Word From The Woods
Bishop Woods School Newsletter - 2.21.21
Greetings Bishop Woods Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the snow, and the snow day last week!! As we enter the last week in February, I am now hopeful for 7 uninterrupted weeks of instruction between now and April break. I also look forward to some of our middle school students returning to our building for in person instruction on March 4th! Middle school parents...please see below for more details.
Also, our pie and cookie dough fundraiser was extended until THIS TUESDAY as a result of the snow. This is a hard deadline. More details are below.
New Haven Public Schools will be receiving an ESSER II Grant which is providing us with $37.8 million over the next 2.5 years. We want to hear your ideas on how to spend this funding! Please see below for focus group dates and links to register to attend these sessions. Please do your best to attend...I want as many voices from our Bishop Woods family represented as possible.
Our district is sponsoring A Day of Hope & Healing THIS Wednesday, February 24th. This day is designed to provide families and staff with opportunities to learn, meditate, heal, and more. Presenters are very excited to volunteer their time as a thank you to you for all that you have done during these challenging times. Please take advantage of this event and the numerous opportunities that it brings! See flyer and link below for more details.
Lastly, if you have not yet had your marking period 2 conference with your child's teacher, it is not too late. Please reach out to schedule a mutually convenient time to meet.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Natalino
Saturday, 2/20 - Ki'lon B. (Grade 5)
Monday, 2/22 - Ta'lahni B. (Grade 3), Naty'lee D. (Grade 4)
Wednesday, 2/24 -Sarai M. (Grade K)
Thursday, 2/25 - Na'Vea V. (Grade 4), Melany Y. (Grade 7)
Friday, 2/26 - Zy'nique B. (Grade 5), Cataleya R. (Grade K)
Saturday, 2/27 - Raymond V. (Grade 7)
Middle School Hybrid Option
All families have the option to keep their children full remote. If you select the hybrid option, your child will attend in person 2 days/week:
Last Names A-L - Monday & Tuesday
Last Names M-Z - Thursday & Friday
*All students are full remote on Wednesdays to allow for deep cleaning of our school building.
**Based on our return numbers, this plan is subject to change.
Please see the links below for the hybrid presentation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me or any school staff member for more information.
Pie & Cookie Dough Fundraiser - DUE THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD - HARD DEADLINE
Due to the snow, we have extended our pie & cookie doe fundraiser until THIS TUESDAY, 2/23. This is a hard deadline, as the funding is due to the company on this date.
Frozen pies and cookie dough will be delivered on Wednesday, March 24th in the morning and early afternoon. Please mark this date on your calendar, as the order will need to be picked up at this time as we don't have freezer space to store them.
Below, you can find the order forms and fliers for any additional information! Please print a copy of the order form. Drop off the order form and payments to Mrs. Giammattei at school by Tuesday. Order forms are available at school as well if you would like to pick one up.
Order form page 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fw1qmUhIvvv0E00fIdygIhY-T38mbkSx/view?usp=sharing
Order form page 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jnQhwZPI5wLfDk-CWlL1OO246Nw3GdxT/view?usp=sharing
The student or staff member that brings in the most money will win a prize!
ESSER II Focus Groups for Families
A Day of Hope & Healing - THIS WEDNESDAY, 2/24
Our district is sponsoring A Day of Hope & Healing THIS Wednesday, February 24th. This day is designed to provide families and staff with opportunities to learn, meditate, heal, and more. Presenters are very excited to volunteer their time as a thank you to you for all that you have done during these challenging times. Please take advantage of this event and the numerous opportunities that it brings!
Links for sessions will be sent on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Here is the link to the flyer, where you will be able to access workshop options.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nbfh4Yo9rV78qTyIaXFwQPxqatpc0FrA/view?usp=sharing
Attention 8th Grade Families...
February Lunch Menu: The Next 2 Weeks
Gersch Grrrls Science You Tube Channel
Healthy & Safety Protocols
Student Absence Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF189bI0rAf_29TM8UV7eobPbM3WgPR7HiKVnGvomvQPH36g/viewform
Community Learning Hubs
Community Learning Hubs are safe spaces for children to go during the school day for supervised distance learning with high-speed internet access, social support, and enrichment, in a small cohort of no more than ten children. Children eligible to attend a Hub must be New Haven residents in 1st through 9th grades, registered for the New Haven Public Schools, and demonstrate high need. Space is extremely limited and families with the greatest need will receive priority, so if you are interested, apply ASAP. There is no cost to families.
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2W7k5DCjjLr2OQiIlaxf9gVLl849pMLYVGk6X5xVGsPpJxQ/viewform
Young King's Boys Group - Middle School Males (Grades 6-8)
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays - 11:40 am -12:10 pm
I hope our young men can take advantage of the is mentorship opportunity, and time to socialize with their peers. If you give permission for your child to participate in this offering, please fill out the form below at the link below. Thank you!
Young King's Permission Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2qB5OrrszcU75_W3JdjYRUL5NMxeC4Bwbw1fP9G5d0FahLQ/viewform
Virtual After School Program - Register Now!
Family Resource Padlet
Contact Information
Email: dina.natalino@nhboe.com
Website: bishopwoodsschool.com
Location: 1481 Quinnipiac Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA
Phone: 475-220-7300
Twitter: @BWoodsNewHaven