We are off to a good start in a challenging time. |
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We made it through the first week, and we are finding our way. Now we will begin to build some positive momentum and connection, and figure out this situation together, It's not perfect, but what staff, families and students are doing is pretty amazing. |
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Here's a link to a blank schedule -- Never did something so empty turn out to be so helpful
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Form for Grades 9/10 Late arrival or Early Dismissal for Block 1 or Block 4 Study Hall - Fill it out if you are a parent requesting for your grade 9 or grade 10 student to arrive late or leave school early during a period 1 or 4 study hall block. This form needs to be filled out if there is an error in your schedule. In an effort to minimize daily building capacity, any student with a study hall scheduled during blocks 1 or 4 (on any day) can elect a late arrival/early dismissal with parental permission.
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Note the Date Change:
PTO Zoom Board Meeting Is Now the 13th
(because there is a school board mtg on the 6th)
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All are welcome to attend the first PTO meeting of the year!
Tues., Oct. 13th
7:00-8:30 PM
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Email us at hallpto@gmail.com to RSVP and get the Zoom link.
To those of you who have RSVP'd already, thank you!
We will track responses and send the zoom link as we get closer to the date!
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This is Not the Secret to the Universe; but it is the Hybrid Daily Schedule from Now to January. |
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If you were still figuring it out, you are not alone!! We will find our way together. |
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Schedule for Sept. 14:
- Students in the Red Cohort will be in-school for the week.
- Students in the Blue Cohort will be in remote learning for the week.
Please remember that C day has a slightly different schedule to allow for community time which will meet during your C2 block:
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Please Finish Power School E-Collect Forms |
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If you have not finished signing off on your e-collect forms,
please log into PowerSchool and do this as soon as possible.
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If We Check Our Kids' Health Each Day,
We Will All Be Safer.
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Don’t forget to ask yourself these questions every morning before you come to school:
- I do NOT have a fever greater than 100 degrees OR I do not feel well.
- Other signs of illness.
- Someone in my household has a fever or sign of illness.
- I was in close contact (within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes) with anyone confirmed with COVID-19 within the last two weeks.
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, DO NOT come to school.
Instead, follow quarantine protocols and contact your health provider as well as our attendance office.
Strongly consider COVID-19 testing per West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District guidance.
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All Seniors Can Take the SAT Free on Sept. 23rd |
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Hall has partnered with the CT State Department of Education and College Board to arrange for Class of 2021 students to take a free SAT on Wed., September 23, 2020. No registration is required. Participation is NOT required.
For students seeking additional weekend fall testing dates, the following SAT/ACT are still planned to be held at Hall and/or Conard at this time.
Registration for any of these tests is done by the student through respective SAT and ACT websites:
- SAT
- September 26th (CHS only)
- October 3rd (CHS/HHS)
- November 7th (CHS/HHS)
- December 5th (HHS only)
- ACT
- September 12th (CHS only)
- October 24th (CHS/HHS)
- December 12th (HHS only)
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Dear Seniors and Parents/Guardians,
In order to host our Senior Planning presentation in the most effective way possible this year, we have prepared all the information you need in this presentation: Senior Planning Presentation.
We hope that you will view the presentation before joining us for a Google Meet with your student and the Hall School Counselors for a Q&A.
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Senior Planning Meets will occur on:
Wednesday, 9/23 @1:30pm; and
Thursday and Friday, 9/24 and 9/25 @ 7:30 am and 12:35 pm
CHOOSE ONE:
Phone in:
(US)+1 929-251-5628
PIN: 138 721 504#
Phone in:
(US)+1 520-815-1120
PIN: 445 161 285#
Phone in:
(US)+1 213-797-5902
PIN: 471 617 781#
Phone in:
(US)+1 240-435-4601
PIN: 586 234 310#
Phone in:
(US)+1 661-527-3556
PIN: 960 669 979#
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Safe Grad Volunteer Reminder
Express your interest in volunteering for Safe Grad by 9/15
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Each year on graduation night, Hall HS senior graduates are treated to a fun filled evening of entertainment , activities, prizes and delicious food. The Hall HS cafeteria is transformed into an amazing chaperoned, substance-free celebration for our graduates from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
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Safe Grad Fundraiser: Support 2021! |
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The masks are available for sale to everyone in the Hall Community.
There are 2 versions - one for 2021 Grads and the other for anyone interested in showing their Hall pride.
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Masks are $10. each and $2. from each sale will go to support the 2021 Safe Grad program and this wonderful event.
Sales end on September 20th.
Estimated: Masks will be available for pick up by September 30th.
