Summer School

Parents/Caregivers,

Welcome to extended school year (ESY) at the Early Childhood Center. My name is Katherine Ferreira and I will be the lead teacher this summer, I am the school social worker at Hop Brook and I am going into my sixth year in the district. The staff and I have a fun summer planned and I can not wait to meet your child. Below is some information to get us started and have a successful first week. 

• Date: July 5-July 28
• Time: 8:30-11:30
• Location: Early Childhood Center
• Lunch and breakfast are provided.
• Bus schedules: Someone from the bus company will be contacting you with pick up and drop off time this week. 
• Drop off: If your child is not taking a bus, drop off will begin at 8:30 at the side doors, and a staff member will be there to greet you. If you arrive after 8:35 please go to the main door for drop off. 
• Pickup will be at same location at the side doors, beginning at 11:30
• If you need to change your student's dismissal plan please communicate with your child's teacher about those changes via note or ParentSquare. 
• Student safety is our number one priority, when you are dropping off/picking up please do not pass the busses. Staff members will be stationed around the loop to discourage anyone from passing. 

I can not wait to get the summer started, please let me know if you have any questions.

Summer Theme Days

• July 14: Craft Day: We will have stations set up for students to make some fun summer craft, please dress students in clothes that are okay to get paint on.
• July 21: Sports Day: Dress students in their favorite sports related wear, we will have fun outside engaging in sports activities.
• July 28: Water Day: Our last Friday we will enjoy water activities and ice cream outside. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately in bathing suits and have a change of clothes.

Dates: July 5-July 28

Days: Monday-Friday

Times: 8:30-11:30 am

Location: Naugatuck High School

• Bus service will be provided for students. Specific information on that will be sent out soon. 
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students. Students will have the chance to eat at school. New state law requires students to eat provided meals at school. 
• Parent pickup at the end of the day will be at the gym lobby. This is the entrance to the left when you pull into the school. 
• Parent drop-off will be in the smaller loop by the main entrance. Please do not block the buses. 
• If you need to pick up your child up early from school or drop them off late you can come to the main entrance and sign them in or out. Please use the buzzer on the door to get in. 
• Your child’s teacher will be reaching out using ParentSquare before the start of school. They will let your child know who they are and their room number. For the first few days however we will meet in the lobby to walk students to their classrooms. 
• Please send younger students with a note the first day with their name, teacher and how they will be getting home the first day. This can help the arrival and dismissal process go much smoother on the first day. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to either Nicholas Varanelli (nicholas.varanelli@naugatuck.k12.ct.us) or Gina Kotsaftis (gina.kotsaftis@naugatuck.k12.ct.us).

Program

Our program is designed to provide an engaging and supportive learning environment. Our dedicated educators will reinforce core academic skills while promoting creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 

More detailed information about teachers and transportation will be shared through Parentsquare soon. 
We look forward to a rewarding and productive summer session. 

Dates: July 5-28

Times: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location: Naugatuck High School

Students are expected to attend for all four hours each day. Letters have been sent home indicating the credit recovery courses that students will be enrolled in.

Chromebooks will be checked out to students on the first day, and will be expected to be returned on July 28.

Attendance Policy: Students are allowed to miss up to 2 days.  Students who exceed the attendance policy will be removed from the program. If your student will be absent, please call the Main Office.

Dates: Aug. 14-25

Times: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Naugatuck High School

Participants: Incoming 9th graders

With the weather being as hot and humid as it has been, please make sure to bring a bottle for water and sunscreen. We will be outside for the second half of the day most days of the program.

Please remember that full attendance is necessary to earn the 0.5 humanity credits towards graduation. If there is an emergency, or if your student will be absent, please contact Kate Ferrucci at (203) 720- 5400.

If you missed the deadline and would still like to register your student, you can still do so here:

Summer Bridge Registration
We look forward to seeing everyone!
NHS’s Summer Bridge Team