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Dear Parents and Families: Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read.

2 Dear Parents and Families: Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more. And like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they ll get. Book Fair Dates: September 22 October 2 Shopping Hours: 7:30am 2:30pm If you re all booked up during Book Fair week (or just want to keep shopping), be sure to visit the Book Fair online at: The online Book Fair is available for an extended time from September 17 September 30 Find an expanded selection of books for the whole family preschool to adults Share your Book Fair with family and friends by sending wish lists or ecards All orders ship to school for FREE and each purchase benefits our school Please consider making a donation to All for Books. All money collected during this event will be matched by Scholastic and will be used to rebuild school and public libraries in Texas. Sincerely, Kate Levesque Library Media Specialist

3 Dear Families, Our class is collecting funds for our All for Books program. By donating $1 or loose change in this baggie, you help us: purchase books for classroom libraries give more children greater access to books help get more kids reading, and kids reading more The All for Books money we collect also helps readers beyond our school and community. Scholastic Book Fairs matches monetary donations with a donation of up to one million dollars in books from The Scholastic Possible Fund, which distributes books to children in need through organizations such as Kids In Need Foundation and Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. The money collected from this Fair will go to support and rebuild school and public libraries in Texas. Dear Families, Our class is collecting funds for our All for Books program. By donating $1 or loose change in this baggie, you help us: purchase books for classroom libraries give more children greater access to books help get more kids reading, and kids reading more The All for Books money we collect also helps readers beyond our school and community. Scholastic Book Fairs matches monetary donations with a donation of up to one million dollars in books from The Scholastic Possible Fund, which distributes books to children in need through organizations such as Kids In Need Foundation and Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. The money collected from this Fair will go to support and rebuild school and public libraries in Texas.

4 Willington Parks & Recreation is partnering with The Adventure Park at Storrs bringing you TWO great deals! SAVE $7.00 OFF A 3-HOUR CLIMB WITH PROMO CODE: WPR2017 Promo Code available at the park or by reserving your tickets online by visiting: storrsadventurepark.com OFFER IS GOOD UNTIL THE END OF THE 2017 SEASON ONE DAY ONLY Willington Group Climbing and Zipline Adventure on Friday, September 15th between 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets $ tax. (Tickets good for a 3-hour adventure in the park) Discount available by visiting... willington-day-group-climbing-ziplineadventure/ Let s Climb! Adventure awaits you at the Adventure Park at Storrs!! For more information, please contact Maureen Parsell at or mparsell@willingtonct.org

Monadnock is said to be one of the most climbed mountains in the world, second only to Mt. Fuji in Japan!

5 Exploring Mt. Monadnock Mt. Monadnock offers 40 miles of trails and opportunities for picnicking and bird watching, as well as hiking to the spectacular 3,165 foot summit, with 100-mile views of the surrounding area. Monadnock is said to be one of the most climbed mountains in the world, second only to Mt. Fuji in Japan! Pack your hiking shoes, a snack and water bottle and join us for a beautiful, fall day in the mountains!! Date: Departure Time: Return Time: Saturday, October 14th 8:30 a.m. Bus leaves from the Tolland Commuter Lot off of I84 at Exit 68) By 6:00 p.m. Fee: $40.00/person Register by October 6th For more information, please contact Maureen Parsell, Director of Willington Parks & Recreation at or mparsell@willingtonct.org

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS THE NEW YORK WAY A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breath-taking way

6 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS THE NEW YORK WAY A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breath-taking way to get you in the Christmas spirit! You ll have a few hours to have lunch, shop or just take in the sights before the 5:00 p.m. show! Date: Saturday, November, 11 th 2017 Bus Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. from the Tolland Commuter Lot off of I-84 at Exit 68 Showtime: Return Time: Fee: 5:00 p.m. Bus leaves NYC immediately following the show and will return to the Tolland Commuter Lot at approximately 10:00 p.m. $125.00/person Registration ends October 27th Due to the popularity of this show, we expect to sell out quickly. Please Register Early! Seat Location: Mezzanine Section 6; Rows E, F, G & H For more information, please contact Maureen Parsell, Director of Willington Parks & Recreation at or mparsell@willingtonct.org.

