Sweet Math: We used Lucky Charms cereal to collect data, build our own colorful graphs, and solve math problems! 🥣📊
Hundreds Chart Masters: We are becoming experts at finding "10 more" and "10 less" using our hundred charts. It’s amazing to see the patterns start to click! 💯🔢
Literacy Games: We turned our literacy centers into a Game Zone! We practiced our letters and digraphs with Candy Land and leveled up our sight word skills using Jenga and Connect Four. 🍭🎲
March Madness Reading: The results are in! 🏀📖 After weeks of intense competition and great discussions, we finally crowned our March Madness Reading Bracket Champion! Ask your student which book took the trophy home!
So proud of the focus and excitement these students bring to their learning every single day. Keep up the amazing work, team!
Seeing the performance was exciting, but getting a "behind-the-scenes" look at the stage and the preparation was the highlight of the day! We are so proud of our students for being such attentive audience members and future theater lovers. 🧜♂️🎭
Thank you to the Branford High School theater program for this amazing educational experience!
Even though our beads come in different shapes and sizes, each one represents one unit in our collection.
The Denominator: The total number of beads in the entire set.
The Numerator: The specific number of beads in our favorite color.
This hands-on activity helps students understand that fractions aren't just about area—they are about relationships within a group. Ask your student to show you their "set" of beads tonight!
To make sure every student from pre-K through 5th grade could join the magic, we transformed our school library into a theater for two full weeks! Our talented performers took the stage for 6 different shows, demonstrating incredible stamina, bilingual fluency, and school spirit.
Seeing our students bridge their classroom curriculum with such a grand performance was a moment of pure Truman pride!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Guests
We were honored to welcome Superintendent Dr. Negron, our district leadership, and our bilingual district coaches to our performances.
A huge thank you as well to our school coaches, Principal, and Assistant Principal for supporting and joining us! Having our leadership team in the audience cheering on our 3rd graders made this special "HMH in Action" moment even more memorable.
If you would like your child to participate, please fill out the form sent home and return it with payment.
Deadline: Return form and money no later than Monday, March 30.
Important Note: Money will NOT be accepted on the day of photos.
Pricing:
1 Photo: $3.00
2 Photos: $6.00
3 Photos: $9.00
4 Photos: $12.00
5 Photos: $15.00
Our 1st graders, from Mrs. Marchitto´s room, have been getting creative in the art room with Ms. Nabakooza! After listening to the classic story Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, the students let their imaginations run wild to draw their very own "Wild Things."
It’s amazing to see how they brought these characters to life with so much personality and color. Take a look at the attached photos to see their awesome work!
They worked their magic to bring these characters to life, and the creativity in each one is just amazing. Swipe through to see the whole gallery of long ears and twitchy noses!
The students spent two classes working hard on these with Ms. Nabakooza in the art room, and the results are seriously impressive. It’s so cool to see their personal styles and favorite characters come to life!
Quick Reminder: This Wednesday is an EARLY DISMISSAL day! 🕒 Students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM. Please make sure your pick-up plans are all set. Thanks!
Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom on Monday morning!
Our 3rd & 4th graders (bilingual crews from Ms. Pasán and Mrs. Irizarry's rooms) just had the best day at the Yale Peabody Museum! It was so awesome to see them checking out the fossils and getting hands-on in the workshops.
A huge thank you to the Peabody team for offering these free field trips and workshops! We’re so lucky to have such a cool spot to learn in.
Also, a massive shout-out to our amazing parent chaperones! We couldn't have done it without you—thanks for hanging out with us and helping make the day a success!
Whether you are looking for a new job or exploring different career pathways, this is your chance to connect with local employers right here in our community. This event is open to job seekers of all experience levels.
📅 Save the Date:
When: March 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: NHFPL: Wilson Branch, 303 Washington Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
Why attend?
Meet directly with local employers.
Explore job opportunities and NHW pipelines.
Registration is open now! Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit www.newhavenworks.org to sign up.
Come ready to network and find your next opportunity!
Our school is buzzing with the love of reading this week! Check out how our students are celebrating:
Our 1st, 3rd and 4th graders had a great time with our Literacy Coach, Mr. Greene, who joined them for a special read-aloud session that brought stories to life. It was a beautiful celebration of literacy and community!
Flashlight Friday: Things got glowing in 3rd bilingual grade! Students had a blast reading their favorite books using flashlights for a cozy, "camp-out" vibe.
Reading Circles: Our 5th bilingual graders spent quality time diving deep into their stories, reading side-by-side with their teachers.
We are so proud of our students for showing that reading isn't just a skill—it's an adventure!
What you need to know:
No cost: Screenings are free for all students in the specified grades.
Next steps: If your child needs a follow-up, a letter will be sent home with details for their doctor.
Questions? Contact the school nurse or call the Health Department at 203-946-7301.
Let’s work together to keep our kids healthy and ready to learn!
When: Every Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: 511 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
Bonus: You can double your SNAP benefits for fresh vegetables and other eligible items! 🍅💰
Support local growers and grab some seasonal goodness. See you there!
Get ready for:
✅ Weekly games across the state
✅ Equal play time for everyone
✅ A season-ending championship
Don’t wait—spots are limited!
🔗 Link in bio to register: www.newhavenpal.com
As a special "thank you" for participating, we held a raffle for our beautiful gift baskets—and we are excited to announce our winners!
Step inside Ms. Nabakooza’s art room, where 8th and 4th graders are turning simple paper into immersive mini-galleries and vivid character studies. From high-fashion displays to historical retrospectives, these students are showcasing incredible creativity and a unique eye for detail!
When: Saturdays, Feb 28th – April 11th (Note: No class April 4th)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Who: Ages 7+
Cost: $20 for residents / $30 for non-residents
This is a fantastic way for kids to learn the game, sharpen their skills, and meet new friends in the community.
📧 To register or for more info: Reach out to jjwright@newhavenct.org.
