Grand Openin Friday February 7th! Items ran e rom $0.50-$5.00
Connecticut Humane Society
February Fundraiser
We are excited to share that we will be holding a fundraiser in the month of February to collect items to help dogs in need. We have been in touch with the Connecticut Humane Society and found out that they are in need of various supplies. The Humane Society is a great organization whose purpose is not only to help pets find families, it is also to educate families and communities about animal care and prevention of cruelty We are looking to collect the following;
● Dry Dog Food
● Smooth peanut butter
● Nylabones
● Soft training treats
● New dog toys (especially for large dogs)
● Collars and leashes
● Pupperoni
● Beggin’ Strips
● Benebones
There will be a table in the front hallway for you to drop off your donation. The grade that most donations will win a special visit from Hodges!! On behalf of the animals we thank you for your support.
Basket Bonanza
The Basket Bonanza is a HUGE part of the upcoming Pasta Dinner on 02/07/25
Each grade is assigned a theme, we ask that all who can, contribute items to their grade’s basket.
· Theme for your child’s grade basket are listed below
· Please consider donating an item OR monetary donation to the grade’s basket.
If you own a business, or know someone who does, and would like to make a donation on behalf of that business, OR would like to donate a family basket, please contact Katelin Teel, our Basket Coordinator, at qhpta2007@gmail.com or 860.941.2373
The success of the Basket Bonanza is a result of the baskets that each grade provides and donations from many local businesses; your support is greatly appreciated.
Please send in donations no later than Friday January 31st 2025
Thank you for helping make this event a success!!
Basket Themes
PreK & Kindergarten: ABCD Basket (Art, Bubbles, Craft, Dough)
This basket will be filled with tons of art supplies, bubbles, craft supplies, and play dough. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to, Bubble wands, bubble trays, markers, construction paper, sketch pads, markers, crayons, colored pencils, acrylics, paint brushes, canvases, slime, modeling clay, cloud dough and play dough.
First Grade: Family Game Night
This basket will be filled with tons of games and activities that families can do together. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to: board games, card games, gift cards for takeout, snacks, boxed dessert you can make as a family, gift cards for local family attractions like aquarium, Fields or Fire, etc..
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Second Grade: Fun in the Snow
This basket will be filled with tons of activities and items that families use in the snow. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to; sleds, snowball mold, igloo brick mold, snowman kits, shovels, lift tickets for local ski resort, hats, gloves, snow pants, etc.
Third Grade: Movie night
This basket will be filled with tons of items needed for a family movie night. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to: popcorn bowls, candy, popcorn, popcorn flavor topping, gift cards to local movie theaters, gift cards to streaming services, gift cards for pizza (other take out), cozy blankets, etc.
Fourth Grade: Super Bowl Party
This basket will be filled with tons of items needed for a Super Bowl Party. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to: football themed serving trays, napkins, plates and décor; solo cups, tailgating grill, lawn chairs, gift certificates for pizza, wings, etc.
Fifth Grade…Money Tree/ Lottery
This basket will be filled with tons of items needed for a money/ lotto themed basket. Possible donation items include, but are not limited to: cash donations or lottery tickets of any denomination. PLEASE NOTE if you choose to donate MONEY, please either write a check for the desired amount OR submit a Venmo Donation so we can be sure to account for all donations.
We encourage you to contribute an item, if possible, but….
Monetary donations can be made by check (sent to classroom teacher in envelope labeled with GRADE and QHPTA)
OR you can use the link below, PLEASE LABEL with GRADE # - Basket Bonanza
Important Health Updates N U R S E ’ S C O R
As we progress through the beginning of the year, I'd like to address important health issues that have been observed in our community
An uptick in flu and norovirus cases.
Both of these illnesses can spread quickly, especially in school settings, and it is essential that we take steps to protect our students and ourselves. Here are some key points to keep in mind.
Encourage Hand Hygiene
Stay Home When Sick
Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette
Sanitizing Surfaces
Flu Vaccination
Stay Informed
Keep an eye on any updates from local health authorities regarding flu and norovirus activity in our area.
Your health and the health of our students are our top priority. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to reach out.
Let’s work together to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone
Discover your summer at a GSOFCT Summer Camp!
Imagine your summer full of new friends, new skills, and new stories to share! You’ll arrive at camp to find a new adventure every day: building campfires, swimming and boating, going on hikes, getting creative, and challenging your mind with a science experiment now and then. Get excited to discover your summer!
You have four day camps and one sleep away camp to choose from - the opportunity to make this a summer you’ll never forget. Speak to an adult to help find the right camp for you.
Get to know our Day Camps!
