HOOKER HAPPENINGS
JUNE 5th – JUNE 9th
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, June 7th @ 7:45 AM SPMT
Thursday, June 8th @ 9 AM Kindergarten Concert
Friday, June 9th @ 10 – 2:30 PM Field Day K-2 (East Rock Park)
Sunday, June 11th Time @ 5 – 9 PM 8th Grade Dance
Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:30–8 PM PTA Meeting
Friday, June 16th @ 5:30 – 7:30 PM PTA End of the Year Potluck (East Rock Pavilion)
Monday, June 19th @ 9:30 – 2 PM Field Day 3-8 (Rain Date 6/21)
Wednesday, June 21st @ 9 AM 2nd Grade Stepping Up Celebration
Friday, June 23rd @ 9 AM 8th Grade Graduation (Whitney Ave. Auditorium)
Monday, June 26th @ 12:50 PM Early Dismissal Last Day of School
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WITHDRAWAL FORM(S) DUE BY JUNE 14th
If your child(ren) WILL NOT return to Worthington Hooker School next school year, a withdrawal form(s) needs to be filled out. This withdrawal forms(s) MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN! This form is proof that your child(ren) attended Worthington Hooker School and a copy must be given to the new school. SIGNATURES ARE DUE BY JUNE 14th. If you have any questions, please come to the main office. It is extremely imperative that this form(s) is completed by June 14th!
PROCLAMATION FROM THE LIBRARY
All library books are due by FRIDAY, JUNE 9th! Mrs. Hart will send notices after June 9th to students who owe books. Parents/guardians ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE for the cost of lost books.
SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
If you are interested in Summer School for your child, please get an application from the main office.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Registration forms for the Fall Session (2017-2018) of the Worthington Hooker After school program are now being accepted. Please fill out the form and RETURN it with your deposit or payment BEFORE JUNE 23, 2017 to reserve a spot for your child.
K-2 ANNOUNCEMENTS
K - 2 FIELD DAY
Field Day will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH FROM 10 AM – 2 PM. Students should wear sneakers and dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, Field Day activities will commence inside the school. A bagged lunch will be provided for all students. Parents are welcome to join us for the fun activities.
SECOND GRADE STEPPING UP CELEBRATION
In preparation for our 2nd graders are going to the 3rd grade they will be stepping up to the Whitney Ave. location on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 9 AM! Please join them in celebrating their achievements and recognizing their accomplishments. The celebration will start at school then relocate to East Rock Park for the picnic.
3-8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Molly Weinberg from Worthington Hooker School - 4B
eesmarts™ is an energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy learning initiative that held a contest regarding the importance of saving energy. Molly Weinberg from Worthington Hooker School class 4B won 2nd place ($100 gift card for Amazon and a plaque) in the 2017 eeSmarts energy contest for writing a news article (250 words or less) on saving energy. The ceremony took place 6/2/17 at the state capital building in Hartford.
3-8 FIELD DAY
Grades 3-8 will be having a school-wide Field Day on Monday, June 19th with a rain date of June 21st. We are looking for 20 parent volunteers who would be able to be at school by 9:00 AM and be here to help for the entire school day. This will be on a "first come-first served" basis. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Behn ASAP at kristin.behn@nhboe.net or Mrs. Catalano at jennifer.catalano@nhboe.net.
NOTE FROM THE NURSE
PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN 6TH GRADE GOING INTO THE 7TH GRADE, A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO SUBMIT PHYSICAL EXAM FORM(S) FOR YOUR CHILD(REN).
If they are not in by the first day of school (8/28/17) your child runs the risk of NOT STARTING SCHOOL until the PHYSICAL EXAM has been submitted.
THE PHYSICAL EXAM NEEDS TO BE DATED FROM 8/28/16 THRU 8/28/17. Please CHECK the date BEFORE submitting. If your child will require any medication for the 2017/18 school year please submit updated paper work as well. FOR PARENTS THAT HAVE CHILD(REN) WHO REQUIRE MEDICATION DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, please note that letters went out to remind everyone to pick up their child's medication before end of school year. I will dispose of all expired medications (that haven't been picked up) on last day of school. Also PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO HAVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS complete medication forms for the next school year...those forms went out as well in their homeroom classes. You must submit that paperwork by the first week of school otherwise your child cannot receive medication during the school day without proper authorization.
Call me with any questions or concerns at 475-220-3711 (Canner St.) or 475-220-7215 (Whitney Ave.). I hope you all have a wonderful summer! Thanks, Janice Gemmell School Nurse
PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS
PTA MEETINGS - ELECTIONS
The last PTA Meeting of the year is on: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 6:30 PM – 8 PM.
PTA will hold its ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD OF MEMBERS serving for the year 2017-18 during June 14th meeting. Our current President, Secretary and Treasurer are at the end their 2 year term and won't continue. Elections will be held for all the eight positions - President, Secretary, Co-Treasurers (2), Vice President of Communications, Advocacy, Events and Programs. As a reminder, only PTA members can vote but everyone is welcome to come. You are a PTA member if you have paid your $10 dues at the beginning of the year. You can contact PTA at ptaworthington@gmail.com if you are not sure about your membership.
SPANISH CLASS
Hola! We are looking for volunteers for the after school Spanish committee. If you are interested in joining please email melissamottamiller@gmail.com. Please let me know if your child is interested in taking Spanish in the fall. Email me with any questions or concerns. Gracias!
PTA POTLUCK
All of you and your families are invited to the Year End Cookout & Potluck on FRIDAY, JUNE 16 FROM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ EAST ROCK PAVILION!
