Cougar Chronicles

Dear Cook Hill Families,

Spring is officially here, and with it comes a season full of exciting events and opportunities for our school community. As we welcome the warmer weather, we look forward to celebrating and engaging with our students and families in meaningful ways.

To begin the month, we recognize Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, and we invite all community members to wear blue to show support as we Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness. Students who wish to contribute can bring an optional donation that morning. We appreciate your participation in spreading awareness.

Our Cougars Read Together event reaches its grand finale on April 7th. We have several fun in-school activities planned for the students that day. The excitement continues in the evening as we gather with families at the Wallingford Public Library from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM to celebrate our shared love for reading. We can’t wait to see you there!

Another important date this month is April 10th, when we will hold our second day of Spring Conferences. These meetings provide a wonderful opportunity to discuss the remarkable progress our students have made. We are always grateful for the chance to partner with families in their child’s education.

As we move further into April, we look forward to a well-deserved Spring Break from April 14th through April 18th. This time allows our students and families to rest, recharge, and enjoy quality moments together. We hope everyone makes the most of this break!

April also brings the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. This is a fantastic time to encourage our students to appreciate the beauty of our planet and think about ways to take care of it.

Reflecting on the past month, we had a fantastic turnout for our First Book Forum on March 25th, where we discussed The Anxious Generation. The conversation provided valuable insights into the impact of the transition to a phone based childhood on our children’s development, mental well-being, and overall learning experiences. We are thrilled to welcome even more families for the next session on April 29th at Parker Farms from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This forum will provide us with a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and plan how best to support our students as they navigate this increasingly digital world. We want to emphasize that families did not have to attend the first forum to join this one, nor is reading the book required to participate. We appreciate the enthusiasm and engagement from our community and look forward to another successful gathering. Click HERE to sign up for the forum

With the arrival of spring, students will be spending more time outdoors, taking in the fresh air and engaging in active play. These moments allow them to develop their physical and social skills. We are excited to share in this wonderful time of year with our entire school community.

Thank you for your continued support in making Cook Hill Elementary a vibrant and nurturing environment for our students. We look forward to a fantastic April together!

In collaboration,
Mr. Munroe and the Cook Hill Team

April 1st - K-Kids Meeting @ 8:10am

April 2nd - Autism Day *Check spirit day calendar for details

April 3rd - PTO Bingo Night @ Parker Farms

April 7th - Billy Miller Night @ Wallingford Public Library 6:30-7:30pm

April 8th - Masonicare Visits

April 8th - Virtual PTO Meeting @ 7pm

April 10th - 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTS

April 10th - Spring Afternoon Conferences

April 14th-April 18th - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK

April 22nd - Earth Day *Check spirit day calendar for details

April 24th - 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTS

April 28th - Spring Picture Day

April 29th - Spring Picture Day

April 29th - Book Forum @ Parker Farms @ 6pm *Details in flyer below - The Anxious Generation

Planning a vacation during a school break or wondering when the first day of school is next year?

Check out the 2025-2026 calendar to make planning easier!

The next meeting of our Parent-Teacher Organization is on Tuesday, May 6th. We'd love to see you there! It's our last PTO meeting of the year and it's in person at Cook Hill! Come meet our new board for the 2025-2027 term!

If you have any questions you can reach out to the PTO here: pfchspto@gmail.com

Help Us Make Our Annual Dance Unforgettable!

Our new and improved, rebranded annual dance is happening on Sunday, 4/27, and we need volunteers to bring the magic to life! If you love music, decorations, or just making kids smile, we’d love to have you on board! Get your tickets & sign up here: my.cheddarup.com/c/sweetheart-dance-copy-92741

Yearbook Orders Are Open!

Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s special moments! Order your 2024-2025 Parker Farms Cook Hill Yearbook now and hold onto these precious memories forever. The deadline to order is April 28th - Order Now!

Join our PTO facebook group to get sneak peaks into upcoming fundraisers, along with connecting with other parents! PFCHPTO Facebook Page

As part of our continued efforts to celebrate and recognize our amazing students, families, and staff we would like to invite families to complete our Student Celebrations and Happenings form!

The form will be open throughout the entire school year. Anytime your family or child celebrate or do something interesting, add a new submission!

Not only will we celebrate our school community together during our Morning Announcements, but (with the families permission) we will regularly share one of the submissions with our entire school community!

We cannot wait to see what our students, staff, and families are up to when they are being the change they want to see in the world and living their best lives!

For more information, and to register your child, please visit the Wallingford Public School's website for registration here: https://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/district-info/school-registration

Please note that to register for Kindergarten, children MUST be five years old by September 1, 2025. If your child will not be five by 9/1/25 and you would like to request a waiver, please use this link to request a waiver: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd__7_QwriGiGyHPz9WFigKmJenu6ci624vznkFqdM2Ha0oJg/viewform?usp=header

Questions regarding registration can be directed to (203) 949-6506.

School Hours: 9:05 AM - 3:30 PM

(Parent drop off 8:50am-9:05am)

Early Dismissals:

2 hour: 9:05am-1:30pm

2 hour and 45 minute: 9:05am-12:45pm

No PM Preschool class

Delayed Openings:

2 hour: 11:05am-3:30pm

No AM Preschool class

Main Office

Kara Piper, Secretary - kpiper1@wallingfordschools.org

Aimee Heinrich, Office Clerk - aheinrich@wallingfordschools.org

Zach Munroe, Principal - zmunroe@walllingfordschools.org

PreSchool Office

Kelly Vallancourt, Secretary - kvallancourt@wallingfordschools.org

District Website: https://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/
CH Website: https://ches.wallingford.k12.ct.us
Location: 57 Hall Road, Wallingford, CT, USA
Phone: (203)284-5400