CLASSROOM CHATTER - SCHOOLinSITES



Dear Parents/Guardians:

As part of our continued orientation, we would like to welcome in the newest members of our John Paterson School family and incoming Kindergarten Class of 2023 through this edition of The Paterson Chatter. Welcome parents and students!

However, for those of us who have been together for one, or five years, I continue to find it amazing to think this year is coming to an end and summer is almost upon us. In these closing weeks of school, we look forward to continued learning, celebrating our successes, and planning for the 2010-2011 school year.

You will read in the pages ahead that the next four weeks of school are filled with field trips, various performances, grade specific events, field days, school-wide celebrations, and continued rigorous learning experiences (Please see Paterson Calendar of Events on p.4). During this time, staff will meet to continue to plan for the future of our students. We will analyze student performance to complete final progress reports, determine the status of our school goals and necessary revisions, as well as establish student placement assignments for the 2010-2011 school year.

I want to thank all of our families, students and staff for another outstanding school year of learning and working together to ensure the success of our children!

Sincerely,

Stephen Foresi, Principal

News and Announcements:

Kindergarten Registration: With the start of a new school year just four months away, we continue to share with you that kindergarten registration and orientation has been taking place. We encourage all parents with a child who will be five on or before December 31st to register if they have not done so already. We ask that you mention this to your neighbors and friends should they have an age-eligible kindergarten youngster whom is not yet registered. Postponing registration to the summer months slows down the process, delaying the assignment of children to a class. Please register with our Residency Office located at Newington High School – 666-5611 or call John Paterson for more details – 666-4657.

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PTO

The John Paterson PTO continued to eagerly support enriching activities for both students and families. From multiple cultural arts events, grade-level specific resources, funding library books, the multiple Book Fairs, our new Recess Storage Shed, the fourth grade year book, to providing family events through the Fall Festival, end of the year celebrations, and many more - our students and community continue to grow thanks to their strong devotion and efforts. Our last PTO meeting of the year will take place on Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m. Please also try to attend the PTO sponsored Family Picnic on June 4th.

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Summer Resources and Suggestions

Reflecting upon what you will read in this issue of the Paterson Chatter, regarding each grade level and specials area reports, you will notice a common theme. This theme refers to practicing learned skills and strategies with your child over the summer months. The most important way you can support your child’s learning is to read, read, and then read – together and/or independently. Below is a list of various web resources, in addition to going to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library ( ), visiting new and familiar places, and enrolling in either the West Hartford Summer School Program and/or requesting the 2010 Newington Public Schools Summer Packet. I hope you find these additional resources to be useful.

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Reading

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|[pic] | (Kindergarten) |

|[pic] | (Children’s Storybooks - K-4) |

|Enchanted Learning ® | (Cloze Comprehension Activities 2-4) |

|[pic] | (Fables 2-4) |

|[pic] | (Pre-K) |

|[pic] | (International Digital Library – All ages) |

|[pic] | (Story Place - All ages) |

|[pic] | (Literacy Center - Various ages) |

|[pic] | - (All Ages) |

|[pic] | (Newington Public Library) |

|[pic] | (Good Night Stories – K – 2) |

|[pic] | (Kids – 3 – 4) |

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Math

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|[pic] | (Virtual Manipulatives - all ages) |

|[pic] | - (The #1 Math Practice Site for all ages) |

|[pic] | - (Graphing - All ages) |

|[pic] | (Math Stories - upper elementary) |

|[pic] | (Grades 1 – 4) |

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Math Facts Worksheet Generators

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All (Research)

(Kids Info Bites)

Enchanted Learning

(Kids Click)

(Yahoo Kids!)

(Ask for Kids)

(Google Safe Search for Kids)

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- Lucy Robbins Welles Kids Page

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A Celebration of Learning – Awards Day:

Our annual Celebration of Learning day will occur on June 3, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in our school gym. The purpose of this event is to recognize the achievements of John Paterson fourth graders as they leave to begin their middle school career.

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Progress Reports – Your child’s final progress report in June will be given to your child to take home on the last day of school. Your child’s classroom teacher for the next school year will be listed on his/her progress report.

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Summer Office Hours – During the summer, the school office is open from 8:00 am to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for the July 4th holiday.

