Dear CompSci Middle Community,

I hope you enjoyed the week, with a taste of fall in the air. One of the teachers said "October is Octobering" which is really true. The leaves are changing and the kids are are now into the part of the curriculum where things get challenging. The assessing is done, the review of last years concepts is done, and now it's new learning. We usually see an uptick in behaviors becuase of this, and this year was no exception. Please know that we have high expectations for our students in terms of behavior. If we are calling you with an issue, it is important! We spend a lot of time working with the kids on how to productively solve problems with our Restorative Team, admin, guidance and well, all the adults in the building! We understand that this is part of middle school and we are well prepared.

In this newsletter there is a flyer for STEM Night. I am holding our first PTO meeting that same night at 5:30. Please join us if you can. I will send out a zoom for the meeting the day beforehand.

Additionally, our search for the Hartford Parent Senator is over! We have two candidates and one has asked to be the alternate. so, your Hartford senator is Kadian Harris. Here is a little info about Kadian:

"My name is Kadian Morris and I decided to apply for the position of Hartford senator because I live in Hartford. I believe that because of my experience of being both a resident and employee of Hartford makes me a qualified candidate of such an important position. I have one son that attends this school which serves as my interest for wanting to represent and serve my community. My aim is that by getting this opportunity, I will reflect the needs and desires of Hartford for this school going forward. "

Our alternate Hartford Senator is Luz Serrano. I am confident that these two will be a great addition to the Parent Senate!

That's all the news for this week.

Enjoy the weekend,

Jill Wnuk

Principal

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At CompSci we are recognizing the amazing students in various ways throughout the course of the year. S.O.A.R is our mantra in our building and we discuss S.O.A.R throughout the day. S.O.A.R stands for Showing Leadership, Embracing Opportunities, Excellence in Academic Achievement and Demonstrating Resiliency.

Each Mindset Cycle we recognize students with S.O.A.Ring Eagle Cards, S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificates and Regal Eagle Mindset Awards. Below you will find an explanation of the 3 recognition activities that happened school wide. Parents and guardians also note that each team is also recognizing students in various ways throughout the year as well.

Moving forward at the end of each cycle we will be sharing the names of the S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificate Winners and the Regal Eagle Mindset Winners.

S.O.A.Ring Eagle Card

· This is completed every Mindset Cycle based on the students' mindset scores.

· Each teams make their own Soaring Eagle

· Students earn an Soaring Eagle Card for being model or above on their mindset report

· Soaring Eagle Cards allow students various privileges throughout the school

S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificates

· This is completed at the end of every Mindset Cycle

· The team will give out 2 certificate per S.O.A.R attributes (the definition below)

· Pictures will be taken of the student and their certificates and displayed in the school

· Showing Leadership - A student who is taking risks (socially and/or academically) and challenging the status quo. A student who motivates others to achieve something new and better.

· Embracing Opportunity - A student who is open-minded, embraces change, adapts to new circumstances, situations and people. These students lean into new opportunities that are offered to them.

· Excellence in Academic Achievement - This student strives to be the best they can be and gives 100% in all academic areas. This student does not give up despite academic challenges they may face.

· Demonstrating Resiliency - A student who shows the ability to bounce back from adversities, difficulties, struggles or hardships. They show self-awareness, mindfulness, self-care, positive relationships and purpose.

Regal Eagle Mindset Award -

· This is completed at the end of every Mindset Cycle

· One student from each team school wide is randomly selected from the approaching mindset category and the model/exemplary mindset category –

· From those 12 students nominated; 2 are selected for prizes - 1 prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card for the approaching mindset category and 1 prize is a big ticket item for the model/exemplary mindset category

· Certificates are given to all 12 nominees

· Student nominees then nominate a staff member to receive an award as well

Carla Joseph-Trim , x3153

7th Grade Counselor

Email: ctrim@crec.org

Leigh Skal, x 3160

7th Grade Social Worker

Email: lskal@crec.org

Marvin Williams , x3152

8h Grade Counselor

Email: mawilliams@crec.org

Miguel Falcon, x3156

6th Grade Social Worker

Email:mfalcon@crec.org

Joey Braiewa, x3154

6th Grade Counselor

Email: jbraiewa@crec.org

Jocelynn Nelson, x3155

8th Grade Social Worker

Email: jtnelson@crec.org

Nitza Rivera, x3150 (bi-lingual)