8 Look what s going on at the library during the month of September Knitting Club: every Tues. 1-3 pm, in the Reading Room Story & Craft Time: am, Saturday, Sept. 2nd and 9th Adult Book Club: 7 pm, Thurs. Sept. 7th, in the Reading Room Friends Annual Book Sale: 8 am - 2 pm, Saturday, Sept. 9th CT Author's Trail Grand Finale at Mohegan Sun in the Cabaret Theatre on Thursday, September 14th at 7:00 pm The Community Room will be closed to programming because of our month long BOOK SALE so for the month of September, there will be NO Yoga classes on 4:30 for entire month NO Game On/Chess Club on Thurs. 9/14 NO Free Play Building Day/Lego Club on Sat. 9/16 NO Sound Healing on Tues. 9/19 NO Family Movie on Sat. 9/30

Friends of the Willington Public Library Saturday, September 9, 2017 8:00 am - 2:00 pm FREE Admission (same day as the Flea Market on the Town Green) Thousands of books, sorted into categories Most

9 Friends of the Willington Public Library Saturday, September 9, :00 am - 2:00 pm FREE Admission (same day as the Flea Market on the Town Green) Thousands of books, sorted into categories Most books priced from $.50 to $2.00 $.50 for standard paperbacks, $.50 for children s books, $1.00 for larger softcovers, $2.00 for hardcovers, some collectible, specially priced books available also. Lots of children books available this year- great for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers. 7 Ruby Road, Willington, CT & Facebook

10 WINS For Life 2017 Boy s Basketball Fall League WINS For Life provides a variety of educational services, including the WINS For Life All Stars AAU program, summer basketball camps, 3 on 3 tourneys, individual instruction, after school programs, coaching clinics, youth clinics (including at the Basketball Hall of Fame), school events, and guest speakers. wins4life.com League Benefits: * Seven games (all teams play 7 games). Qualifying teams compete in championship game on final day. * Great experience and preparation for the upcoming basketball season! * Equal / Fair playing time system. Schedule, standings, and rules posted online. * Improve over-all skills, gain conditioning (40-minute games), have Fun! * Excellent competition, certified officials (high school & college). * Opportunity to play on the same team with friends. * Game shirt included. Roster: Maximum, ten (10) players per team. Divisions: grades 3-4; grade 5-6; grade 7-8; grade 9-12 List preferred teammates below, or desired roster. Everyone must register individually. Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 (final game for ALL teams, championship for Top 2 teams). Game times (Boys): 9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm (potential time). two (20-minute) halves; 4-minute half-time; 10 minute pre-game warm-up. Gym locations: Teams play the majority of games at the site closest to their home. * Star Hill Family Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive, Tolland, CT * Courtside Sports Center, 517 Burlington Road, Harwinton, CT * Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, Southington, CT * JCC Valley Sports, 310 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT * Canton High School, 76 Simonds Avenue, Canton, CT Register: Mail-in: form below (1 per student). Online: wins4life.com *List shirt size & teammate requests Early Registration: (until 9/4), $125 per student Standard Registration: (after 9/4), $135 per student WINS For Life Boy s Basketball Fall League contact: David Vasquenza office: (860) wins4life@cox.net fax: (860) Student Name: Parents Name(s): Birth Date: / / Age: Grade ( ): School: Address & Town: Select League: grades 3-4: grades 5-6: grades 7-8: grades 9-12: Doctor phone: Home phone: cell #: *Parent signature: *Parental signature (above) is required to enroll the student. **For Allergies or other medical conditions, please attach a note to this form. *With signature: I agree to the following: I understand basketball has risk of personal injury. As parent/guardian to participating student, I agree to full responsibility (as does the student) for the personal health and safety of the student. I accept responsibility for all financial liabilities. To the best of my knowledge, the student is in good physical and mental condition, and does not have a condition that could be aggravated by participation, nor has a medical condition that could place others in harm s way. I agree to allow medical care, if needed. I agree to waiver, release, and hold harmless Star Hill Athletic Center, Courtside Sports Center, Canton Public Schools, Southington Public Schools, JCC Valley Sports, and all host sties, WINS For Life, LLC, including the WINS coaches, and onsite staff. Each student is responsible for their personal property. Photos or video of students in WINS For Life activities may be taken only by WINS For Life staff for marketing use (others require permission). Early fee: $125 (until 9/4); Standard fee: $135 (after 9/4) Circle shirt size: Youth: S, M, L, Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL Mail (checks made to): WINS For Life, P.O. Box 8396, Manchester, CT List Names & grades of preferred teammates:

