna Ford
About PTO Dues…
The PTO collects dues at the beginning of each school year. The money is used for (but not limited to) field trips, special items for the classrooms, enrichment programs and creative art programs.
Did you know? In the past few years the PTO has been able to purchase many special items for the classrooms including:
Document CamerasEquipment for P.E. Classes
Portable Smart BoardsInstruments for music classes
Classroom reading booksApple TV Devices
Do I have to attend meetings to be a member?
To be a member of the PTO you do not have to attend the monthly meetings. Parents are encouraged to attend but it is definitely not mandatory.
Do I have to volunteer to help at events?
To be a member of the PTO you do not have to volunteer your time at events. We understand that families have lots of commitments. Parents are encouraged to volunteer if they can. Even an hour helps!
What activities are sponsored by the PTO?
The PTO sponsors many school events during the school year including but not limited to:
Field Trips (PTO pays $500 per grade)
Author Visits
In-School Science programs
Family Picnic
End of the year fair
Halloween Party
Winter Workshop
Valentine Workshop
Jog-A-Thon
BINGO
Hanmer PTO Membership
Please complete and send in with a suggested $15 per student or $25 family donation. Please make checks payable to “Hanmer PTO”
Family Name:______
Name of Student(s):______
PTO MEETING MINUTES
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A.W. HANMER SCHOOL PTO MINUTES
September 12, 2013
Welcome/Introductions
The regular meeting of the A.W. Hanmer School PTO was called to order at 7:08 by Kim Wolf.
In Attendance
Kim Wolf, Kate Mullarkey Melendez, Kaethe Podgorski, Ira Collins, Julie Dudek, Valbona Duro, Miliam Tahiri, Lumnije Tahiri, Rob Hart, Jonathan Diaz, Noemi Rodriguez, Patti Moytko, Lilian Klinger, Carol Shafman, Angela Stearns, Deanna Cawley-Ford, Melissa Hart, Caitlyn Gleason, Caryn Doten, Valerie Hart, Dawn Croce, Cathy Ernst, Kristy Cantwell, Helen Desrochers
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the June meeting were approved with no changes.
Co-President’s Report
The Welcome Back Lunch sponsored by the PTO was held before school started. The staff truly enjoyed it! The PTO also sponsored the second annual Boo-Hoo/Yee Haw Breakfast. Coffee, muffins and donuts were served to parents outside of the school after drop off on the first day. This was a great opportunity for people to connect. The annual Back to School Picnic was also a great success with several families and staff members attending.
Open House will be held next week. PTO table will be set up for committee sign-ups. It is requested that children do not attend Open House.
Treasurer’s Report
Budget for the 2013-2014 school year: each grade K-5 will receive $600 for field trips. 6th grade will receive $45 per student for field trips, as well as $200 for Step Up ceremony. Dinner & a Movie night will become a 6th grade fundraiser.