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John Paterson Calendar of Events

|Jun 1 |Grade 1 Field Trip to the University of Hartford for Seussical |9:00 am – 11:30 am |

|Jun 2 |Field Day for Grades 3 & 4 | |

|Jun 3 |A Celebration of Learning Awards Ceremony |10:00 am |

|Jun 4 |Grade 4 to Sturbridge Village |9:00 am – 2:00 pm |

|Jun 4 |Mrs. Senatro to the Dinosaur Park |9:00 am – 11:45 am |

|Jun 4 |PTO School Family Picnic |5:00 pm |

|Jun 7 |RAIN DATE – Field Day Preschool and Kindergarten | |

|Jun 8 |RAIN DATE – Field Day Grades 1 & 2 | |

|Jun 8 |PTO Meeting |7:00 pm |

|Jun 9 |RAIN DATE – Field Day Grades 3 & 4 | |

|Jun 11 |Mrs. Bontempo & Mrs. Barilla to the Dinosaur Park |9:00 am – 11:45 am |

|Jun 15 |Grade 4 Picnic | |

|Jun 15 |Student Council Meeting |10:45 am |

|Jun 16 |Grade 4 Picnic – Mill Pond | |

|Jun 17 |LWRL Presents Summer Reading Program to Classes |9:15 am – 10:00 am |

|Jun 17 |JWMS Jazz Band Outdoor Concert |2:00 pm |

|Jun 22 * |School-wide Meeting |9:30 am |

|Jun 22* & 23 * |Early Release Day |1:25 pm dismissal |

|Jun 23 |Scheduled last Day of School | |

Kindergarten Korner

What an exciting year of growing and changing it has been for our kindergartners!  They are more independent, confident, and responsible.  They can draw and write more than before.  They are enjoying reading books at their reading level.   Their math skills are advancing to working with the teens and twenties, adding numbers 1 to 10, recognizing money and time to the hour.   All kindergartners like being challenged to count from 1 to 100 by ones, fives, and tens.  They have developed good work habits including listening skills, good posture, and responsibility for oneself and materials.

  

At the end of April, we went on a field trip to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in town.  We learned about the library and received our first library card if we didn’t have one already.  The summer program at the library is a worthwhile activity.  Information regarding the program will go home soon.  Try to have your child participate; it is the easiest and most fun way to keep reading skills sharp. Children are recognized in a school assembly in the fall for their participation and will feel very proud!

 

In May we enjoyed a trip to the farm at Indian Rock in Bristol.  The kindergartners were able to learn about cows, pigs, rabbits, sheep, and chickens.  We discovered why each animal is important to us.  We touched the animals and even fed some.  We also enjoyed a picnic lunch.

Field Day and the Pet Show were also exciting events.  On Field Day, we went outside all morning to participate in different athletic events that were planned by our P.E. teachers, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Greenberg.  We earned a ribbon for participating and good sportsmanship.  At the Pet Show, both real and make-believe animals visited so that students from preschool through second grade could walk around outside to meet and learn about them.   This was a celebration of learning about living things, how they grow and change, and what they need to live.  Blue ribbons were awarded to every student and visiting animal!

 

During a PTO program in May, we saw a world record jump rope expert who put on a wonderful show and then taught students in each grade jump roping techniques. Thank you to all the parents and teachers who are members of the PTO and to all families who have helped with fundraisers and special events!  We are looking forward to celebrating at our Paterson Family Picnic on June 4th from 5-8pm! 

 

What a great year it has been!  We are still working hard as the year comes to an end.  Your support at home in keeping up with homework, notices, and all the “little things” has been so crucial to your child’s emotional and academic growth this year.  Thank you for all you have done! Keep working on skills over the summer: blending letter sounds when reading and writing, reading sight words, reading books at your child’s reading level (ask librarians at Lucy Robbins Welles Library to help you find books!), reading and writing numbers 1 to 30 etc.  You will be able to sign up to receive a very important homework packet.  Watch for a flyer about this going home soon!   Keep learning something new everyday and have a great summer!

Grade 1

Spring is an exciting season as we watch the magical transformation of nature.  Like the awakening buds and blossoms of the season, the children’s reading, writing, and math skills are in full bloom! How our first graders have grown!  In reading, the Harcourt Trophies program has provided an assortment of shared reading selections in various genres. Nonfiction selections as well as fantasies often serve as catalysts for writing projects and promote independent reading. In addition, we practice reading strategies at the children’s instructional level through small guided reading groups or hold individual reading conferences to promote specific skills. The children are also developing excellent independent reading skills as they carefully select appropriate books and are able to read silently for a sustained period of time. Understanding what you read is a vital component of the reading process. The packet of graphic organizers that you received several weeks ago has been a valuable tool in strengthening your child’s comprehension skills. Your continued support in encouraging your child to complete the weekly homework is truly appreciated. Our students are growing and learning at their personal best… and we still have lots of learning left!  The seeds that have been planted and the roots that have been formed will be the foundation for future learning. 

