W i l l i n gt on P u b l i c Sch ool s 4 0 O l d F a r m s R d . , S u i t e A , W i l l i n g t o n , C T 0 6 2 7 9 - 1 7 0 0

Mr . David Harding

Super intendent Central Office (860) 487-3130

Fax (860) 487-3132

Deborah Sul l ivan, Pr incipal Hal l Memor ial School

111 River Road Phone (860) 429-9391

Fax (860) 429-5682

Phil ip Stevens, Pr incipal Center Elementary School

12 Old Farms Road Phone (860) 429-9367 Fax (860) 429-8768

Holly DiBel la-McCar thy , Pupi l Services Dir .

Hal l Memor ial School 111 River Road

Phone (860) 429-1969 Fax (860) 429-5682

February 20, 2014 Dear Parent or Guardian of Hall Memorial Students:

The Hall Memorial School yearbook committee is pleased to announce the 2014 yearbook, bursting with photos, student portraits, activities, highlights, and of course, space for special autographs. The smiles and memories of your student’s year at Hall Memorial School will be remembered forever in a yearbook.

This will be a great memory of your middle school years that you can look back at. You can see how you have changed over the years. HALL MEMORIAL SCHOOL’S THIRD COLOR YEARBOOK, AT A LOW FEE!!! Make sure your student doesn’t miss out on this opportunity! To order a yearbook(s) for your student(s), please complete and return the enclosed Yearbook Order Form. We will accept yearbook orders through April 11, 2014 for a regular price of $22.00.

We all look forward to a wonderful year—and an equally wonderful yearbook!

Sincerely, Deborah Ostien Hall Memorial School Yearbook Advisor P.S. Calling all photographers! If you have snapshots of students and school activities that you want to be considered for this year’s book, please send them to the school in care of “The Yearbook Committee.” Thank you!

Hall Memorial School Yearbook Order Form

Please print all information. Student’s Name ________________________________________________ Grade and Homeroom ___________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________ Enclosed is a check for: $22.00 ***Please make checks payable to: Hall Memorial School. ***Please return this form to Mrs. Ostien in Room 102.

Thank you for supporting our school!

book drive When: March 3rd to March 14th Books for Ages:

baby to young adolescent The drop off boxes will be: in the lobby and library

The books will be donated to the Read to Grow Organization whose mission is to promote language-

building and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and supports parents as their babies' first teachers.

Donate to the book drive and let the stories come alive!

Sponsored by the HMS Junior Student Council

BOOK SWAP! · Book Swap is on Wednesday, March 12th · Drop off books for elementary- middle aged

children to the library by Monday, March 10th · You will receive a raffle ticket from Mrs.

Levesque for each book you drop off · Grades will have a swap time scheduled in the

library on March 12th · Those students who brought in swap books

can visit the swap and take as many swap books home as you received raffle tickets for

Happy Swapping! It will be like getting “new” books on a special occasion.

Sponsored by the

HMS Junior Student Council

Willington Parks and Recreation Department

Karate Program

Traditional Shaolin Kempo Karate and JuJitsu for all ages starting at 3 years old presented by Shaolin Kempo Martial Arts. Shaolin Kempo Martial Kempo Martial Arts was~awarded the National Marital Arts School of the Year in 2008 and 2011.~~Sensei Dan, who is a member of the~U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was awarded the Martial Arts Man of the Year by the same Hall of Fame, will teach the program with highly qualified assistant instructors.

The cost is $40 per student payable to the Willington Parks and Recreation Department or WPRD

Classes will be held at the Shaolin Kemp Martial Arts Dojo, at the Mill Works, 156 River Road, Suite #1301, Willington.

The program will run for 6 weeks, Tuesday nights. Session Dates: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th

Classes are as follows: Tigers – 3-8 years old – 5:00–5:45pm Leopards – 9-17 years old – 6:00-7:00pm Adults – 18 and older – 7:15-8:45

****Once students have obtained the rank of Yellow Belt, students have the option to join the school full or part time, or leave the program. All new students are required to purchase Shaolin Kempo Martial Arts Tee Shirts for $15.00. Make checks payable to Shaolin Kempo Martial Arts.

Questions

Please contact Teri Gareau, Willington Parks and Recreation Director at 860-487-3108 or email tgareau@willingtonct.org.

March 10, 2014:

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!

Help us raise awareness about 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 10, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

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

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

email 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 Connecticut 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

Hall Memorial School Sports

March/April through May: Boy’s Baseball, Coach is Mr. Dave Tumosa and Mr. Kevin Legare Girl’s Softball, Coach is Mr. Jason Hamilton

PROCEDURES: All students must have a permission slip and academic responsibility form signed and a physical completed within the past year before being able to participate in or to tryout for any sport. Medical Forms: Please note that students are only allowed to participate in any sport or tryouts if they have a current physical form, completed by a doctor, on file in the nurse’s office. Forms expire one year from the date of the physical. If the date expires during the sport’s season a new physical will be required to continue to play.

