What's Happening??!!

Dear Hawley Parents/Guardians, Teachers, and Staff,

Time is flying! I can not believe we are heading into Thanksgiving Break followed right behind by the Holiday Season. REMEMBER: There is NO School on Wed-Fri. December is Kindness Month and will be jammed packed with Fun Activities (Kindness Cart, Kindness Assembly, Buddy Class Activities).

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 .....

Our student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures are very specific due to our limited space and parking at Hawley. Parents are very patient and cooperative, which is very much appreciated. At times, some friendly reminders are helpful...

• When dropping off students in the morning, know that the back door is open until 9:00 am. Please drive around to make sure the door is closed before using the main entrance as sometimes we remain open on days we are experiencing more drop offs.
• Although 9:05 am is the start of school, students really should be dropped off and in the building well before that to unpack and to prepare to begin their day.
• Always go through the blacktop playground area even if there are no lines/light traffic. There is little space for turning and for on oncoming vehicles.
• Students are not always in the gym when names are called or take time to gather belongings to exit the gym for pick up. Please be patient while in line. Do NOT pass cars as sometimes students exit cars from the left side by accident.
• Please do all that you can to help your student be able to exit the vehicle on the right.
• If you wish to stop your vehicle to buckle your child in, we ask that you use a parking space. Please do not pull in front of the cones or stop in the middle of the parking lot.
• Remember to not be holding and using your cell phone while driving in the parking lot.

We Thank Everyone for their help in making our system efficient but above all, SAFE!

Our BIG Fall Fundraiser, The Turkey Trot is going extremely well. Our GOAL was $10,000. Not only have we surpassed the goal, we crushed the Principal's Challenge of $12,500. We are currently at $14,130!

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

We have currently raised $14,130... Amazing!

Here are the current Leaders ...

1. Lubin- $2,285
2. Mattera- $2,185
3. Whitmore- $1,370
4. Fries- $1,310
5. Massett $1,115

Donations are being still being accepted up until 11/27.

Parents can Click HERE for more detailed information on how to donate. Teachers and Staff that want to support the School Goal but are not connected to a specific classroom can donate to Team Moretti by clicking HERE.

Thank You- Thank You- Thank You

As we approached our Turkey Trot Fundraising Goal, I thought I would spice it up a little and offer a challenge. I figured that would help us reach our goal, but I did not think we would actually reach the challenge. Well, we reached it, PLUS!

I said that if we raised $12,500 that I would allow the Staff & Students to Duct Tape me to the wall in the lobby. Well, $12,500 is well in the rear view mirror. SO, being a man of my word.....

The Taping of the Principal to the Wall will take place THIS Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am.

The actual Turkey Trot was a Fantastic Success. Students ran, jogged or walked while their Buddy Classes cheered them on. Some Parents and Families came to watch, while some even ran as well. Thank you to the PTA and parent volunteers that helped set up and mark the laps. Students did not want to stop they were enjoying themselves so much. Nothing better than kids, fresh air and exercise.

The Trotters

The Trotting ;0)

• School Pictures have been shipped. They should arrive shortly.
• Picture Re-Take Day is Tuesday, 12/3. Click HERE for more information.
• 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, 11/26: Duct Taping the Principal to the Wall- 9:30-10:30 AM
• Wed-Fri, 11/27-11/29: No School- Thanksgiving Break
  
• Tues, 12/3: Picture Re-Take Day

Mr. M was in the hallway talking to passing students.

In a nearby classroom, a student said, " I think the intercom is broken. "

" What makes you say that? " the teacher asked

" Mr. M is making an announcement and I can barely hear him. " the student replied

" It is not an announcement, he is in the hallway and is just loud. " another student jumped in

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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