KP Connection
September 12, 2014
Open House
SCHOOL NEWS
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES
The club meets most Fridays immediately after school in Room 122 until 4:15 p.m. The first meeting is Friday, September 12. Mr. Felekey will answer any questions you have about the KP Science Club.
Student Contests
CPSC has just announced a new carbon monoxide poster contest for middle school students. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/CO-Contest-2014/
From the Nurses Office
ILL CHILD POLICY
Regular school attendance is necessary for optimal learning. However, a mere presence at school does not ensure effective learning. A child must be feeling well in order to maximize the learning experience. In addition, a child who is sick and comes to school may spread the illness to other students and staff. It is recommended that a child remain home if any of the following conditions are present:
1. Fever: Temperature of 100 degrees or higher. The child can return to school after he/she is fever-free for 24 hours, without fever-reducing medicine such as Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen).
2. Vomiting/diarrhea: A child with vomiting and/or diarrhea should stay home and return to school only after being symptom-free for 24 hours.
3. Antibiotics: If your child has a contagious illness that requires antibiotics, he/she must be on the medication for 24 hours before considered non-contagious and able to return to school.
Upcoming Events/Activities
September 15th
7th and 8th grade Open House 6:30pm
Cross Country Practice
KP Singers Rehearsal (returners only)
September 18th
KP Singers Call Backs
KP Universal Club Meeting
Cross Country Practice
September 19th
Improv Rehearsal
September 22nd
6th grade Open House 6:30pm
October 6th
First PTO meeting of the year will be on Monday October 6th at 7:00pm KP Commons
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
News from the KP PTO
The PTO hopes the entire KP community is off to a great start to the new school year! This is just a reminder to complete the PTO forms in your first day packet and send them into the school as soon as possible. You can be “Guilt Free”, purchase Spirit Wear or purchase Big Y or Stop and Shop Gift cards all to support KP PTO!
Don’t forget to pay your dues! The PTO dues payments need to be submitted by Monday, September 8th. With your dues payment you will receive a KP “Connections” school directory.
Need replacement forms or more information on the PTO?? Just visit the PTO page on the KP website athttp://www.whps.org/page.cfm?p=795
Upcoming Events:
Our first PTO meeting of the year will be on Monday October 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the KP Commons so please mark your calendars and join us.
Two more options to atttend Parent/Guardian Workshop: Successful Students in Middle School How Parents Can Help
Volunteer Opportunities at KP
Veteran's Day Coordinator(s)
West Hartford SEPTO--free workshop for parents and educators
IN THE COMMUNITY
Parent Workshop: On How Stress & Feelings Impact Wellness
CPSC has just announced a new carbon monoxide poster contest for middle school students. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/CO-Contest-2014/
The contest started on Monday, July 14 and goes through February 2015. Finalists get $500 each and the grand prize winner gets an additional $1,000.
KP Community Art Project Displayed at Envision Fest Hartford--September 20th
Thank you for your support of our Community Art Project. As a result of your thoughtful recycling, we were able to collect over 1,000 water botles. Students are already painting and preparing them for the EnvisionFest display. I also want to thank Megan Cassidy for coordinating this HUGE undertaking.
Be sure to mark your calendars for to see this awesome display while participating in a fun day focused on showcasing the wealth of culture in our capital City. More information can be found on the EnvisionFest website (click hyper linked text).
A Celebration Above… a Recycled Art Installation (From the Website)
The West Hartford Relay is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th!
Registration is open and it is time to start putting teams together. It’s fun for all ages and promotes a healthy lifestyle while raising money for West Hartford Public Schools Health and Physical Education Department!! Grab some friends and sign up for the 3rd Annual West Hartford Relay! This event will include the 20-mile Relay and a Kids’ Relay. The course starts and ends at West Hartford Town Hall on Main Street.
Check out all the details and register online today at www.westhartfordrelay.com
Also check out information on Growing Great Schools (GGS) www.growinggreatschools.org GGS is a community-based effort headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut with a mission is to create healthier schools by connecting food, culture, health, and the environment. The vision of Growing Great Schools is to empower students to become active participants in their nutritional and physical health, while caring for the planet.