Barton Shares Vision for Hartford + Beyond Students
Barton, the Development Director, and Mark Panico, Chairperson of the Board, highlight the mission of a unique school offering tuition-free education to students in Hartford. Their approach is first-come, first-served, prioritizing local children and aiming to close the achievement gap in a city marked by racial segregation and disparities in educational outcomes.
The school serves a diverse student body, including a quarter of students who are English Language Learners, many of whom are recent immigrants or refugees. Focused on individualized learning, they use small class sizes (8-12 students) and differentiated instruction to meet each child’s needs. Holistic enrichment programs—including field trips, arts, and daily exposure to music and theater—help students discover their strengths and grow. Mental health counselors and technology for every student are key parts of supporting the whole child.
While Hartford's public schools face challenges, the school stands out with its strong academic performance, including a 71% grade-level achievement in math and no suspensions. The goal is to grow from 30 students to 40 and eventually offer a kindergarten class. With a $410,000 annual budget, supported by generous donations, grants, and local partnerships, the school plans to expand its offerings. Teachers, who may not yet be certified but use Common Core guidelines, are passionate about teaching and dedicated to the school’s mission.
The school is currently based at Emmanuel Church (formerly Trinity Episcopal Church), and is supported by the surrounding community, including neighboring towns like East Hartford, Bloomfield, and West Hartford. The school is open for tours and invites the community to get involved.
Click Here to find out more: https://www.trinityday.org/
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Club Members -Please help sell the remaining 88 Ornaments - Tom would like members to each take 2 or 3 ornaments and sell to family and friends - together we could reach our goal on this already successful fundraiser
Patti's Dad passed away last Monday. Visiting hours will be held from 10:30-11:30 on November 30th at Tierney Funeral Home (219 West Center St, Manchester), followed by a mass at noon at St. Bartholomew’s Church (East Middle Tpke, Manchester).
Norm - thank you to our speakers
Ken thank you to our Trinity speakers
Whit seeing Les, congrats Lee for Paul Harris, Terry giving $2, glad election over, bye Giants, this is not your year
Tom, UConn basketball teams are doing great, can't rake today - leaves would blow away
Dave, Trinity day school, interesting, family in Kentucky, Prudence Crandall presenting last night
Claudette, learned so much, like the small class
Lee, Veterans + to be honored with Paul Harris
Heather, speakers
Cyndi, speakers, president night
Dale, speakers, Penn state recovered from loss of Ohio state, missed past president night, Veterans Day
John, president night, Angelique snow $5 update, she is doing great, lives in Cromwell, job going well and helping with cheer, Irish keep winning, sons wedding this weekend, Judi Ann has access to restaurant depot and helped get John sausages, Joey Lagano doing well
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