Learning is enhanced when youngsters are able to make connections to the real world. In early spring, Mrs. Garavel, our science resource teacher, took advantage of a rainy day to present a lesson on rain. As the children have become knowledgeable in the scientific process this year, they knew that predictions would be part of the lesson. Mrs. Garavel partially filled a plastic bag, sealed it and asked the children to predict what would happen if she poked a pencil through it. Some students were astonished that water did not squirt out of the bag while others had already determined that not a drop would spill. With green food coloring added to water in graduated cylinders, the first grade scientists continued to use their predicting skills to decide whether the water in the cylinders would fit into a large soda bottle. Once again, some surprises surfaced! Similarly, our world had some unexpected results when a volcano erupted in Iceland. Mrs. Garavel seized the opportunity to weave current events into a lesson on volcanoes in late April. Through cartoons and actual photos of the Icelandic volcano the children learned why some volcanoes erupt and discussed some of the key vocabulary terms associated with that natural phenomenon. Ask your child to explain the difference between magma and lava. Mrs. Garavel even created “a volcano” in each classroom. Using a plastic bottle and a combination of vinegar, food coloring, and baking soda the children witnessed a mini volcano in action!

Science lessons are not confined to the classroom. At the Children’s Museum on March 31st the children learned about the planets that revolve around our amazing sun, when they ventured into the depths of the solar system. They blasted off and used their incredible imaginations during the planetarium show, “The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”. Ask your child to tell you about The Gas Giants and The Rocky Midgets.  Don’t forget to ask about Pluto! The children were transported from outer space back to our Paterson classrooms where they continued to use their reading and writing skills to learn more about the sun and the planets. 

On two occasions our first graders have showcased their accomplishments by inviting families to school to share their growing science, math, reading, and writing skills. Before our April vacation, the children proudly presented the slide show, “Animals in Winter” to a packed and supportive audience in the cafeteria and in the media center. This culminating activity offered our students the opportunity to highlight their growing reading fluency, as each child read their report when their drawing and writing appeared on the screen. On the evening of May 17th over 100 people attended Family Math Night. This informal event provided the first graders the chance to put their problem solving and critical thinking skills to work, but with the added bonus of having their parents or siblings as math partners. Whether they were attempting to create the least expensive cake using pattern blocks at “The Tri-City Bakery”, reading a math book in the reading corner, or playing a board game, enthusiasm was everywhere! We were delighted to have Ms. Dzwil, Newington’s math resource teacher, join us for this exceptional night of fun with math!

Fun with Dr. Seuss is next on our list of special first grade events. On June 1st we are off to the University of Hartford to see Theatreworks’ production, “Seussical”. Back in March we celebrated Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading many of the famous author’s books and by trying to create our own Seuss characters. Our background knowledge will help us to enjoy a lively musical based on several Dr. Seuss stories including Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches an Egg and Gertrude McFuzz. Theatreworks has adapted the Broadway version of “Seussical” for young audiences and it is sure to be a hit here in Hartford, as it was in New York City!

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, we extend our sincere thanks to all of our first grade families for being our partners in education this year. The children have benefited from your unwavering support. We heartily encourage you to spend time at the public library during the summer months exploring the wonderful world of reading with your child. Statistically students can lose skills during the summer months if they do not engage in reading, writing, and math activities. The children have thoroughly enjoyed charting or graphing their own progress in math facts fluency. Continuing that practice during July and August will add to their “math power” next year. Including daily learning within the framework of your summer schedule will keep your child’s “roots” strong and healthy. May the months ahead be filled with continued learning, fun, and relaxation! 

Grade 2

My how time flies when you’re having fun! This year certainly has flown. We are winding down the year with our study of Newington Long Ago. Through the study of this unit, students are learning about Newington past to present.

What a treat it was to visit Lincoln Theater at the University of Hartford to see a live performance of Junie B. Jones. Second graders enjoyed their experience at the theater.

In math, we are studying measurement, double digit addition and subtraction with regrouping, geometry and fractions. During the summer, additional practice of these concepts as well as counting money, addition and subtraction facts to 18, and telling time will help reinforce math concepts learned this year.

