The mission of 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...
Upcoming Events
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Time: 8:30 AM - 3:50 PM
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Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Time: 12:40 PM - 4:00 PM
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Hybrid Schedule starts Mon, Nov. 16! Hybrid Schedule starts Mon, Nov. 16: HPS is shifting to a hybrid schedule starting on Monday, Nov. 16. Your child will either be attending Mon/Tues in person or Thurs/Fri in person and then participating in remote learning from home the other 3 days. PreK will be in person 4 days a week (just not Wednesdays). If you do not know which group your child is in, please contact your child’s teacher or Principal Gustafson over the weekend. Principal Gustafson will host a virtual Zoom parent meeting on Monday, Nov. 16 from 6-7 pm to answer any questions you might have. Here is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94355757113?pwd=NVVTblI1L013dFZsUmVTSGtjWDZwZz09 |
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Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences - this week Nov. 16-20! Conferences are happening via Zoom, Google Meets or phone calls this week Nov. 16-20. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have not scheduled one yet. We will be dismissing Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12:40 pm (for hybrid groups B & E) for conferences. Remote students will also have a half-day of remote learning on that day to give teachers time to hold conferences. |
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Student Meal Pick-up Locations - at Breakthrough South Tues/Thurs. 3-4 pm As our in-person students shift to the hybrid model and learning time at home increases, HPS remains committed to providing nutritious meals to our students. Please note the following updates to our distribution plan, which we hope will support your family’s meal planning: School distribution sites have doubled, from 16 to 32. “Grab & Go” meal bags will be offered to students on the days before they are scheduled to learn remotely. Meals will continue to be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at most school sites. Distribution hours are aligned with each schools’ dismissal time for convenient pickup by you or your child. Keep in mind that any student 18 years or younger can pick up and bring the meals home on the days before they are scheduled to learn remotely. They will be served at Breakthrough South from 3-4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays outside near the parent loop. |
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FLUency Program They have reopened this program for all of our families to receive a free digital thermometer for home. All they have to do is text 900900 from their phones and they will be sent a link to register. Great program and FREE. See attached flyer. Questions? Contact Ms. Luisa at 860-695-5708 |
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Staff COVID update 11/12/20 November 12, 2020 Dear Families and Staff, The health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff are our highest priorities. We have learned that a staff member has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19); they have been advised to self-quarantine. As soon as we were notified of the positive case, HPS Health Services began collaborating closely with district administration and the Hartford Health Department to follow protocol. The last day the staff member was at Breakthrough Magnet School-South was Nov. 4. HPS Health Services has conducted contact tracing to determine close contacts and they have communicated with one staff member who was in close contact with the positive case. Per the Hartford Health Department, they have been advised to self-quarantine at home for 14 days. Hartford Public Schools’ custodial staff will follow protocols for cleaning and disinfecting the building. These protocols follow state and federal guidelines for preventing the spread of illness. Teachers, staff, and district administration are working closely with the school to implement protocols and provide support as needed. In-person classes are currently scheduled to continue unless otherwise notified. As a reminder, it is critical that parents or guardians keep their children home if they exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms and inform their child's school immediately in the event their child is tested for COVID-19, tests positive for COVID-19, or if your family has been contacted by the health department regarding a potential exposure. Below is the list of COVID-19 symptoms to monitor in family members: Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher) Chills or shaking chills Uncontrolled new cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough) Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath New loss of taste or smell Students and staff exhibiting any of the above symptoms, or feeling ill, should call their medical provider to report their symptoms and ask about testing prior to seeking in-person care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital. They should also contact the school nurse or their supervisor. COVID-19 is spread mainly via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge students and staff to follow these preventive measures: Wash your hands frequently, but especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips. When soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze inside the elbow of your arm. As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Wear a face covering (mask) whenever there is a likelihood that you will be in the presence of others. Maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) between yourself and others to the maximum extent possible. Thank you for your partnership in keeping everyone in our community healthy and safe. