HKHS Parent Bulletin #3  -Addendum                                        11/06/09
Charlie Macunas - Principal
Priscilla Luoma - Associate Principal
 

 
                                 
MISSION STATEMENT
 
       The mission of Haddam-Killingworth High School is to provide a personalized and collective experience through which students are challenged to develop the knowledge, skills, and work ethic to contribute to a global society.
 
Expectations for Student Learning
 
Academic:    The  Haddam-Killingworth High School graduate will:
            1. access and analyze information
            2. problem-solve
            3. communicate effectively
            4. apply information
            5. reflect and evaluate
 
Civic:          The Haddam-Killingworth graduate will individually and collaboratively
            1. act responsibly
            2. pursue goal


 
 
1.    2009 SHORELINE'S GOT TALENT Open High School Student AUDITIONS
 
Thursday, November 19th, 2:30pm
Haddam Killingworth High School 
95  Little City Road Higganum CT 06441
And
Tuesday November 24th  2:30
Westbrook High School
Mcveagh Road Westbrook Connecticut, 2:30pm
 
Auditions are open to High School Students who attend the following high schools:
Westbrook, Morgan, Daniel Hand, Guilford, Haddam Killingworth, Coginchaug,
Lyme Old Lyme, Valley Regional, Middletown, Xavier and Mercy.
 
This years Shoreline's Got Talent competition to benefit Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.1st Place Prize is a $1000 Scholarship provided by Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale.
 
We are looking for talented students for the 1st Shoreline's Got Talent competition. Whether talented in singing, dancing, playing an instrument, comedy, or anything else, every talented person is welcome. On December 23rd, the finalist that are chosen will compete on the HKTV holiday show where viewers will vote for who they believe is most talented. Each vote is one dollar donated to the cause.
 
The Auditions           
Looking for individuals who exemplify fun, talent, and a desire to help others. Students will be asked to perform a short presentation of their talent.
Please contact: Marcy Webster, Choral Director at Haddam-Killingworth High School. Websterm33@rsd17.org or 345-8541 ext. 214 for more information.
 
Check the Talent Website for updates and printable forms:
http://www.rsd17.org/hkhs/hktv.shtml
 
 
 
 
 2.       Project Graduation News:
 
Wrapping Paper Orders will be delivered to the HS on Weds., Nov. 4th. and then distributed to each student's homeroom.  Please remember to verify your order and let us know if there are any concerns as soon as possible.
 
The Fundraising Committee will continue with the recycling fundraiser so look for the "green" bins in all of RSD 17 schools as well as outside the old MS gym, Higganum Physical Therapy, Town Hall and Brainerd Library in Haddam, Town Hall, Library and Transfer Station in Killingworth.  Please consider donating used cell phones, ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, iPods, etc.(No accessories such as chargers, please)   Any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Strom, 345-3398 or KSSTROM@aol.com.   Updates will be added to the Project Graduation link on the district web site. 
 
Thank You.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend the next meeting, Tues., Nov.10th, 7pm in the lower media center.  We still need volunteers to decorate, chaperone, and many other small tasks.  Join the fun!!
 
 
3.        Costa Rica in April 2010.    
 
This exciting trip will bring students on a 10 day tour into several regions of the country. Excursions will include a visit to a local school, kayaking, and to a variety of nature preserves. The group will leave their mark by planting trees in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. If your son/daughter is interested in traveling to Costa Rica during April vacation please him/her contact Mrs. Porter or Mrs. Grimaldi.  The first informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th in the guidance office during lunch/activity period.  A parent meeting will be held in early December.