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Green Cleaning and Building Safety News
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Congratulations to Jen Lanese, West Hartford's 2015 Teacher of the Year!
Jen Lanese's commitment to the Hall High School community, to her students and colleagues, and to excellent instruction in her English classroom makes her perfect for this recognition.
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2015 AP and Other Class Reading Assignments
GENERAL SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS
All students entering grades 9-12 at Hall High School are expected to select and read ONE book or news publication of their choice over summer break. See general assignment HERE.
AP CLASSES AND "VOICES OF INSPIRATION AND REBELLION"
THE ARTS
Voices of Inspiration and Rebellion: Summer Tasks and Expectations (Blejwas/Harris)
AP Language and Composition (11th Grade: Blejwas/Ferguson)
AP Literature and Composition (Blocker/Butler)
AP Spanish (Del Cacho)
Trabjao de Verano 2015
- el cine
- multimedia
- la prensa
AP US History (Flaucher/McManus)
THE SCIENCES
AP Biology Summer Work (10th Grade: Caruk)
AP Environmental (Coghill)
AP Physics 1 (Burtness)
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Students: Level/Course Placement Appeals Form
This form (click HERE) should be used only if you are appealing the LEVEL PLACEMENT that was recommended for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Summer Reading Surveys
Click HERE.
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Senior Planning Night (Wednesday, September 9): Transcript Review & Application Preparation
Read more HERE.
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TEACHERS: The Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools wants to help fund your imaginative ideas. See this year's recipients.
The Foundation's mission is to provide financial support for educational projects, programs, and initiatives that will enhance and enliven the classroom experience and promote excellence in West Hartford Public Schools.
The Foundation raises funds from individuals, businesses, and civic groups in the community as well as alumni nationwide. Gifts of $1,000 or more entitle the donor to honor an individual, business or civic group by having the Foundation name a grant. Once a year, certified teachers throughout the school district are invited to apply for grants ranging from $200 to $3,000 for a project that will enhance student experience, complement the curriculum and demonstrate educational merit. A Foundation committee reviews the applications with the teacher's name and school removed. After approval by the Foundation board, awards are presented in late spring of each year.
For more information or to apply for a grant, visit The Foundation's webpage HERE.
The following list is this year's reciepients from Hall:
Carson Family Foundation Grant: Cultural Connections
Maria Genca, Lead Teacher (Hall High School) & Ryan Cronin (Whiting Lane) This grant will give English Language Learner (ELL) students’ access to and knowledge of ways to be involved in the West Hartford Community. The high school ELL students at Hall High School will mentor the elementary students at Whiting Lane Elementary School. Each high school student will be matched with an elementary student from a similar background and they will participate together in a combination of community service and cultural activities including working in the community garden, volunteering at a soup kitchen and visiting local museums and parks. These monthly meetings and activities will support the ELL curriculum by challenging and nurturing their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will apply the knowledge they acquire from community activities to their personal lives and share this new information with their families. The program will conclude with student-run projects that emphasize leadership, creativity and literacy. These projects will be shared at the annual Hello! West Hartford event.
Cullina Family Grant: Out of the Landfills; from Scrap Metal to High Level Artistry
Silas Finch Nicole Maldonado, Lead Teacher (Sedgwick Middle School) & Rachael Martinelli (Hall High School) Pam Murphy This grant will introduce Sedgwick Middle School students to a new way of thinking about Visual Art through a residency with a significant, current Connecticut artist, Silas Finch. Silas is a sculptor who works with all metal fragments, pieces, parts, scraps, and found objects. These objects are given new identities and are reconnected to a new whole. That is, the objects transcend their strictly utilitarian purpose and become true works of art as sculpture. Silas Finch will speak to the classes and familiarize them with the history of the “STEAM PUNK” movement, his work and path to establishing himself as an artist through life experiences. Students will make connections to current day life and history and will also learn the importance of refinement and craft while being challenged to assemble metal objects together without the use of a welding tools or a blowtorch. They will have access to contemporary artist Silas Finch’s skills and decades of experience in creating these magical and thought provoking sculptures. Silas will also spend one day with a group of Hall High School students collaborating ways to design lessons based on Steam Punk Art as a way to enrich experiences for a group of special needs students. Students will to gain experience from an established sculptor and learn to make modifications to support the success and creativity of special needs students.
