Welcome Back to School!

I hope that your children are reporting that school is off to a great start because I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few days with them! We began our year with a whole-school assembly at the end of the first day where I read two books to our school: All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman, and Be You! by Peter Reynolds. I shared with our children that the reason behind me choosing these two books was the way that they speak about my vision for our community; what we are, who we embody, and what we aspire to be for one another and ourselves. We mixed in some reminders about returning the forms from the summer Reading and Math programs and a special celebratory prize for doing so.

I am so thrilled to be here at Booth Hill! Thank you for all you do to support our efforts and in the many ways your support your children. I wish you all a relaxing and safe Labor Day weekend!

- Mr. Chase

Summer Math Reminder

All students that participated in the TPS Summer Olympics Math Program have 2 items due:

1. Please be sure you have done the Paper Summer Math Exit Ticket and send the corrected packet back to school to be handed to classroom teacher. (Downloadable Packet and Answer Key can be found here for your entering grade level) Due by Friday 9/15/24 Summer Math Exit Ticket

1. Please be sure to fill out this google form to be included in both the CT Commissioners Summer Math Challenge and the TPS Summer Math Olympics. Due by Friday, 9/15/24 CT Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge 2024 Form

Please use this link to Access the information online: Elementary Summer Math Website

Summer Reading Challenges

If your child read over the summer, there is still time to complete the summer reading log survey. Entries must be submitted by September 13th. The Governor's Challenge is for all students in grades K-5 while the First Selectman's Challenge is for students entering grades 4 & 5. All you need to do is keep track of all the books you have read this summer and how often you read. Then, you will click on the letter below towards the end of the summer and complete the survey ONE time. The survey link will enter you in both the Governor's Challenge and the First Selectman's Challenge. Please track your summer reading by using the link: https://forms.gle/7J8bTcQNGinqxWz8A

Next Thursday evening, September 5th, will be our Back to School Night. On this special evening, we request that only adults attend so all parents and caregivers can fully focus on the the important details of for the school year. We look forward to seeing you and sharing more about the exciting plans we have for our year supporting our students in their learning.

As you are attending Back to School Night, you will have the opportunity to sign up for the PTA and Fathers’ Club and to learn more about the programs they sponsor for our students during the year.

I look forward to working with you during the 2024-2025 school year to continue to build on the safe and positive school community that already exists for our students at BHS.

The format for this year's Back to School Night is as follows:

A link to a slide deck presentation will be posted to a Padlet. The URL to the Padlet will be sent to families no later than Tuesday evening, September 3. All grade levels, specials, specialists will have created a presentation. This enables families to “visit” spaces that they normally wouldn’t have the time to visit.

Then on Thursday, September 5:

6:00-6:25 Last name A-M attend all classes for an “open house” visit

6:30-7:00 Mr. Chase, PTA, Father’s Club present in Gym or Cafeteria to last name A-Z

7:05-7:30 Last name N-Z attend all classes for an “open house” visit

Since families have access to presentations prior to September 5, the evening is expected to be an opportunity to see classrooms, the building, special area spaces, sign up for committees or volunteer opportunities, etc.

Please note that this is not an opportunity to conference with teachers about individual student needs. Rather, it is an opportunity to learn more about the grade level curriculum and the unique classroom experience that your child will be a part of this year.

Please be reminded, there will be no school on Monday in honor of Labor Day. As always, thank you for your time, commitment and partnership in ensuring your child's success!

Car pickup and drop-off:

Try to arrive no later than 3:15, and certainly avoid speeding in because you arrive late

Children MUST exit the passenger side to avoid oncoming traffic

Please place car seats for siblings on the driver side

Children either need to be able to buckle themselves in, or the parents have to park in a space to assist

It is unsafe for parents to get out of their cars in line to buckle and unbuckle

Monday, September 2

No School; Labor Day

Thursday, September 5

Back to School Night

Friday, September 6

International Literacy Day

Sunday, September 8

Grandparents' Day

Tuesday, September 10

Board of Education Meeting; 7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 11

Patriot Day and National Day of Service Remembrance

Friday September 13

Back to School Family BBQ - Hosted by our Booth Hill's Fathers Club

Sunday, September 15

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins - 10/15

Tuesday, September 17

Citizenship Day/Constitution Day

Thursday, September 19

Picture Day

Saturday, September 21

International Day of Peace

World Gratitude Day

Sunday, September 22

First day of Autumn

Tuesday, September 24

Board of Education Meeting; 7:00 PM

Thursday, September 26

Districtwide ML Parent/Guardian Info Night; 6:00 PM

Friday, September 27

BHS-THS Family Football Night

Summer is a great time to reinforce our BHS ROARS mantra! It's amazing how following a few simple-to-do mindsets can make a world of difference in yourself and the people around you. Be a positive force!

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CHET Dream Big! Competition

K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the Competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! This competition is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).

This year, they will be awarding almost $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan – Direct Plan (“CHET 529 Direct Plan”) account contributions to students in grades K-12 and technology prizes to schools. For the winning students, we will be awarding:

• Three prizes of $20,000
• 24 prizes of $5,000
• 239 prizes of $500

To enter, students are asked to answer a question by submitting a drawing or painting, essay, or video. Younger students will be asked to answer a question focusing on lessons they’ve learned and their dreams for the future, and older students will be asked about an experience or person that has impacted them and how that will influence their future goals. Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 4. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit: www.chetdreambig.com

Downloadable entry forms and flyers are available on the website as well.

A school in your district could be a winner too! Each school that is represented by at least one student’s entry will be eligible for a random drawing for a technology prize worth $5,000 (a total of 10 schools will win a technology prize). Please see the 2024 Competition Official Rules for more information on prize structure and awards.

If you have any questions, please email asavio@mintz-hoke.com. And thank you for your support!

Amanda Savio
The CHET Dream Big! Competition Team

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void outside CT and where prohibited. Open to legal U.S. residents residing in Connecticut who are at least 18 years old and are the parents or legal guardians of a student currently enrolled in a Connecticut school, grades K-12 as of 8/15/24. Begins 9:00 a.m. ET on 8/15/24; ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 11/04/24. Prizes will be a contribution to an eligible CHET 529 Direct Plan Account established for the benefit of the child whose parent or legal guardian submitted a winning entry. CHET Advisor 529 Accounts are not permitted for receipt of a prize. For Official Rules and eligibility, visit chetdreambig.com Sponsor: Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917.

Booth Hill Elementary School

545 Booth Hill Road Trumbull, CT 06611

203-452-4377

TPS School Calendar

2024-2025 School Calendar

Booth Hill School Hours

Doors open at 8:20 AM

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

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

Delayed Opening Hours

1 ½ hour Delay – 10: 05 AM – 3:20 PM
2 hour Delay – 10:35 AM – 3:20 PM

2 ½ hour Delay – 11:05 AM – 3:20 PM

Infinite Campus

Parent Portal

Booth Hill Parent Handbook - Currently in Revision

Volunteer Forms

Volunteer Form Tier 1

If you will be volunteering UNSUPERVISED, please complete a Tier II form which includes a DCF Background Check.

Volunteer Form Tier II