CONNECT After School Program

Jazz and Cocoa!
2024-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Welcome back the USMA Jazz Club for Jazz and Cocoa in this holiday themed performance. Let’s strike a chord and stay warm with hot chocolate and peppermint sticks.

Winter Recess
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed December 23-January 2 for Winter Recess. School and CONNECT will resume on January 6th.

Christmas Day
2024-12-25

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025-01-20
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Lunar New Year
2025-01-29
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed in observance of the Lunar New Year.

Two by Two Animals at CONNECT
2025-02-07 15:00 - 17:00
Love nature? Let’s all learn about Animals and their special characteristics Two by Two Animals will be at CONNECT, and yes the baby Joey (Kangaroo) is back. Let’s jump for joy it is time to hold the baby animals and share the love.

Patriotism and Presidents Magic Show
2025-02-13 15:00 - 17:00
Magic Jim is back to celebrate President’s Day weekend with his magic show celebrating our Presidents and Patriotism. Something special is in the air — see you at CONNECT!

President's Day Weekend
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-17
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed in observance of President’s Day Weekend

End of Second Quarter of CONNECT
2025-02-17

Under the Sea: CONNECT Celebration of the Book
2025-02-21 15:00 - 17:00
Join us at CONNECT to welcome our newest authors. Sponsored by TD Bank, CONNECT celebrates learning and have now published our second book authored by our Storybook Students. Join us between 3-5 for our Under the Sea Celebration of the Book!

No CONNECT - Conference Day at HFIS
2025-02-26
Today, February 26th CONNECT is canceled due to HFIS and FMES parent teacher conferences and a half day of instruction. See you all back at CONNECT tomorrow!

CONNECT Closed Half Day at HFIS
2025-03-07
HFIS will have a half day, Friday March 7th. There will be no CONNECT after school program.

CONNECT Staff Meeting
2025-03-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-23 15:00 - 17:00
CONNECT training and staff meeting.

NO CONNECT - Superintendent's Conference Day
2025-03-17
HFFMCSD is closed for a Superintendent’s Conference Day, there will be not CONNECT Monday, March 17th.

Rah! Rah! Rah! Boom Sprint Football Returns to CONNECT
2025-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
It is our favorite day of each year — Coach West and his Army Sprint Football Team returns to CONNECT. Let’s have the time of our lives and score some amazing fun times with our West Point friends.

End of Third Quarter of CONNECT
2025-04-11 08:00 - 17:00

Passover
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-20

Spring Recess
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-21
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed for Spring Recess both will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

Good Friday
2025-04-18

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20

CONNECT Closing Early for PTP Event
2025-05-02 15:00 - 17:00
There will be no late group at CONNECT on May 2nd due to a PTP event that evening. All students will need to leave the HFIS & FMES by 5:00. Please make sure to coordinate parent pickups accordingly. Thank you.

Celebrate Nature's Bright Colors -- Tropical Birds at CONNECT
2025-05-09 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT welcome’s New Jersey’s “Snake Man” Tropical Bird program to CONNECT on Friday, May 9th.

Whew -- State Testing is OVER (Time to Celebrate!!!!)
2025-05-16 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT celebrates the end of New York State Educational Testing, Friday, May 16th with a Pizza Party & games. Break away from that desk to stretch your legs, run, and just have fun at CONNECT!

Half Day - No CONNECT
2025-05-23
HFFMCSD will close early Friday, May 23, there will be no CONNECT after school program.

Early Dismissal at HFIS-FMES No CONNECT
2025-05-23
Due to the early dismissal scheduled for May 23rd there will be no CONNECT at HFIS and FMES.

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
HFFMCSD and CONNECT are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

"Give Back Day" at HFIS & FMES
2025-05-30
Due to the HFIS & FMES “Give Back Day” there will be no CONNECT after school programming on the 30th of May.

Bowling at West Point
2025-06-06 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT will have a fieldtrip the United States Military Academy Bowling Center for an afternoon of bowling and pizza on Friday, June 6th. Look for permission slips in your email a week before the event.

CONNECT BBQ at Round Pond
2025-06-13 15:00 - 18:00
Fridays are always fun at CONNECT!
CONNECT will have a fieldtrip the United States Military Academy outdoor recreation center Round Pond for an afternoon of boating, swimming, volleyball, and BBQ on Friday, June 13th. Look for permission slips in your email a week before the event.
