Sarah Weeks Is coming to Hall School

  

Ms. Weeks is the author of over 40 books for children.  Her books range in reading level from early “lift the flap” books to novels for upper elementary grades.  You can learn more about her by visiting SarahWeeks.com.  Ms. Weeks will be at Hall School on April 3 & 4, 2013 and will hold presentations for all grade levels.  Her presentations focus on her picture books for the younger grades and discussions about chapter books, novels, and the writing process for the older grades.  Whe he is here for her author visit, Ms. Weeks will autograph book for the students.  If you would like to pre‐order some n s of her books, I will hold them and have them set aside for her to sign when she is here.  You are also welcome to purchase books on your own and bring them in for her to sign.  I have attached an order form with this letter.    If you wish to purchase through the school please return this form with your payment by February 20th.  Forms returned after that date will NOT be included in our school order.  This is the LAST order that I will place for her books.  If you have any questions, please contact me at klevesque@willingtonct.org  Thank you!  Kate Levesque   

Chapter BooksBeware of Mad Dog Paperback $4.00 $0.00Guy Wire Hardcover $15.00 $0.00Regular Guy Paperback $4.00 $0.00Oggie Cooder Hardcover $15.00 $0.00Oggie Cooder: Party Animal Hardcover $15.00 $0.00

NovelsAs Simple as it Seems Hardcover $15.00 $0.00Jumping the Scratch Hardcover $15.00 $0.00Pie Hardcover $15.00 $0.00So B. It Hardcover $15.00 $0.00

Total $0.00

Please return order form to:   Mrs. Levesque in the HMS Library Media CenterMake chacks payable to :  HMSSAF

Sarah Weeks Book OrderPlease Allow 5‐6 weeks from time of order to receive your books

Name ____________________________________________________Phone Number ____________________________________________Homeroom _______________________________________________

The Food Drive to fill the Willington Food Bank is being 

extended! 

 

Please continue to send in canned goods to help your fellow community members. 

 

  

 

The Junior Student Council will accept donations until Friday the 22nd.  

A Day on Your Own in Boston

Date: Sat., March 16 (Registration deadline is Feb. 25)

• Time: Bus will leave the Exit 68 Commuter Parking Lot, Tolland next to Dunkin Donuts at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m.

• Fee: $32 per person (fee includes bus transportation only)

• Plan a fun day in Boston. We’ll take you to Boston; drop you off at several locations and round you up again at the end of the day. The bus will drop off at the following locations: Public transportation is available for many others. • Boston Flower Show: This year’s theme is: First Impressions and will showcase ways to express one’s personality and style as well as add enjoyment and value to one’s property. More information can be found at http://www.masshort.org/Blooms-and-the-Boston-Flower-&-Garden-Show • Boston Science Museum: participants can easily spend an entire day exploring this museum. More information about exhibits and special events can be found at www.mos.org. • Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall: participants can walk around, shop and get great food at this historic area in Boston. More information can be found at www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com. • Public Transportation information can be found at: www.mbta.com • Location: Boston Massachusetts

If you have any questions please call Teri Gareau at 860-487-3108 or email at tgareau@willingtonct.org

The Willington PTA Presents:

The Cowboy Boots Ball Father/Daughter Dance*

New Date Saturday, February 23rd

6:30-8:30 p.m. - HMS Gymnasium

*All girls are welcome to be escorted by a responsible adult, family member or father.

Call Jennifer Jeffreys 429-1597 with any questions, for tickets or a refund.

Thank you for your understanding - rescheduling a large event like this requires the venue, many volunteers, as well as, paid personnel to be available on the same date. This was the only option that was possible. If you are unable to attend on this new date, The PTA will refund your money.

Tickets are still available – please call for info.

What to Do When

You Disagree

Parents of children with disabilities and educators are invited to attend this training which focuses on positive communication and

the continuum of confl ict resolution options. Participants will learn several strategies for promoting positive communication within a team. Participants will also identify ways to resolve special education disputes

including Mediation, Due Process and Complaints.Wednesday, February 20, 2013

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Willington Public Library

7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT

Registration is required.

Register online at www.cpacinc.org/workshop-registration or contact

CPAC at 1-800-445-2722 or cpac@cpacinc.org.

For more information, contact SEPTO

President, Cathy Britschock at 860-429-8333 or CPAC.

Willington Success SEPTO is hosting a free workshop

presented by Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center:

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center is a statewide nonprofi t organization off ering information and support to parents of children ages birth to 26 with any disability or chronic illness.

March 4, 2013:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

DAY AT THE STATE

CAPITOL

Join with parents and families of Connecticut special

education students as the Special Education PTO Alliance

celebrates special education in Connecticut public schools!

Raise awareness of special education and its importance to the lives of thousands

of children in classrooms across Connecticut every day.

Rally to support special education programs in Connecticut public schools and to

keep Connecticut's system of special education fair and accessible to the parents

of special education students.

WHERE: Old Judiciary Room, 3rd Floor, Connecticut State Capitol

210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013 starting at 10:00 a.m.

WHY: Because if we don't advocate for our children, who will?

