Quaker Hill Elementary Newsletter

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Quaker Hill Elementary School

Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org

Quaker Hill Elementary School

Christopher Discordia, Principal cdiscordia@waterfordschools.org

Mon. Nov. 17 - Gr. 3 Energy Assembly 1:30p

Wed. Nov. 19 - Before School Gamers Club 7:45a

Wed. Nov. 19 - Before School Spanish Club 7:45a

Fri. Nov. 21 - K Field Trip to Waterford Country Farm 9:15a-11:45a

Fri. Nov. 21 - Gr. 4/5 Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Assembly 8:45a

Fri. Nov. 21 - Gr. 2/3 Freedom First Wildlife Rehab Assembly 9:45a

Week of Nov. 17th - Nov. 21st

Monday - B

Tuesday - C

Wednesday - D

Thursday - A

Friday - B

Lunch Menu Nov. 17th - Nov. 21st

Mon. - Mandarin orange chicken, brown rice, steamed broccoli, orange smiles, milk

Tue.- Beef & cheese taco salad, tortilla chips, salsa, fiesta beans, corn muffin, mango juice, milk

Wed. - Mozzarella sticks, meatballs & marinara, garden salad, warm WG breadstick, diced peaches, milk

Thu. - Popcorn chicken bowl with mashed potatoes/gravy/ corn/cheddar cheese, warm WG biscuit, applesauce, milk

Fri. - Cheese pizza slice, fall harvest salad, baby carrots w/ ranch, apple slices, milk

Dressing for ColdWeather

Boosts mood

Improves focus

Strengthens immune system

Vitamin D = Sunlight

Reduces stress Physical activity

Enhances creativity

Improves cognitive function

Quaker Hill Elementary School PTA (QHPTA) is responsible for supporting so many facets of your child's experience at Quaker Hill Elementary School and we also know for hosting THE BIGGEST and BEST events every school year.

So if you would like to know what QHPTA events are happening, how you can volunteer, get involved, and/or support our organization then please utilize on of the options below:

WEBSITE

Here you will find a calendar of all our EVENTS, information about our board, membership, minutes and bylaws. https://sites.google.com/view/qhpta

FACEBOOK

Interact with us on Facebook @qhpta Here you can get updates on activities, events, DM us with questions, see photos, etc. Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW our page

EMAIL

qhpta2007@gmail.com

Send us an email. Ask to join our email list, contact us with questions, ideas, etc.

MEETINGS

QHPTA Monthly Meetings first Wednesday of Each Month located in QHES School Library

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

11 AM - 2 PM Free

Kick-off your December with Lyman Allyn’s annual Winter Wonder Day celebration!

ACTIVITIES

Free photos with Santa, hot chocolate bar with New London Rotary, two special performances with Mystic Paper Beasts Theater Company, and artmaking in the studio.

Made possible by Chelsea Groton Bank and Dime Bank.

Saturday, November 1, 10:30AM- 11:00AM

Sign and Sing

Ages birth to 5, no registration required. Thank you to CT Humanities for helping to fund this program.

Mondays, November 3, 10, & 24, 10:30AM - 11:00AM Family Storytime

Ages birth to 5, no registration required.

Tuesday, November 4, 2:30PM - 4:30PM Dog Man Party!

There's a new Dog Man graphic novel coming out this month! Join us anytime between 2:30 and 4:30 pm for a fun event to celebrate the upcoming release with themed games and activities.

Ages 6 and up, no registration required.

Saturday, November 8, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Read to Scout

All ages, no registration required.

Monday, November 10, 4:00PM - 6:30PM

Drop In STEM Adventure: STEM Station

Ages 5 and up, no registration required.

Friday, November 14, 11:00AM - 11:45AM

Toddler Story and Sensory Play

Ages 2 to 5, no registration required.

Monday, November 17, 10:30AM - 11:15AM

Find Your Dinosaur Roar with Michele Urban

We have a special Dino-vember musical storytime with local singer and songwriter Michele Urban!

Ages birth to 8, no registration required.

Monday, November 17, 5:00PM – 6:00PM Book Club: The Autumn Chapter

Bring a fall themed book to share then enjoy a fun fall-themed activity.

Ages 6 to 11, no registration required.

Tuesday, November 18, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Learn About the Mohegan Tribe

November is Native American Heritage Month and we are celebrating by hosting the local Mohegan Tribe for an interactive and engaging program.

Ages 6 and up, no registration required.

Friday, November 21, 11:00AM - 11:45AM

Baby & Me Lapsit Storytime

For children up to 18 months, no registration required.

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS Children & Teens

Monday, November 24, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Read to Hodges

All ages, no registration required.

Tuesday, November 25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM LEGO Club

Ages 4 and up, no registration required.

Wednesday, November 26, 11:00AM - 4:00PM Boardgame Bonanza

Ages 4 and up, no registration required.

GRAB & GO CRAFT:

Saturday, November 1st to Friday, December 5th Scarecrow Puppet (While supplies last)

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Saturday, November 15, 2:30PM - 3:30PM Tellabration!

It's a Tellabration! Join us for the annual celebration of storytelling and community in partnership with the Connecticut Storytelling Center. The whole family is welcome to enjoy an engaging performance from local professional storyteller Ann Shapiro, who has years of experience wowing audiences of all ages. All ages welcome, no registration required.

Friday, November 28, 2:30PM - 4:30PM

Family Movie Matinee

Looking for a free, calm afternoon with the family after the holiday? Join us for a relaxing family friendly movie in the library meeting room. Bring your blankets and pillows to make it even more cozy! All ages welcome, no registration required. We will be watching Elio (2025, rated PG, 99 minutes): "Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages."

