As the weather warms, please review the school dress code with your child.  Students who are not dressed appropriately will be asked to change or to call a parent to have clothing brought to them at school.  We need your cooperation to maintain appropriate decorum in the school setting and rely on your support as parents.  Below you will find a copy of the dress code.  If you or your child have any questions, please contact the high school main office at (860) 345-8541, extension 305.  Thank you in advance for your support.
 
Dress Code - Dress and Grooming
 
Students are encouraged to dress in clothing appropriate to the school environment. Even if a restriction on freedom of expression, student dress may be regulated whenever the mode of dress is determined to be unsafe, disruptive, or contrary to law. Any school dress that increases the risk of injury to self and/or others, causes discomfort to others (e.g., unclean, malodorous, inappropriate language), causes distraction or disruption in the learning environment, advertises or advocates gang affiliation, the use of alcohol or drugs, pornography, is libelous or contains unreasonable potential to upset and hurt others is prohibited (BOE 5132). Appropriateness of student dress shall be determined by the school administration. School administrators are permitted to allow exceptions to the provisions set forth below in cases of special circumstances or school spirit days.
 
In order to maintain an environment conducive to the educational process, the Board of Education establishes the following regulations:
 

Outerwear shall not be worn, carried, or kept in the classroom during regular school hours (except in elementary school).  Outerwear includes coats, jackets, windbreakers, nylon pullovers, and down vests.

Head coverings shall not be worn, carried, hung on belts or worn around the neck, or kept in the classroom (except in elementary schools) during regular school hours.  Head coverings include but are not limited to scarves, bandanas, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, hats, caps, or hoods.  Approved coverings worn as part of a student's religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited by this policy.

Outerwear and head coverings must be secured in the student's locker or other storage areas before school starts.  Items not stored will be confiscated by the administration.

Sunglasses may not be worn or carried within a school building.

Students may not wear attire or accessories that:  depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages; contain offensive and/or disruptive writing or pictures; produce audible sounds; or are disruptive to the educational environment.

Students may not wear see-through clothing or shirts or blouses that reveal the abdomen, chest (no plunging necklines), or undergarments.  Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in.

During school hours, tank tops are only allowed if they are covered by a shirt, blouse, or other appropriate covering.

Students may not wear shorts, miniskirts, or pants that reveal the upper thigh or undergarments.  Spandex garments are allowed only if they are covered by shorts or skirts.  Pants that reveal any portion of the torso or upper thigh or that appear inappropriately over/undersized are prohibited.

Footwear must be safe for all educational and recreational activities.  Refer to school handbooks for age-appropriate guidance.

Students may not wear spiked or studded bracelets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any article of attire with spikes or studs attached, or any other clothing item that may present a safety hazard to the student, other students, or staff.

Students may not wear sleepwear and/or slippers.

Two English Teachers Win Awards to Promote Reading
 
Mrs. Deb Miles recently won CT Teacher of the Year from Teachers Insurance Company. In addition to receiving a plaque and a personal check, the high school was also honored with a generous check to be used at the awardee's discretion. Mrs. Miles will invest the money in two Kindle e-readers, which will enhance reading opportunities for all students.
 
Ms. Jaime Allesandrine recently won two grants from H-K Youth and Family Services, funded by the Middlesex United Way. One grant will fund the formation of the H-KHS Girls' Book Club, which will begin meeting in the fall. This club, inspired by requests from students, will kindle interest in contemporary literature. Also participating in the book club will be Mrs. Miles, Ms. Rowe, and Mrs. Kehrley. The first book will be Sharon Draper's excellent novel Copper Sun.
 
Ms. Allesandrine won an additional grant to make fleece blankets for residents of the Prudence Crandall Center, a shelter for battered women and children in New Britain.  Students will present the blankets next fall in time for the winter holidays.  
 
 
JAZZ BAND AND CHAMBER CHOIR AT BERKLEE JAZZ FESTIVAL
 
The H-KHS jazz band and chamber choir participated in the 42nd Annual High School Jazz Festival at the Berklee College of Music in Boston on March 13.
 
The Chamber Choir performed "Try to Remember," "Drive My Car," and "Once Upon A Dream." Henry Tobelman received the Judges' Choice Award for his vocal performance.
 
The Jazz Band performed "Channel One Suite," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and "Tribute to Miles." Following the performance, Rob Madore received the Judges' Choice Award for his performance on the drum set.
 
While at the festival, our students had the opportunity to hear high school jazz bands and choirs from around New England as well as professional jazz musicians.
 
