👋 Dear Booth Hill Families,

As the Super Bowl approaches, we've been embracing the excitement with school spirit and community kindness! Students and staff proudly showed their team pride by wearing football gear or school spirit wear, and we’ve also been making a meaningful impact beyond our school walls. Thanks to the generosity of our families, we collected soup cans and raised funds to support the local food pantries. It’s inspiring to see our students and families come together to make a difference. Enjoy the game, and thank you for helping make this Super Bowl season special for those in need!

For both staff and parents, the 100th day of school is a milestone—a reminder that just 81 days remain in the school year. There’s still so much to accomplish with our students, and we’re grateful for your continued partnership. Together, we are helping children set ambitious goals and build personalized learning plans that support their growth academically, socially, and emotionally. Simple, consistent routines—like talking with your child about their day, setting aside time for math practice, reading, and writing—make a big impact on their progress. Thank you for all you do, and have a wonderful snowy, football-filled weekend!

Warm regards,

Kevin Chase

PANCAKE PALOOZA UPDATE! Due to the Saturday evening/Sunday morning forecast, the Board of Education has asked all schools pancake breakfasts to be postponed. We know, we are sad too! We appreciate your patience as our board collaborates with Mr. Chase to finalize the details for a makeup date. We’re currently considering February 23rd or March 2nd for the new date, so please stay tuned for updates! (Registration will continue to stay open) Enjoy the Superbowl and check out our FC auction if you haven't already! It ends Superbowl Sunday at 9pm.

Auction Link: https://event.auctria.com/404ade38-972a-44c5-891b-009b9199ff10/a780d600ec2e11e9ae081db830846aa5?2bd25550ec3411e98fdeb3a273cf08d8%2FcurrentPage=0

We have so many great after school programs thanks to our PTA! Even I was able to get in on the fun!

Our final bee took place today. Six students from grades 4 & 5 had scored perfectly and found themselves competing for the title of school champion! Congratulations to our Booth Hill School Spelling Bee Champion, Audrey Switzer!

Congratulations to our grade level champions Taylor Williams, Annie Francini, Wes Segneri, Julian Moreira, Amelie Senso!

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) is a standardized assessment used to measure students' reasoning and problem-solving abilities. It evaluates verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning skills, providing insight into a child's cognitive abilities.

The test consists of multiple-choice questions that assess skills such as pattern recognition, logical thinking, and verbal comprehension. It will be administered in grades 3 & 5, with different levels tailored to each age group. The OLSAT does not measure knowledge or academic achievement.

Grades 3 & 5 students will participate in the OLSAT practice test 2/10, 2/11, or 2/12 , then the OLSAT test on Friday, February 20th.

BHS Kids Heart Challenge Principal Challenge:

Our school is participating in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge and I have taken the Principal’s Challenge! We are hopeful that at least 50% of our families will register for our Kids Heart Challenge team (directions below) as in years past!

To get a head start, sign up, to take the challenge at www.heart.org/khc or on the “Kids Heart Challenge” App!

Booth Hill School’s Kids Heart Challenge program (formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart) that is organized through our PE department will begin this coming Monday, January 27, and it will run until Friday, February 28. This program is something that we have done at our school dating back to 1980. We are very proud to be a “Heart Partner School” with the American Heart Association! We are excited to take a challenge for our hearts and our health throughout American Heart Month!

Thank you for joining our team of Heart Heroes. I know our school community can do this!

Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2025-2026 school year, please click here for all the information you need.

Registration link
https://www.trumbullps.org/general/student-registration

The 2025 Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren Competition of the Barnum Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Vazzano's Four Seasons in Stratford. All 3rd and 4th grade students in the surrounding area are invited to enter the contest. Applications are due to the school no later than Friday, March 7th. Two winners will be selected to represent Middlebrook School at the competition on May 4th. Please use the link for more information and to apply :https://drive.google.com/file/d/11g3OidDO1p6I0KXYwVQEdDDZeOboMWGS/view?usp=sharing

The annual Barnum Festival dates back to 1948 to help support local businesses and honor P.T. Barnum—a world-renowned showman and city leader. The Barnum Festival spans several weeks in an effort to build community spirit, enrich the lives of Bridgeport residents, and give back, culminating in a weekend-long Barnum Palooza that hosts parades, concerts, fireworks, and other family-friendly events. One of the popular events for the children is the Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren contest.

Although we've had a mild fall, it seems winter weather is fast approaching. Please review BHS's inclement weather adjusted schedules below to ensure you're ready for potential snow or other school day disruptions.

Delayed Opening Hours

1 ½ hour Delay – 9:50 AM – 3:20 PM
2 hour Delay – 10:20 AM – 3:20 PM
2 ½ hour Delay – 10:50 AM – 3:20 PM

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As a school community, we continually strive to promote regular attendance at Booth Hill. We welcome and appreciate open communication between school and home; therefore, please reach out if you need assistance with getting your child to school each day and in a timely fashion. Parent and school partnerships enable us to best support our students to ensure success at school.

"Chronically absent is defined as "a child who accumulated a total number of absences at any time during the school year that is equal to or greater than ten percent (10%) of the total number of days that such student has been enrolled at the school during the school year."

Please refer to board policy 5113.1 on our website for more information. https://www.trumbullps.org/board-of-education/policy

As always, thank you for your support.

February

Sunday, February 2

Groundhog Day

Friday, February 6
OLSAT testing - Grades 3 and 5

Sunday, February 9, 8:00-11:00 AM

BHS FC Pancake Palooza!

Wednesday, February 12
Lincoln's Birthday

PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM

First Grade International Celebration Parent Show

Friday, February 14
Valentine's Day

No School - Presidents' Weekend Holiday

Monday, February 17th
No School - Presidents' Day

**lunch options are subject to change**

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Booth Hill Elementary School

545 Booth Hill Road Trumbull, CT 06611

203-452-4377

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Regular School Hours: 8:35 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Hours: 8:35 AM - 1:00 PM

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2 hour Delay – 10:35 AM – 3:20 PM

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