Thank You Teachers!

Join us for an uplifting evening at Parkville Market in Hartford, CT, on August 7 from 5-7pm as MPI CRV celebrates the culmination of our “Support a Teacher” supply drive! We have selected two outstanding teachers (profiles noted below) to support through this event, and we encourage you to browse their wish lists to help purchase an item that will allow you to contribute directly to their needs.  Items can be purchased and sent directly to the contact noted on Amazon. (NOTE: Supplies can also be brought with you to our event on August 7^th, but please take note of which teacher you are supporting when you purchase your item so we can ensure it goes to the correct place!) 

Don't miss this opportunity to support local teachers, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Parkville Market, and connect with fellow industry peers.  We encourage both members and nonmembers to register for this free and meaningful event, and help make a difference in our local education community!

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Featured Teachers

Sydney Smith, Grade 9-12 Teacher in Hartford, CT

I figured out that I wanted to be a teacher when I was in second grade. I had the most wonderful teacher and I wanted to be just like her. I taught in second grade for 3 years in a district that had an abundance of materials. After my third year, I decided it was time for a change and I moved to a high school self-contained special education classroom in Hartford. Materials are much harder to come by and we are in budget freezes often. As many people know there was a huge wave of layoffs or displacements this year in this district specifically. I am lucky to be coming back to my same classroom next year. The supplies on my list help refresh the class for the year: glue sticks, tissues, paper towels, pencils, snacks. But there are also other materials on my wish list that will help my room function better. I will be able to create better lessons geared towards specifics students. There are organization tools included in these wishes.

Wishlist Link: https://bit.ly/3W7zgQ8

 

Mary Moriarty, Kindergarten Teacher in Bridgeport, CT

I am fortunate to teach Kindergarten, a fun age group that enters school very excited to learn. I am passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their development and growth. I teach at Blackham School in Bridgeport, which is a Title 1 school where 100% of the students receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. Usually, half of my class have English as their 2nd language which can make learning difficult for these children.  I selected many literacy resources on my Amazon Wish List that align with the science of reading and will be very beneficial for my students in whole group instruction as well as small groups and centers. When the students are in small groups, this allows me to provide differentiated instruction to meet each child where they are with their learning. The literacy resources will give the students hands on materials while working on skills which they absolutely love and then they can continue to practice with these materials while in their independent centers.   Any support you can give will improve the children’s learning environment and I am truly grateful!

Wishlist Link: https://rb.gy/4guxgj

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Parkville Market is conveniently located within a mile of the I-84 Sisson Ave, Sigourney Street, and Park Road exits. We are also about 100 yards from the Parkville CTfastrak station, and there are bike lanes up and down Park Street as you approach the market!

The primary parking lot for Parkville Market is behind our food hall at 1400 Park St. Hartford, CT 06106.

Parking is free and plentiful with EV charging stations available on-site.

Additional Parking
Two nearby lots provide overflow parking for Parkville Market. The first is located at 1200 Park St. and a second at 1477 Park St. is across from Hog River Brewery. Both overflow lots have a sidewalk and pedestrian crossing that lead straight to the market.

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