WE HAD A GREAT DAY!

I'm sure that many of you were nervous about today and how your child would do.  I am happy to report that all did well and the day continued as normal.  Many walked in and were whispering to friends about what they had heard/seen over the weekend, however after a brief statement from me saying that we had to think positively - students continued with their work and put the events, that I'm sure repeat over and over in our minds, behind them.

The following was sent by Monroe's First Selectman, Stephen Vavrek:

The BoE of Newtown and their First Selectman is requesting that any and all volunteer efforts wait until they know what will or will not be brought from the Sandy Hook School....We need to respect their wishes.


If you have any ideas please feel free to send them to me at svavrek@monroect.org. Please do not organize any efforts as again we must abide by the needs and desires of the Residence of Newtown.

PLEASE DO NOT go to the school and ask to help as there is a very well orchestrated professional effort between federal, state and local custodians making true miracles happen..

Donation Areas People across the world are in disbelief after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Friday and many are wondering what they can do to help. The United Way has set up the Sandy Hook School Support Fund.   “United Way extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to all those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While the eyes of the world may be on Newtown/Sandy Hook, to several staff, volunteers and contributors, Newtown is home. We will stand with the community and everyone affected directly and indirectly by this tragic event as we face the days and weeks ahead,” the United Way of Western Connecticut’s Web site says.   Check donations may be mailed to: Sandy Hook School Support Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470   Donations can now be directly made to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Please visit: https://newtown.uwwesternct.org/   Donations to Newtown Youth and Family Services/Caroline's Gift will continue to be accepted, however we are encouraging families/businesses to donate to the United Way site above.   Donations can be sent directly to Newtown Youth and Family Services via Caroline's Gift, 15 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook CT 06482. The agencies Tax ID number is 06-1082115.   Further of donations of good and services should be made to the CT info line at 211 or 1-800-203-1234, who is coordinating with the American Red Cross.

From the FH PTO

The December PTO meeting will be held Thursday, December 13th at 9:15am. This morning meeting will be held in the staff lounge. The pre-meeting speakers will be Gina Esparo (Sodexho) and a nutritionist. This PTO meeting will end promptly at 11:00, allowing teachers to use the staff lounge for lunch.