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Upcoming No-Cost Fundraisers
for SafeGrad 2021
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THREE drop-off dates – TWO fundraisers – ONE drop-off…..GO!
Savers Drive (gently used clothing, bedding)
&
Bottle Return Drive (Cans & Bottles)
Please place all donations in plastic garbage bags.
Where: Hall Parking Lot (tennis court lot)
Saturday, September 26th 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, October 10th 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, October 24th 10:30 a.m. – Noon
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Seniors Portraits
To have a senior portrait in the yearbook, you must have a photo taken by Prestige Portraits (no other photographs may be used in the yearbook, due to our contract).
Portrait sessions may be scheduled free of charge and take place at Hall High --COVID mitigation measures are fully in place during sessions.
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WHPS Free Breakfast & Lunch Programs |
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Click here for more information about the
WHPS Free Breakfast & Lunch
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All Families, Please Register for These 2 Easy, Breezy Programs That Help Hall |
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....and help Hall High School PTO raise funds for school events without any extra effort, just keep grocery shopping.These points become CASH for our school! Last year we earned $384.96.
OUR SCHOOL: William H. Hall High School
OUR ID#: 41033
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Rewards ID: 3364085500
Name: Kelly Tofil
Phone: (860) 929-5110
School: William H. Hall High School
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West Hartford Special Education PTO (SEPTO) invites you to join our dynamic organization, serving the needs of our community. We are a district wide PTO that supports special education for all the children in our town from Pre-K – High School, at all of our 16 schools which includes 1,287 students with IEPs and over 750 with accommodations under 504 plans.
As a member of WHSEPTO, your membership dues of just $15 will support YOUR students.
Here are just a few of the ways West Hartford Special Education PTO gave back to the community last year:
- Through funding and hosting of community events such as The Miracle League Trick or Treat and our own Silent Spring Fling sensory friendly dance party.
- Informational session on Social Media Safety with the Connecticut State Police
- Grants to the West Hartford Schools Foundation to support special education
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Parent to Parent: Let's Choose to Laugh. |
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From the pop culture corner...
We have TONS of respect for the logistics, labor and genius behind getting the kids, staff and teachers back to school safely. AND this comedic take did resonate with how tired we are when we were figuring out the schedule and how we are just trying to keep up.
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Heads-Up: Holidays Coming |
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School Will Be Closed on These Holidays... |
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Sept. 28 Yom Kippur
Oct. 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day
Nov. 3 Election Day (teacher in-service, no school for students)
Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Recess
Dec. 24-Jan.1 Holiday Recess
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Good News on Social Media |
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Follow Hall HS on Instagram & Twitter @whallhigh
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Inclusion & Anti-Racism Resources |
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The Greater Good Science Center at U.C. Berkeley shared a list of resources to help people understand the the science behind bias and discrimination, and how to reduce or eliminate those impulses over time. It includes a reading list for parents.
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How to Post in This Eblast:
Please Note the New Time
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To have items added to this PTO eblast,
Information must be received by SUNDAY at 12:00 PM to be included in that week's email.
You can send information to: hallpto@gmail.com
Please note: The information must uphold the PTO's mission to inform families in support of all students.
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Dear Hall FAMILIES,
We’d like to remind you about our FERN STREET BACKPACKS program, which provides free weekend food supplies for your in-need students. WHPS high school students are eligible to participate in our in-library program as opposed to our in-school program for students in middle and elementary school. Hall students participating in our program pick up their food bags from either Noah Webster or Faxon Branch libraries each week throughout the school year.
Attached is a flyer about the program. Our program is free of charge and designed for WHPS students who are eligible for the free and reduced meal programs, and those who have difficulty accessing food on Saturday and Sunday.
Please reach out to me directly with any questions. We are ready immediately to help you support the health and well-being of your students.
With thanks,
Katherine Wilson, Coordinator
Fern Street Backpacks
Fern Street Food Ministry, Universalist Church of West Hartford
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2020-21 PTO Board Members |
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Membership:
Adria Giordano
Hospitality:
Stephanie Kudler & Stacey Safryn
Communications:
Catherine Flavin & Loretta Waldman
Treasurers:
Jane Robinson & Laura Harker
Recording Secretaries:
Carolyn Martindale & Liz Reynolds
Concessions:
Carl Cieplinski & Louise Teodosio
Safe Grad:
Sharlene Seidman & Kristin Magendantz
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Parent Teacher Council:
Carl Cieplinski
New Family Engagement:
Annie Keith
Community of Concern:
Jenn Rossi
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools:
Tracy Friedman
West Hartford Scholarship Fund Representative:
Randi O'Brien
Faculty
Principal Dan Zittoun
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