Charter Oak International Academy PTO

The Charter Oak International Academy PTO supports educational excellence and community engagement, fostering collaboration among families, teachers, and students to enhance learning experiences and promote a vibrant school environment.

Your gift supports Charter Oak International Academy students and families through PTO-funded programs, resources, and events that strengthen our school community. Donations help us address real needs&mdash;like bullying prevention, positive school climate, summer reading and math support, and before/after school opportunities. Give what feels right to you today. 📚🤝

Your gift supports Charter Oak International Academy students and families through PTO-funded programs, resources, and events that strengthen our school community.Donations help us address real needs—like bullying prevention, positive school climate, summer reading and math support, and before/after school opportunities. Give what feels right to you today. 📚🤝

The Deaf Services Community Mural Project in West Hartford was created to honor the history, culture, and communication diversity of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing residents across Connecticut. The mural celebrates communication access in all its forms, including American Sign Language, tactile ASL, hearing technology, and the many ways children and adults express themselves in daily life. It also reflects the long legacy of Deaf education through the image of Laurent Clerc and the lived experiences of students in West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services. This project grew from a shared belief that every person deserves to be seen, represented, and welcomed in public spaces. The West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services Team works with more than 80 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, some of whom&nbsp;contributed their perspectives. The community partners, educators, families, and local organizations helped shape a piece of art that reflects belonging and accessibility. The muralist, Michael Rice, worked closely with community members to ensure the artwork is authentic, meaningful, and grounded in lived experience. The mural is only the beginning. We are actively fundraising to create a fully tactile replica of the artwork so DeafBlind and blind community members can explore the mural through touch. This next phase will make the installation one of the only completely accessible public art pieces in the country dedicated to communication access for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people. Our goal is simple. Public art should be for everyone. With continued community support, we will complete a tactile component that ensures every visitor can experience the story, history, and pride represented in this mural. Click here to watch our beautiful short film about the mural project: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://vimeo.com/1207171250?fl=pl&" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/1207171250?fl=pl&amp;amp</a>

The Deaf Services Community Mural Project in West Hartford was created to honor the history, culture, and communication diversity of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing residents across Connecticut. The mural celebrates communication access in all its forms, including American Sign Language, tactile ASL, hearing technology, and the many ways children and adults express themselves in daily life. It also reflects the long legacy of Deaf education through the image of Laurent Clerc and the lived experiences of students in West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services.This project grew from a shared belief that every person deserves to be seen, represented, and welcomed in public spaces. The West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services Team works with more than 80 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, some of whom contributed their perspectives. The community partners, educators, families, and local organizations helped shape a piece of art that reflects belonging and accessibility. The muralist, Michael Rice, worked closely with community members to ensure the artwork is authentic, meaningful, and grounded in lived experience.The mural is only the beginning. We are actively fundraising to create a fully tactile replica of the artwork so DeafBlind and blind community members can explore the mural through touch. This next phase will make the installation one of the only completely accessible public art pieces in the country dedicated to communication access for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people.Our goal is simple. Public art should be for everyone. With continued community support, we will complete a tactile component that ensures every visitor can experience the story, history, and pride represented in this mural.Click here to watch our beautiful short film about the mural project: https://vimeo.com/1207171250?fl=pl&amp

West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services Community Mural Project!

Hello&nbsp;Charter Oak Families and Friends! Join Us in Creating Change at Charter Oak! &nbsp;Our **7th Annual FUNd RUN** is almost here &mdash; and we need **YOU** to help make it a success! This exciting event brings our whole school together for fitness, fun, and fundraising. Event Day: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026&nbsp;(Rain Date: Oct 28th)**Every student participates in walking, running, dancing and earns fun prizes along the way! 🎯 School-wide Goal:&nbsp;$24,000. &nbsp;Classroom Goal:&nbsp;$1,000&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s reach that goal together! 💪🎉 If we hit our goal, not only will the PTO will make a large contribution to the school to go toward a BIG PROJECT&nbsp;(to be revealed soon),&nbsp;these funds will also be used to support even more amazing programs and improvements such as:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Classroom supplies &amp; teacher grants</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Events like the Fall &amp; Spring Picnics, Cultural Day, Bingo Night</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Student enrichment &amp; educational experiences, including field trips</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Clubs and extracurricular&nbsp;activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">School improvements &amp; equipment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Teacher &amp; staff appreciation&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5th-grade celebrations &amp; Conard/Hall High School Safe Grad programs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">And much more for our amazing students and staff!</li></ul>HOW YOU CAN HELP!Donate &ndash; Every dollar counts!Share &ndash; Spread the word with friends &amp; family!Volunteer &ndash; Join us on event day and cheer on the kids! Make your donation today and check if your employer offers a matching gift!&nbsp; With gratitude,Charter Oak International Academy PTO **Donations may also be made via cash/check, or wire deposit.&nbsp;If you elect to make a donation this way - PLEASE: 1) Indicate the teacher&rsquo;s name clearly, 2) Notify the teacher if sending in a cash/check deposit with your child, 3) email the PTO so we can be on the lookout for it at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:CharterOakPTO@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CharterOakPTO@gmail.com</a>. &nbsp;This will ensure the funds are added to class totals in a timely manner. THANK YOU!&nbsp;

Hello Charter Oak Families and Friends!Join Us in Creating Change at Charter Oak! Our **7th Annual FUNd RUN** is almost here — and we need **YOU** to help make it a success! This exciting event brings our whole school together for fitness, fun, and fundraising.Event Day: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 (Rain Date: Oct 28th)**Every student participates in walking, running, dancing and earns fun prizes along the way!🎯 School-wide Goal: $24,000. Classroom Goal: $1,000 Let’s reach that goal together! 💪🎉If we hit our goal, not only will the PTO will make a large contribution to the school to go toward a BIG PROJECT (to be revealed soon), these funds will also be used to support even more amazing programs and improvements such as:Classroom supplies & teacher grantsEvents like the Fall & Spring Picnics, Cultural Day, Bingo NightStudent enrichment & educational experiences, including field tripsClubs and extracurricular activitiesSchool improvements & equipmentTeacher & staff appreciation 5th-grade celebrations & Conard/Hall High School Safe Grad programsAnd much more for our amazing students and staff!HOW YOU CAN HELP!Donate – Every dollar counts!Share – Spread the word with friends & family!Volunteer – Join us on event day and cheer on the kids!Make your donation today and check if your employer offers a matching gift! With gratitude,Charter Oak International Academy PTO**Donations may also be made via cash/check, or wire deposit. If you elect to make a donation this way - PLEASE: 1) Indicate the teacher’s name clearly, 2) Notify the teacher if sending in a cash/check deposit with your child, 3) email the PTO so we can be on the lookout for it at CharterOakPTO@gmail.com. This will ensure the funds are added to class totals in a timely manner. THANK YOU!

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2026 FUNd RUN! - Pre-K - Ms. O'Connell's Class

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West Hartford Public Schools Deaf Services Community Mural Project!

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