The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/2020/03/page/4/)
Pictured during construction in November, the interesting new playground at Sunrise Park faces the boat launch area at White’s Pond. The design is whimsically delightful, with interesting challenges for young kids.
In Connecticut, we believe all students have the ability to learn, grow and rise to the challenge of high expectations. The Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System helps us deliver on our promise of a high quality education for all by creating a more comprehensive, holistic picture of how our students and schools are performing. What is the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System? Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability System is a broad set of 12 indicators that help tell the story of how well a school is preparing its students for success in college, careers and life. The system moves beyond test scores and graduation rates and instead provides a more holistic, multifactor perspective of district and school performance and incorporates student growth over time.
Enfield Loaves and Fishes (soup kitchen) are in need of volunteers every Monday through Friday. We are open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call Priscilla or Mike at 860-741-0226.
This year, eight Cub Scouts of Pack 266 successfully completed their multi-year program of activities and learning, advancing to become Arrow of Light Cubs and cross over to become Boy Scouts. The Blue and Gold Banquet with its Arrow of Light ceremony and Boy Scout welcome was held in Father Ted Hall at Sacred Heart Church. It began with the usual recognitions and the tale of how the overall Boy Scout program began in The U. S., narrated nicely by Mike Cremmins, former Cubmaster and now Scoutmaster of Troop 260. Then the candles were lit – one for each recitation of the various parts of the Cub Scout promise, law and motto. As a Boy Scout archer sent arrows into a target, each Cub was named and given his credentials and a plaque with his own Arrow of Light.
Troop 260 honored two new Eagle Scouts on January 7 in their traditional Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Second Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall. For their Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement level in Scouting, each planned, gathered funding and assembled the required work crew for an approved community service project. Robert Gilleran installed six small footbridges at key locations on the trail around White’s Pond at Sunrise Park. Jackson Smith created a prayer garden on the grounds of Our Lady of the Lake church in Southwick.
Comb that mullet, tease your big hair, grab your boom box, put on those neon duds or acid washed jeans and head to the SFES auction gala “Back to the 80”s!
Girls soccer team coaches Tim Percoski (left) and Brittany Whiteley (right) are pictured with Carly Matthews, who received her Class L All-State Soccer Award February 10 at the Aqua Turf. Congratulations, Carly!
Congratulations to Nora Shanks who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for February. Nora is a senior at Suffield High School. Nora is a member of the National Honor Society, where she has volunteered at our annual Volleyball Marathon, the Suffield River Cleanup and the NHS Blood Drive. She is also a member of the World Language Honor Society, as well as a member of the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy. Nora has been involved with Suffield High School’s Interact Club during her four years of high school, and is a member of the Executive Board.
Congratulations to Auneye’ Armstrong and Veronica Partain, who were nominated by their teachers, to receive the Connecticut Association of Schools High School Arts Award.
The cast and crew of Suffield High School’s Spring Musical, The Sound of Music, under the direction of Patty Piellucci, Mary DiRoberts and Kelly Blais are preparing for the show scheduled to run March 12, 13 and 14. Special thanks to Joe Grimard for his set creation and Lori Foss for her tireless work with costumes. Please contact the school at 860-668-3810 for ticket information.