School Year Launch

From the Desk of Mr. Moretti

Dear Hawley Parents/Guardians, Teachers & Staff,

Lights, Camera, Action!!!

Summer was fantastic! I hope that you all spent quality time with family and friends. Hawley is quiet over the Summer. The start of a new school year is very exciting. I love when Teachers, Staff, Parents and Students return. That is what makes our Building, a School.

There is an energy that comes from The Return. So many smiles and happy faces as we connect and reconnect.

Here is a small taste of how things are going...

For Your Information

It is a New Year, with a New Teacher. This teacher has NO knowledge of last year's going home arrangements. Please start the year off with new notes of how your child is going home, even if you picked up every day last year. It can be one note stating everyday, but this year's teacher needs that information. This gets their name on THIS Year's pick up list and sends them to the gym. With no note, the assumption is they ride the bus.

Also, per Board of Education Policy, food and gift bags are not used to celebrate birthdays. Each grade level and class will share the wonderful ways they make students feel special on their birthdays. We also announce it during Morning Announcements and I deliver a birthday card and Hawley Pencil.

Also, in PowerSchool there is an opt-out to update each year. It is permission to use your child's picture in Newsletters and the Newspaper. Indicate yes or no in PowerSchool, if having difficulty, feel free to reach out to our office.

~ Thank You ~

Popsicles on the Playground

Before school even started, our PTA held a special event for our youngest and newest students. Popsicles on the Playground is a wonderful time where incoming Kindergarten students come to our playground for a Popsicle and to play with new classmates. Families also have the opportunity to get to know each other.

~ Thank You PTA ~

Kindergarten Bus Run

The Kindergarten Bus Run is such a special event. The day before school starts, the buses pick up only Kindergarten Students. They get an exclusive ride to Hawley and get to meet their teachers and play with classmates.

It can only happen with Parent (and older student) Volunteers. Thank You Marissa Portera & Ethan, Laura Amodeo & Madelyn, John Strzepek & Gabrielle, Ashliegh Merritt & Christopher, Kaitlyn Mawicke & Emma, Diana Siebert & Ayla, Molly Manning & Jackson, Jesse Drumm & Corina & Hazel.

The Kindergarten Team

The Arrival

The Walk Through

Kids and Families were excited to come to Hawley the day before school started to see their teachers, new classmates and old friends. Our Amazing PTA greeted everyone as they entered. It was a joy to see.

The First Bus of the Year

We Are Back in Business

We Have Class

Kindergarten- Ms. Lubin

Kindergarten- Mrs. Mattera

Kindergarten- Mrs. Ramos

Kindergarten- Mrs. Whitmore

Grade 1- Ms. Albano

Grade 1- Mrs. Asztalos

Grade 1- Mrs. Leja

Grade 1- Mrs. Massett

Grade 2- Ms. Dunn

Grade 2- Mrs. Fusco

Grade 2- Mrs. Fries

Grade 3- Ms. Contento

Grade 3- Mrs. Griffiths

Grade 3- Mr. Poeltl

Grade 4- Mrs. Carta

Grade 4- Mrs. Dora

Grade 4- Miss Graff

Kindergarten's 1st Lunch at Hawley

Save the Dates

Here are some Important Dates to Remember for the beginning of the year events at Hawley. More information about them will follow when school starts.

Thurs-Fri, 8/27-8/28: 2-Hr Early Release Days (1:37 PM)
Mon, 9/7- No School: Labor Day
Wed, 9/9: Open House 3-4, 6:00 PM in gym, 6:30-7:30 PM in classrooms
Thurs, 9/10: Open House K-2, 6:00 PM in gym, 6:30-7:30 PM in classrooms
Tues, 9/15- Ice Cream Social, 6:00-7:00 PM
Mon, 9/21- No School: Yom Kippur

Great Sources of Information

Our School Website

Our website contains a tremendous amount of information and has the answers to most questions including, but not limited to, dates to remember, forms, handbooks, pictures, access to PowerSchool, PTA information, teachers websites and much more.

Click HERE to visit the Hawley website.

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

Proud Hawley School Principal

Email: morettic@newtown.k12.ct.us
Website: http://newtown.hawley.schooldesk.net/
Location: 29 Church Hill Road
Phone: 203.426.7666
Twitter: @hawley_school

School Year Launch