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REMINDER | The Learn to Skate Program starts January 8th for children ages 4 - 12 years old! Please see the flyer below for more information.
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Last week, Sgt 1st Class Michael Finnegan visited Seth Haley Elementary School to speak to a few classes! Students also made holiday cards for the West Haven VA Medical Center, and Social Worker Jamene Farrell delivered them on Friday! The students made 1,581 cards!!!
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The next regularly scheduled West Haven Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the West Haven High School Cafe, 1 McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516. This meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M.
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REMINDER | There will be no school for Winter Break from Monday, December 26, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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NO SCHOOL TOMORROW | At the request of the West Haven Department of Emergency Management, all West Haven Public Schools will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022 due to the impending storm.
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REMINDER | Tomorrow, December 23, 2022 will be a half day for students.
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West Haven Public Schools is providing breakfasts and lunches free of charge under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the Child Nutrition Department. The students in West Haven will continue to receive free benefits throughout the school year. The school districts that are in jeopardy of their funds running out are not on the CEP program. All West Haven Public Schools will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch for the duration of the school year.
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Last night, Seth Haley’s PTA hosted “Pancakes in Pajamas”! The fun night included pajamas, holiday shopping, story time, pancakes, and more!
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West Haven families looking for information about the 'Pandemic EBT' Child Care program? Please visit this link > https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Pandemic-EBT.
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The 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 returns this winter beginning January 8th, 2023! It's a 10-week program for ages 4 - 12 years old. Please see the flyer for more information. You can also access the website by clicking here > https://bit.ly/3UOZi8f.
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REMINDER | Tomorrow, December 7th, will be a half day for students due to Staff Development.
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For the next 3 weeks, a giant map of Connecticut will make its rounds to each elementary school in West Haven as 3rd grade classrooms will take turns viewing the map! Pictured here are 3rd graders at Washington learning all about their state and surrounding towns! 🗺 🧠
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REMINDER | There is no school Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.
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REMINDER | Tomorrow (11/23) is a half day for students.
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Last week, members of the WHHS football team visited Seth Haley Elementary School to read and play games with the elementary school students! The kids had a lot of fun!
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REMINDER | There will be no school tomorrow, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.
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Thank you to everyone in the community that supported our annual Coat Drive last night, and a big thank you to the organizers of the event; Dina Jones, Bailey Middle School teacher (left) and Maura Izzo, Carrigan Social Worker (right)! The families of West Haven are very grateful for their hard work and dedication in helping to ensure all are dressed warmly this winter. The Coat Drive takes place again tonight from 5-8 pm at Bailey. Don’t miss out!
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ATTENTION WEST HAVEN FAMILES! The 2-day 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 event begins tonight and runs from 5-8 PM at Bailey Middle School! Please see the flyer below for more information.
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REMINDER | There will be no school for students tomorrow, November 8th. Staff will have a Professional Development day.
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The handicap-accessible playground at Seth Haley Elementary School is coming along nicely! We can’t wait for the finished product. Stay tuned… 👀
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