news & recent updates
Family Letter - March 4, 2021
Family Letter: Middle School Transition, Spring Conferences, SBAC & Porter loves to read
Family Letter February 26, 2021
Please see Middle School Family Letter from Superintendent, Maria Geryk.
March is Reading Month!
We are thrilled to share that there are many activities, presentations, spirit days, reading incentives with prizes, and a book fair planned for March to celebrate and encourage reading. See HERE for more details!
Art-based activities for students to do from home from the New Britain Museum of American Art!
New Britain Museum of American Art is offering art based activities for students to do from home. Select HERE to visit website.
CSDE Professional Support Series for Families
A Virtual Conversation Series for Parents and Families on Supporting Children’s Learning during COVID-19
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is hosting a series of virtual conversations for parents and other caregivers who are managing children’s learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series is a follow-up to a statewide town hall on December 8th where over 400 attendees asked questions and offered comments and suggestions that were used to inform the sessions below. If you would like more information you can review the CSDE Professional Series Support for Families informational flyer.
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is hosting a series of virtual conversations for parents and other caregivers who are managing children’s learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series is a follow-up to a statewide town hall on December 8th where over 400 attendees asked questions and offered comments and suggestions that were used to inform the sessions below. If you would like more information you can review the CSDE Professional Series Support for Families informational flyer.
Paraeducator of The Year
You are invited to nominate one of our paraeducators, as Paraeducator of the Year, for 2021/22. Please complete short nomination form HERE.
Principal's Search Information
PRINCIPAL'S SEARCH
The Horace Porter Principal Search Committee invites the school and broader community to participate in the search process for a new Principal. Please select the link to view the flyer which contains details related to the search and information regarding the focus group.
The Horace Porter Principal Search Committee invites the school and broader community to participate in the search process for a new Principal. Please select the link to view the flyer which contains details related to the search and information regarding the focus group.
Kindergarten Registration for 2021/2022 School Year
Horace W. Porter School has begun the registration process for students entering Kindergarten for the upcoming 2021/2022 school year. Parents/guardians of children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2021 are asked to complete the online Kindergarten Registration to enroll your child for the 2021-2022 School Year. Once your child's registration is complete you will receive notifications and further information regarding Kindergarten Orientation and Kindergarten screening dates. If you have any questions you can contact Tammy Nye at 860.228.9493 ext. 161 for more information.
