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At Squadron Line, we understand that if students are going to be successful, in addition to mastering a rigorous curriculum, they need to learn skills that will allow them to succeed in a rapidly changing society. We realize the importance of teaching the skills necessary so that our students can be effective critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, self-directed learners, innovators, and global citizens. To do this important work, we infuse a Growth Mindset approach in all that we do (the belief that our abilities are not a fixed quantity that with hard work, effort, and persistence we can get smarter and use mistakes as an opportunity to grow).

Throughout the year we provide students numerous opportunities to demonstrate respect, responsibility and kindness towards themselves, their peers, and our community. Through class meetings, school celebrations, and proactive grade–level lessons, our SHINE character education program provides the entire school community with a common language regarding academic, behavioral, and civic expectations.

Squadron Line School proudly participates in the Hartford Region Open Choice Program. This wonderful opportunity is part of a statewide program that offers students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford at no cost to the student’s family. Communication between families, teachers, and administrators remains constant to ensure an inclusive and positive experience for all students.

Continuous improvement is at the core of our work as a district and school community. We are committed to improving the academic achievement of all students. Teachers meet weekly as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to share instructional strategies, review and refine lessons within units of study, and collectively analyze student work and assessments. Student centered data conversations are held throughout the year to analyze student performance and adjust instructional strategies and/or interventions as needed. Through open, reflective dialogue and continuous cycles of inquiry, staff members and administrators dedicate themselves to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of all students.

Squadron Line students succeed due to the strong support from family and community members. We recognize that student performance (academic, social, emotional, and behavioral) is maximized when there is active involvement from families and school community members.

We are fortunate to have a long standing tradition of a collaborative partnership between the school and our dedicated Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).

The success of Squadron Line School depends upon the collaborative efforts of the entire school community – students, teachers, administration, families, and community members. By working together, we create a community characterized by a meaningful and rigorous academic foundation that prepares students to contribute to a global society with integrity, compassion, and resilience. Together, we help ALL students SHINE at Squadron Line!

Attendance Reporting
Reporting an Absence

To report a student’s absence from school, a parent/guardian should notify the school by emailing the attendance inbox before 9:00 a.m. An email that contains the information below will serve as absence notification for a “parent excused absence”; a handwritten note is not needed.

Please include:

• student’s full name
• grade
• reason for absence
• date
• daytime phone number where a parent/guardian can be reached to verify the email or note if needed

If email or written notification from a parent/guardian has not been received, the absence will remain “unexcused”.  In addition, the assistant principal’s office will continue to contact the family and student to acquire proper documentation.  Students may receive a consequence for failure to do so. Students who miss school for an excused absence have two (2) days to make up work, unless an alternate plan has been made with the teacher. The Simsbury Public Schools reserves the right to randomly audit email documentation received to determine its authenticity.

The complete Attendance policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.

Attendance Email Address:

Squadron Line School - squadronattendance@simsburyschools.net

Please visit our Curriculum page for elementary curriculum information.

• World Language Enrichment (Google site)
• Simsbury K-6 Mathematics website (Google site)

Daily Schedule
REGULAR OPENING & CLOSING TIME: 8:45–3:20

Children who do not ride the school bus should not arrive at school more than 15 minutes before scheduled opening of classes.

ALTERNATE CLOSING TIMES

EARLY DISMISSAL SCHOOL HOURS: (Professional Development, Elementary Report Card Conferences, day before Thanksgiving, and last day of school)

Elementary Early Dismissal Times: 12:00

Squadron Line: 12:30

Daily Dismissal Changes Form

Please use this form when making changes in your child's dismissal plan.

If you use this form, you do not need to email your child’s teacher or send a written note, as they will be notified from this communication.

We have updated the process of issuing emails to communicate with our families. All emails will now be generated via the SchoolMessenger Communicate system and there is no need to register for this service.

Email notices from Tootin' Hills School, including the principal's weekly message and other pertinent school news, will be sent to you automatically.  Please be certain the email you provide via the yearly enrollment process is current. District emails will also be issued to the email address you provide by the same process.

Visit our District and School Communication page for more information.

• Squadron Line School Profile & Performance Report
• For more information on School Profile and Performance Reports, visit the State Department of Education's website.
• Squadron Line School Annual Report
• Squadron Line School Improvement Plan
• Safe School Climate Plan Policy
• Squadron Line School's Safe School Climate Plan
• Squadron Line Air Quality Reports
• Summer Learning Academy
• Challenging Behavior Reporting Form
• Elementary Handbook for Parents/Guardians
• Personal Electronic Device Contract (applies to Grades 4-6)

Kindergarten Registration (Enrollment website)

• Eligibility Information 2026
• Kindergarten Registration Instructions
• CT Health Assessment Record
• Alternate Transportation Form 2026
• Daycare Centers by School District
• Exempt Attendance Form

Click on the media player to hear a recording of "We Will Always Shine," recorded June 8, 2017. (Note there is a few seconds delay before the song plays.)

• Squadron Line Summer Math
• Governor's Math Challenge
• The Governor's Summer Reading Challenge