Welcome back to Oak Haven and the start of the 2008 - 2009 school year! I hope you have found time for some relaxation and family fun this summer.  At Oak Haven our classrooms are ready, our office is up and running, and Mrs. Frigon is back at her desk!

Our New Pre-school

We have some very good news to share!  This year we will be adding a pre-school to our school community!   During the 2008 – 2009 school year, we are delighted to announce, that we will now be a Pre – K through Grade 5 school.

Faculty and Staff

There are a few staffing changes this year.  As many of you know, Mrs. Paretta has taken a position at another elementary school.  We will miss her and wish her the best – but are glad to report our new school nurse is Ms. Carol Smith.  I know she will be a great addition to our Oak Haven family.  We also have some new faces to add to our teaching staff.  First, we welcome Ms. Anna Fitzgerald to our 1^st grade – She is returning to Oak Haven after being away for a few years and, of course, we wish Mrs. Lupino well, as she takes on a new position at Washington Oak.   I am also pleased to introduce Ms. Tara Renfrew, our new pre-school teacher, and four new teaching assistants – Mrs. Carol Dion, Mrs Vianne Thibeault, Ms. Linda Pageau and Mrs Lisa Shedlock.  Also, we are so very glad to have both Mr. Parker and Mrs. Dadekian returned from leaves of absence.  We have missed them both!

Open House!

Save the date!  Our annual Open House will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 18^th.  This evening is a time for parents and to tour the school and your child’s classroom and find out a little bit about your child’s day as well as classroom expectations and routines.

Keyboard lab!

One last bit of good news!   The students at Oak Haven School are very lucky to have a dedicated and passionate music teacher, Mr. John Buchanan, and now we are delighted to announce that this year we will be adding a Keyboard Lab to our music program!

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have contributed your time and energy into making Oak Haven the wonderful school that it is.  I encourage you to stay involved in daily school events. Your support is key to our success in whatever ways you can offer it.  The start of the school year offers a unique opportunity for students, teachers, and families to plan for their year of learning together.  It’s a time to set goals, acknowledge challenges, and look forward to the year ahead!

-Mrs. Miner

 minerkathleen@coventryschools.net