Camp An-Se-Ox (Oxford)
Camp Aspetuck (Weston)
Camp Clatter Valley (New Milford)
Camp Merrie-Wood
Camp Laurel (Lebanon)
Girls in grades 2-12 are welcome! Are you looking for a sleepaway camp that challenges you not only physically, but mentally? Laurel Sleep Away Camp is perfect for you. Not only do we provide great traditional camp activities, but learning adventures where everyone can connect with the beauty of nature around you. CAMP GIRL SCOUTS
Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24, 10:30AM - 11:00AM Family Storytime
Ages birth to five. No registration is required.
Tuesday, February 18, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Read to Hodges
All ages. No registration required.
Monday, February 3, 4:00PM6:30PM
Drop in Craft: Love Birds
Ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Monday, February 10, 5:00PM - 6:00PM Hearts & Hugs Book Club
Ages 6 to 12. No registration is required.
Friday, February 14, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Toddler Craft: Valentine Heart and Love Bugs
Ages 3 to 5. No registration is required.
Saturday, February 15, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Read to Scout
All ages. No registration is required.
Tuesday February 18, 1:00PM - 6:00PM Boardgame Bonanza
Ages 4 and up. No registration is required.
Friday, February 21, 11:00AM - 11:45AM
Toddler Story and Sensory Play
Ages 2 to 5. No registration is required.
TEEN CORNER
Thursday, February 13, 5:30PM - 7:00PM Teen Craft Night
Saturday, February 22, 10:30AM - 11:00AM Bilingual Family Storytime
Ages birth to 5. No registration is required.
Monday, February 24, 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Drop In STEM Adventure: STEM Station
Ages 5 and up. No registration is required.
Tuesday, February 25, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Pet Professions
Ages 8 and up. No registration is required. Calling all animal lovers! Join the CT Humane Society for an interactive look into Pet Professions. This program offers a look at the wide array of careers in the animal welfare field. We will learn about the skills and education needed for different positions and hear about a typical work day from CHS staff.
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS Children & Teens
February 1st to February 28th Heart Puppy GRAB & GO CRAFT:
At this craft night teens will make a no-sew heart pillow for Valentine's Day. All materials will be provided. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
All programs are free and open to the public. Access our online event calendar for more information and to register.
Saturday, February 1, 10:30AM 4:00PM
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Snow date: February 8.
All ages are welcome to join us for Take Your Child to the Library Dayan annual event that began here at the Waterford Public Library to encourage families to visit their local library and see all of the resources and programs they offer, all for free! We will have a special musical storytime with Joy Blooms at 10:30 am and an interactive local author visit with Abi Cushman at 2:30 pm. Thank you to M&T Bank and Chelsea Groton Bank for helping to fund this event.
Monday, January 6 to Monday, February 24
Winter Reading Challenge
It’s time for the Youth Winter Reading Challenge! From January 6 to February 24 ages birth to 18 years old can pick up an activity sheet in the Children’s Room or Teen Area to participate. Color in the different winter shapes as you complete each fun activity. Once you have done them all, turn your sheet into the Children’s Room for prize.
FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES:
Access these FREE Digital Resources with your Waterford Public Library card:
Kids e-books
e-books, e-Audiobooks & magazines
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org
All programs are free and open to the public.
All programs are in person unless online is specified.
Please help if you can.
Support the library and donate to our Annual fund drive.
