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Welcome to NSS Connections!
NSS Connections at North Street School provides services to families with children Birth to Kindergarten. In addition to our PreK program, we offer a Parents as Teachers program (see our main page for more information), information on outside support services, and our Birth to 4 Birthday Book Club. Our goal is to make sure that all of the children in town, who eventually will become North Street Stars, are provided any and all opportunities available for a healthy start to their educational experiences.
Pre K at North Street School:
We are very proud that our PreK has been nationally accredited by NAEYC. Please click here for more information on this organization.
We offer a preschool experience for three and four year olds.
For the three year old class, children must turn three before Sept 1st.
For the four year old class, children must turn four before Dec. 31st.
There are morning and afternoon sessions, both running 5 days/week
AM: 8:30 to 11:00
PM: 12:15 to 2:45
Some of our classes are Reverse Mainstream classrooms. In these rooms we provide services to children with and without special needs. General education students are role models in these rooms. If you feel that your child would be a strong role model, please let us know.
NSS School Readiness Program
North Street School has been awarded funds to expand its PreK program to offer a quality preschool experience to an additional 48 students with a School Readiness Grant from the State Department of Education. Our School Readiness council oversees this program and its funding. Below is additional information.
- School Readiness Program description
- NSS School Readiness council members
- NSS School Readiness minutes
CT Early Learning and Developmental Standards (CT ELDS)- Our PreK curriculum follows the standards set forth by the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Click here for additional information on the CT ELDS.
For more information on the program, please contact the school at 860-292-5027. Click here for our Pre-K handbook
Other Parent resources/ information
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sends us critical safety updates. Here are the latest as of 8/13/20
1. Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Active-Brands-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury
2. CPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/CPSC-and-Crown-Darts-UK-Warn-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-and-Dispose-of-Banned-Lawn-Dart-Sets-Recalling-Firm-is-Unable-to-Conduct-Recal l
3. Thule Recalls Strollers Due to Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Thule-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
4. Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Intertex-Recalls-Blowers-Due-To-Fire-Hazard
We will share those updates that are pertinent to our families:
Hooey Recalls Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard:
Recall Date: October 12, 2019
Recall Number: 20-018
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Hooey children’s sweatshirts with drawstrings
Hazard:
A drawstring in the sweatshirt hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation hazard to children.
. New Port Sales Recalls All-Gloo Craft Glue Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirements; Poison Hazard to Children:
Recall Date: October 31, 2019
Recall Number: 20-015
Hazard:
The glue contains methanol and poses a poisoning hazard to young children if ingested. The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poisoning Prevention Packaging Act.
Southwire Recalls Electrical Outlet Boxes Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Southwire-Recalls-Electrical-Outlet-Boxes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Contigo-Recalls-57-Million-Kids-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Crate and Barrel Recalls Push Walkers Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Push-Walkers-Due-to-Choking-and-Laceration-Hazards
SAMpark Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/SAMpark-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/fisher-price-recalls-rock-n-play-sleepers-due-to-reports-of-deaths
Fisher-Price Recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers Due to Reports of Deaths
Name of Product: All Models of Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher.
Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amerex-Group-Recalls-Infant-Fur-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard1.
Interline Brands Recalls Swivel Fittings Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Interline-Brands-Recalls-Swivel-Fittings-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Midwest-CBK Recalls Baby Rattle Socks Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Midwest-CBK-Recalls-Baby-Rattle-Socks-Due-to-Choking-Hazard.
Biotouch Recalls Topical Anesthetic Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning:
Recall Date: February 28, 2019
Recall Number: 19-075 Name of Product: EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel
Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Toy Train Carts Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Toy-Train-Carts-Due-to-Choking-Hazard.
Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard:
Recall Date: February 12, 2019
Recall Number: 19-062 Name of Product: Cat & Jack Unicorn “Chiara” Boots Hazard: The unicorn horn on the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Meijer Recalls Children’s Hooded Jackets Due to Choking Hazard: https://https:/www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Meijer-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Skip Hop Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Injury and Fall Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Convertible-High-Chairs-Due-to-Injury-and-Fall-Hazards
- Abond Group Recalls Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats Due to Drowning Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Abond-Group-Recalls-Tubeez-Baby-Bath-Support-Seats-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
- Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Gold-Recalls-Eddie-Bauer-Infant-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target
Weeplay Kids Recalls Children’s Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Weeplay-Kids-Recalls-Childrens-Coveralls-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – News Release
Release Date: July 2, 2018
Release Number: 18-182
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products
Recall Date: August 1, 2018
Recall Number: 18-197
BMC Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/BMC-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall/w Health Canada
Recall Date: August 23, 2018
Recall Number: 18-206
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Parent and Family Resources
North Street School is fortunate to have both a full time school social worker (Monica Connors mconnors@wlps.org or 860-292-4760) as well as full time school psychologist , Carrie Kiesel ckiesel@wlps.org or 860-292-4791). Both are available to students and families, for providing services as well as referrals. There are times when families request referrals for outside services. Typically we encourage families to check with their pediatrician for referral information, but we also have available a list of numerous resources in the area. North Street School Connections staff assists families in connecting with school mental health services to obtain requested information.