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly or call the HPS Health Services Hotline at 860-695-8760. Sincerely, Holly Gustafson Principal Breakthrough Magnet School-South ___ 12 de noviembre 2020 Estimadas Familias y Personal, La salud y seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, maestros y personal son nuestras más altas prioridades. Nos enteramos de que un(a) miembro(a) del personal ha dado positivo por coronavirus (COVID-19), y se le ha recomendado que haga auto-cuarentena. Tan pronto se nos notificó del caso positivo, HPS Health Services comenzó a colaborar estrechamente con la administración del distrito y el Departamento de Salud de Hartford para seguir el protocolo. El último día que el(la) miembro(a) del personal estuvo en el Breakthrough Magnet School-South fue el 4 de noviembre. Los Servicios de Salud de HPS ha realizado un rastreo de contactos para determinar contactos cercanos y se ha puesto en contacto con un(a) miembro(a) del personal que estuvo en contacto cercano. Según el Departamento de Salud de Hartford, se les ha aconsejado que se hagan auto-cuarentena durante 14 días. El personal de mantenimiento de las Escuelas Públicas de Hartford seguirá los protocolos de limpieza y desinfección del edificio. Esos protocolos siguen las directrices estatales y federales para prevenir la propagación de enfermedades. Maestros(as), personal y administración del distrito están trabajando estrechamente con la escuela para implementar protocolo y proveer apoyo donde sea necesario. Actualmente las clases presenciales están programadas para continuar, al menos que se notifique lo contrario. Como un recordatorio, es crucial que padres o guardianes mantengan a sus hijos(as) en casa si exhiben algún síntoma de COVID-19 e informen a la escuela de su hijo(a) inmediatamente en el evento de que su hijo(a) sea probado para COVID-19, de positivo en la prueba de COVID-19 o si su familia ha sido contactada por el departamento de salud con respecto a una posible exposición. A continuación está la lista de síntomas de COVID-19 para monitorear en miembros de la familia: Fiebre (100.0° Fahrenheit o mayor) Escalofríos o temblores Tos nueva y descontrolada (no debido a otra causa conocida, como tos crónica) Dificultad para respirar o falta de aire Pérdida de gusto u olfato nueva Estudiantes y personal que presenten alguno de los síntomas anteriores, o se sientan enfermos(as), deben llamar a su proveedor de atención médica para reportar sus síntomas y preguntar sobre hacerse la prueba antes de buscar cuidado presencial en una clínica, consultorio médico u hospital. También deben contactar al(la) enfermero(a) escolar o a su supervisor(a). COVID-19 se propaga primordialmente por medio de contacto de persona-a-persona a través de gotitas de aire contaminadas por tos y estornudo de una persona infectada. Al igual que con el control de la propagación de otros virus, le instamos a los(as) estudiantes y personal a seguir las siguientes medidas preventivas: Lave sus manos frecuentemente, pero en especial luego de usar el baño y antes o después de preparar o consumir comida. Utilizando jabón y agua caliente, lave por alrededor de 20 segundos. Asegure lavar también sus yemas de los dedos. Cuando jabón y agua no estén disponibles, utilice desinfectante de manos. Evite toser o estornudar en sus manos o en el aire. Intente siempre toser o estornudar en un pañuelo, luego bote el pañuelo. Si no tiene pañuelo, tosa/estornude dentro del codo de su brazo. Evite lo más que pueda tocar sus ojos, boca y nariz. Utilice una cubierta de cara (mascarilla) siempre que exista la posibilidad de que esté en presencia de otros(as). Mantenga distanciamiento social (un mínimo de 6 pies) entre usted y otros(as) a la mayor medida posible. Gracias por su cooperación manteniendo a todos(as) en nuestra comunidad sanos(as) y seguros(as). Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte directamente a la escuela o llame a la Línea Directa de Servicios de Salud de HPS al 860-695-8760. Sinceramente, Holly Gustafson Principal Breakthrough Magnet School-South |
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New 4-week Unified Arts rotation starts Monday, Nov. 9 through Dec. 4 Art: In person: 6 Dresko 2 Tye 3 Bernardez Remote: ⅔ Mullings/Bordonaro: 5uvyjme 6 Huckins: jaepwad PE In person: k/1 Dachille 4 Johnson Remote: K Miranda: uqin7ku 4 Bordonaro: lzkdvon Spanish: In person: K Owens 7A Remote: 1 Miranda https://meet.google.com/msx-bcwm-mgd 7B: https://meet.google.com/kfm-ansq-kdk Music: In person: 5 Jacobs 8A Remote: 5 Baniak: 7ayzx2b 8b: xcnar77 |
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"The kids at Breakthrough are so happy and confident, and the atmosphere is unlike any other school that I have been to, so calm and joyful."
-Alex Beard, Director of System Change, Teach for All
