CompSci Weekly
November 6,2023- November 10,2023
Principals Message
Hello CompSci Families,
I hope you all had a good week. Even though it was Halloween, things were good here! We had several team reward ceremonies, which have been great. The best part is seeing the kids applaud for their peers. It's just good for everyone.
We also have the end of the fall athletic season this week. Today both Boys and Girls Soccer are playing in the championships today, and Cross Country finished up yesterday. Our teams have done a great job, both on and off the field. We certainly appreciate all of your support!
Tomorrow is the rescheduled Fall Fest, so if you have signed up, then we will see you tomorrow. Next week there is no school Tuesday and Friday, so we will work fast!
Enjoy the weekend,
Jill Wnuk
Principal
Equity Corner: Episode 6
Greetings Comp Sci Families!
This week the Student Equity Committee worked on interviewing school staff and students about their thoughts on bullying, and unkind comments, and other things that are harmful to the school community. This information was used to help students learn from their peers and be inspired to work together to create a better school climate for all. The student Equity Committee also put up another round of “Positive Equity Notes” around the whole school and on each students’ locker to help brighten everyone’s day!
Thank you for your continued support!
We look forward to continuing this work together as a Comp Sci Community!
~Ashley Hanse and Kendal Lumpkin
Comp Sci Middle Equity Leaders
THEME COACH UPDATE
Our Computer Science and Technology classes are grounded in International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards. Global Collaborator is the next standard, encouraging students to effectively use technology to connect and collaborate with peers, experts, and others around the world to broaden their perspectives and solve real world problems.
Global collaboration can be fostered in many ways in the middle school classroom. Currently, at Compsci this can look like hosting virtual guest speakers. In the past, we have had professionals and students in the field of Computer Science and Product Development speak to students virtually on their professions. Students will also research real world challenges like poverty, climate change or food insecurity and digitally communicate their findings and develop a call to action. This standard also can include discussions and lessons about responsible and ethical online behavior, emphasizing the importance of respect and cultural sensitivity. In our digital world, the potential is endless, including cross-cultural discussions, data sharing and/or language exchange with native speakers. The Global Collaborator standard helps students develop skills and attitudes needed to work effectively and respectively with peers and experts from diverse cultural backgrounds using technology.
Diana Beardsley
Dynamic Careers in Aquaculture
Additional Information
Registration form
Social Media and Internet Safety
Save the date and RSVP for an upcoming information session with Trooper First Class James White on Social Media and Internet Safety – Benefits and Dangers on November 16, 2023 @ 5:30p – 7:00p. This event is for parents/guardians only (there will not be any child care available). See the flyer for registration information.
NO SHOOL Election Day
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023, 07:00 AM
NO SCHOOL Veterans Day
Friday, Nov 10, 2023, 07:00 AM
Guidance Department
Carla Joseph-Trim , x3153
6th Grade Counselor
Email: ctrim@crec.org
Leigh Skal, x 3160
6th Grade Social Worker
Email: lskal@crec.org
Cheryl Sansone, x3152
7th Grade Counselor
Email: csansone@crec.org
Miguel Falcon, x3156
7th Grade Social Worker
Email:mfalcon@crec.org
Joey Braiewa, x3154
8th 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
School Nurse
General School Information
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 2022-23
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.
2022-2023 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 2022-23, through the Community Eligibility Commission (CEP), ALL students attending Comp-Sci will receive free meals.
SNACKS ARE BACK!!
Snack items (chips, juice, etc) will cost extra. If your child will be purchasing snack items, simply add money to your child’s lunch account.
For your convenience, below are ways you can add money to your child’s lunch account:
Pay electronically by registering with My School Bucks. Please remember this takes 1-2 business days.
**To register go directly to www.myschoolbucks.com.
**You must choose Crec as your child’s school district.
**You must register if you do not already have an account.
**If you have an account, please enter your user name and password to access your account.
**You will also need your child’s lunch identification number. If you need help locating your child’s number, please contact us.