East Windsor Public Schools, East Windsor, CT School, East Windsor, CT


EAST WINDSOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS 70 South Main Street, East Windsor, CT 06088 Timothy S. Howes, Superintendent \| 860-623-3346

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Hello Everyone:

Over the last few months, we have experienced changes in the weather, attended events and activities for and by the students, and reflected upon our educational focus and performance. I’m exceedingly proud of the work that our administrators, teachers, and staff do each and every day. This has been a very successful and productive year. In June, my message will be a summary of our accomplishments, our goals for next year and beyond, and my reflections of my first official year as superintendent. For now, I would like to convey some of the observations and comments made by the administrators at each of our schools, as well as our Director of Curriculum.

Mrs. McCarroll reports that during the month of April, Mrs. Bava’s grade 2 class embarked a community service project to reach out to people in our community. They integrated reading, writing (poetry), science and social studies to create this wonderful culminating activity. The students wrote spring poems to present at the senior center. They planted flowers and decorated pots for each senior in attendance. The students spent the last two weeks of April practicing their reading so that it would be fluent and then chose a book to read at the center. On Friday, May 2 the students walked over to the senior center to share some of their time and creativity and made new friends. They created wonderful memories for both themselves and the seniors. Please click on this link to view photos of this great day.

At the middle school, Mr. Slattery says that the stage band accompanied the 5th and 6th grade students who had been involved in the Discovery Camp program to Mary Hooker School in Hartford and performed for the students there. After the concert, they were treated to a homemade meal prepared by Mary Hooker parents. It was a great day for all students involved. Later in the month, the 5th and 6th graders will participate in another Discovery Camp trip to explore a Festival of Cultures.

The 5th grade made their annual trip to Sturbridge Village to experience first hand what life was like in early America. On May 15, Senator Gary LeBeau will again host the annual Art at the Capitol reception, which concludes the month-long display of student artwork in the Capitol Concourse.

On May 19, a group of middle school mentors will travel to Broad Brook School to begin the fourth grade transition to the middle school. The mentors will meet with the fourth grade students and discuss what life is like at the middle school. Later in June, the mentors will lead their groups on a tour of the building and introduce them to the staff and other students.

The middle school Spring Concert will be held on May 21 in the auditorium. The chorus and band members have been working tirelessly to present a wonderful performance and we wish them well. The following week, both chorus and band will participate in a competition and visit Six Flags as a reward for all of their hard work.

The Future Problem Solvers of East Windsor Middle School will participate in the international competition at Michigan State University. This is an amazing achievement and we are very proud of the kids.

Mr. Chambers states that things at the high school are busy, as usual. The faculty is continuing to prepare for the NEASC accreditation process. Of late, the teachers have focused on East Windsor’s Expectations for Student Learning. They have also been extremely busy analyzing the results of the Pre-CAPT assessment which was given to grade 9 students. This data will be shared throughout the school so that teachers will have an initial assessment of freshman students as they move on to grade 10.

Some of the highlights of the month of May include another Let’s Talk meeting to be held on May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Please plan to attend this informative and worthwhile forum. The Junior Prom will be at La Renaissance on May 16. The Senior Outing will be held at High Meadow in Granby again this year. The date is May 28. The Senior Banquet will follow on May 30 at the Springfield Marriott.

June is always the most hectic and exhilarating month of the school year. The high school will hold an Academic Pep Rally on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. to honor and recognize the achievements of our students. Honors Night and Senior Scholarship Awards will be the same day at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Student Council will have their annual All School Picnic on June 6 and the first of its kind East Windsor High School Senior Event has been scheduled for June 12 from 1:30 until 6:00 p.m. at the high school. This event will include outdoor activities, games and a bonfire. The final Let’s Talk meeting of the year is June 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Last but not least, our graduation ceremonies will be on Friday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. on the high school athletic field, weather permitting.

Ms. Dugas, Director of Curriculum, reviews a proposed revision to graduation requirements by saying “These revisions were discussed and approved at a recent Board of Education meeting. These new requirements were accepted and, after careful review of the state recommended revisions for high school reform, as well as analysis of East Windsor’s strengths and challenges in preparing students for success after high school, students will now be required to earn 24 credits to graduate. This is an increase of 2 credits. This will include students participating in voluntary work to gain career experiences, build compassion, and to give back to the community. A senior capstone learning project will require senior students to integrate skills learned over their four years and present to a panel for evaluation. Specified math and world language credits will be required in the new board policy. Parents, students and community members will hear more about how East Windsor is preparing students to successfully meet the challenges and demands of this new global economy through presentations by administration in the upcoming year.”

Our 20th Annual East Windsor Community Day was, once again, a great success. The weather cooperated, the people of East Windsor came out to enjoy the day and everyone's hard work certainly paid off. There will be a reception to showcase the artwork of the young people of East Windsor who participated in the EW Substance Abuse Prevention Council's Poster Contest. If you would like to If you would like to view photos taken by Rotarian and Chamber of Commerce member Bill Baldwin, please click here.

It's not too late to join in with other members of our school community to make the end of the year the best it can be! Please contact our school offices if you have any questions regarding the remainder of the school year. I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Timothy S. Howes

Superintendent of Schools

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