Both the permission slip and academic responsibility forms are located on the Hall Memorial School’s website at hms.willingtonpublicschools.org. The physical forms are supplied by your doctor’s office. Questions on procedures, forms or about the sport can be directed to the Hall Memorial School Athletic Directors, Liz Peczuh and/or Deb Ostien, available by e-mail at lpeczuh@willingtonct.org and/or dostien@willingtonct.org or by phone at #860.429.9391 ext. 103 for Liz Peczuh or ext. 102 for Deb Ostien.

HMS Baseball/Softball 2014

Date

Vs.

Location

3/27/2014 Deadline for Sports Forms

Cannot Tryout or Participate w/Out Completed Forms

4/1 & 4/2 Tryouts 4:00-6:00pm

Boys @ HMS

4/1 & 4/2 Tryouts 2:35-4:00pm

Girls @ HMS

4/21/2014 Lebanon Away

4/22/2014

Coventry

Home

4/24/2014

Bolton

Home

4/29/2014

Columbia

Away

5/1/2014

Windham

Home

5/6/2014

Mansfield

Home

5/8/2014 Lebanon Home

5/12/2014 Stafford Away

5/13/2014

Coventry

Away

5/15/2014

Bolton

Away

5/20/2014

Columbia

Home

5/22/2014

Windham

Away

5/27/2014 Mansfield Away

5/28/2014 Stafford

Home

6/2/2014 Semi-Finals

1 vs 4, 2 vs 3

At Higher Seed

6/3/2014

Finals

TBD Revised: 3/5/14

Rules regarding academics for participating in Hall Memorial School athletics:

Our athletes are students first and athletes second. In an attempt to foster a sense of responsibility in our student athletes the following rules and procedures will be implemented.

- All athletes are required to maintain at least a D average for all classes. - The athletic director will be reviewing student athletes’ grades to determine eligibility. - Students that are found ineligible will be informed by either the coach or athletics

director. - A plan of action will be made by the student, coach, athletic director, and teachers to

reinstitute the student’s eligibility. - During the ineligibility the student athlete will not be allowed to practice or play in

games.

Please sign below to show that you understand the above rules.

Parent/guardian_____________________ Student ___________________________

WILLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Center School (860) 429-9367 Hall Memorial School (860) 429-9391

Sports and Extracurricular Activities Permission/Authorization Form (This form contains confidential student information that should not be made public)

I am the parent or legal guardian of the student named on this form, and I am legally authorized to give this permission/authorization and to sign this form. I give permission and authorization for: Student Name: ____ Grade: ___ School __ to participate in the following team sports, intramural sports, club, or other after school activity beginning on this date:_________________ and until the end of the season, school session, or the end of the particular activity. Name or description of athletic or other activity:__________________________________________________ Parent/guardian name(s):__________________________________(Phone numbers) ____________________ The following three phone numbers are numbers at which or through which I or the student’s other parent or guardian may most likely be reached in the event of an emergency: Home #___ ___Work #____ ____Cell______ Contact #1: _______________ _______________ ______________ Contact #2: _______________ _______________ ______________ Contact #3: _______________ _______________ ______________ I understand and accept the following basic rules and requirements of the student’s participation:

· Participation in team sports, intramural sports, clubs, or other extra curricular activities is a privilege, not a right. All students must obey the rules of the sport or activity and the rules established for the team or activity by the coach or supervisor.

· All needed equipment and supplies are not furnished by the school, and participants are required to furnish suitable clothing, footwear for indoor and/or outdoor use, in addition to gloves, supplies, etc.

· Participants in athletic activities are required to wear required protective gear, as indicated by the coach or supervisor. Coaches and supervisors will indicate what protective gear is to be required and used.

· The school system is not responsible for transportation home after games, meetings and practices and other activities. This must be arranged by the participant and his/her family.

· Any participant may be denied the right to participate in or may be removed from the activity by the coach or supervisor when it is determined that this action is in the best interest of the particular program and its participants.

Are you aware of any medical or other issues affecting the student that will preclude participation in the activity of require attention during participation, such as allergies and allergies to stings, or need for medication or inhaler? YES NO___ (Note: The school will try to accommodate the medical or other special needs of students, but this may not be possible in all cases. Individual situations should be discussed in advance with the principal, coach, or activity supervisor.) If you answered YES to the above question, please summarize your concerns: (use back of form if needed). ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that from time to time injuries and other emergencies occur during sports, athletic activities, and other after school activities and that medical care may be required. In the event that I or another parent/guardian cannot be reached promptly, or in the event of life-or-death emergency, I authorize a the person in charge of the activity or his/her assistant to authorize and obtain emergency medical treatment from a physician or other health care professional. I also release and discharge the Willington Board of Education and all its employees or agents, including coaches, supervisors and advisors, of and from any liability arising from injury or death to a student in connection with this field trip or school activity. Parent or Legal Guardian signature: Date: ___________ cc: School Office Coach/Supervisor

Willington Day 2014

The Willington Day Planning Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Willington Town Offices. The Committee is looking for volunteers and a Chairperson to organize and coordinate the event. We are also in need of people who would like to help out with planning, set up, clean-up and a variety of other tasks. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, May 24, 2014, but we fear Willington Day will not happen if we do not get additional people to help out! The meeting will be held in the lower level conference room on 40 Old Farms Road. Drop ins are welcome. If you are interested, but would like more information on what is needed for the committee, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at 860-487-3100. Thank you!

