Breakthrough Magnet School » Announcements http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org A Global School for Students of Character Tue, 22 May 2012 12:34:01 +0000 en hourly 1 Upcoming Events http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/ http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:39:46 +0000 Mrs. Machial http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/?p=777 Upcoming Activities/Events:

    • Friday, May 4 – Middle School Dance.
    • Monday-Friday, May 7-11 – Book Fair and Early Childhood Plant Sale.
    • Wednesday, May 9 – District Academic Bowl Finals at Hartford Library.
    • Friday, May 11 – Band Field Trip, 6th Grade Salmon – East Hampton, Grades 1-4 Multicultural luncheon, and School Governance Council parent election.
    • Tuesday, May 15 -  New BMS Family Registration 6-7:30 pm.
    • Wednesday, May 16 - New York City Trip (Gr. 7-8), District Science Fair (Gr. K-8).
    • Monday, May 21 - High Meadows: 8th grade only, 3 pm dismissal starts and continues until end of year.
    • Friday, May 25 – Show Our Stuff.
    • Wednesday, May 30 - Field Day: Early Childhood. Golda’s Balcony (Grade 7/8: Hartford Performs 1:00- 2:30).
    • Thursday, May 31 – Field Day: Grades 1-4
    • Friday, June 1 – Field Day: Grades 5-8
    • Friday, June 8 – Graduation
    • Monday, June 11 – Last Day of School.

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]]> http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/feed/ 0 A Global School for Students of Character http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/a-global-school-for-students-o-character/ http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/a-global-school-for-students-o-character/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:38:43 +0000 Mr. Brodeur http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/?p=807 [[Show as slideshow]]

The mission of the Breakthrough Magnet School is for staff, families and community members to work in partnership developing students as models of outstanding character. Character development permeates our broad-based instruction, producing students with academic rigor, aesthetic appreciation, and physical expressiveness aimed at contributing to others.

Breakthrough has operated variously since September, 1991 as a “school within a school”, charter school, and inter-district magnet school.

Visitor’s Day – Every Friday from 8:15-10:15 AM.

290 Brookfield Street – Hartford, CT 06106 – Phone (860) 695-5700 Fax (860) 722-6817

Check out Breakthrough’s talented artists.

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2012 HPS Climate and Connectedness Surveys

Staff • Parents (Engish) • Parents (Spanish) • Students (3-4) • Students (5-8)

Middle School Students Event Eligibility Form

Middle School Students Sixth Grade Event Eligibility

Breakthrough Magnet School raised $875.00 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!  The early childhood students learned wonderful character lessons about the importance of helping others as we prepared and took part in the hop-a-thon last Friday!

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[Family Involvement Survey]

The Breakthrough Magnet School is a school that:
  • Turns breakdowns into breakthroughs,
  • Has high expectations for students,
  • Creates a partnership between parents, teachers and students,
  • Connects learning to the real world,
  • Is small and offers a sense of belonging,
  • Teaches students through hands-on experiences,
  • Tells students, “You can do it!”,
  • Has academic excellence, following state standards,
  • Values community service learning,
  • Is richly diverse and…Tuition Free!

What is a Breakthrough?

The “breakthrough” philosophy recognizes that we can learn from every mistake, that every cloud has a silver lining, and that every breakdown can be turned into a breakthrough.

A breakthrough is an open door; an opportunity for developing problem solving abilities and developing personal stamina in the face of challenge or adversity.

Programs  Offered

  • Rich technology, music and visual arts
  • Character Development Curriculum
  • Urban/suburban school partnership
  • S.T.E.P. Parenting/Teaching classes
  • Nature’s Classroom
  • After school enrichment programs
  • Summer School/tutoring
  • Community Service projects
  • In school Laptops for each 7th and 8th grade students
  • Spanish Instruction: Pre-K through Grade 8
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • High school planning and support
  • Assured placements in one of the 5 Hartford Magnet High Schools
  • Before and after-care services available

Calendar/Hours

Breakthrough’s day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 2:55 pm. After-school enrichment programs for all students grades K-8 run from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The school year follows the same calendar as the Hartford Public School System (with slight variation).

Dress Code

A school uniform adds to the academic decorum of the Breakthrough Magnet School, therefore, the wearing of the uniform is mandatory. It is a visible sign of identity and belonging within the school and serves as a gentle reminder for children that they wear special clothes to go to a special place. A school logo shirt is worn with khaki, black or navy pants or skirt by all students from PK-grade 8.

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