Haddam Killingworth High School Players
 
Haddam Killingworth High School Players presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In this retelling of the Biblical story, Joseph is a handsome young man who is his father's favorite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. These facts lead Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous. Thus, they sell Joseph into slavery to some passing Ishmaelites. After refusing the advances of his owner's wife, Joseph is sent to jail. Once in jail, he quickly becomes popular due to his ability to interpret dreams. The Pharaoh soon hears of Joseph's ability and appoints him to the post of Number Two man in Egypt. Years later, Joseph's now starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, whom they don't recognize, for assistance. Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, and reunites the family. Rated G-appropriate for all ages. Call 860-345-8541 for tickets. General Admission- doors open at 6:30pm.
SHOW DATES: April 30th and May 1st at 7:00pm
 
Haddam Killingworth High School Drama Club would like to thank the following businesses for their support of this show:

Patricia A. Carta D.M.D.           Sycamore Farm            Halfinger Farms
Higganum Vet Clinic                   Total Hair                    Higganum Physical Therapy
The Coffee Connection               AJ's                             Mizza's Pizza
J.R. Wiese Enterprise                  Nancy Dansereau         Fitnesss Connection                  

Pizzeria DaVinci                          Killingworth Music         Winterberry Farm    

Daybreak Café                           Athenian Diner               Affinity Works   
Middletown Skating Rink           Immaculate Connection                      
Goodspeed Station                    Tylerville Country Market  
Keith E. Campbell                       Cornerstone Construction
Burr Café                                   Pawsitive  Solutions           
Haddam Neck Fair                      Snow Doggies
Café 81                                    Chester Village  West   

 Killingworth True Value             Higganum Hair  Styling and Barber Shop    
 
Voter Registration
 
The registrar of voters was here on April 21st to register all students 18 years of age and to pre-register all 17 year olds. Registration took place during advisory period on Wednesday.
 
 When you have registered and are 18:
 
 You may vote in any regular election (local, State, or Federal) or referendum.
 You may become more active within the town by volunteering for Boards, Committees, or Commissions.
 You may enroll in a political party (Republican, Democratic, or some other), or you may want to be unaffiliated and choose not to enroll in a party.
  If enrolled in a party, you may vote in the Democratic or Republican Primaries that are expected in August.
 If enrolled in a party, you may try to become active in the political party you have chosen, working for candidates about whom you feel strongly.
 
New last year: If you are 17, but will be 18 by November 2, 2010, and you register now, you will be able to vote in the August primaries if you are enrolled in a political party having a primary.
 
There are only a few requirements for registering: you must be a U. S. citizen, live in the town where registering, be at least 17 years old, and have completed confinement and parole if previously convicted of a felony.
 
 
Students Excel in National Latin Exam
 
Latin teacher, Sarah Neal, recently received the results of the 2010 National Latin Exam. Seven of her 11 students in Latin I Honors received awards. These students will receive medals and certificates at the assembly in June.  Congratulations to the following:
 
Gold Summa Cum Laude - Emmeline Alaconis and Cloe Savino
 
Silver Maxima Cum Laude - Ryan Blewett, Paul Morasutti, and Emily Berman
 
Magna Cum Laude - Emily Anderson
 
Cum Laude - Colin O'Donnell
 
Please join me in congratulating them! 
 
 
 
HK Varsity Softball
 
Eleven members of the HK Varsity Softball team and two coaches participated in the annual Multiple Sclerosis walk in Clinton on Sunday, April 18. They donated/raised $410 to help support this worthy cause. Participating were:
 
Kellie Moskey, Ashley Scully, Mary Kate Murray, Jamie Corda, Ashley Cook, Kaylee Normandy, Taylor Burger, Sammy Waskowitz, Kirsten Carlson, Emily McGlynn, Nicole Everett
 
Attention Senior Parents
The Project Graduation Decorating Committee is seeking photos of Senior HKHS students for the memory wall at Project Graduation.  Pictures can range from kindergarten age through today. Candid and group shots are preferred. Photos can be sent to the Attention of Project Graduation at the High School Office. Please note photos will not be returned. Photos can also be sent by e-mail to pictures@suzannemazzotta.org.
Project Graduation needs your help: If you would like to help on the Decorations Committee, please join us starting Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6:30pm - 8pm in the B116 photo room. No creative experience necessary, just come and join in the fun. We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from now until Graduation. You can join in at any time. Please contact Suzanne Mazzotta suzmazzotta@snet.net if you are able to help.
Chaperones needed:  Please contact Sue Craffey at jcraffey@snet.net  if you will be able to help out with chaperoning for a few hours from Friday night into Sat AM. We need lots of volunteers to help make this event a success.  
Project Graduation meetings for the rest of the year are: Tuesday 4/20/10, Tuesday 5/11/10 and Tuesday 6/8/10 at 7:00 pm in the Lower Media Center. 
 
 
Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY)
 
Congratulations to Michelle Wendt and Alexandra Raccio. These two young ladies will represent HKHS at the HOBY Leadership Seminar in Bridgeport from May 21 through May 23. Michelle will also represent Haddam-Killingworth High School at the National HOBY Conference in California.
 
