What's Happening??!!

Dear Hawley Parents/Guardians, Teachers, and Staff,

Hello NOVEMBER! but would not know it by the weather. It has been beautiful and we have been outside and loving it. We wrapped up Bulb Planting, Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Parades. On the horizon is Election Day, Veteran's Day and the Turkey Trot.

Buckle up, stay seated, and keep your hands and feet in the car at all times, as you read on to find out What's Happening at Hawley .....

We are excited that our BIG Fall Fundraiser, The Turkey Trot is underway. This is a Fun and Healthy way to raise money. All money raised goes to the Hawley PTA to help fund classroom materials, our Outside Classroom, playground equipment and much more. Here is how you can help:

• Use the QR or website to Register your child in their Classroom (or re-log in to your account from last year).
• Parents, friends and family can make online donations through the website supporting your child and their classroom
• Our School Goal is to raise $10,000

The Classroom that raises the most money will win an Ice Cream Party. Individual prizes are Gift Cards to Carraluzzi's and Toy Tree.

The Event is at Hawley School on Wednesday, 11/20 (schedules will vary based on Class). Parents are invited to attend to watch or participate.

Click HERE for more detailed information.

So far we have raised $3,725. WOW! Thank you.

Here are the current Leaders ...

1. Mattera- $1,150
2. Fries- $695
3. Whitmore- $560
4. Lubin- $340
5. Massett- $295

There is still plenty of time to donate to support your child's class, and Hawley School.

At Hawley, we combine Halloween and Election Day. Staff Decorate Pumpkins and we have students exercise their Civic Responsibility and VOTE for their favorites. Our entries were quite creative. Thank you to all staff that participated.

The Entries

The Voting

And the Winner Is...

We had a wonderful and safe Hawley-ween. Thank you to the parents that were able to join us for Celebrations. All the food contributions were delicious and appreciated. The costumes were terrific, Thank You!

As part of our outdoor Beautification Project, we continue to have every student plant a Bulb. Come Spring, we love seeing the flowers all around Hawley.

Thank you to Aaron Cox and the PTA.

We are preparing for our Big Veteran's Day Assembly. The first step is decorating our foyer with Veteran Stars. They went home to be decorated and returned. They can include a picture of the Veteran, their name, rank and branch of service. Please send them in as soon as possible to make sure they are included on our wall. If you need another one, please contact our Main Office.

Prior to the Veteran's Day Assembly, we start with a Special Reception for the Veterans and their families. We need your help. Please click HERE if you can contribute to the Veteran's Breakfast and Reception. Thank You~

Some of our students participated in the Cardboard Challenge designing and making something of their choice.

Mrs. Bollard and Ms Griffin work hard to give students a wonderful experience in Art Class. What they create is so special.

Click HERE to learn more about What is Going On in ART!

• NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday. It is Election Day!
• Parents picking up students at the end of the day, please do not start lining up until at least 3:15 PM as a long line develops and it congests the Fire Lane and creates traffic on Church Hill Road.
  
• Please make sure your child eats something before school and has a SNACK. Some lunches are early and there is an afternoon snack. Some lunches are later in the day and there is a morning snack.
• What's Happening Newsletters: All Newsletters are archived for the year on the Hawley Website under the ABOUT Section.

• Tues, 11/5: Election Day- No School for Students
  
• Mon, 11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly, 9:15 AM
• Wed, 11/20: Turkey Trot (more info on this event to come separately this week)
• Wed, 11/20: PTA Meeting, 4:30, Library
• Wed-Fri, 11/27-11/29: No School- Thanksgiving Break

Mr. M was dressed in a costume for the Kindergarten Halloween Parade.

" Are you going Trick or Treating tonight Mr. M? " a student asked

" No, I hand out the candy at my house " Mr M replied

" So you don't get any candy " the student said sadly

" Oh, I get candy " Mr M smirked

" But you said you don't Trick or Treat, how do you get candy? "

" That's the Trick "

" I'm telling Mrs M that you sneak candy " teased the student

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*For us to use your child's likeness, we need your permission. Permission must be granted annually via the ParentPortal.

Twitter: @hawley_school

Our website contains a tremendous amount of information and has the answers to most questions, PLUS, a staff directory/emails, handbooks, forms and more. Click Here to check it out!

Inspired Hawley Principal

Email: morettic@newtown.k12.ct.us
Website: http://newtown.hawley.schooldesk.net/
Location: 29 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT, United States
Phone: (203) 426-7666
Twitter: @cmoretti66