What's Happening??!!
~ Hawley School Newsletter: September 14, 2026 ~
~From the Desk of Mr. Moretti~
Dear Hawley Parents/Guardians, Teachers, and Staff,
What a terrific start! Students have settled in to new routines. They have reconnected with old friends and have began making new ones. We have done most of our Safety Drills, the only one left is showing the students Evacuation Paths if we need to leave the campus. Fall Assessments are almost completed. Open Houses occurred and the Ice Cream Social is on the Horizon.
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 .....
~Open House~
It was terrific seeing the Parent turnout for Open House. Teachers shared Hopes and Expectations for the year. Parents learned about their child's day and ways that they can support. Hawley has a strong Home-School Connection and we value our Partnership with parents.
Kindergarten- Ms. Lubin
Kindergarten- Mrs. Mattera
Kindergarten- Mrs. Ramos
Kindergarten- Mrs. Whitmore
Grade 1- Ms. Albano
Grade 1- Mrs. Asztalos
Grade 2- Mrs. Fries
Grade 2- Mrs. Fusco
Grade 3- Ms. Contento
Grade 3- Mrs. Griffiths
Grade 3- Mr. Poeltl
Grade 4- Mrs. Carta, Mrs. Dora w/Mrs. Lilly & Miss Graff
~Specials Open House~
Art, Library, Music, PE, Spanish
As parents come to Open House to learn about your child's classroom, we also want you to know what students do at Special. So at Hawley, we also have a Specials Open House!
At Specials Open House you bring your child and rotate through each Special. There you will hear a little bit about the work that will be done throughout the the year and do a fun Activity.
It is Wednesday, 9/30, 5:30-6:30 PM. Click HERE for more information and to sign up.
~Hawley PTA ~
The PTA had the opportunity to introduce themselves at Open House (New PTA President, Laura Amodeo and the Board, Christy Glovaski, Kate Fonseca, Paige Lombardo, Michelle O'Connor, Danielle Freitas and Amanda Leonardi).
They want to hear from you! If you have an idea, question, or suggestion, you can reach them at HawleyPTA@gmail.com, find them on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/hawleypta, follow them on Instagram at @hawley_PTA, or visit the PTA page through the Hawley Parent Resources section of the school website.
Also, receive Givebacks to earn money and support the PTA. Click HERE for more information and to sign up. Click HERE to join the PTA and for more information.
They have been hard at work preparing wonderful Family-Fun Events for this year. See Below!
Ice Cream Social
The Hawley PTA Ice Cream Social is one of the best event launching a new School Year. It brings Teachers, Staff, Parents and Students together.
Staff scoops ice cream and helps students make Sundaes. Students play with friends while parents meet each other and socialize.
The Ice Cream Social is TOMORROW, 9/15, 6:00-7:00 PM. Click HERE to RSVP and for more information.
Mum Sale
Each year, the PTA sells huge beautiful colorful mums to celebrate Fall. You need to order by Tues, 9/22 with a school pick up on Tues, 9/29.
Click HERE to order and for more information.
~Dates to Remember~
- Tues, 9/15: Ice Cream Social, Gym & Playground, 6:00-7:00 PM
- Mon, 9/21: No School, Yom Kippur
- Wed, 9/30: Specials Open House (more info to come)
- Mon, 10/5: No School, Professional Development
Out of the Mouths of Babes.....
Mr. M was visiting a second grade classroom.
" Can kids come to Open House tonight? " a student asked
" No, it is an evening for adults so they can learn about what you do all day. " Mr. M replied
A friend added, " Yeah, we already know what we do so it would be boring.
The Hawley School Website
Click Here to check it out!
Our School Handbook
Our School Handbook is also a terrific place to get answers or clarity. Everything is carefully explained and there are also links to corresponding Board of Education Policies if needed.
Our Handbook is on our website under Resources or you can click HERE.
Christopher Moretti
Email: morettic@newtown.k12.ct.us
Website: https://www.newtown.k12.ct.us/HAWElem
Location: 29 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT, United States
Phone: (203) 426-7666