Liberty NeAd Grant: Enhancing Computer Science Hardware & Programming Education with Raspberry Pi
Michael Wilkosz, Lead Teacher (Hall High School) & Anthony Truss (Conard High School)
Hall High School students will have access to 26 Raspberry Starter Kits, which are a low-cost credit-card sized computer that plugs into a monitor or TV and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. These amazing little devices will enable students enrolled in three different courses to explore computing and learn how to program in cutting edge languages, such as Scratch and Python. The student kits, will be used in tandem with traditional PC hardware, and provide students with enhanced understanding and experimentation with operating systems aside from the traditional Window site. Use of these kits will directly enhance three current computer course offerings, including an advanced computer course being offered for the first time in partnership with Trinity College and another course provided in partnership with Capital Community College. These kits will also allow for expansion of the computer programming curriculum in future years.
Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) Grant: From School to Independence
Ellen Matos, Lead Teacher & Laura D'Ostilio, Anna Matthews Teaching and guiding students to be successful after high school both intellectually and practically includes providing special needs students with vocational skills for independence at home and in the workplace. Through this grant, equipment and small appliances will be purchased that will allow students in grades 9 through 12 at Hall High School to learn skills and have regular exposure to simulated activities that they may face during high school and beyond. The funds will support the purchase of items such as a blender, coffee maker or toaster oven for use in simulating both a home environment and a workplace. Using this equipment, faculty will customize vocational instruction based on each individual student’s skill level.
Teacher of the Year Finalist Grant: Jennifer Lanese Turning Dreams into Action Plans
This exciting program will engage students in meaningful discussions with a local inspirational community member regarding short and long term planning. Freshmen at Hall will be inspired to set goals for themselves as well as to develop steps to achieve those goals. In addition the program will assist in developing a stronger sense of community within the school through shared experience and collaboration. As a final project, this grant will align with many of the common core English standards such as: narrative writing, verbal expression, and use of digital media in presentations.
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Freshman Tailgate (Friday, September 11): There will be a freshman tailgate next Friday, September 11 from 6 to 7 pm by the kickboard before the football home opener.
Freshman will get a wristband that entitles them to free food and drinks, games like cornhole and kanjam, and FREE admission to the game. Only Link Leaders and freshman can attend.
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Life Touch Picture Information
Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2016,
Don't forget that senior portraits are scheduled for September 30th, October 1st and 2nd, between 2pm and 8pm in Room E119. If you have not already done so, please confirm your appointment at www.photoappointment.com or call 1-800-426-9533.
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Pre-order the 2016 Hallmarks Yearbook now for just $66 (later $77)
Order on line by clicking HERE. Use the school code #12197716 or you can bring a check/cash to Mr. Crabb or Mrs. Drazen in A221.
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Wednesday, September 16: Curriculum Night for Parents
Curriculum Night at Hall High School to Showcase Much Beyond Academics
How do West Hartford’s high schools consistently place in the top tier of educational rankings compiled by national news media? Some would argue it’s strictly a numbers game—the percentage of students enrolled in advanced placement (AP) classes, or the number of students who test at a certain proficiency in reading and mathematics. While administrators and faculty at William H. Hall High School appreciate the value of those numbers and the coveted rankings associated with them, they know the backbone of their profession lies in teaching to the whole student and preparing him or her for life beyond high school. And this is what they are excited to present to parents and students at Hall’s annual Curriculum Night, September 16, 2015.
A string quartet and jazz ensemble; “living” paintings presented by drama students; sculpture, painting and drawing displays; robots and 3D printing; choral recitals—these are just a few of the highlights being organized by Hall High School staff to showcase Hall’s many curriculum offerings. The school store will be open for business with school cheerleaders on hand to get everyone excited about the school’s recently unveiled logo. These events are in addition to the typical curriculum event activities like meeting teachers and following students’ daily schedules.
By presenting some of Hall’s varied offerings and opportunities for involvement in addition to its top-notch academics, administration and faculty hope to make this year’s Curriculum Night one of the most exciting and successful to date.
Curriculum Night will take place at William H. Hall High School on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 7 to 9 p.m.
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Green Cleaning and Building Safety News
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Saturday, September 26th: Fall Fest will be from 11am-3pm.
Fall Fest will be held in the fields behind Hall. All ages welcome! Come enjoy games, food, music, and more. See flyer HERE.
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Green Cleaning and Building Safety News
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Congratulations to Amina Lampkin, who has been chosen by Senator Chris Murphy for the Senate Page Program!
