Welcome!
A Message From Ms. Mary Thompson, Principal of Charter Oak International Academy:
Dear Charter Oak Families:
“While we try to teach
our children all about life, our children
teach
us what life is all about.”
-Angela Schwindt
Thank
You parents, guardians and
families for your participation in our annual parent survey, which was
administered by all West Hartford public schools. We appreciate your opinions on
our school climate and learning environment. The school survey results will be
shared with the State Department of Education.
Welcome Letter Continued
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A Video Overview of our International Baccalaureate World School
Mercedes and Brendan (grade 4) take you on a tour of our school’s programs, explain how the International Baccalaureate philosophy is incorporated in our curriculum, and show you some of the amazing learning opportunities provided to our Pre-K through 5th grade students.
Students Explain In Their Own Words What it's Like to Attend an IB School
Sebastien (grade 3) and Kitana (grade 5) explain in their own words why Charter Oak International Academy is such a great place to be a student. They share an overview of our school and explain what they love most about this magnet school that is geared toward internationally minded students.
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Planning has begun for a new building for Charter Oak!
To stay informed on the discussions please check out the district's page that includes the architect's most recent report and presentation slides.
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May CHAT & PTO Meeting
The next PTO meeting and CHAT is Thursday, May 23rd, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The CHAT topic is Internet Safety for Kids and Families, to be immediately followed by the PTO meeting.
- Do you ever wonder if your child is too young for technology?
- How do parents balance technology skills for kids with safety from internet dangers?
- How do we keep up with our kids and monitor their technological lives?
Join us for a discussion and tips!