JUNE 5th – JUNE 9th
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, June 7th @ 7:45 AM SPMT
Thursday, June 8th @ 9 AM Kindergarten Concert
Friday, June 9th @ 10 – 2:30 PM Field Day K-2 (East Rock Park)
Sunday, June 11th Time @ 5 – 9 PM 8th Grade Dance
Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:30–8 PM PTA Meeting
Friday, June 16th @ 5:30 – 7:30 PM PTA End of the Year Potluck (East Rock Pavilion)
Monday, June 19th @ 9:30 – 2 PM Field Day 3-8 (Rain Date 6/21)
Wednesday, June 21st @ 9 AM 2nd Grade Stepping Up Celebration
Friday, June 23rd @ 9 AM 8th Grade Graduation (Whitney Ave. Auditorium)
Monday, June 26th @ 12:50 PM Early Dismissal Last Day of School
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
WITHDRAWAL FORM(S) DUE BY JUNE 14th
If your child(ren) WILL NOT return to Worthington Hooker School next school year, a withdrawal form(s) needs to be filled out. This withdrawal forms(s) MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN! This form is proof that your child(ren) attended Worthington Hooker School and a copy must be given to the new school. SIGNATURES ARE DUE BY JUNE 14th. If you have any questions, please come to the main office. It is extremely imperative that this form(s) is completed by June 14th!
PROCLAMATION FROM THE LIBRARY
All library books are due by FRIDAY, JUNE 9th! Mrs. Hart will send notices after June 9th to students who owe books. Parents/guardians ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE for the cost of lost books.
SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
If you are interested in Summer School for your child, please get an application from the main office.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Registration forms for the Fall Session (2017-2018) of the Worthington Hooker After school program are now being accepted. Please fill out the form and RETURN it with your deposit or payment BEFORE JUNE 23, 2017 to reserve a spot for your child.
K-2 ANNOUNCEMENTS
K - 2 FIELD DAY
Field Day will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH FROM 10 AM – 2 PM. Students should wear sneakers and dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, Field Day activities will commence inside the school. A bagged lunch will be provided for all students. Parents are welcome to join us for the fun activities.
SECOND GRADE STEPPING UP CELEBRATION
In preparation for our 2nd graders are going to the 3rd grade they will be stepping up to the Whitney Ave. location on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 9 AM! Please join them in celebrating their achievements and recognizing their accomplishments. The celebration will start at school then relocate to East Rock Park for the picnic.
3-8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Molly Weinberg from Worthington Hooker School - 4B
eesmarts™ is an energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy learning initiative that held a contest regarding the importance of saving energy. Molly Weinberg from Worthington Hooker School class 4B won 2nd place ($100 gift card for Amazon and a plaque) in the 2017 eeSmarts energy contest for writing a news article (250 words or less) on saving energy. The ceremony took place 6/2/17 at the state capital building in Hartford.
3-8 FIELD DAY
Grades 3-8 will be having a school-wide Field Day on Monday, June 19th with a rain date of June 21st. We are looking for 20 parent volunteers who would be able to be at school by 9:00 AM and be here to help for the entire school day. This will be on a "first come-first served" basis. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Behn ASAP at kristin.behn@nhboe.net or Mrs. Catalano at jennifer.catalano@nhboe.net.
NOTE FROM THE NURSE
PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN 6TH GRADE GOING INTO THE 7TH GRADE, A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO SUBMIT PHYSICAL EXAM FORM(S) FOR YOUR CHILD(REN).
If they are not in by the first day of school (8/28/17) your child runs the risk of NOT STARTING SCHOOL until the PHYSICAL EXAM has been submitted.
THE PHYSICAL EXAM NEEDS TO BE DATED FROM 8/28/16 THRU 8/28/17. Please CHECK the date BEFORE submitting. If your child will require any medication for the 2017/18 school year please submit updated paper work as well. FOR PARENTS THAT HAVE CHILD(REN) WHO REQUIRE MEDICATION DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, please note that letters went out to remind everyone to pick up their child's medication before end of school year. I will dispose of all expired medications (that haven't been picked up) on last day of school. Also PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO HAVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS complete medication forms for the next school year...those forms went out as well in their homeroom classes. You must submit that paperwork by the first week of school otherwise your child cannot receive medication during the school day without proper authorization.
Call me with any questions or concerns at 475-220-3711 (Canner St.) or 475-220-7215 (Whitney Ave.). I hope you all have a wonderful summer! Thanks, Janice Gemmell School Nurse
PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS
PTA MEETINGS - ELECTIONS
The last PTA Meeting of the year is on: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 6:30 PM – 8 PM.
PTA will hold its ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD OF MEMBERS serving for the year 2017-18 during June 14th meeting. Our current President, Secretary and Treasurer are at the end their 2 year term and won't continue. Elections will be held for all the eight positions - President, Secretary, Co-Treasurers (2), Vice President of Communications, Advocacy, Events and Programs. As a reminder, only PTA members can vote but everyone is welcome to come. You are a PTA member if you have paid your $10 dues at the beginning of the year. You can contact PTA at ptaworthington@gmail.com if you are not sure about your membership.
SPANISH CLASS
Hola! We are looking for volunteers for the after school Spanish committee. If you are interested in joining please email melissamottamiller@gmail.com. Please let me know if your child is interested in taking Spanish in the fall. Email me with any questions or concerns. Gracias!
PTA POTLUCK
All of you and your families are invited to the Year End Cookout & Potluck on FRIDAY, JUNE 16 FROM 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ EAST ROCK PAVILION!
