Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2016,
Don't forget that senior portraits are scheduled for:
Oct 27 and 28
Nov 23 and 2
Dec 7
from 2-8 pm in E131
If you have not already done so, please confirm your appointment at www.photoappointment.com or call 1-800-426-9533.
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.
Early bird secial ends after Thanksgiving. Buy today!!!
NOTA BENE: Order today and free personalized name stamping is included on the cover of your yearbook!
Come and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of West Hartford children by
expanding your parental toolbox to include leadership and advocacy skills. The Parent
Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) trains, inspires and empowers parents to become
effective advocates for children. To learn more about this dynamic program, please join us
on Friday, November 21st from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Charter Oak's Family Resource Center.
Call 860-233-4701 to RSVP. Kids are welcome and refreshments will be served.
Our goal is to reach $753 by the end of November! No-shave.org donates 80% or more proceeds to contributing charities.
Please contribute HERE.
GRUMIOVEMBER COMPETITION!
The Latin club will be awarding best student beard at the end of November. More details to follow.
Click on the following link:
http://hallyearbook.com/
Click the "Upload Your Photos" tab in the middle of the page and read.
Be sure that put in the access code: IRITYQ.
Senior Yearbook Pictures Needed!
- Younger years (birth-elementary)
- Junior Prom Pictures
- Senior Selfies
- Candids
Parent conferences will be held in the cafeteria, portables, AG and HG wings on:
Wednesday, November 18th from from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 19th from 7:30 am - 9:30 am
IMPORTANT: From November 9th - 13th, students will bring conference request forms to teachers for scheduling. Students are not permitted to sign-up for conferences prior to November 9th.
Parents are encouraged to use Power School to familiarize themselves with their student’s grades prior to scheduling/attending a conference.
Click HERE for a copy of the Parent Conference Request form.
West Hartford is launching a new initiative called ONE BOOK, ONE TOWN.
The Town of West Hartford, West Hartford Public Libraries, West Hartford Public Schools, the Noah Webster House, the West Hartford Human Rights Commission, Starwood Retail and Barnes & Noble have joined forces for this first annual event.
One Book, One Town is designed to bring the community together by reading a common book which will stimulate conversations around its core theme.
The book title is being kept a secret until the kick-off on November 7th at which time the official unveiling will occur.
Please join us at:
Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Blue Back Square
Saturday, November 7, at 11:00 am
Special giveaways, discounts and activities inside and outside the
store are featured.
Hope to see you there!
See flyer HERE.
Cool fact: Award-winning Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and Nutmeg Award nominee Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern are among the 14 Published Novels Written During NaNoWriMo.
Watch this 1 minute video explaining National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo.
Clcke HERE for more information.
A Very Special Invitation!
Attention all sophomore and junior girls. You are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Career Inspiration Program for Young Women. This is a special event designed to enable you to hear and interact with successful, professional women in a variety of careers who will share their own personal career journey.
There will also be interactive workshops conducted by young, professional women to empower you with the skills (Personal Branding, Soft Skills, and Negotiation Skills) necessary for success in your own path to college and career. Reviews from the young women who attended last year overwhelming asked that we bring back the program to Hall this year!
Attendance is free but limited to the first 100 young women to register for the event. See Mrs. Taft (Room E125) or Mrs. Dailey (Room E123) to register. Lunch will be provided.
Please register by Wednesday, November 11th with Mrs.Taft or Mrs. Dailey.
"One woman's success can only help another woman's success."
See flyer HERE.
OCTOBER WINNERS
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).
Dear Parents and Students of the Class of 2016,
Don't forget that senior portraits are scheduled for:
Oct 27 and 28
Nov 23 and 2
Dec 7
from 2-8 pm in E131
If you have not already done so, please confirm your appointment at www.photoappointment.com or call 1-800-426-9533.
The schedule for 11/11 is:
Period 1 - ends at 8:07
Advisory - 8:11 - 8:21
Period 2 - 8:25 - 9:04
Periods 3-8 same as Advisory Wednesday schedule
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.
Early bird secial ends after Thanksgiving. Buy today!!!
NOTA BENE: Order today and free personalized name stamping is included on the cover of your yearbook!
