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The PTO Needs Your Support |
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We have received only 1/3 of the usual dues donations from Conard families this year, but we still have many expenses to cover!
We want to be able to offer our usual special end-of-year events for students and teachers, maintaining at least one element of normalcy in this not-so-normal year, but funds are running extremely low.
Please consider paying your yearly dues or making a donation today
(or go to the Conard Website PTO page)
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The PTO Board, Students and Teachers are grateful for your generosity! |
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Hello Parents/Caregivers,
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Attention Senior Parents/Caregivers:
We at Conard dedicate ourselves to the success of each child. True equity remains one of our primary goals as a school. This year, in an effort to deepen our understanding of how we might move ever closer to that goal, we are hoping to learn from you and your children. We are seeking parents and caregivers of seniors and their senior students to participate in focus groups which will be conducted by the Office of Equity Advancement. These meetings will allow participants to anonymously and confidentially provide us with feedback about how well we are doing in establishing an inclusive and equitable school and where we might make improvements. If you have not already done so, please CLICK HERE to learn more about our upcoming equity focus group opportunities.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Board of Education Meeting (hybrid meeting)
7:00pm
Sunday, May 23, 2021
CT Youth Pride Weekend: Open Your Heart, Share Your Pride
Sterling Street Sanctuary & Nature Preserve
Hartford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Senior Prom
Farmington Club and Polo Grounds
Farmington
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
12th Grade Awards Night
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Parent / Principal Forum (virtual)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 5, 2021
SAT Testing
7:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
11th Grade Awards Night
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 12, 2021
ACT Testing
7:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Graduation
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The Chieftain Project is a nonfiction play which dramatizes the story of the 2015 changing of the chieftain logo at Conard. The project had its roots in the 2019-2020 SPS acting class, but it was truly brought to fruition in the 2020-2021 school year by SPS students: Lilly Gallinoto, Olivia Sokale, Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, and Kayla Yousman.
The students have been working on this project for over a year, including working remotely over the 2020 COVID summer. Over this year, they have interviewed over 30 people from Tom Moore to BOE members to Conard alumni to Julio Duarte... and Mr. Condon!. After the interview process, the student spent hundreds of cumulative hours transcribing the interviews and sifting through to choose the right words and information to tell a dramatic story.
The play will be held in the auditorium on:
May 21 & 22 @ 7:00pm
May 23 @ 2:00pm
Tickets are free, but as tickets are limited, reservations are required. Reserve your tickets at conarddrama.ludus.com
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Thursday, June 3rd - 7:30-8:30pm
Join us for a discussion with school and community clinicians about teen mental health, substance abuse, and social/emotional wellness.
For this MeetUp, we've invited panelists from the April Community of Concern event, Chris Herren's "The First Day" Film Screening & Discussion, to answer your questions about teen mental health, substance abuse, and social/emotional wellness. (You do not need to have attended that event to come to this one). This meeting will be open to parents/caregivers from both high schools and the middle schools.
Questions can be asked during the meeting. To send a question ahead of time, please email: conardpto@gmail.com.
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Your Engraved Brick Will Be a Lasting Legacy at Conard
Purchase an engraved brick to honor your graduate, favorite teacher, coach or a special CHS memory. Your engraved brick (or bricks!) will be added to the walkway in front of the Conard gym and are a wonderful way to leave a lasting legacy at Conard!
The cost of each engraved brick is $60.00 (which includes cost of engraving).
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Order Your Lawn Sign Today! |
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Please click here to print out an order form. Fill it out and include a check for $15.00 made payable to Conard Safe Grad.
Completed forms can be mailed to the address provided on the form.
All proceeds from the sale of the lawn signs go toward Conard Safe Grad. Get yours today!
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Keep a watch for this recurring series that provides information, guidance, and resources from school staff, community clinicians, and more, assembled by Community of Concern (CoC). For a list of middle and high school counselors and clinicians: click here. For community crisis and mental health resources: click here.
STMH #10: Fighting Stigmas Associated with Mental Health
Education & Empathy Are Key
Mental health is equally as important as physical health, and learning to practice self-care and get proper treatment for difficulty and illness related to mental well-being starts by acquiring knowledge and building empathy. Adolescents benefit from having information just as adults do, according to pediatric specialist Dr. Ishrat Quadri, who encourages schools to implement mental health educational programs: View 2-minute video from January webinar
A Resource for Adults - Training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Register for a free 1-day course to learn how to help a youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. For classes offered by Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford (June-Dec) click here and by Hartford Hospital Institute of Living (Sept) click here.
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Please click on your age appropriate link and enter the corresponding password.
Here are the links and passwords:
Password: Vaping101!
Password: Dontgetplayed
Password: Dontbeplayed
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It's Flocking & Schooling Season! |
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ORDER YOUR FLOCK TODAY!
Flocking Happens Through June 4th
Flocks or Schools can be sent to celebrate graduation or any occasion! Attached to the Flock or School will be a note with your personal message. The Flock/ School stays in place on the recipientās lawn for at least 2 days and delivery and pickup are done secretly by Conard volunteers.