Please encourage your children to spend some time reading and writing during the summer months. Soon, a librarian from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library will be visiting classrooms to introduce the library’s summer reading program. She will explain this summer’s new theme and give instructions for participating. This is an excellent way for students to stay motivated to read throughout the summer months! The library staff always plans interesting and exciting activities. We highly recommend participation in this program.

We have enjoyed working with your children this year. We hope that everyone has a happy and safe summer vacation.

Grade 3

It has been an exciting time of year in third grade. Students have been spending lots of time reading. We have enjoyed wonderful stories in our Harcourt Trophies reading anthologies. The students also continue to work in flexible guided reading groups to perfect their comprehension skills. In addition, each student spends independent reading time, with the opportunity to get lost in their own special book. No matter what type of reading is being done, third graders work hard to show that they comprehend what they read. Students have been writing predictions and summaries about their stories. They are comparing and contrasting books, characters, and events. They are making personal connections to stories and/or characters they are reading about. They are drawing conclusions and writing inferences. Third graders are great readers.

All of this literature provides excellent models for writing as well. Many students are writing poems, reports, or narrative stories. They are working to add details to their writing. They are using the entire writing process: prewriting, rough draft, revising, editing, and publishing. If students wish, they have the opportunity to officially publish their pieces through the help of the editorial board. Third graders are great authors.

In Math, we recently completed units on multiplication patterns, decimals, volume and fractions. Many students are working hard to memorize their multiplication facts. Third grade students are good mathematicians.

In Science, some students are completing their habitat units, while others will end the year with our units on Motion and Design and Chemistry. It is exciting to use observations while we work to build a vehicle and make it go and to find out the identity of five unknown chemicals. Third grade students are great scientists.

In Social Studies, students are learning about Connecticut. We focus on the past, colonial time, Connecticut and how Connecticut came to be. We also focus on the present, what is happening in the year 2009 in our great state. We enhanced this part of the curriculum with a wonderful field trip to Mystic Seaport, which is rich in Connecticut history. Many classes are working on research projects of various kinds as well. Third graders are good historians.

It has been a wonderful year in grade three. We look forward to the last exciting days together, and wish everyone the best of luck, as students leave for the summer and return as fourth graders this coming fall.

Grade 4

The end of the school year is fast approaching. The fourth graders are all looking forward to some special upcoming events. The Sturbridge Village field trip on June 4th will allow students to compare and contrast a New England town of the 1830’s with the more modern ways of life here in Newington, circa 2010. The 4th grade picnic celebration will follow later in the month.

It has not been solely anticipation of fun and games, though Field Day is coming up soon as well. Students have been demonstrating a steadfast determination as they attempt to successfully master remaining curriculum in all academic areas. Mr. Kemp and Mrs. Polezonis have been pushing hard also, preparing the young singers and musicians of fourth grade for the resounding show many of you witnessed on May 18th.

The spring assessment scores are flying in as well. No CMT results as of yet, however. Oral Reading Fluency and MAZE passage results do show significant growth, as the average number of students meeting the district goal has steadily increased since the fall. Similar findings occurred on both the Math Computation and Math Concepts and Analysis district assessments. These hardworking fourth graders are to be commended!

All of the fourth grade teachers would like to express their thanks to the supportive families that again this year have collectively strengthened the connection between home and school. Without it, the impact of the work done in the classroom each day would be severely lessened. We wish everyone a peaceful and inspirational summer.

FROM THE NURSE’S CORNER

The end of school is near bringing warm weather and more outdoor activities. When selecting clothing and shoes to be worn by your child, please take recess time into consideration. The children usually do a lot of running and jumping. Rubber soled shoes, sneakers, which are secured to the feet by straps, or laces are usually the safest. FLIP FLOPS and open-toed sandals are for the beach and are not safe for playground play.

Springtime also brings an alarming increase in children’s accidents.

Please review a few key safety rules with your children.

• Wear a helmet always for bicycling, and while riding scoters.

• Never swim alone or in areas without a lifeguard. No diving in unknown or shallow waters. Always wear a life vest when boating.

• Get away from the water if you see lightning or hear thunder---even if it seems far away.

• Use insect repellent.

• Check for tics, especially if you were playing in tall grass areas.

• Use sunscreen.

• Stay away from stray pets and wild animals. Never touch a dead animal.

