Lyman Hall Parent Checklist Resources for staying informed and involved! Most information can be found on the Wallingford Public School System (WPS) Website: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us, but here are some key resources for quick reference
General Resources Goal: Know resources available to be an effective partner with school to help student succeed
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Visit the Lyman Hall website: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=11176 Establish login for PowerSchool and sign up for updates on grades and to receive the Daily Bulletin: http://powerschool.wallingford.k12.ct.us/public/home.html. Become familiar with your student’s schedule. Log in periodically to check your student’s attendance/tardy records, in addition to grades (if you do not opt for automatic updates.) → If you do not have a Powerschool account, contact your child’s school counselor. → Access the Quicklinks drop down menu from the district website home page and select “Parent Portal” to access step by step information on how to set up your account. → PowerSchool can also be accessed from your smart device. Search for “Pearson PowerSchool for Parents.” Our district code is ZNWR. Record your student’s login identifications and information for reference at home. Please note that the log in information for the school computers and Naviance are the same, and the log in information for Chromebooks and Google accounts are the same. Access information about Lunch Menus and Meal Pay from the Quicklinks drop down menu on the district website home page. Register to view and manage/make payments to your child’s meal account at MyPaymentsPlus, https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ (This program is available, but not required, for students that buy school lunch.) Review the school counseling department website for general information about counseling services, including student community service resources, college “how-to” guides, and SAT prep. Explore Naviance with your student login and discuss content: https://succeed.naviance.com/familyconnection/auth/login/?hsid=lymanhall (Naviance is a student tool which supports college/post high school education research, career searches, scholarship information, and managing the college application process in one place.) Check the Wallingford Public School District Calendar http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/uploaded/Central_Office/2016_-_2017_Wallingford_Public_Schools_Calendar.pdf and Powerschool Daily Bulletin for early dismissal dates, professional development dates, etc. Review Wallingford’s High School Attendance Policy Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=11413
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Lyman Hall Parent Checklist Resources for staying informed and involved! Most information can be found on the Wallingford Public School System (WPS) Website: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us, but here are some key resources for quick reference
Communication Goal: Understand forms of school-to-home and home-to-school communications in order to stay connected with school and help student succeed
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Review the demographic and emergency contact information that is on file with the school by using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This information can be accessed each fall by clicking on the “demographic change” icon. (Current working phone number and emergency contacts are critical!) Read the Principal’s weekly email blasts (Email address on file can be reviewed and edited in the PowerSchool Parent Portal) and teacher communications Find out about school athletic events and sports schedules on Lyman Hall’s home page of the website in the lower right hand corner. You can access athletic forms from the Lyman Hall athletic page which can be accessed by selecting the “Athletics” link from the right hand column (under Content) on the Lyman Hall home page. o Information meetings are held for each sport 2-4 weeks prior to tryouts. Meeting dates/times are tweeted and read on the morning announcements at school. Follow us on Twitter: ✓ Lyman Hall School Info: @LymanHallPRIDE ✓ Lyman Hall Counseling (Guidance) Info: @LHCounseling ✓ Lyman Hall Athletics: @LHHSAthletics ✓ Lyman Hall Agricultural Science: @LHAgSci Many teachers share information with parents via e-mail or twitter. This opportunity is usually communicated from the teacher via information sent home at the beginning of the year or at open house. Teacher e-mails are generally in the format of first initial of first name followed by last name @wallingfordschools.org (e.g.
[email protected]). Sign up for Wallingford Public Schools News and Happenings by RSS feed or Text Msg http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=12436
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Bookmark Lyman Hall calendar and sign up for calendar and news https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wallingfordschools.org_5g0lf2k320h950mfnus5r29ae0%40group. calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
Volunteerism Goal: Be an active partner in education by volunteering
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Attend the Lyman Hall Parent Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) meetings to collaborate with Principal regarding operational matters. These meetings are an opportunity to hear from administrators and teachers about what’s going on at school as well as presentations on a variety of topics including the school counseling or sports and clubs. Meetings are usually scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and are held at the Library Media Center. ALL parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Serve on a building-wide committee (School Climate, Parent Ambassadors) Join the Music Parents Association if your student is involved with band, marching band, orchestra, chorus, color guard, and/or school drama/musical productions Join a parent run Sports Booster Club if your child participates in a sport. (Contact your child’s coach for more information)
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Lyman Hall Parent Checklist Resources for staying informed and involved! Most information can be found on the Wallingford Public School System (WPS) Website: http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us, but here are some key resources for quick reference
Collaboration with Other Schools and Board of Ed Goal: Be a voice in decisions that affect all schools in Wallingford
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Sign up to receive alerts for weekly updates from Dr. Menzo, Superintendent of Schools http://salmenzo.tumblr.com/. Monitor Dr. Menzo’s weekly updates from his blog feed on the district website on Dr. Menzo: News and Updates (http://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=13620). Participate on a District level in system-wide PTAC or special interest group. Meetings are usually scheduled for rd the 3 Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., and are held at 100 South Turnpike Road (BOE offices.) Keep up to date on district level parent information and volunteer opportunities by visiting http://www.swptac.blogspot.com. Sign up for current notices via e-mail or twitter @WlfdSWPTAC Commit to attend a BOE meeting or Town Council meeting with your student Join the District Wellness Committee. Contact Dr. Menzo’s office at (203) 949-6502 if you are interested.
Miscellaneous
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Review the student handbook for a list of existing student clubs and athletic teams, including the names of respective advisors and coaches. The handbook can be accessed online by selecting the “Student Handbook” link from the right hand column (under Content) on the Lyman Hall home page. BOE Transportation: Mary Anne Croce, (203) 949-6512 Durham School Services (bus company): (203) 269-4171 A late activity bus is available for students on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays with pick up at 3:45 p.m. at the Lyman Hall front entrance. WPS Safety/Help Tip Line: (203) 949-6592 → To report concerns regarding general school safety of individual safety of a specific student or group of students.
LHHS Phone Directory
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Administration, Main Office: (203) 294-5350 Principal, Joseph Corso: (203) 294-5352 Assistant Principals, Ken Daly and Dave Kimball: (203) 294-5354 Attendance Line: (203) 294-5388 School Counseling Office: (203) 294-5360 School Counselors: → Department Head, Susan Lorenzo: (203) 294-5359 → Jill Hollis: (203) 294-5358 → Patrick Kozloski: (203) 294-5357 → Heather Kloiber: ( 203) 294-5356 → Kaitlyn Kopylec: (203) 294-5368 Athletic Director, Steve Baker: (203) 294-5377;
[email protected] Band Director, Dean DellaVechia: (203) 294-5350;
[email protected] Choral Director. Jane Haffner: (203) 294-5950;
[email protected] School Nurse, Kristin Officer: (203) 294-5376;
[email protected]
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