THE WILLINGTON PTA-MIXED BAGS SPRING FUNDRAISER

IS BACK WITH MANY NEW ITEMS. IN ORDER TO GO GREEN & REACH OUR GOAL

OF $3300 (THAT’S JUST $10 PER FAMILY), WE HAD TO CUT BACK ON CATALOGS.

.

WE URGE YOU TO UTILIZE THEIR WEB SITE TO VIEW THER FULL PRODUCT LINE.

www.mixedbagdesigns.com

MAKE SURE ALL CONTACT INFORMATION IS FILLED IN AT THE TOP OF YOUR FORM.

TURN IN ALL MONEY WITH A COPY OF YOUR ORDER FORM BY: MARCH 21ST.

CHECKS PAYABLE TO WILLINGTON PTA. DO NOT COLLECT TAX.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT SUSAN HEACOX - SUZYQUE_2@CHARTER.NET

Where: Spare Time, Rte. 83, Vernon

Date: Sunday, March 23rd

Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 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 14th 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 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm,not by games played.

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

!! ! March is... ! National Craft Month!! Come and participate in one of our already existing Knitting, Crocheting, or Quilting classes now being offered at the library!

Or stop by for our special craft night:“How to Make a No-Sew Tied Fleece Pillow”

Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 6:30PMA supply list will be available at time of

registration.Willington Public Library,

7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT860-429-3854

Maple Sugaring Day at the

Willington Public Library Saturday, March 15, 2014

10:30 AM

Jen Jeffrey’s will spend some time teaching us about maple sugaring. Come and enjoy learning about how

this whole process is done.

Maple Sugar Season is Here!

Across New England, buckets are being readied to collect the sap of sugar maples, and evaporators will soon be running full tilt to create that sweet and sticky maple syrup.

Michael Alimo and David Weyner will present a Social Security Seminar

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 P.M. with a tentative date of March 25th, should there be

inclement weather. Both gentlemen are certified with the State of Connecticut, in Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits, and are licensed long term care specialists. In these difficult times it is important to give back to the community.

Their topics will cover how you prepare, Medicare, Medicaid, The Affordable Care Act, and

Long Term Care and especially how and when to file. There is no cost, obligation, or sales involved.

Light refreshments will be served.

Willington Public Library 7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT 860-429-3854

Willington Parks and Recreation are offering Art Classes: Introduction to Oil Painting held at the Mill Works. For those students who have never painted before but have always wanted to try it

or for those students who have painted for a while and want to improve their

painting skills this course is a great opportunity.

The course will be taught by Jack Broderick at his studio in the Mill Works on

(Route 32) River Road in Willington. Jack has taught painting and drawing for

twenty years in Connecticut and has taught workshops in Tuscany and Argentina.

Although he has painted and exhibited in Europe, Asia and Latin America, he

spends most of his time painting here in Eastern Connecticut.

Interested students should NOT BUY any materials. The first class will discuss

where and how to economically buy the best materials. Again DO NOT BUY any

materials.

Date: Tuesdays, March 25-April 15

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Fee: $110

Class size: minimum 4, maximum 8.

Ages: High School-up

“North on 89” “Quiet Water”

Willington Public Library 7 Ruby Road Willington 860-429-3854 www.willingtonpubliclibrary.org or visit us on Facebook

Workshop…

WHAT YOU THINK IS WHAT YOU FEEL:

THE EMOTIONAL ASPECT OF CHRONIC PAIN & STRESS

Thursday, March 27, 2014

6:30 – 8:00 PM, in the Community Room

Pain and stress are an inevitable part of life, and pretty much everyone we know – maybe even ourselves -- is dealing with some sort of chronic condition or illness. We tend to deal with it, though, as a diagnosis or a label, and we completely disregard how we feel about that diagnosis. But in fact, our emotions play a big part in how well our immune system works, how we heal, and how we recover from the experience. This workshop will help you to understand the role of emotions in handling pain and stress, and teach you to let go of the negative emotions so that, even when you’re facing life challenges, you can experience peace and grace.

As a Mind Body Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, Meditation Teacher and Reiki Master, June Hyjek offers extensive experience in pain and stress management, working with clients to help them move through life’s transitions with grace and peace. Her practice emphasizes techniques that work to create physical, emotional and spiritual fitness. June is a graduate of the Advanced Training Program at the Center for Mind Body Medicine, a Certified Hypnotherapist, and has done extensive training in a wide variety of meditative techniques and practices. She is also the author of her inspirational book, “Unexpected Grace: A Discovery of Healing through

Surrender,” and her deeply relaxing meditation CD, “Moving Into Grace.”