49 Rope Ferry Rd Waterford, CT 06385
860-444-5805
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org
Milk Choice=Skim/1%white/FF Choc (Pre-K White only)
FEBRUARY 2025
WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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sausage WG Breakfast Pizza Or WG Assorted Muffins Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
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Diced Peaches Milk choice Turkey sausage WG Breakfast Pizza
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Diced Peaches Milk choice
sausage WG Breakfast Pizza Or WG Assorted Muffins
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Diced Peaches Milk choice Turkey sausage WG Breakfast Pizza Or WG Assorted Muffins
Egg & Cheese WG Croissant
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
Egg & Cheese WG Croissant
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
WG mini-Waffles
Or WG Pumpkin Bread
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Craisins Milk choice
Mini WG Pancakes
Or WG Pumpkin Bread
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Craisins Milk choice
Egg & Cheese WG Croissant
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
GF Egg & Cheese Bites
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
WG mini-Waffles
Or WG Pumpkin Bread
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Craisins Milk choice
Peaches Milk choice
GF Egg & Cheese Bites
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
Turkey sausage WG Breakfast Pizza
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
Cream
& Cheese WG Croissant Or WG Assorted Muffins Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
GF Egg & Cheese Bites
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Diced Peaches Milk choice
WG mini-Waffles
Or WG Pumpkin Bread
Or WG Assorted Muffins
Or WG Reduced Sugar Cereal
Craisins Milk choice
WG French Toast Bites
Syrup Cup
Sausage Patty
Sweet Potato Fries
Mango Juice Milk
Chicken Patty on WG Roll (H)
Best “Spuddies” Potato Rounds
Baby Carrots with Ranch Cup
Applesauce Cup
Milk Choice
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
“Wild Mikes” Pizza Slice
Baby Carrots Ranch Cup
Cucumber Wheels
Apple Slices Milk
FEBRUARY 2025
WATERFORD SCHOOLS K-8
“Sweetheart” Sub
Turkey(H) & Cheese on WG Roll
Marble Cheese Stick
Cucumber Slices
Pasta Salad Apple Milk
“Cherry Blossom” Chicken
Brown Rice
Edamame & Diced carrots
Orange Smiles
Milk Choice
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
WG *Chicken “Drummies”
Dippin’ Sauce Honey Biscuit
Potato Tots Golden Corn
Applesauce Milk
*Halal Meal=chicken patty
WG Macaroni & Cheese
Garden salad
Steamed sweet Peas
Garlic ‘Love” Knot
Diced Peaches Milk
“Italian Combo”
Mozzarella Sticks
Pizza bites Marinara Sauce
Green Beans
Warm Breadstick
Diced Pears Milk
Chicken Tenders (H)
BBQ Sauce Cup
Cheese Cavatappi
Green Peas Dinner Roll
Applesauce Milk
Penne Pasta Marinara Sauce
Meatballs String Cheese
Local Farm Fresh Salad Warm
Dinner Roll Diced Peaches
Milk Choice
Penne’ Pasta
Marinara or Meat sauce
Cheese filled Bread Stick Twist
Steamed Broccoli
Diced pears Milk
Beef & Cheese Soft Taco(H)
Brown Rice
Fiesta Beans
Pineapple Tidbits
Mini Corn Muffin Milk
Chicken Alfredo (H) Broccoli
Garlic Knot
Diced Peaches
Milk Choice
Beef Nachos (H)
Cheese sauce
Lettuce, Tomato, Salsa
Fiesta Beans
Orange Smiles
Milk Choice
Pizza Square
Baby carrots Ranch Cup
Garden salad/Italian dressing
Diced Peaches
Milk Choice
“Cross my heart”
Chicken* Nuggets
Smile Fries Sweet Corn
100% fzn juice” Be Mine” Sidekick
Milk Choice
*Halal Meal=chicken patty
Cheeseburger on a WG Bun Ketchup/mayo
Romaine lettuce & Tomato
Baked Beans Potato Wedges
Apple Milk
National Pancake Day! WG Pancakes Syrup Cup
Turkey Sausage Patty
“Mango Wango” Juice
Warm Cinnamon Apples
Milk Choice
Milk Choice: Skim or 1% white
French toast sticks
Turkey sausage links
Hashbrown patty
Milk
Chicken Patty(H) on a WG Roll
Oven Baked Fries /LS Ketchup
Steamed Broccoli
Milk
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
FEBRUARY 2025
WATERFORD SCHOOLS PRE-K
$.75
$5.00 FREE & REDUCED Qualified students = NO COST
Pizza Slice
Cucumber Wheels
Ranch Dip
Applesauce Milk
Turkey & Cheese
WG Tortilla Rollup
Goldfish crackers
Cucumber slices Milk
Cherry Blossom Chicken
Brown Rice
Diced steamed Carrots
Chicken “Drummies” (H)
Mashed potatoes
Applesauce
Milk
Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans
Diced Peaches
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Pizza Bites
Marinara Cup
Green Beans
Applesauce cup
WG Penne’ Pasta
with Marinara Sauce
Cheese filled breadstick twist
Steamed Broccoli
Peaches Milk
Soft Beef & Cheese Taco(H) Mini
Muffin
Fiesta Beans
Applesauce
Chicken “Penne” Alfredo
Steamed Broccoli
Diced Peaches
Salad
Orange Smiles
Milk
Smile Fries
Sweet Peas Milk
Cheeseburger on a WG Bun
Baked Beans
Orange Smiles
Milk
Chicken Tenders (H)
Cheesy Pasta
Steamed Broccoli
Garden salad
Diced Peaches
Turkey Sausage
Waterford Public Schools DRAFT
8/26 – ± Staff Convocation
8/27 – * PD - No School – PK-12
◼ 11/5 – * PD No School for Students–PK-12
◼ 11/11 – School Holiday (Schools Closed for Students), P/T Conferences
