The Barber Bulletin 2026 - 2027

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you are enjoying the weekend and the "extra" hour of sleep today. Thank you for being an important part of our community and working together with our dedicated, intelligent, and thoughtful staff. Each of us is here to get to know your child, provide them with the right balance of support and challenge, and to celebrate their successes. Much like parenting, teaching is an exhausting role that requires a deep commitment and a belief in our children's greatness. I am grateful that our staff is so deeply committed to you, your children, and to our community.

I am returning from Valentino's final soccer game of the season...until indoor begins. In a few weeks, Luciano will begin his final high school basketball season, which I am excited for, since basketball is the greatest sport...in some people's opinion. :) Speaking of basketball, a former UHMSer (Primo Spears) just made the G-League Westchester Knicks roster!

It was so great to see so many of you at Trunk or Treat on Thursday evening. Thank you for making space in your day to connect with and have fun with your UHMS community. A huge THANK YOU to each of you who donated goodies and to our PTO for generously supporting the success of this event. Without our staff and families who dressed up and decorated their space, this event would not be possible - THANK YOU! And finally, an extra special SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Desrosiers and Mrs. Pizzowes for organizing and leading our annual Trunk or Treat! Their collaboration and attention to detail helped create the amazing event that Trunk or Treat is!

Please remember that there is No School on Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day - I hope that you will vote.

Have a great week.

Tim

• Tuesday, November 3rd: No School - Election Day
• Tuesday, November 10th: BINGO for Books at UHMS - PLEASE RSVP (see below)
• Wednesday, November 11th: No School - Veterans' Day
• Thursday, November 12th: Dental Van at UHMS (see below)
• Thursday, November 19th: Lyman Orchard Order Pick-Up at UHMS
• Wednesday, November 25th: Early Dismissal & No After Care
• Thursday (11/26) & Friday (11/27): No School - Thanksgiving Break

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th for an evening of pizza, BINGO, and time with your UHMS community. Please see THIS FLYER for more information and to RSVP.

• 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Pizza
• 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: BINGO!

Hartford Elks Lodge #19 is hosting a free Hoop Shoot basketball free throw contest for boys and girls ages 8–13.

• Who: boys and girls from any town
• Ages: 8 - 13 years old
• Date/Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Registration: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Location: Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, 280 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford

Participants will compete in the following divisions based on their age as of April 1, 2027

• Boys 8 - 9, Boys 10 - 11, Boys 12 - 13
• Girls 8 - 9, Girls 10 - 11, Girls 12 - 13

Frist Choice Heath Centers is offering high quality, affordable dental services here at UHMS on Thursday, November 12th. Services include cleanings, flouride, x-rays, sealants, and dental screenings with a report sent home.

To sign up for the Dental Van, please scan the QR Code ------>

Please see the attached information from our nursing office.

Our amazing Literacy Coach, Melissa Koster, has created this website to support families by sharing literacy resources, reading tips, educational articles, activities, and ideas that make reading meaningful and enjoyable at home.

Whether you’re looking for ways to support your child’s reading journey, learn more about how children develop as readers, or simply discover fun literacy activities to try together, we hope you’ll find The Literacy Loop to be a helpful and welcome resource.

Friday Family Meeting is one of the many things that makes UhmS the incredibly special place that it is. Friday Family Meeting brings our community together to learn from each other, sing with each other, and celebrate our Multiple Intelligences together. Every Friday, all Kindergarten - 5th grade students and staff come together in our Agora...and we want YOU to join us.

At Friday Family Meeting:

• one class hosts and runs our Friday Family Meeting
• one class presents their learning through one of the Multiple Intelligences
• we sing together as a school, led by Ms. Cordone or Ms. Micale OR
• we enjoy Story Time with Ms. Avitabile
• Staff may compete in "Minute-to-Win It" games!

We will also have guest performers or guest artists at FFM. Below is the schedule of our upcoming Friday Family Meetings:

• November 6th: The National Theatre for Children Presents Power Players
• November 13th: Fall Talent Show
• November 20th: Host Class: Mr. Barrieau Hot Spotlight: Mrs. Daly
• November 27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

• Pre-K Breakfast & Lunch Menus (not updated yet)
• K-5 Breakfast & Lunch Menus