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Back-to-school season is an important transition for students and their parents. Regardless of grade level, how well your student is prepared - physically, intellectually and emotionally - has a profound effect on her or his ability to learn and grow in the classroom. By following these tips you can help your child successfully begin the school year with anticipation and confidence!

  1. Begin the transition to the school routine this month by moving bedtime a little earlier each day.
  2. Check with school regarding what supplies your child will need to bring and any uniform requirements.
  3. Talk to your child about school as much as possible, highlighting all of the fun things he or she will do
  4. Make a point of contacting your child's teacher(s). Attend back to school nights or open houses to find out about class expectations and extra-curricular activities.
  5. Set a strong routine as school starts. Make a habit of daily attendance and homework completion, including at least 20 minutes of reading per day.

As part of the Foundation's early childhood development initiative, First Years First, CFGNB works with local collaboratives and programs such as the New Britain Early Childhood Collaborative, Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, Tunxis Community College and Central CT Literacy Volunteers to increase the number of children participating in pre-K programs, train teachers, enhance curriculum and foster family literacy. Since 2005, First Years First has invested over $900,000 in grant support to these and other early childhood development programs serving the children of Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.  

 

 

Sincerely,
Jim Williamson Signing Off
Jim Williamson
President

   

August 2012 Updates
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Bill Weber "I've been recom-mending the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) for more than 20 years to clients who want to leave a legacy for their community and/or honor the memory of a loved one. Because the time and resources to ensure a fund's continuity and the donor's intended purpose for the bequest are difficult to manage alone, individuals and families should talk with CFGNB before deciding how to structure their gift. The foundation's professionals make sure that every one of the funds and scholarships they oversee are capably administered and that each fund's respective area of focus is honored. Every one of the clients I've sent to CFGNB has told me they are pleased with how they operate and satisfied with how their gift is managed."

- Bill Weber, Esq.,
Weber & Carrier LLC

Next Catalyst Fund Meeting is September 18
Members will review proposals for services to benefit area veterans

With the goal of providing this year's $10,000 grant to a community organization that serves the unique needs of local veterans, members of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain's Catalyst Fund will meet on Tuesday, September 18,5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center, 230 Kensington Rd., Berlin, Conn.

Read more about the meeting.  

Born in Southington and New Britain, the late Christine (Lucci) Schribert and her husband, the late Joseph Schribert, worked for Fafnir Bearing in New Britain and Elmwood Tool Company in Newington for most of their married lives. Active in their church and in the community, the couple was married for 61 years but had no children.

Read more about the new funds. 

In its ongoing efforts to support health and human services in Berlin and New Britain, the Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin's (CCNBB)'s board of directors recently approved $89,400 in grants to six local organizations: Foodshare, The Friendship Service Center, Klingberg Family Centers, The Mayor's Workplan to End Homelessness, The New Britain Academy for Health Professions, and The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.

Read more about these organizations online.