 
 
Student Honored by NIAAA
 
 Jessica Moore has been awarded a scholarship by the NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association). Each state selects one girl and boy for recognition. Jess has been selected as Connecticut's female honoree. The selection represents superior achievement both academically and athletically. Jess is also Connecticut's nomination selection to advance to the regional level. The regional selection would move on for national consideration. As part of the award, Jessica has been selected to receive a $500 scholarship from CAAD ( Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors).
 
 
National Snowboarding Champion 
 
HK senior, Randall Reynolds won the national men's snowboard halfpipe competition on April 4, 2010 at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Randall rides for Okemo Mountain School and Never Summer Snowboards.
 
 
Lunar Rocks Coming to HK
 
French teacher, Christine Kehrley, will share actual Lunar/Meteorite Samples with some middle school and high school students. The samples are on loan from NASA through the Lunar Loan Program. Mrs. Kehrley had completed the Lunar/Meteorite Sample Education Program Certification process in 2004, which qualifies her to handle the materials.
 
International Culture Club
 
Earlier in the month the International Culture Club sponsored several activities as part of our Chinese sister-school initiative. Some members spent time in the cafeteria reading Chinese zodiacs. The following day, Chinese food was available for sampling. On Friday, April 9, a dragon parade took place in the corridor. Members of the club created a beautifully made dragon for the festivity. This also served as a fund raiser for Kiva, a Chinese tradition of putting money in the dragon's mouth. Students also created a series of Chinese based commercials for the HKTV morning news.
 
 
National Youth Leaders Conference
 
Sophomore, Rachel Roberts has been selected to represent the state of Connecticut as a National Scholar at the National Youth Leaders Conference in Washington, DC this summer. Rachel was chosen for her strong academic accomplishments.

 
Youth & Family After School Program Spots Still Available
 
After School Program for Haddam Killingworth High School Students
Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc
91 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
Telephone: (860)-345-7498 Fax: (860)-345-0049
www.hkyfs.org
 

Program Description: This after school program is for youth in grades 9-12 at Haddam-Killingworth High School.  The program will take place in room A133 from 2:15-4:50 p.m. on Monday's and Wednesday's beginning Wednesday, March 17, 2010 and ending Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (excluding the following dates: 3/22, 4/26, 5/17, & 6/7). The 5:00 p.m. late bus may be taken home if transportation is needed.
 
Enrollment Requirements: Each participant must complete and return a signed permission slip for the program. The permission slip must be signed by a parent or guardian if the youth is under the age of 18.
 
Additional Requirements: 
1.     All applicable behavioral rules of Haddam-Killingworth High School as outlined in the Student Handbook will be observed. 
2.     The use of electronic devices such as iPods, mp3's video games, etc. may be restricted during specific program activities.
3.     Cell phone use will be limited to common sense occasions and limits. Both adult and student participants will be encouraged to restrict cell phone use to appropriate times and places.
Program Goals: The goal of the group is to provide a place for youth to gather in a supervised setting with some minimally guided activities that may include but are not limited to cooking, crafts, puzzles, homework, reading, etc. The group will aim to promote teamwork, friendship, self-esteem, and a sense of community. Activities will foster self-confidence and mutual respect among youth.
Group Size: Enrollment is limited to 15 youth.
Please contact Youth and Family Services to receive a permission slip and enroll your child.
 
Eagle Scout Project
 
Dan Calhoun, a junior at HKHS, is doing a community wide food drive as his Eagle Scout Project. Dan will be setting up drop off locations in Higganum Center, and Tylerville Center on the following dates:
 
           May 22, May 23, May 29, May 30 and May 31
 
All donations will benefit the Haddam Emergency Food Bank.
 
 
Baby Simulators to be Distributed
 
Over the next four weekends: April 23-26, April 30-May 3, May 7-10, and May 14-16, Child Development teacher, Mrs. Kohm, will "deliver" eight to ten baby simulators to her Infant and Toddler Growth and Development classes. The students will take their new "babies' home for the weekend and return them on Monday morning and share their experiences. Some students will bring the infants to their E, F, and G period classes on Friday afternoons. The simulation is not scheduled to begin until 3:00, so all infants should be napping until that time.
 
INTERNSHIPS
 
Each year, HKHS looks to place seniors in an internship program where they receive "real life" experience working for a business, industry, or organization during the afternoon portion of their school days. We never know what type of placement is being sought until the classes form each year and specific student interests are determined. The internships greatly benefit our students and the organizations they offer their services to. As we start planning for next year, if you or someone you know might be willing to take on a student intern next year, please contact the high school office. To find out more about the program, contact Marcia Catalano, (catalanom33@rsd17.org) the internship teacher at the high school. 
 
 
 
 
Charlie