Below, you will find additional resources.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Community Health Resources (CHR) Enfield (860-523-5020) and Windsor (860-731-5522) Provides: Clinical treatment services, including Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services, Family Support Teams, Functional Family Therapy, Intensive in Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS), Child and Family Outpatient Services, Integrated Family Violence Services, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy WWW.CHRHEALTH.ORG
KidzMatter - Enfield (860-749-9298) Individual, family and group counseling
Community Child Guidance Clinic – Manchester 860-646-0502
Joshua Center Enfield 72 Shaker Rd, Suite 7 Enfield, CT 860-749-2243 Provides help for at risk children ages 5-18 who are experiencing social and emotional difficulties.
Interlocking Connections – for families with children on the Autism Spectrum disorders http://www.interlockingconnections.com/ (860) 745-7144
Eastern Services and Camp Simon - East Windsor 860-254-5127 Counseling and therapeutic services
Mental Health Association of CT 61 Main St., West Hartford 1-877-208-8240
211 Info line – or 1-800-203-1234 A directory of community resources state wide, including information and referral for child care, counseling, housing, emergency temporary shelters, food pantries, clothing, fuel assistance, social services
Parenting Support
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program – Suzanne Jolissaint, Triple P Supervisor Community Health Resources 860-253-5020 x257
Parenting 101 Boys Town Parenting Course offered through Windsor Locks Public Schools several times each year. This is a six week class, held for 2 hours one evening per week. Jeanne Russo, MSW, School Social Worker at the Windsor Locks High School teaches the course.
Grief Counseling
Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families 6 Poquonock Ave, Windsor, CT 860-688-9621
West Hartford Counseling Center 860-233-4830
The Cove – Wethersfield 203-634-0500 or toll free 1-800-750-COVE
Incarceration
Families in Crisis (860-727-5800) for children and families involved in the criminal justice system
Food / Nutritional services
Windsor Locks Town Social Services – 860-627-1446 Food Pantry open daily 2-4 p.m.
Mobile Food Share Unit – alternate Fridays, 9-9:30 Town Hall
West Suffield Crossroads Community Pantry 1400 Mountain Road, West Suffield Thursdays 5-8 p.m., meat and bread distributed, no cost, no residency requirements, no income qualifications.
Support Groups
North Central Community Collaborative Support Group Suffield Kent Memorial Library 860-668-5522 or 860-668-6005 For families whose lives have been touched by children with behavioral, social, attention, communication or mental health challenges.
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (860-739-3089) – a statewide parent information center serving families of children with special needs. www.cpacinc.org email: cpac@cpacinc.org
The Special Needs Parent Coach – strategies for balanced living for parents of children with special needs. www.specialneedsparentcoach.com
Cultural and linguistic services
WLPS Adult Education : WindsorLocksAdultEd.org
State and local monies provide free State of Connecticut mandated classes for the towns of Windsor Locks and East Granby in:
· Adult Basic Education (ABE)
· GED
· National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
· English as a Second Language (ESL)
· American Citizenship
Translation and interpreter service https://www.ititranslates.com/
Medical
The Center of Children with Special Health Care Needs CCMC 860-545-9230
211 can provide information regarding pediatricians, pediatric dentists, optometrists, pediatric ophthalmologists and therapists in the Windsor Locks area.
Zenni Optical Once you have obtained a prescription provided by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, you can purchase prescription eyeglasses at a significantly discounted rate. Contact them at www.zennioptical
2018-2019 Pre K Lottery Application
Wee Start Pre K Lottery applications for the 2018-2019 are now being accepted. Applications can be picked up at the School office or downloaded
Please visit our website for more information on our PreK program.
All applications are due back to the school office by: March 9, 2018.
* Priority will be given to applications that have been submitted by the deadline. Additional placements will be filled on a first-come basis.
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