We’re excited to continue our weekly tradition of coming together at Parkside Café every Tuesday at 8:00 AM. It’s a time to connect, share ideas, and renew our commitment to service and community.

As always, we begin our meetings by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Rotary Four-Way Test. These moments set the tone for our discussions, reminding us of our shared values and our responsibility to make a positive impact.

 

Our meetings are open to the public and we are always looking for new members. 

In the words of Ronald Reagan:

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.

 Barton Darney <bdarney@trinityday.org

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).

 

Liberty Bank Turkey Drive is LIVE - click here to donate: https://middlesexcountycf.org/2024/09/03/2024-liberty-rotary-project/
 
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
 

 

 

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Blaise Tramazzo
November 13
 
Bob DuPont
November 21
 
Anniversaries
Mary Etter
John
November 13
 
Join Date
Sarah Lucian
November 8, 2022
2 years
 
Woody Anderson
November 19, 1959
65 years
 
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