Registration: This free event is open to the public. Registration by email in

advance is requested. It's easy! Just forward your name, your town and the

number of people in your group to info@septoalliance.org

Questions? Email the SEPTO Alliance at info@septoalliance.org

Parking: Limited public parking is available in the parking garage next to the

Legislative Office Building. The garage has a connector to the Legislative Office

Building and the Capitol area at the roof level. On-street metered parking and

commercial parking lots are also nearby.

Sponsored by the Connecticut Special Education PTO Alliance

ASRC (Autism Services and Resources Connecticut) and

Success Special Education PTO

present

A Saturday Seminar Series: Parent Advocacy Boot Camp

Session 1: Sat. Feb. 9, 2013: The Basics: What is Autism? What do I need to know to help my child?

What does a good program look like? How do I get resources and services?

Rescheduled to Saturday March 9, 2013 due to snow!

Session 2: Sat. Mar 2, 2013: Learn the IEP: a step by step guide to the document. What is an IEP and

why is it important? What information should be in the IEP? Writing an effective IEP.

Session 3: Sat. Mar. 23, 2013: Better Communication: Creating a team. How to ask for what you want.

What to do when you disagree.

Session 4: Sat. April 6, 2013: Transition from school to the “real world” – it doesn’t just start in high

school!

All sessions held at

Willington Public Library

7 Ruby Road

Willington, CT

Community Room, Lower Level

10:00 am – 1:00 p.m.

$25/session or register for all four for $75

Lunch provided!

For more information and registration, please call ASRC at 203-265-7717 or e-mail sara@asconn.org

Intended audience: parents, caregivers, guardians, grandparents. Presentation and materials based on children with

autism spectrum disorders but applicable to all children with special needs. Questions? Contact Sara Reed, Director,

Advocacy and Family Services, ASRC at 203-265-7717 or sara@asconn.org.

ASRC 2013 SATURDAY SEMINAR SERIES: PARENT ADVOCACY BOOT CAMP REGISTRATION FORM:

Fee: $25.00/session or attend all FOUR for $75.00

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

City/Town: ___________________________, State ________ Zip ____________

E-mail: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone: (home): ________________________ (cell): ____________________

Age of your ASD child: ________________________________________________

Registration: (please check which program you are interested in attending)

□ The Full Four Workshop Series: $75.00

□ Workshop #1: The Basics: Sat. Feb 9, 2013 $25.00

□ Workshop #2: The IEP: Sat. March 2, 2013 $25.00

□ Workshop #3: Better Communication; Sat. March 23, 2013 $25.00

□ Workshop #4: Transition: Sat. April 6, 2013 $25.00

Total Amount Paid: $_______

Payment Information: □ I am enclosing a check for $____ payable to ASRC

□ I would like to charge my VISA ____ MC ____ Discover____

Credit Card No: __________________________________ Name on the card: ________________________________

Expiration Date: _______________ Three digit number on back of card: _____________

Mail Completed Registration Form and Payment To: For more information or questions contact:

ASRC Sara Reed, Director, Advocacy and Family Services

101 North Plains Industrial Road ASRC

Harvest Park, Building 1A 203-265-7717 or sara@asconn.org

Wallingford, CT 06493

203-265-7717

About the presenters:

Sara Reed, Director, Advocacy and Family Services, ASRC. Prior to 2012, she was Executive Director of ASCONN and has been a volunteer and

Board Member of ASCONN since 1995. A former securities and health care lawyer, she has also worked as a special education advocate helping

parents advocate for more appropriate services for their kids with ASD. At ASRC, she oversees the advocacy training programs, provides workshops on

autism and issues relating to autism and special education and advocacy and works directly with families, teachers, professionals and the general

community. She sits on many boards and committees working on autism issues and has presented locally and nationally.

Sara is a life long CT resident and lives in Plainville with her husband and son.

Carol Barans, M. Ed, 092, Carol has over 30 years of experience in public schools n CT as a special education teacher and administrator. As

such she was instrumental in developing and supervising a community based independent living program for 18-21 year olds as well as individualized

transition plans. As an administrator, she planned and coordinated the transition of students with ASD and NVLD. She has also worked in the field of

young adult services developing vocational and independent living opportunities for young adults with ASD. In addition, Carol is the parent of a son on

the autism spectrum and is a transition consultant at ASRC.

Calling All Kids!February Family FestSaturday, Feb. 16, 2–4 pmFree!Featuring:Make your own 1920s flapper headbands and tophatsClay modelingSketchingGallery scavenger huntsGallery toursTom Lee StorytellerMusic provided by the UConn Community School of the Arts student ensembles

Art is active at The William Benton Museum of Art 245 Glenbrook Road, U–3140Storrs, CT 06269 | www.thebenton.org

Find us on facebook at facebook.com/benton.museum!

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WhenMarch 23, 2013Time: 4-8pm

Price$8 per person

WhereSt. Phillips Church64 Pompey Hollow RoadAshford, CT 06278

For More InformationChili cook-off contestants, please contact Liz Peczuh at epeczuh@gmail.com or 860.429.5982

Come and show off your potluck dish!