Below are some great websites that have excellent information for parents to use with your children this summer. Enjoy.







All parents, whose children will be entering Grade 3 in September 2010, should have received Physical Examination letters last month. The completed Physical Examination Form OR the Statement of Preference Sheet at the bottom MUST be returned to me by the end of the school year. Any physical examination your child has had during the summer before 2nd grade, or during 2nd grade is acceptable for the coming year. If you have any questions, please call me @ 666-4657 Ext. 1.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADE 3 STUDENTS

Those students in grade 3 who have not handed in a physical assessment form this year WILL NOT be allowed to start fourth grade. These student’s names will be sent to Dr. Collins office at the end of the school year.

Please remember to keep a copy of your Child’s History and Physical from their physician. You may need to provide this information for camps and day care.

Don’t take a vacation from safety!

Have a SAFE and HEALTHY SUMMER!

Rosemary Breen, R.N.

School Nurse

Music Notes

This has been a most exciting year for the Paterson music department! On May 18th, our outstanding orchestra, our incredible band, and our super chorus performed spectacularly for our spring concert. Thank you to all who were able to join us! Go to to hear the concert or for information on how to obtain a DVD of the evening performance.

As the year is coming to a close, here are some of the ‘musical’ things we need to be thinking about:

← 3rd graders’ parents will soon be receiving a phone call from Mr. Kemp. He will be offering his recommendations for your child’s instrument choice for fourth grade. If you do not hear from him soon, feel free to contact him.

← DID YOU KNOW?……You can borrow CD’s from the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. If your third grader is not sure which instrument to play in 4th grade, let him/her listen to a variety of music featuring different instruments. There are also many instruments that can be explored from the third grade area of .

← Summer music is coming! Check out for more information about summer music. Anyone entering grade four next year or higher may sign up! summer music is a TON of fun!!!

← If a student in third or fourth grade needs an instrument from Mr. Kemp for the summer months, a written note should be sent to him from his/her parents. You are allowed to rent a Paterson instrument if you are taking lessons or summer music.

← Flag Day is June 14th. Students can go onto and click on “Patriotic Corner” if they wish to practice our Flag Day songs.

We hope you have a safe, fun, and musical summer!

Mr. Kemp & Mrs. Polezonis

From the Art Room

The school year is going by so fast, I cannot believe summer is just around the corner. The Town Wide Art Show is currently on display on the third floor of town hall and will be up until May 28th. Every year each school in the town of Newington selects a piece of student artwork to be hung in town hall as part of the permanent art collection. This year I have chosen a piece by Rachel Thureson, A Matisse Inspired Self Portrait, to be part of this collection.

Kindergarteners have been working hard learning about drawing. Students have just finished drawings of where they live and self portraits. Our last unit will be on sculpture and students will use a variety of materials to create their work. We will be creating pieces that go along with the ocean theme kindergarten classes are working on for the month of June.

First Graders have been learning about the artist Henri Matisse. The students looked at the collage, “Creole Dancer”, and are learning how to show movement in a work of art. The students are now creating their own dancers using cut paper.

Second graders have been studying organic shapes and created mobiles in the style of Alexander Calder. Students in grade two will begin a unit on masks and will learn about symmetry, overlapping and complementary colors. The students will discuss a series of African Masks, comparing and contrasting these works of art.

In May, third grade students will begin creating artwork for next year’s school calendar. After that they will finish out the year with a printmaking project and learn about the Japanese artist, Hokusai.

Fourth graders have been creating jungle scenes using acetate and permanent markers. Students looked at a selection of paintings by artist Henri Rousseau and are using a variety of resources from our media center to create their pictures. Students continue to concentrate on creating different values of color in their work along with overlapping objects to create a sense of depth.

Thank you to all the families who have brought in recyclables. We are using them up and emptying the cabinets out for next year. We will be using every minute we have left to the year creating and learning. I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing summer!

From the Gymnasium

The gymnasium has been an active place. As the end of the year approaches, field days either have occurred or will be occurring depending on the grade levels involved. Grades 1 and 2 students had their field day on May 25 while Early Childhood and Kindergarten had theirs on May 26. Grades 3 and 4 have field day on Wednesday, June 2 in the morning. Please be sure to have your children wear appropriate clothing for the weather with their red or white and sneakers. Also please send your child to school with a water bottle in order to keep them hydrated. Sunscreen is a must considering the time of year and strong sunshine outside.