Give a Flock or a School
Flock of Flamingos $30
Approximately 10 plastic flamingos placed on the recipientās lawn with a āFlock for Conard Safe Gradā sign.
Double Flock of Flamingos $50
approximately 20 plastic flamingos on the recipientās lawn with a āFlock for Conard Safe Gradā sign.
School of Sharks $30
A set of signs with one emerging shark surrounded by swimming fins in your lawn.
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ļ»æCoC will be working with Kamora's Cultural Corner (KCC) and Concerned Parents of Color West Hartford (CPCWH) for our an LGTBQ+ youth of color and supporter round table discussion.
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Making the Most of Your Childās Summer
Thursday, May 27, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West Hartford Public Schools and our Community Partners are offering all interested parents and caregivers free virtual workshops to help you make the most of your childās summer!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
College Planning
Financial Literacy
Joyful Parenting
Growing Strong Readers
Everyday Math
Social-Emotional Learning for Our Family
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the meeting.
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Community of Concern: the joint Hall/Conard/Sedgwick/King Philip PTO committee, supports the West Hartford Public Schoolsā commitment to ābe actively anti-racist in our thoughts, our actions.ā Learn more about CoC here. ļ»æ
Antiracist Action # 31
Learn about our Asian American & Pacific Islander neighbors
Know Our Story: The Asian American Experience in West Hartford
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the West Hartford Public Library is hosting two virtual panel discussions to celebrate our Asian American community members and elevate their stories, moderated by Yukiyo Iida, founding member of West Hartford Parent Community Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Groups and Programs and Partnership Specialist at EquityCT.
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Youth Panel Discussion: Friday, May 14 at 7:00pm
Featuring Conard and Hall students and alumni. Click HERE for more information and registration.
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Adult Panel Discussion: Friday, May 21 at 7:00pm
Featuring an array of local voices.
Click HERE for information and registration
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"Steal as much wisdom from other people as you can." - Aziz Ansari |
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NEXT STEPS FOR JUNIORS
Now that the Junior Workshop classes have ended, the following are suggested next steps:
BEFORE SCHOOL ENDS
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Continue to research colleges through Naviance, virtual college tours/fairs, or by visiting campuses (many are now allowing students to visit in person). All of these are important ways to demonstrate interest. Students should have roughly 6-10 schools in Naviance under āColleges Iām Thinking Aboutā
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Complete a rough draft of your Common Application essay in English class. (Remember the updated writing prompts can be found in your Google Classroom under Common Application).
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Approach one or two of your teachers (during the 4th quarter) and ask if they would be willing to write your college recommendation.
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GRADES! Finish your junior year on a strong note.
DURING THE SUMMER
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Update your Common Application in August when the site opens back up and you receive your senior schedule. Update your education section with senior year courses and update your GPA. Add in your schools and begin answering their questions, exploring additional writing supplements.
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Continue to research schools, visit and interview when allowed.
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Register for August SAT if a third SAT is needed/suggested. (A September SAT may also be offered by CollegeBoard. This is TBD.)
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Update your resume and/or brag sheet(Required for the counselor recommendation)
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Join us in Thanking our Wonderful Conard Teachers, Staff & Administrators for their Dedication and Commitment to our Students in This Difficult Year! |
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Below are some digital thank you cards for you and your students to send to teachers and staff members anytime this month.
Here's How:
- Click on a card and hold, then download, share or screenshot it.
- Add a quick note of thanks and email the card to a teacher, staff member or administrator.
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For a list of email addresses click here
ļ»æThat's all there is to it! It takes just a moment of your time, but the card will mean so much to the teacher, staff member, or administrator who receives it! Thank you for taking the time to make someone's day!
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Join the PTO Board and Help Make a Difference |
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As students graduate, so do their parents/caregivers! At the end of this school year, we will have vacant leadership positions on the PTO Board and we would like you to join us!
The PTO is a great group of parents and caregivers whose mission is to promote a positive environment for students at Conard High School by providing a forum for open communication between parents, teachers and school administrators and funding educational programs for the school community.
No experience? No problem! Outgoing members will share detailed information with you to make the transition seamless and easy!
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Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the final PPF
Thursday, June 3rd, 7:00 pm
Do you have a topic suggestion for a future PPF?
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DAILY STUDENT SCREENINGļ»æ
Remember to Ask Each Morning Before Sending Your Student to School:
- Does the student have a fever over 100 degrees OR not feel well?
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Does the student show signs of illness? click here for symptoms list
- Does someone in the household have a fever or signs of illness?
- Has the student been in close contact (within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes) with anyone who is confirmed to have COVID-19 within the last two weeks?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, DO NOT send the student to school. Instead, follow quarantine protocols for your child and contact your health provider as well as Conard. Strongly consider COVID-19 testing per West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District Guidance.
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CONARD PTO E-NEWS SUBMISSIONS
We are glad to help spread the word about events and happenings in our Conard Community. If you would like to add a flyer or information to the PTO E-News, submit your information by Friday before the week you would like your submission to appear to: conardpto@gmail.com.
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