11 WINS For Life 2017 Girl s Basketball Fall League WINS For Life provides a variety of educational services, including the WINS For Life All Stars AAU program, summer basketball camps, 3 on 3 tourneys, individual instruction, after school programs, coaching clinics, youth clinics (including at the Basketball Hall of Fame), school events, and guest speakers. wins4life.com League Benefits: * Seven games (all teams play 7 games). Qualifying teams compete in championship game on final day. * Great experience and preparation for the upcoming basketball season! * Equal / Fair playing time system. Schedule, standings, and rules posted online. * Improve over-all skills, gain conditioning (40-minute games), have Fun! * Excellent competition, certified officials (high school & college). * Opportunity to play on the same team with friends. * Game shirt included. Roster: Maximum, ten (10) players per team. Divisions: grades 5-6; grades 7-8; grades 9-12 List preferred teammates below, or desired roster. Everyone must register individually. Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4 (final game for ALL teams, championship for Top 2 teams). Game times (Girls): 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm (could be occasional 2:00pm game time) two (20-minute) halves; 4-minute half-time; 10 minute pre-game warm-up. Gym locations: Teams play the majority of games at the site closest to their home. * Star Hill Family Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive, Tolland, CT * Courtside Sports Center, 517 Burlington Road, Harwinton, CT * Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, Southington, CT * JCC Valley Sports, 310 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT * Canton High School, 76 Simonds Avenue, Canton, CT Register: Mail-in: form below (1 per student). Online: wins4life.com *List shirt size & teammate requests Early Registration: (until 9/4), $125 per student Standard Registration: (after 9/4), $135 per student WINS For Life Girl s Basketball Fall League contact: David Vasquenza office: (860) wins4life@cox.net fax: (860) Student Name: Parents Name(s): Birth Date: / / Age: Grade ( ): School: Address & Town: Select League: grades 5-6: grades 7-8: grades 9-12: Doctor phone: Home phone: cell #: *Parent signature: *Parental signature (above) is required to enroll the student. **For Allergies or other medical conditions, please attach a note to this form. *With signature: I agree to the following: I understand basketball has risk of personal injury. As parent/guardian to participating student, I agree to full responsibility (as does the student) for the personal health and safety of the student. I accept responsibility for all financial liabilities. To the best of my knowledge, the student is in good physical and mental condition, and does not have a condition that could be aggravated by participation, nor has a medical condition that could place others in harm s way. I agree to allow medical care, if needed. I agree to waiver, release, and hold harmless Star Hill Athletic Center, Courtside Sports Center, Canton Public Schools, Southington Public Schools, JCC Valley Sports, and all host sties, WINS For Life, LLC, including the WINS coaches, and onsite staff. Each student is responsible for their personal property. Photos or video of students in WINS For Life activities may be taken only by WINS For Life staff for marketing use (others require permission). Early fee: $125 (until 9/4); Standard fee: $135 (after 9/4) Circle shirt size: Youth: S, M, L, Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL Mail (checks made to): WINS For Life, P.O. Box 8396, Manchester, CT List Names & grades of preferred teammates:

12 You can practice shooting 8 hours per day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise. - Michael Jordon WINS For Life Basketball Shooting Clinic You must have good balance. A lot of people focus on your hands with your jump shot, but it starts with your feet being squared to the basket and having good balance. The best shooters shoot the exact same way every single time they look at the basket. - Steph Curry Good Habits & Fundamentals Balance & Footwork Consistency & Balance Someone who is a great shooter will be consistent, on balance, with good footwork, that gives you power and lift Maya Moore Attention to detail. Repetition. Conditioning. "I've developed my shot by paying attention to everything I'm doing. You should shoot your jump shot the same way, every time. The conditioning combined with the repetition is the only way to make sure that your body holds up over the course of the game, and that you can perform every part of your 'A' shot. - Ray Allen (NBA record-holder for most career 3-pointers). WINS Shooting Clinic wins4life.com Steph Curry, Ray Allen, Maya Moore, and Michael Jordan will not be at the WINS For Life Shooting clinic, but we will teach all the fundamentals and shooting essentials that they talk about. The WINS For Life coaching staff is committed to doing things the right way, and good shooters do things the right way! It s all about applying the key shooting aspects: Good habits, sound fundamentals, proper mechanics, balance, footwork, attention to detail, repetition!, conditioning, and a dedicated work ethic. WINS For Life incorporates all of this, while students gain confidence and elevate their skill sets. Monday, October 9, 2017 Registration ($60 per student) Session 1S or 1B: Grades 4-6 (boys & girls) Time: 10:00am-12:30pm Session 2S or 2B: Grades 7-10 (boys & girls) Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm * maximum learning & reps: only 6 students per basket * Multiple benefits, great results! Site: Aircraft Club, 200 Clement Road, East Hartford, CT. PLEASE or CALL to PRE-REGISTER (wins4life@cox.net, ) ** WINS For Life Basketball Clinics Registration Form (East Hartford: 10/9/17) ** Checks payable to: WINS For Life (one form per person) Mail to: WINS For Life, P.O. Box 8396, Manchester, CT Contact: David Vasquenza, Office: (860) wins4life@cox.net Student: Grade: Birth Date: Parents Names: Home #: Cell #: Session: 1S: 1B: 2S: 2B: Total Fee: $ *Parent signature: * Parent/Contact name agrees that student participant accepts full responsibility for his/her own safety. Parent contact waives/releases and holds harmless WINS For Life, LLC, The Aircraft Club, of responsibility for any physical, medical/health, and property related incidents.

