Dear Conte Families,

Happy summer, Conte Families! We hope you're soaking up every bit of sunshine, rest, and fun and getting just a little bit excited, because a brand-new school year is right around the corner! We are beyond delighted to welcome so many new families into our amazing Conte learning community and to welcome back our returning Conte Lions and their families with open arms. Together, we're ready to make magic happen this year!

We are so grateful for the positive energy you bring and the dedication you show to your child's growth every single day! Let's make this our best school year yet, together. One simple way we can start strong? Getting our lions to school on time, every time, ready to learn and ready to shine. When our students succeed, WE ALL SUCCEED!

Teacher Welcome
Between August 26 and August 28, your child's homeroom teacher(s) will reach out to introduce themselves through our district's communication app, Apptegy. If you have not received a call by 3:00 PM on August 28, it likely means we do not have the correct contact information on file in PowerSchool. Please call the main office (475-220-5400) so we can update your information.

Important Dates To Remember
• August 19 Orientation (Grades K–8) — 9:30 AM or 5:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Both sessions cover the same information; please attend just one.
• August 31: First day of school for all students in Grades K–8.
• September 2: First day of school for PreK students. Preschool families will receive orientation details directly from their child's teacher in the weeks leading up to the start of school.
• September 16 : Meet the Teacher / Back-to-School Bash — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, for all grade levels.

Arrival & Dismissal

9:05 AM — Doors open for students
9:20 AM — Cutoff time; any student arriving after this will be marked Tardy
3:25 PM — Dismissal begins
3:35 PM — All students should be picked up by this time
We ask all families to help their children arrive on time each day. Arriving after 9:20 AM means missing crucial instruction time and our Community Building Block — an important part of how our Conte Lions start the day connected and ready to learn.

Mandatory Uniforms
Conte West Hills is a uniform school. Students in PreK through Grade 8 should wear navy or white shirts with khaki or black bottoms.

Yondr Pouches (Grades 5–8)
A friendly reminder for students in grades 5- 8! Per NHPS district policy, all students in grades 5–8 are required to secure their personal devices in a Yondr pouch during the school day, helping our Conte Lions stay present, focused, and engaged in learning. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation at home.

Required School Forms
All families, new and returning, must complete our mandatory school forms before the start of school. Forms will be available on our website in August once student schedules are complete. A reminder will be sent when forms are ready.

We wish every Conte family a summer filled with rest and fun, and we can't wait to welcome our lions back for a year full of academic achievement, growth, and memorable experiences during the 2026–2027 school year at Conte West Hills.

In partnership,
Principal Sloley
Assistant Principal Ferris

🔆 Due to the predicted extreme heat, NHPS will have an early dismissal for all schools tomorrow, Friday, June 12, 2026. 🚌 Transportation will be provided for students who normally ride the bus. 💙 Thank you for understanding!

🎉 Field Day: Monday, June 15, 2026 This is a fun-filled day where students in PreK-Grade 6 will get to enjoy a variety of outdoor games, activities, and friendly competitions with their crew-mates. Here are a few important reminders to help your child have a great day: 🎽 Dress for Fun and Movement: Please have your child wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. 🔆 Sun Protection: Apply sunscreen before school. 💧Stay Hydrated: Send your child with a refillable water bottle labeled with their name. Thank you for helping us make Field Day a success!

☕️ Please note that the Parent Team Meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.🦁

🔬This year's District Science Fair was so much fun! We had more than 10 individual, team, and class projects representing Conte! It was truly a wonderful day celebrating curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and scientific discovery. ✨ We are so incredibly proud of our students! Congratulations to all who participated! 🧬 Please join us tonight, Friday, June 5th, for Awards. ⏰ 6:30-7:30 pm Kindergarten-Grade 5 🕰️ 7:30-8:30 pm Grades 6-8 📍Alexion Building: 100 College Street, New Haven 🅿️ Free Parking at 100 College Street Garage (not Air Rights Garage) All students who attend will be called up on stage to receive an Honorable Mention 🏅 or 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophy for their projects! 🏆

🌈 Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff who joined our "Colors of the Rainbow" Family Art Night. We loved seeing our Conte Lions proudly showcasing their creativity and sharing their artwork with their families. 💜 🎨 A very special thank you goes out to our amazing art teachers, Mrs. Chase and Ms. Grillo, whose vision, dedication, and hard work made this memorable evening possible for our school community. 🦁

🔆 Please Save our June Dates! 🦁 📆 As we head into the final weeks of the school year, we have many exciting events planned for our students and families. Please mark your calendars! 🎓 We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students and ending the school year with many memorable events. Thank you for your continued support of our Conte Lion community! 💙

🎉 Today we got to celebrating our 21 MLL Graduates! 🏅 This milestone reflects their hard work, perseverance, and growth in English language proficiency. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and grateful to the teachers, staff, and families who supported them along the way. 🌟 Congratulations to our graduates! We cannot wait to see all of the wonderful things that you achieve! 👏

🎨 Join Us for Conte’s Family Art Night! ✨ We cordially invite all students and families to an evening filled with creativity, fun, and celebration! 🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Conte Cafeteria & Courtyard Come explore student artwork, participate in exciting activities, and enjoy time together as a school community. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! 🍪 Refreshments will be served. We look forward to celebrating the amazing creativity of our Conte Lions with you! 🦁🎨

