If your child will be attending the newly re-opening McDonald School this fall, Carolyn Cunningham and other parents want to meet you: It's time to know who is IN, and to start building our school community. Please follow the link below to briefly tell us about you and your child(ren), name and grade only. We realize some of you haven't finalized your decision yet, if you are highly likely or a sure bet, please let us know so we can begin…
This month’s Hamilton Construction Update is brought to you in part by the word “accoutrement”, as in: the construction workers at Hamilton are putting in plants, light fixtures and other accoutrement on school grounds. This to me signals the beginning of the end; the light at the end of the tunnel. Hallelujah! Over the last few days it’s been interesting to watch the installation of plants, trees, and beautiful wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the school. My only comment…
This is an exciting time for the parents and children who are attending McDonald School Elementary next fall. If you're a parent of an incoming student, now is the time to start thinking about your involvement with the school. Parents are invited to join--and lead--the PTA for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. As a former board member for the PTSA at B.F. Day, I can attest that it's a rewarding experience, and the only way to develop high quality enrichment programs…
Just a reminder to those participating in the Friends of McDonald playground structure project: another meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 27, to make the final selection for playground equipment. The meeting is free and all are welcome to take part in the decision-making process. The meeting will take place at Green Lake Elementary, from 7-9 p.m. and refreshments will be served. If all goes well, Friends will hold a cleanup and installation gathering on June 26-27, and then a…
Shhh, listen…do you hear that? That’s the sound of birdsong. And for the first time in a year and a half, that lovely sound isn’t being drowned out by heavy machinery for 8 hours at a stretch. To quote one of my most memorable eighth grade reading assignments, it’s “All Quiet on the Western Front.” That’s because the majority of the construction crew at Hamilton has moved inside the building to complete the finishing work, while only a few workers remain…
Tax Season has officially come to a close! Huzzah! Now, get out and do something fun this weekend. Here are some of the cool things happening in Wallingford: Friday Grab yer partner and dosey doe to Hamilton Middle School's Hoedown and Bluegrass Concert, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lincoln H.S. gym. Pizza, Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit the music program at Hamilton. Tickets are $25 for a family, or $10 per person. Soak up…
Chris Carter is a busy guy—which makes sense, really, because he’s the principal of a very busy school. Despite a nasty head cold, and the week-long school break, Chris took the time to meet with me and provide a first-hand glimpse of the happenings at Hamilton International Middle School. You know, despite how close I live to Hamilton, I honestly didn’t know a thing about the school. My only experience with the school has been watching students cut across my yard to…