TEEN CORNER

Wednesday, November 12, 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Teen Craft Night: Autumn Clay Creations

Get your hands messy and your creativity flowing! Join Miss Ashlee for a cozy evening of crafting where you’ll learn how to make your own autumn-themed clay figurines—think mini pumpkins, leaf bowls, cute mushrooms, and more! All materials provided. Ages 11-18. Registration required.

FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES:

Access these FREE Digital Resources with your Waterford Public Library card:

Kids e-books

e-books, e-Audiobooks & magazines

e-books, e-Audiobooks & streaming music

Streaming video

Language learning for ALL

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

WATERFORD SCHOOLS PRE-K

Free & Reduced Meal Applications

Available online : www.waterfordschools.org

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry)

Or WG Cereal with cheese stick

100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Cheesy Omelet Wrap

Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry)

Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry)

Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick

100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Pumpkin Bread Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

NOVEMBER 2025

WATERFORD SCHOOLS K-8

Development Day

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick

100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini WG Pancakes Or

SCHOOL HOLIDAY

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick

100% Orange Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry)

Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry)

Breakfast Pizza Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice/ Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Croissant Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Cheesy Omelet Wrap Or WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or WG Cereal with cheese stick

100% Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk

Mini Maple Waffle Or

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

WG Cereal with cheese stick Fruit Choice Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a WG Roll

WG Muffin ( Apple Cinn or Blueberry) Or

Cereal with cheese stick

Apple Juice/ Fruit Choice/ Milk Mini WG Pancakes

Chicken “Drummies”

Mashed potatoes

Golden Corn Milk

Brunch for Lunch!

French Toast Sticks

Potato Rounds

WATERFORD PRE-K

Chicken Tenders

Steamed Brown Rice

Steamed Peas Applesauce Milk

Brown Rice Fiesta Beans Milk Penne’ Pasta Bolognaise (V)

Steamed Green Beans

Diced Peaches Milk

Turkey & Cheese

Orange Wedges Milk SCHOOL HOLIDAY Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich

Potato Tots cucumbers

Diced Peaches Milk Beef Nachos With Cheese Sauce

Black Beans Corn Salsa Orange Smiles Milk

Tortilla Pinwheels

Pasta Salad Primavera

Cucumber sticks

Apple slices Milk

Mandarian Orange Chicken

Brown Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Orange Smiles Milk

Soft Beef & Cheese Taco

Fiesta Beans

Corn Muffin

Applesauce Cup Milk

Meatballs & Marinara Garden Salad

Warm WG Breadstick

Diced Peaches Milk

Popcorn Chicken

Mashed potatoes & gravy

Corn Applesauce Milk

Mac & Cheese

Steamed Broccoli

Orange Smiles Milk SCHOOL HOLIDAY!

Chicken Patty (H) on WG Roll Fresh Broccoli with Ranch Potato Wedges Milk

Free&Reducedmealapplicationsareavailableonlineat:www.waterfordschools.org

NOVEMBER2025

Chicken“Drummies” “Chickin’Dippin“Sauce

MashedPotatoes

GoldenCorn ApplesauceMilk

BrunchforLunch!

FrenchToastSticks Syrupcup SausageLinks

PotatoRounds

MangoJuiceMilk

MandarianOrangeChicken

BrownRice

SteamedBroccoli

OrangeSmilesMilk

Schoolholiday

WATERFORDK-5

ReducedQualifiedstudentsNOCHARGE ADULTMEAL$5.00MILKOnly=$.75

Macaroni&Cheese

SteamedBroccoli

WarmWGBreadStick

OrangeSmilesMilk

Beef&CheeseTacoSalad

TortillaChipsSalsa

FiestaBeansCornMuffin

MangoJuiceMilk

ChickenPatty(H)onWGRoll

FreshBroccoliwithRanch

PotatoWedgesFreshFruit

AppleJuiceMilk

ChickenTenders

BBQorHoneyMustardCup

BakedPotatoWedges

SteamedPeas

WGDinnerRollApplesauce

Milk

PizzaCrunchers withMarinaraSauceCup

Kale&GarbanzoSalad

CucumberWheelsw/Ranch

AppleSlicesMilk

MozzarellaSticks

Meatballs&Marinara

GardenSalad

WarmWGBreadstick

DicedPeachesMilk

NationalNachosDay!

BeefNachos

WithCheeseSauce

BlackBeansCornSalsa

Cornmuffin

OrangeSmilesMilk

SoftBeef&CheeseTaco Lettuce/Tomato/Salsa BrownRiceFiestaBeans OrangeSmilesMilk

Penne’PastaBolognaise(V)

SteamedGreenBeans

WGDinnerRoll

DicedPeachesMilk

Turkey&CheeseWGGrinder

WithshreddedLettuce

PastaSaladPrimavera

Sidekick100%FznJuice

MarbleCheesestickMilk

PopcornChickenBowl

With:Mashedpotatoes/gravy

corn/cheddarcheese

WarmWGbiscuit

ApplesauceMilk

CheesePizzaSlice

FallHarvestSalad

Babycarrotsw/Ranch

AppleslicesMilk

SCHOOLHOLIDAY!

SCHOOLHOLIDAY!

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Waterford Public Schools DRAFT 2017-2018 2025-2026

3/19 – * *P/T Conferences: Early Dismissal PK-12

◼ 5/14 – * PD Early Dismissal PK-12 ◼ 5/25 – School Holiday (Schools Closed) ◼ 6/11 - ** Early Dismissal PK-12

6/12 – Last Day of School Early Dismissal PK-12

NOTE: Snowdayswillbeaddedontothe schoolyearasneeded BOE Approved: December 19, 2024

2025-26 Elementary Letter Rotation Schedule

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