WINS for Life clinics promote: * Fun Learning, Lotsa Smiles * Self-esteem, Confidence * Communication skills * Sportsmanship, Teamwork * Inclusion, Diversity * Healthy interactions * Competitive

13 WINS for Life clinics promote: * Fun Learning, Lotsa Smiles * Self-esteem, Confidence * Communication skills * Sportsmanship, Teamwork * Inclusion, Diversity * Healthy interactions * Competitive spirit, desire, effort WINS For Life Youth Basketball Clinics WINS for Life clinics provide: * Outstanding instruction * Experienced coaches * Enthusiasm, praise, support * Individual skills & Team concepts * Unique drills, improved ability * Fun Games & Competitions * Basketball knowledge 2017 Friday Basketball Clinics wins4life.com Site: Star Hill Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive, Tolland, CT WINS For Life elevates the skill level of youth basketball students while contributing to their self-esteem and confidence. Students participating in WINS For Life clinics will improve their basketball skills and learn important life lessons. Individual attention, encouragement, and instruction are at a premium. Our offensive skills clinics cover basic and advanced fundamentals, including ball-handling, passing, shooting, cutting, one on one moves, and creating scoring opportunities. This fun learning opportunity features some games and contests to reinforce the skills and lessons taught. Session A1: Grades 7-8 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) Session A2: Grades 4-6 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 Time: 5:40pm-7:10pm Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) Session A3: Grades 9-11 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) Time: 7:15pm-8:45pm Session B1: Grades 7-8 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) Session B2: Grades 4-6 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Time: 5:40pm-7:10pm Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) Session B3: Grades 9-11 (boys & girls) Dates: (4 weeks, Friday s): 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Time: 7:15pm-8:45pm Fee: $30 per clinic, or $110 (all four clinics) ** WINS For Life Friday Night Clinics (at Star Hill) Registration Form ** Checks payable to: WINS For Life (one form per person) Mail to: WINS For Life, P.O. Box 8396, Manchester, CT Contact: David Vasquenza, Office: (860) wins4life@cox.net Student: Grade: Birth Date: Parents Names: Home #: Cell #: Session A: A1: A2: A3: Session B: B1: B2: B3: Total Fee: $ *Parent signature: * one form per student / mail-in registration * Parent/Contact name agrees that student participant accepts full responsibility for his/her own safety. Parent contact waives/releases and holds harmless WINS For Life, LLC and Star Hill Family Athletic Center of responsibility for any physical, medical/health, and/or property related incidents.

Rd. 6 8pm Find out what the Cub Scouts are all about. Meet Scouts and Leaders. Meet Scout families. Learn about our exciting trips.

14 COME HAVE FUN WITH CUB SCOUT PACK 82, WILLINGTON Celebrating 60 years in Willington! For boys in first through fifth grades, or 7 to 10 years of age JOINING NIGHT VISIT OUR TABLE AT THE PTA ICE CREAM SOCIAL Friday , Fire House, Old Farms Rd. 6 8pm Find out what the Cub Scouts are all about. Meet Scouts and Leaders. Meet Scout families. Learn about our exciting trips. See if it s the right fit for your family. FUN WITH A PURPOSE! Develop character, leadership, communication skills and good citizenship Camping, hiking, sports, trips, food drives, summer camp, and pine wood derby races Kevin Sepe Cubmaster sepe@hartford.edu

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WILLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WILLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 40A Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279 Phone: 860.487.3130 Fax: 860.487.3132 _ Jacqueline J. Jacoby, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent jjacoby@willingtonct.org September 6, 2017 To