During the rainy days when we are unable to get outside with the third and fourth grade students will be post-tested on the CT Physical Fitness Assessment in order to check for improvements in their fitness levels. We will also be teaching our throwing, catching and striking unit in June. The students in Kindergarten, first and second grades will be working on our throwing, catching and striking unit in June.

Intramural Matball will be starting with the fourth grade students. There will be six dates to remember:

• Friday, May 28

• Tuesday, June 1

• Monday, June 7

• Tuesday, June 8

• Monday, June 14

• Tuesday, June 15

Matball is a variation of kickball that requires students to kick a ball and run to a mat instead of a base and can stay there as long as they need to with as many people on the mat as they want to have. Over the years I have slightly updated the rules to speed the game up and also increase the scoring output. Overall intramurals has been a great success this year and we are looking to next year’s program.

Notes from the Geraldine C. Mullins Media Center

Spring has SPRUNG at the Geraldine C. Mullins Media Center! As the days become warmer, students are still very busy.

Preschoolers are presently exploring the deep deep sea! Books about different sea creatures will be shared during their library visits.

First graders are busy practicing putting E books in alphabetical order. These activities will help them develop the skills needed to locate fiction books independently.

Students in second grade are using the online resource called Little Explorers Picture Dictionary. They are demonstrating their ability to use electronic menus to locate information.

Third and fourth graders are exploring various classroom topics and learning ways to better evaluate websites. As a culminating activity, students will review The Big6 steps they took to complete this assignment.

Books

Written pages

Each with a message

See the world through their words!

Wishing you a joyful spring season of reading!

NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2010-2011

Adopted May 27, 2009

|AUG/SEPT. 2010 |OCTOBER 2010 |NOVEMBER 2010 |DECEMBER 2010 |JANUARY 2011 |

|(20 Days) |(20 Days) |(18 Days) |(17 Days) |(20 Days) |

|M T W TH F |M T W TH F| M T W TH F |M T W TH F |M T W TH F |

|IS IS 1 2 | | 1 IS 3 4 | 1 2 | 3 4 5 6 |

|3 |1 |5 |3 |7 |

|LD 7 8 RH 10 |4 5 6 7 |8 9 10 VD 12 |6 (7) (8() (9) 10 |10 11 12 13 14 |

|13 14 15 16 17 |(8) CD 12 |15 16 17 18 19 |13 14 15 16 17 |MK 18 19 20 21 |

|20 21 22 23 24 |13 14 15 |22 23 (24) THANK |20 21 22 23 24 |24 25 26 27 28 |

|27 28 (29) (30) |18 19 20 21 |29 30 |27 28 29 30 31 |31 |

| |22 | | | |

| |25 26 27 28 | | | |

| |29 | | | |

|FEBRUARY 2011 |MARCH 2011 |APRIL 2011 |MAY 2011 |JUNE 2011 |

|(15 Days) |(23 Days) |(16 Days) |(20 Days) |(12 Days) |

|M T W TH F | M T W TH F | M T W TH F | M T W TH F |M T W TH F |

| 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | | 2 3 4 5 | 1 2 |

|(4) |4 |1 |6 |3 |

| |7 8 9 10 | |9 10 11 12 13 |6 7 8 9 10|

|7 8 9 10 11|11 |4 5 6 7 | |13 14 (15) (16) 17* |

|14 15 16 17 18 |14 15 16 17 18|(8) |16 17 18 19 20 |20* 21* 22* 23* 24* |

|PD 22 23 24 25 |21 22 (23() (24) 25 |11 12 13 14 15| |27* 28* 29* 30* |

|28 |28 29 30 31 |18 19 20 21 FP|23 24 25 26 IS | |

| | |25 26 27 28 29|MD 31 | |

TOTAL 181 DAYS

= No School for Students IS = In-Service for Staff Members on:

( ) = Legal Length Days as Follows 8/30/10, 8/31/10, 11/2/10, & 5/27/11

September 29 & 30, 2010 – Parent Conferences

October 8, 2010 – Professional Development for Staff * = Snow Makeup Days. If additional days

November 24, 2010 Thanksgiving Break are needed, April vacation will be used

December 7, 8( & 9, 2010 - Elementary and Middle School Conferences beginning with the last day and moving

February 4, 2011 - Professional Development for Staff backward.