Administrative Assistant

Email: nrivera@crec.org

Tiphany Reid x3111

treid@crec.org

Joplin Labissiere x3111

jlabissiere@crec.org

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WHEELER VACCINATION CLINIC

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

337 East River Drive

East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 290-5320

Fax# (860)-291-3159 (860)-290-5330

COMP-SCI MESSAGES

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CREC’s Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

“Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is an intentionally diverse social justice organization whose members work to acknowledge, respect, and empathize with people of all different identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, and religion. In accordance with CREC’s mission of equity, excellence, and success for all through high-quality educational services, our staff and students commit to participate in and support ongoing equity and inclusion programming through curricular and co-curricular offerings, professional learning, and local and national partnerships. Moreover, CREC staff and students strive to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of systematic oppression—ranging from implicit biases to micro aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices and traditions—that benefit privileged groups. While at CREC, staff and students commit to affirm and honor the lived experiences of others, to willingly challenge inherited beliefs and ideologies, and consequently learn, grow, and serve.”

BELL SCHEDULE FOR SY 2024-25

Students’ bell times is as follows: 7:20am -1:55pm (Full Day) and 7:20am – 10:45am (Half Day)

Picking up your child early

When picking up a student early from school, a note is required and should be given to the front desk Security Guard.

Parents/Guardians are to provide ID for verification when signing out any student. Anyone other than the parent/guardian

Who is asked to pick up a student must have the parent’s written permission; that individual is required to be in our

Emergency contact or be named in the note provided by parent—and will also need an ID.

Address Change Reporting

Help us keep our records current by reporting any changes to your child’s demographic information. Please complete the Address Change Form and bring in the necessary information to complete this process. Complete and return to Mrs. Rivera

In Guidance with any changes to your address and/or phone number. By doing this you will assist in jump starting your child’s bus stop change needs.

Request to Board a Different Bus

Click on the following BUSING PROTOCOL for more information. Please call the school 860-290-5320 with any questions.

TRANSPORTATION Information

RSCO Transportation Inclement Weather Letter

RSCO Transportation Emergency Closing Information CLICK HERE

Click on the following link for texting information, both in English and Spanish, about busing during inclement weather.

2024-2025 Transportation Reimbursement

Transportation Reimbursement is allotted for Families who reside outside of the CREC Transportation District & do not utilize CREC transportation in any way. Both criteria must be met to receive mileage reimbursement.

Lost & Found

Bins can be found in the 1st and 3rd floor offices, guidance and in the gymnasium. Bins are emptied the last Friday of the month.

Student lunch accounts

During SY 2024-25, through the Community Eligibility Commission (CEP), ALL students attending Comp-Sci will receive free meals.

**You will also need your child’s lunch identification number. If you need help locating your child’s number, please contact us.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice and Form

FERPA affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to educational records.

Schools are asked to download and review the notices and Directory Information Word documents below, populate the required school-specific fields then message the notice and form home to families as an electronic PDF or paper copy in English and Spanish by Friday, December 22.

It is a federal requirement to send this information to families annually.

Parents should return completed forms to schools only if they request that the school obtain prior written consent before any "Directory Information" is disclosed or released about their child. (These forms are also on our website, here.)

• CREC FERPA Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy
• CREC FERPA Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy - Spanish
• CREC FERPA Annual Notice for Disclosure of School Directory Information
• CREC FERPA Annual Notice for Disclosure of School Directory Information – Spanish

Schools are then responsible for tracking opt-out designations by following the instructions below.

1. Ensure staff are aware of any returned forms and any necessary next steps regarding parent notification
2. Store returned forms in student files

Indicate the parent/guardian request for prior written notification (returned forms) in PowerSchool by changing the student's FERPA Block field from "N" to "Y" on the student demographics page