Come and join in on all the fun!

Help us judge the winners!

Raffles, prizes and BYOB!

Fun for the whole family!

Where: Spare Time, Rte. 83, Vernon

Date: Sunday, March 10th

Time: 1 – 3 PM

Price: $30 for Mother** / Son Pair

$45 for Mother** with Multiple Boys*Price includes: Shoes, Pizza, Soda and 2 Hours of Bowling.

Please return lower portion of this form with your payment to register for this fun-filledevent! Checks should be made payable to ‘Willington PTA’.

Payment must be received no later than Friday, March 1st in order to participate.

Payments can be returned directly to Center or Hall School or sent in with your child.

Please contact Stephanie Pippin (860) 488-1522, if you have questions or would like to help!

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# of Bowlers: ______ Total Payment Amount ______

Participant Names: ____________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

We will attempt to accommodate requests to bowl with another mother/son team for early

registration. Please note this is not a guarantee. Please provide their names below.

**Mother / Son pairs also includes: Aunt / Nephew, Grandma / Grandson pairs.

__________________________________________________

Length of event is based on how much you can bowl from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm,

not by games played.

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event.

Press Release from Willington Education Association

Charles Kramer Scholarship for Willington Residents

In May, 2013, scholarships (ranging between $250.00 and $500.00

depending on how many are awarded) will be available to graduating

high school seniors who:

Are current residents of Willington

Have graduated from Hall Memorial School

Plan to pursue a career in teaching

Submit a completed application by April 30, 2013

The Charles Kramer Scholarship fund was created in honor of

Charles Kramer, a former teacher at Hall Memorial School in

Willington. Applications are available on the Willington Public

School website and the guidance offices of E.O. Smith High School,

and at Windham Technical School. Applications must be submitted

to the Charles Kramer Scholarship Committee, Hall School, 111

River Rd., Willington, CT 06279, by April 30, 2013.

Name in full: ____________________________________________ Age: _____

Address: ________________________________ Telephone: ____________

_____________________________________________________________

Father's Occupation;_________________________________________________

Mother's Occupation: __________________________________________

Other dependent members of family ____________________________________

I plan to attend the following college in September . __________________

Explain why you are applying for this scholarship. ____________________

_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

High School Average ____________

High School Activities __________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Please submit an essay on an attached sheet that explains why you want to be a

teacher. If there was a particular teacher who positively affected your life, include

that information in the essay.

Application is due by April 30, 2013 Send to The Charles Kramer Scholarship Committee, c/o Hall Memorial School, 111 River Rd. , Willington, Ct. 06279

Method of Payment Check made payable to: Success SEPTO Cash

For more information contact Cathy Britschock at 860-429-8333 or email engineer56@charter.net

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SATURDAY 7PMMARCH 23

Come out and support this great cause- Success SEPTO

$13 tickets lower level seating with $5 going back to Success SEPTOOrders must be received by Friday, March 15th

Contact Name

Company/Group Name

Billing Address

City/State/Zip

Day/Eve Phone

Email Address

GAME QUANTITY X PRICE = TOTAL

3/23/2013CT WHALE

vs. Adirondack$13.00

TOTALAMOUNT

This message may be forwarded or copied, but may not be edited or altered in any way without the written consent of the CT WHALE

Group prices only available through CT Whale Group Sales.

CT WHALE Fundraiser Order FormSaturday, March 23 vs. Adirondack Phantoms

50 tickets need to be purchased for proceeds to go to Success SEPTO

Orders must be received by Saturday, March 23, 2013. Discounts not available through TicketMaster.

Saturday March 23, 2013 at 7 PM

Please return all ticket orders to the main office of schoolAll tickets will be picked up at Will Call the night of the game

(Private Party – Willington Residents Only)

Saturday, March 2nd from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.(85 South Frontage Rd., Vernon / entry allowed at 4:15 p.m.)

Cost:  $5.00/pp (includes skate rental)

Come Skate with Family & Friends(Snack Bar will be open  ‐menu attached)

No Sign Up Required 

Sponsored by your Willington PTA

Contact:  Jennifer Doughty – 860‐429‐1310

WILLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION IS HOSTING A SAFE BOATING AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

COURSE

Saturday, March 23rd and April 13th

8: 30 am- 4:30 pm at the Willington Town Office Building 40 Old Farms Road

Connecticut Safe Boating and Personal Watercraft Course.

This single session, 8-hour course, taught by Professional Marine Education, provides a certificate of completion as partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain the Certification of Personal Watercraft Operation, which allows the operation of motorized recreational vessels up to 65’ and sailboats 19 ½’ in length and longer. Upon successful completion of this course, the student can mail or deliver the diploma to any State DEP office, and combined with an application for certificate (provided) and appropriate fee, qualifies the student to obtain the Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. The certificate is a one-time, lifetime certification. Students should bring a pen or pencil to class.

Age: Designated for ages 12+

Instructor: Professional Marine Education Fee: $75.00

Bring a lunch. Questions: Call Teri Gareau, Parks and Rec Director at

(860) 487-3108 or email me at www.willingtonct.org