January 8, 2021
Good afternoon Daniel Hand High School community,
January 2021 PTO Meeting The first PTO meeting of 2021 was very well attended. After a few updates, it was a pleasure to introduce Superintendent Dr. Craig Cooke to our school community. Following some positive remarks from Dr. Cooke, two informative presentations focused on 2021-22 scheduling and how to support students and one another during this pandemic by Madison Youth and Family Services. Feel free to click on the following link to access the recording of this meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdvWThtx21A
2021-2022 Scheduling Scheduling for the next school year always begins in January. The typical scheduling process has been revised due to the fact that we are currently in the hybrid model with the potential of transitioning to full remote at any time. The new process will work in any of the possible learning environments. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11, will receive direct communication from their guidance counselor via Google Classroom next week. Included in the information will be a brief grade level specific video explaining the scheduling process, a course request form, an override application, and a link to the 2021-22 Program of Studies. Also new this year, students will be entering their course selections into Infinite Campus during the week of January 25 – 29. The specific "how to" directions for course entry will be sent to all students on Monday, January 25, 2021. Course request forms, override applications (if necessary), and course entry into Infinite Campus are due by Friday, January 29, 2021. For your convenience, here is a link to the 2021-22 Program of Studies: https://www.madison.k12.ct.us/daniel-hand-high-school/general-info/program-of-studies
Wellness Wednesday The second "Wellness Wednesday" of 2021 is scheduled on January 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The adjusted schedule is detailed below. Cohort A and remote students will have 30 minutes of downtime that may be used to go for a brief walk, enjoy a snack, read a book, relax, etc. while at home. Please remember that this 30-minute timeframe is not for academic support or additional work.
Period 1 7:25 a.m. 8:25 a.m. Period 2 8:29 a.m. 9:26 a.m. Wellness 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Period 3A 10:04 a.m. 10:32 a.m. Period 3B 10:32 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Period 4A 11:04 a.m. 11:32 a.m. Period 4B 11:32 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Period 5A 12:04 p.m. 12:32 p.m. Period 5B 12:32 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Period 6 1:04 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
January Cohort Schedule For planning purposes, see below for the cohort schedule for January.
Week of January 11 – 15 11 – Cohort A 12 – Cohort A 13 – Cohort B 14 – Cohort B 15 – Cohort B
Week of January 18 – 22 18 – No School 19 – Cohort A 20 – Cohort A 21 – Cohort B 22 – Cohort B
Week of January 25 – 29 25 – Cohort A 26 – Cohort A 27 – Cohort B 28 – Cohort B 29 – Cohort B
Please continue to make safe and healthy decisions that include wearing a mask, washing your hands regularly, and social distancing. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay healthy,
Mr. Salutari
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