🩶 Turn Conte Gray Today! Today, our Conte community is wearing gray to stand together in support, strength, and hope during Brain Cancer Awareness Month. As we fill our halls with gray, we are reminding one of our own and their family that they are never alone. Our school community stands beside them with love, compassion, and encouragement. A small act can send a big message: 🤍 We care. 🩶 We support you. 🤍 We are with you every step of the way. Thank you to everyone participating! 🦁

📅 Next Week's Happenings 🦁 🇺🇸 Monday, May 25, 2026 There will be no school in observance of Memorial Day. 🎤 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Join us for Conte’s Talent Show (new date) for students in Grades 4–8! We cannot wait to continue celebrating the amazing talents of our Conte Lions. 🩶 Thursday, May 28, 2026 Turn Conte Gray as we recognize Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Wear gray to show support, unity, and strength for a member of our school community. Thank you for your continued support, Conte families! 💙

🩶 On Thursday, May 28, 2026, we invite our school community to participate in Gray Day in recognition of Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Gray represents unity, strength, support, and hope. 🫶 By wearing gray, we will show a fellow Conte Lion and their family that they are surrounded by a community filled with compassion, encouragement, and care. Together, we can send a powerful message:
🩶 You are supported.
🤍 You are loved.
🩶 Your school community is with you every step of the way! 🏫 Let’s fill our halls with gray!

Dear Conte Famililes,

Due to today’s extreme heat, we will have an early dismissal for all schools today. Schools will dismiss two hours ahead of the normally scheduled time. Transportation will be provided to students who normally ride the bus. There will be no afterschool programs. Our Talent Show tonight will be rescheduled.

Although we realize that early dismissals pose an inconvenience, we decided it was best to act out of an abundance of caution. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring student safety.

Thanks,
Conte Admin

🎬 Please join us tonight and tomorrow night for our Annual Talent Shows and the Grand Opening of our newly renovated auditorium! *No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium!* 🎭 Our talented Conte students are ready to shine on stage! We cannot wait to celebrate their creativity, hard work, and performances with our school community. ⭐️ 📅 K–3 Talent Show: Tuesday, May 19 📅 4–8 Talent Show: Wednesday, May 20 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Conte Auditorium 🎟️ Admission: $2 per person We hope to see you there for two exciting nights of talent, fun, and celebration! 🦁💙

☀️ Good Morning! Just a reminder, our monthly Parent Team Meeting will meet this morning at 9:45am. ☕️ Hope to see you soon!

📜 Congratulations to our Conte scholars who were nominated and recognized at the 3rd Annual GEM Conference in collaboration with the 100 Young Men of Color initiative! 🎓 This inspiring program honors middle school students for their leadership, resilience, growth, and academic achievement. We are incredibly proud of our students for the positive impact they make on our school community and for representing Conte with pride and excellence! 🦁💙

🌼 Save Our May Dates

05/04/26

Dear Conte Families,

We hope you and your family had a restful weekend. As we return to school this week, we want to share an important reminder: state testing resumes this week for students in grades 3–8.

We know our Conte Lions are ready, and with your support at home, we can set them up for their very best performance. Here are a few simple but powerful ways you can help:

✅ Rest — Make sure your child gets a full night's sleep each evening during the testing window.

🍳 Breakfast — Send your child to school with a healthy meal to fuel their focus and energy. Breakfast is also provided here at Conte for all students.

⏰ Arrive on Time — Punctual arrival ensures your child has time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin the day with confidence.

We believe deeply in every one of our students. They have worked hard all year, and this is their opportunity to show what they know. Please remind your child that we are proud of them not just for their scores, but for their effort, their growth, and their determination.

Especially during this Teacher Appreciation Week, it would mean the world to our teachers to recognize their success.

To all of our Conte Lions, we are cheering you on every step of the way. Go out there and shine! 🌟

With gratitude and encouragement,
Principal Sloley
Assistant Principal Ferris

🦁 What an amazing SBA Pep Rally! 🎉 A big thank you to the Hillhouse Marching Band for bringing the energy, the Conte Cheerleaders for keeping the crowd pumped, and all of our students and staff who participated in the fun Student vs. Student and Teacher vs. Student activities! 🥧 One of the highlights of the day was our Pie in the Face Fundraiser! Congrats to our top 3 teachers who took one for the team and got pied! ⭐️ Now it is time for our students to shine! We are wishing all of our Grade 3-8 Students the very best as they take on SBA testing this month. Stay focused, do your best, and show what you know. We are cheering you on every step of the way! 👏 📚

Get ready to show your school spirit! 🎉 Next week is SBA Prep Spirit Week (April 27 – May 1), and we are bringing the fun while getting our minds ready to shine! 🌟 🧦 Monday: Crazy Sock Day – Don’t get cold feet! 😎 Tuesday: Wear Sunglasses – The future is bright! 🦁 Wednesday: Wear Conte Apparel – Show your pride! 🎩 Thursday: Hat Day – Get your head in the game! 👗 Friday: Dress to Impress – Dress for success! Let’s build excitement, boost confidence, and support one another as we head into testing week. We cannot wait to see everyone’s spirit! 💙✨