MURPHY ANNOUNCES WEST HARTFORD STUDENT AS U.S. SENATE PAGE
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that he appointed Amina Lampkin, a junior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, as a U.S. Senate Page for the Fall 2015 Senate Page Program. As a Senate Page, Amina is one of just thirty high school juniors from across the country to be selected to help with the important day-to-day operations of the U.S. Senate.
“Amina is among Connecticut’s best and brightest high school students. She is an honor roll student at Hall and a young public servant who volunteers with her church and coaches aspiring dancers. She demonstrates true leadership among her community and I’m proud to welcome her to Washington, D.C.,” said Murphy. “The Senate Page Program is a rewarding opportunity for our nation’s future leaders to learn firsthand about public policy and to develop the skills they’ll need to improve our communities through service. I’m confident that Amina will thrive in this exciting environment.”
William H. Hall High School Principal Dan Zittoun said, “The entire Hall community is thrilled about Amina's selection to the Senate Page Program. She is such a wonderful young woman and this once in a lifetime experience will give her an incredible experience learning about how the government works, and also have an opportunity to interact with an incredible array of people. We wish her the best of luck and look forward to her sharing her experiences when she returns in the spring.”
Page responsibilities include delivery of correspondence and legislative materials within the Congressional complex, taking messages for members, preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are also required to attend classes each morning at the Page School beginning at 6:15am. The Senate Page Program is administrated by the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, and the party secretaries.
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Monthly Assistant Principal Award: celebrate those students who have demonstrated exemplary habits of mind, independent and innovative academic curiosity
Monthly Assistant Principal Award
Rationale: To celebrate those students who embody Hall’s core values and beliefs by demonstrating exemplary character, love of learning, school involvement, community commitment, and a drive to meet challenges.
Criteria: Students nominated have shown outstanding growth/contribution to the school, community, or self by exhibiting one or more of the following:
1. exemplary habits of mind.
2. independent and innovative academic curiosity and/or achievement.
3. outstanding compassion and/or community engagement/service.
4. significant growth and development.
Process:
1. Email sent to faculty with nominating form (to be completed by the last day of each month).
2. Three students will be selected by committee (3 APs).
3. Announcement will be made on the first Friday of each month.
Recognition:
1. Certificate of Commendation
2. Honor Flag
3. Names and photograph to appear on school website, newspaper, and Principal’s Tweet.
4. Photograph displayed on Main Office Bulletin Board
5. Breakfast on morning of announcement with Assistant Principals, honored students, and students’ guests (each student can bring a Hall High peer).
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Friday, September 18: First ever Hall outdoor movie night!!! Sponsored by Voices of the Other & the football team!
First Ever Hall Outdoor Movie Night!!!
Sponsored By Voices of the Other & the Football Team!
Premiering:
Remember the Titans
Friday, September 18th @ 6:00 pm
by the graduation hill
Admission is free and Hall community/families are welcomed!
Popcorn & drinks will be available to purchase
Contact Ms. Wardak or Ms. Boxton for more information
See flyer HERE.
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Saturday, October 24: Project Alpha - Imparting the importance of personal, sexual, and professional responsibility to young men
The Greater Hartford Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is hosting its Annual Project Alpha Symposium. The event takes place on Saturday,October 24, 2015 at Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06045 from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. The free symposium is co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter and Manchester Community College.
The free symposium targets 40 male middle and high school students from the Greater Hartford area and covers Male Health, Sexual Responsibility, Domestic Violence, Career and College Goal Setting and a Business Tie Tying Workshop. The symposium also includes enriching interactive discussions and lunch. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is seeking partnerships with schools or community-based organizations in the Greater Hartford area to assist with the recruitment and registration of 40 young male participants.
If you have any questions then please connect with Mr. Tishawn Gaynor through his contact information found below.
Tishawn Gaynor
Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
860-983-2762 (Cell)
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Grade 11 PSAT Registration opens Monday 9/21 at 12:01 AM and closes Wednesday 10/7 at 11:59 PM
Register HERE.
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Friday, September 24: Visit Moe's from 5-9 pm to help support Boy Soccer Kick Cancer for Dana Farber. Be sure to print...
out the flyer below and present it at your time of purchase. Moe’s will donate 15% for every Hall supporter that brings in this flyer between 5-9pm. I will get copies to the boys (Jeremy for Varsity, Evan for JV, and Charlie for Freshman) to distribute tomorrow. Please talk up this super easy fundraiser, feel free to spread the word, and of course, come eat!
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