School Information

Mission Statement

Webster Hill is dedicated to ensuring that all students achieve academic and personal excellence through effective, high quality instruction that promotes inquisitive life-long learners, embraces individuality, and celebrates the diversity of our community.

For reporting a student absence, please call 860-929-5828.

Elementary Handbook

Family Guide to Progress Reports

A vibrant and colorful mural adorns the walls of a library, featuring whimsical shapes, butterflies, and an open book, creating a visually engaging and inviting atmosphere.

FAQs

Can you help me understand more about SRBI, tiered interventions and switch groups?

SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) are provided to students who are not meeting grade level benchmarks. We universally screen all students three times per year and compare that assessment data to other district measures and daily classroom performance.

When multiple measures show the need for additional support, students enter what is called “Tier One” support. In grades K-5, students are clustered in small groups (3-5 students) in a very specific and targeted intervention group. Students are supported by an interventionist or classroom teacher at their grade level and their progress is monitored very closely. In all grades (except grade 4), these support sessions are run right after morning announcements so arriving to school on time is extremely important for these interventions to be as successful as possible. Due to morning specials, grade 4 runs their interventions later on in the morning. Our goal is to target weaknesses, fill gaps, and move students out of Tier One support. Some students spend a very short time in Tier One, while others require the additional support for much of the year.

When Tier One isn’t enough to close the gap, students are brought to our Student Success Team. An inter-disciplinary team of staff members meet and design a more intensive support plan (Tier Two). At this point, students continue in their Tier One groups, but we also call upon the expertise of an interventionist or tutor (Math Garden Tutor, Comprehension Tutor, Fluency Lab Tutor, Kindergarten Tutor, Reading Specialist, or Early Intervention teacher).Once again, we track each students’ progress closely in the hope of closing the gap and moving students out of Tier Two support. Some students are successful and go back to Tier One and some require even more (Tier Three).

When a student is not successful in Tier Three, we typically refer the student to Special Education Testing to identify what else we can do to support a struggling student. Not all students who get referred to Special Education testing qualify as Learning Disabled but, at this point, we require more information to best meet the needs of a student who has not responded to intensive interventions.

What is Math Garden and how do I know if my child is attending?

Math Garden is to math what our reading supports are to reading. When children require Tier Two support, they work with an interventionist (math and/or reading). Parents are informed by the classroom teacher if their child is attending Math Garden.

When students are serviced through Tier One groups, a phone call is made or a half-sheet is sent home informing families that their child requires additional support. Parents/Guardians of students who reach Tier Two receive a phone call from the classroom teacher and a letter from the interventionist. Parents are also notified if Tier Two is unsuccessful and children require Tier three.

What is WEE Deliver?

Webster Hill School has an intra-school postal system run by children. Students in grade 5 can complete and submit an application to work at WEE Deliver. With the help of a parent volunteer, student workers check, sort and deliver mail sent to students and staff. Our student Postmaster oversees the process, problem solves and troubleshoots to make the mail system flow properly. Any student, staff or family member can write a letter and put it in the mailbox outside the Family Resource Center. Mail is delivered every Wednesday afternoon. Every classroom and teaching space has an address and every hallway has a street named after a whale (Webster Hill’s original mascot). Feel free to write a letter to your child.

Plant and Facilities Information

Building Rentals

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to encourage the community use of school facilities when such use does not conflict with school activities or proper administration of school property.

The Plant & Facilities Services department is in charge of coordinating the rental of school facilities. Rentals are granted based on the regulations in School Code - Policy Number 1250.

To obtain permission for rentals please abide by the following procedures:

Contact Plant & Facilities at 860-561-7920 to determine if your group is eligible for rental.
Contact the administration office of the school you wish to rent for space availability. Call the Plant & Facilities office after securing a space from the school.
Complete the application rental form and insurance (Appendix B) and tax exempt forms (if applicable). Return completed forms to the Plant Services Office via Fax # 860-561-8141 or e-mail Kathy_Aniolowski@whps.org

Note: Filling out the request for rental form does not mean acceptance for rental by School Department. Please refer to School Code - Policy Number 1250 for detailed information.

Asbestos

Green Cleaning

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Lead

Radon

Recycling

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Annual Inspection and Evaluation

CT Gen Stat § 10-220. (2024) requires boards of education, beginning January 1, 2024, to provide for uniform indoor air quality inspections and evaluations of all school buildings annually using the Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program. Current law also requires boards of education to conduct HVAC inspections and evaluations by a certified technician, certified industrial hygienist, or mechanical engineer within each school building every five years, starting January 2025.

U.S. EPA’s Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools

U.S. EPA’s Tools for Schools Resources

State of CT Healthy Environments in Connecticut Schools

State of CT Indoor Air Quality Requirements for School Districts

School Reports

Fire Safety Reminders

Do not hang any items from fire sprinkler pipes.
No storage permitted within 18 inches of ceilings if building has a fire sprinkler system.
No hanging of curtains or other obstacles that would interfere with the water spray pattern of the fire sprinkler system.
No hanging or display of curtains or other fabrics unless treated with fire retardant spray
No storage of supplies in assembly spaces such as auditoriums, cafeterias and gymnasiums.
No placement or storage of furniture or other items in hallways, egress routes or exit doors. In corridors, a six foot wide path needs to be maintained at all times.
In general, desks, tables, chairs, audio/visual carts, storage cabinets, etc., should not be stored or utilized in corridors. In some instances, items can be placed in hallways as long as the six foot corridor is maintained and the items are physically secured so that they do not hinder egress during an evacuation. It is highly recommended that these items not be placed in the hallways.
In auditoriums, chorus risers, pianos and other items can not obstruct the path of egress, especially in front of stages or platforms. Additional temporary seating can not be placed in egress aisles.
Fire doors to stairwells, areas of assembly (auditoriums, cafeterias, and gymnasiums), kitchens, boiler rooms, storage rooms can not be propped open.
Classroom doors need to be closed when the room is evacuated and when the room is unoccupied.
Storage in boiler rooms is permitted for non-combustible items only. Items need to be stored a safe distance away from any heat source.
Storage in electrical switch rooms and/or locations with transformers is not recommended
Storage in mechanical rooms is permitted. Items need to be stored a safe distance away from any heat source.
A three foot distance needs to be maintained in front of any electrical panel, whether in a classroom, storage room, etc.
If the fire alarm sounds and it is not a planned drill or test of the system, the school office needs to contact West Hartford Fire Department directly at 860 523-5203. Otherwise, WHFD will respond with the flow of traffic.