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“Together we can and do
make a difference!”
The Globe Charter Oak International Academy
425 Oakwood Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 • Telephone: 860-233-8506 • Fax: 860-231-9654
Juan Melián, Principal Issue No. VIII. December 22, 2016
STAR STUDENTS
Congratulations to the following students
who were Charter Oak International Academy
STARS for the month of December
Malena A.
Dominic A.
Wyatt B.
Isabella B.
Ashton B.
Sophia C.
Billy C.
Aubree D.
Isaac D.
Caio F.
Claire F.
Liana G.
William G.
James G.
Isabela M.
Katheryne M.
Simran M.
Salma R. F.
Anna Pax S.
Lily S.
Vhiana T.
Zhara W.
Jun Y.
Victorya Z.
Please clip Box Tops and
drop them into the containers in the office.
These earn money for our school.
REMINDER
HOLIDAY RECESS
NO SCHOOL
December 26, 2016 -
January 2, 2017
School Reopens
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
NO SCHOOL
2 THE GLOBE
Date/Event Time Location
Tuesday, Jan 3
WELCOME BACK!
Thursday, Jan 5
Homework Center 3:20 Various Rooms
Friday, Jan 6
Gr. 2 Field Trip 8:45 CT. Historical Society
Monday, Jan 9
Homework Center 3:20 Various Rooms
Tuesday, Jan 10
Homework Center 3:20 Various Rooms
Thursday, Jan 12
Homework Center 3:20 Various Rooms
ESOL Information Night 6:00 PM Cafeteria
Friday, Jan 13
PK Field Trip 8:50 Auerfarm
Dustin/Cannone
BINGO Night 6:00 PM
Student Activities:
Are you interested in making a difference in the
lives of West Hartford children by expanding your
parental toolbox to include leadership and advocacy
skills? Then, we have a great opportunity for
you. The Parent Leadership Training Institute
(PLTI) trains, inspires and empowers all parents to
become effective advocates for children. To learn
more about this dynamic program which begins in
January, please contact Sara Barczak at
[email protected] or call Charter
Oak's Family Resource Center at 860-929-5575.
There is no cost to participate in this leadership
training program.
Parent Leadership Training Institute
(PLTI) Class of 2017:
Magnet Applications
Magnet applications for the 2017-2018 year at
Charter Oak International Academy will be
available in the Residency Office, at the Town
Hall, in the Charter Oak main office , and on
the West Hartford Public Schools website
(www.whps.org) beginning on January 12,
2017 and are due at the Residency Office,
Room 154 at West Hartford Town Hall, by
March 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
RECESS POLICY
Children should be appropriately dressed to
spend time outdoors during recess. Warm
clothes, gloves, hats and boots are required
during winter months. Children well enough to
come to school should be well enough to be
outside during recess. Exceptions, for medical
reasons, may be granted on an individual basis.
In the event of inclement or severely cold
weather, outdoor recess will be canceled.
BINGO NIGHT
January 13, 2017
Cafeteria
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Changes in dismissal plans do occur. Please make
every effort to contact your teacher(s) with any changes.
Students must leave school grounds immediately each
afternoon, unless accompanied by an adult, as schools are
not responsible for supervision of children after
dismissal. Children will:
Take the bus home.
Walk home with written permission from parents.
Be picked up promptly by parent or designated adult.
ATTENDANCE
If your child(ren) will be absent or tardy from
school, please call our school office at
(860) 233-8506.
If you are put into our voicemail system, press 1
to leave a recorded message. Please include the
reason for the absence. This procedure will
eliminate incorrect absence reporting as well as
unnecessary phone calls to your home.
MOVING OR
CHANGING
SCHOOLS?
If you have moved or are planning on moving
to another address, it is necessary to contact the
Residency Office and inform them of your new
address. You may reach them by calling (860)
561-6620 or stop by their office at the Town Hall.
3 THE GLOBE
INCLEMENT WEATHER WATCH
SCHOOL CLOSING & DELAYS
The following radio and television stations will carry
school closings and delayed opening information:
RADIO STATIONS
WTIC (1080 AM) WRCH(100.5 FM)
WKSS (95.7 FM) WRYM (840 AM)
WHCN (105.9 FM) WKND (1480 AM)
TELEVISION STATIONS
Channel 3, 30 and Channel 5 (Cable Access)
Please DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
Reminder: Whenever there is a delayed opening, ALL
morning activities such as Band, Choir, Orchestra,
WHEE, Peace Place, etc. are CANCELLED.
Early Closings
The following information pertains to early closings for
the high school, middle school and elementary schools:
High School - 11:00 a.m., Middle School - 11:45 a.m.
and Elementary - 1:00 p.m.
Plan ahead and talk to your children about your
plans for Early Closings.
Children should know where to go if you are not
home (give them several options). Suggestion:
Have children leave a note in your mailbox to
indicate where they have gone.
Students who usually take the bus will take the bus
home. Students who walk will be sent home.
Students who attend WHEE will also be dismissed at
the emergency closing time of 1:00 p.m. WHEE
and Peace Place are CANCELLED.
When the Superintendent of Schools cancels all after
school activities even if school is not closed early,
WHEE and Peace Place WILL NOT BE OPEN.
West Hartford Source Line
You may call 860-233-2334 after 6:00 a.m.
or visit the website at
www.whps.org
West Hartford, Connecticut
Please join us to learn more about Kindergarten in West Hartford, the Registration Process, and ways to help prepare your child. Parents of the West Hartford Kindergarten Class of 2017-18
To register, please e-mail [email protected]
Childcare available by reservation on fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Children residing in West Hartford who are 5 on or before January 1, 2018 are eligible for enrollment in WHPS kindergartens.
MondayJanuary 30, 2017 (Snow Date: Monday, February 6)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Town Hall50 South Main StreetWest Hartford, CT 06107
Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!Off To Kindergarten!
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
West HartfordPublic Schools
West Hartford, Connecticut
Apply now for the 2017-2018 Pre-Kindergarten programs located at Charter Oak
International Academy, Florence E. Smith STEM School and Webster Hill School.
Applications will be available in all West Hartford Elementary School Offices, at the
West Hartford Town Hall in the Residency Office (Room 154) and the Human
Services Office (Room 306), and online at whps.org beginning January 12, 2017.
Applicants must be:
A resident of West Hartford
Age eligible:
Charter Oak International Academy will accept 60 Pre-K students born
between 1/2/13 to 1/1/2015.
Smith and Webster Hill Schools will accept 16 Pre-K students each
born between 1/2/13 and 1/1/14.
Please plan on attending one of the following
Open House Informational meetings:
Charter Oak International Academy: February 2nd 6:30 pm
February 23rd 6:30 pm Florence E. Smith STEM School: February 9th 6:30 pm Webster Hill School February 1st 6:00 pm
For additional information, please call: Charter Oak International Academy (860) 233-8506 Florence E. Smith STEM School (860) 236-3315 Webster Hill School (860) 521-0320 Irene Garneau, Dept. Supervisor for Early Childhood Education (860) 929-5552