Friday, December 20, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Mark Your Calendars for January!
A few important parent events will be going on in January, so please save the dates!
On January 28, time TBD, the school building project will again have to go before the West Haven Planning and Zoning Board. Apparently last year's affirmative decision is void because it had the wrong address. While this should be just a technicality for the Board, there have been elections and new members in the past year, so approval is not guaranteed. The school would like about 80 supporters to attend. West Haven residents are strongly encouraged to participate.
On January 22, two events will be held.
From 6-8, our annual Nonviolent Communication Workshop will be held. You might be thinking, "I don't hit people when I talk; I don't need to learn nonviolent communication." But, there is a lot more to effective, empathic communication than that. You can learn more here. (This interesting and useful workshop will not involve hand puppets, I promise.)
At 6:30 will be our January Town Hall meeting, at which New Haven's new Superintendent, Garth Harries, will answer your tough questions about ESUMS and the New Haven Public School System. If you have a concern -- transportation, budget, academics, equity, policies -- this is your chance to get it heard and discussed. We will also strategize for the West Haven meeting, so don't miss it!
On January 28, time TBD, the school building project will again have to go before the West Haven Planning and Zoning Board. Apparently last year's affirmative decision is void because it had the wrong address. While this should be just a technicality for the Board, there have been elections and new members in the past year, so approval is not guaranteed. The school would like about 80 supporters to attend. West Haven residents are strongly encouraged to participate.
On January 22, two events will be held.
From 6-8, our annual Nonviolent Communication Workshop will be held. You might be thinking, "I don't hit people when I talk; I don't need to learn nonviolent communication." But, there is a lot more to effective, empathic communication than that. You can learn more here. (This interesting and useful workshop will not involve hand puppets, I promise.)
At 6:30 will be our January Town Hall meeting, at which New Haven's new Superintendent, Garth Harries, will answer your tough questions about ESUMS and the New Haven Public School System. If you have a concern -- transportation, budget, academics, equity, policies -- this is your chance to get it heard and discussed. We will also strategize for the West Haven meeting, so don't miss it!
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Montreal Trip
The French department is planning a 4-day field trip to Montreal this spring. Please visit their fundraising site, ESUMS Montreal GoFundMe, and consider making a contribution.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
High School Dance -- Save the Date!
February 28 is the tentative date for the high school's semi-formal "Winter Wonderland" dance. PTO parents will be asked to provide food.
Coffee And . . .
There will be a Coffee And meeting on Friday morning, Dec. 13, from 8-9 a.m. Plans for the new ESUMS school building in West Haven will be discussed. See you there!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
NHPS Policy: School Closings, Delays, Transportation
School Closing + Delay Policies
INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL CLOSING / DELAY
Come Slam Some Poetry!
Tonight, Dec. 10, 6:30 pm, weather permitting, there will be a Poetry Slam at The Space in Hamden featuring the poetry of the ESUMS poetry club and artwork by ESUMS art classes.
Monday, December 9, 2013
84 Hour Film Challenge
Several teams of ESUMS high school students spent the entire weekend at school working on the CT Film Festival's 84-hour challenge. You can watch a few of the final films at (click on Recent Posts by Others).
Take a Look at ESUMS's New Website
http://www.esumsnewhaven.com/index.html
A few things are not quite working yet, but it is a good start!
A few things are not quite working yet, but it is a good start!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
New Haven Video
This video lists New Haven's strength's as Yale sees them. A challenge: our digital media classes ("ESUMS <> Productions") can take this theme and make some very different films!
Friday, December 6, 2013
STEM Saturday Open House
Another STEM Saturday Open House for prospective students will be held at the school this Saturday, Dec. 7, 9-12. It's not too late to RSVP to Ms. Jenkins.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
A Few Local Programs of Interest
Nhv.org is a new "social media" site with some great photos and information on the Elm City, similar to ILoveNewHaven.org, but with a slightly different focus.
healthyclimatechallenge.org is a local effort to address climate change issues.
www.newhavenleon.org is the website of New Haven/Leon Sister City Project. They are now selling carbon offsets that benefit the people of Leon, Nicaragua.
healthyclimatechallenge.org is a local effort to address climate change issues.
www.newhavenleon.org is the website of New Haven/Leon Sister City Project. They are now selling carbon offsets that benefit the people of Leon, Nicaragua.
CPLT Summary 12/6/13
The Citywide Parent Leadership Team met tonight and sends the following information back to our PTO.
(1) Free coats will be available for any student who needs one at the Hillhouse Field House, Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 pm.
(2) The parent advocacy group Teach Our Children will hold a Listening and Learning Tour session on Saturday, Dec. 7, 12:30-2:30, at 370 James Street. Teach Our Children has a very active parent transportation committee, and ESUMS parents with transportation issues are strongly encouraged to become involved.
(1) Free coats will be available for any student who needs one at the Hillhouse Field House, Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 pm.
(2) The parent advocacy group Teach Our Children will hold a Listening and Learning Tour session on Saturday, Dec. 7, 12:30-2:30, at 370 James Street. Teach Our Children has a very active parent transportation committee, and ESUMS parents with transportation issues are strongly encouraged to become involved.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Title One Parent Involvement Meeting
December 12th, 9:30 a.m. at Career High School, brunch will be served. It would be good if ESUMS could send one or two parent volunteers to this meeting.
“PARTNERING TO MAKE PARENT INVOLVEMENT A SUCCESS IN EVERY SCHOOL”
“PARTNERING TO MAKE PARENT INVOLVEMENT A SUCCESS IN EVERY SCHOOL”
- TITLE I--IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED
- SEC. 1001. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
- The purpose of this title is to ensure that all
children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a
high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on
challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic
assessments.
Monday, December 2, 2013
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