
Amazing things are happening at SMSA and you don't want to miss this latest update! Please check out our latest SMSA Newsletter!
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Exciting news and events that are taking place at SMSA. You don’t want to miss this newsletter! See below to access our latest SMSA Newsletter.
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Showing up is NOT half the battle for the SMSA Scholars. Look how many students qualified for the attendance challenge field trip to Spare Time Bowling Alley with 95% daily attendance or better!
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Check out the 13th Annual Community Health & Wellness fair this Saturday! See the flyer for details.


Please check out the activities, events, and leadership opportunities SMSA Scholars were a part of during the month of September. Please check out the event we had for parents/caregivers at SMSA. https://www.smore.com/581f4

Join us on Th., 10/12 at 5:30pm for a Family Learning Session about Math & English Language Arts. Learn more about the curriculum & find out how you can support your student. At West Middle School (44 Niles St., Hartford). Register at: https://bit.ly/3RI6FjT


Last Thursday, SMSA Scholars welcomed Hartford Public Schools district and building leaders into our building. Thank you SMSA Scholars! Superintendent Torres-Rodriguez first stop was seeing our scholars in action by visiting classrooms. Thank you, Superintendent Torres-Rodriguez for always putting students at the center.





HPS Families, please join us at Capital Community College for our first Family Leadership Meeting of the 2023- 2034 school year! We will discuss our roles in our student's education and how we can better support them. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 5:30-7:00 PM Address: 950 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Community Room- 2nd Floor To validate parking, please park in the Morgan St Garage Dinner provided Childcare provided Live Spanish Interpretation Register here! Be a part of F.A.C.E.S. (Family And Community Educational Supports)



HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! We are so excited to see our students back in the classroom. We know it's going to be a great year!
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The First Day of School is Tuesday, August 29!!

Tomorrow's Board of Education Regular Meeting will be held VIRTUALLY at 5:30 pm. You can stream the meeting live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnERK-f_L-Q
To sign up for public speaking, contact Cristina Santiago at csantiago@hartfordschools.org or 860-539-5025. The deadline to sign up is 4 pm Tuesday.

CHECK IT OUT: Two of our amazing educators were on WFSB's Great Day today! Melanie Zamorski from SMSA is our 2023 Teacher of the Year, and Keisha Evans from Hartford PreK Magnet is a Teacher of the Year finalist. They spoke about their passion for teaching and why they chose this profession. Watch the segment here: https://www.wfsb.com/video/2023/07/14/hartford-public-schools-gears-up-another-school-year/




COMMUNITY NEWS: Enjoy free admission to CT museums all summer! Learn more on our Community News and Events page: https://www.hartfordschools.org/page/community-news-and-events

Sundays at the Stadium returns July 30 from 11am - 2pm! Bring your favorite book or magazine to Trinity Health Stadium to read on the Hartford Athletic's field and participate in on-field activities. Register now: https://hartfordathletic.leagueapps.com/events/3970155-summer-reading-at-trinity-health-stadium

Congrats to all the readers who won prizes for the #HartfordSummerReading Challenge. Prizes so far included included toys donated by @CTChildrens, Slime Kits, Mini Drones and Lunch with @MayorBronin! To participate, visit bit.ly/HPL2023
Here’s what you can win this week:


Summer has arrived! Check out our Summer Learning, Activities, and Resources page to find out about summer meal distribution sites, the Summer Reading Challenge, and more! hartfordschools.org/o/hps/page/summer-learning-opportunities-and-activities

Our Summer Reading Challenge is officially underway! Register now, log your reading, and win prizes! Learn more here: https://hplct.libguides.com/HartfordSummer23