March 23( & 24, 2011- Elementary and Middle School Conferences

April 8, 2011 – Professional Development for Staff

June 15, & 16, 2011 - All Students ( = Evening Conferences

LD = Labor Day VD = Veterans’ Day MK = Martin Luther King Day

YK = Yom Kippur THANKS = Thanksgiving PD = Presidents’ Day

CD = Columbus Day CM = Christmas Day FP = Day of Fasting/Prayer

RH = Rosh Hashanah NY = New Year’s Day MD = Memorial Day

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John Paterson School

120 Church Street

Newington, CT 06111

Stephen J. Foresi, Principal

Paterson Staff

Mr. Stephen J. Foresi, Principal

Mrs. Paula Bowman, Secretary

Mrs. Gina Prange, Administrative Clerk

Mrs. Lilian Klinger, Early Childhood

Miss Nicole Chamberlain, Kindergarten

Mrs. Jill Hinton, Kindergarten

Mrs. Lesley Keener, Kindergarten

Mrs. Jodi Klimas, Kindergarten

Miss Alison Campanelli, Grade 1

Mrs. Karen Cote, Grade 1

Mrs. Patricia Olson, Grade 1

Mrs. Gail Pellegatto, Grade 1

Mrs. Stephani Sanzo, Grade 1

Mrs. Miranda Barilla, Grade 2

Mrs. Marilee Bontempo, Grade 2

Mrs. Linda Miga, Grade 2

Mrs. Christine Senatro, Grade 2

Mrs. Susan D’Alessandro, Grade 3

Mrs. Melissa Delaney, Grade 3

Ms. Julie Fischer, Grade 3

Mrs. Beth Lucas, Grade 3

Ms. Katherine Michaud, Grade 3

Mrs. Norine Brown, Grade 4

Ms. Amanda Taylor, Grade 4 LTS

Mrs. Marsha Carson, Grade 4

Mr. Jason Koski, Grade 4

Mrs. Rebecca Powers-Tibball, Grade 4

Mr. John Wozniak, Grade 4

Mrs. Joan Harpie, Building Substitute Teacher

Mrs. Diane Loura-Krol, Special Education

Mrs. Stacey Michaud, Special Education

Mrs. Angela Boudreau, Intern

Mrs. Michelle Burba, School Psychologist

Ms. Marissa Murphy, Social Worker

Ms. Melissa Friedberg, Speech Pathologist

Mrs. Tyyne Kelly, Speech Pathologist

Ms. Ann Bouchard, Occupational Therapist

Mrs. Karen Daigle, Occupational Therapist

Mrs. Joyce Schwalenberg, Physical Therapist

Mrs. Kim Luiz, Gifted Teacher

Ms. Betsy Schiavone, ELL Teacher

Mrs. Betty Lasker, Reading Consultant

Mrs. Karen DiFrancesca, Reading Recovery

Mrs. Denise MacDonald, Reading Teacher

Ms. Kathryn Barry, Learning Tutor

Mrs. Liz Condon, Learning Tutor

Ms. Melissa Meyer, Learning Tutor

Ms. Carol Schneider, Learning Tutor

Ms. Amanda Feola, Art

Mr. Stephen Bennett, Physical Education

Mr. Seth Greenberg, Physical Education

Mr. Paul Kemp, Music

Mrs. Mary Polezonis, Music

Dr. Rachel Pac, Computer Specialist

Ms. Gail Elston, Media Specialist

Mrs. Rosemary Breen, School Nurse

Mrs. Ann Marie Andrews, Spec. Ed. Learning Tutor

Ms. Jennifer Bunger, Tutor

Ms. Jennifer Corriveau, Tutor

Ms. Ashley Fasolo, Tutor

Mrs. Jeanne Fugate, Tutor

Mrs. Susan Kosnoff, Tutor

Ms. Suzi Klatt, Tutor

Mrs. Lisa Murphy, Tutor

Miss Sarah Raymond, Tutor

Miss Heather Sloate, Tutor

Mrs. Kim Diamond, Assistor

Ms. Linda Faselle, Assistor

Ms. Elaine Gaudette, Assistor

Mrs. Carlene Pac, Assistor

Mr. Mark Joseph, Lead Custodian

Mr. Michael D’Antonio, Custodian

Mr. Mark Richards, Custodian

Mr. Robert Tipton, Custodian

Mrs. Lisa Abrams, Cafeteria Aide

Mrs. June Ryan Cafeteria Aide

Mrs. Naomi Saccavino, Cafeteria Aide

Ms. Michelle Grenier, Cafeteria - Kitchen

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