School Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Whiting Lane School, a diverse community enriched by the Early Learning Center and Special Needs programs, is to ensure that all students acquire the academic, physical, social and emotional foundations necessary to become respectful, responsible citizens and lifelong learners. While forging a strong home, school, and community collaboration, we will promote academic excellence, build critical thinking skills, inspire creativity, and value the unique potential of every child.
Whiting Lane citizens are respectful and responsible, make good choices, and we always take care of each other.
Motto
Knowledge... guaranteed for Life
Office: 860-233-8541
Early Learning Center: 860-233-1455
Fax: 860-236-9367
To report an absent or tardy - please call 860-233-8541. Please call the school office before 9:00 a.m. if your child is going to be absent or tardy. We appreciate your consideration in making this telephone call.
Safe Driving
Please obey all posted signs and traffic regulations when driving on school grounds or near our school. Remember the parking lot is closed during arrival and dismissal times.
Telephone Messages
It is the policy of Whiting Lane not to interrupt classes to convey telephone messages to students. We request that early dismissal or after-school plans be finalized prior to students' arrival at school each day since we cannot guarantee that telephone messages will be conveyed prior to dismissal. If there are changes in dismissal plans please send a note to your child's teacher.
After-School Plans
Please make sure to send in a note to your child's teacher whenever there is a change in your child's after-school plans. Unless there is a note, children will follow their usual after-school arrangements, i.e., ride the bus, go to WLEDC, or walk home. Please plan ahead and try not to call the office with changes in dismissal plans since we cannot guarantee that telephone messages will be conveyed to students prior to dismissal.
Crossing Guards
Three crossing guards are assigned to Whiting Lane School to ensure the safety of our children as they cross the streets on their way to and from school. They are located at the intersections of:
- Whiting Lane and Farmington Avenue
- Whiting Lane and Boulevard
- Park Road and Oakwood Avenue
Crossing Guard Hours:
Monday: 7:20 am-8:40 am and 3:15 pm-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:20 am-8:40 am and 3:15 pm-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:20 am-8:40 am and 1:55 pm-2:40 pm
Thursday: 7:20 am-8:40 am and 3:15 pm-4:00 pm
Friday: 7:20 am-8:40 am and 3:15 pm-4:00 pm