Dear Parents,
Welcome back from Winter Break! We hope everyone is refreshed and happy to see their students back at school.
Since we have rounded the corner on the second half of the school year, the PTC is looking towards the future. In doing so, our Saxe PTC Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following 2018-2019 Executive Board Slate.
Nominated Slate for 2018-19 Executive Board:
Co-President: Susan Gelvin
Co-President: Geri Mohr
VP Communications: Amy Fields
Secretary: Julie Deasy
Treasurer: Stephanie Taylor
Assistant Treasurer: Ann McMahon
Co-VP Programs: Jen Hladick
Co-VP Programs: Patty Zoccolillo
Co-VP Ways & Means: Emily Hanlon
Co-VP Ways & Means: Anne Schimmeck
Co-VP Hospitality: Kristin Reed
Co-VP Hospitality: Marjorie Furman
The slate will be voted upon at our General PTC meeting in April. Our new board members are both strong leaders and uniquely qualified to fit each role.
Thanks to everyone involved in recruiting these wonderful new members for the proposed slate.
Best,
Kate Van Dussen & Susan Gelvin
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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March
1st: NCHS 8th-9th Parent & Student Orientation
5th-9th: Gr. 6-8 Science CMT
15th: March Mayhem
23rd:
Guys & Dolls
Musical
24th:
Guys & Dolls
Musical
29th: 3rd Quarter Ends
30th: Good Friday ~ No School
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NCHS 8th - 9th Grade Orientation
for Students and Parents
Thursday, March 1st
7:00 - 8:00 PM
NCHS
Snow Date
: March 8th
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March Mayhem!
Thursday, March 15th
6:30 PM: Doors open at NCHS
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Basketball games with Harlem Rockets vs. NCPS Faculty
All children must be supervised from 6:30 - 8:30 PM by the adult who brings them; this is NOT a drop-off event!
$15 per individual ticket; $50 for group of 4 people.
All children with tickets purchased in advance will receive a free March Mayhem t-shirt (while supplies last).
Calling all volunteers!
We need your help to make March Mayhem happen. Please
click HERE
to sign up for a shift.
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Please scroll down to our Community Clicks section for details on valuable programs targeted toward middle school families.
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Saxe Theater Presents
Guys and Dolls
Fri., March 23rd at 7:00 PM
Sat., March 24th at 2:00 PM
Saxe Auditorium
Snow date: Monday, March 26th at 7 PM
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NCHS Theatre Presents
42nd Street
March 15th, 16th, and 17th
7:00 PM
NCHS Auditorium
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Innovation Night
Wednesday, April 4th
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ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS!
Connecticut State Law requires ALL students to have a physical
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8th Grade Promotion and Activities
Event Co-Chairs Erin Gaudreau and Pam Norton are beginning to plan the celebrations to honor our 8th graders in June. If you'd like to get involved, please email Erin (
erinbdc@hotmail.com
) or Pam (
pam.norton@me.com
). Stay tuned for more details!
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THANK YOU for Volunteering!
Thank you to
Leslie Bisesi
and
Malia Frame
for their time and energy planning, organizing and hosting the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, February 16th. Thank you to
Kristen Hibbert
and
Stephanie Zaccario
for the refreshments at the Joint PTC/PFA Budget Meeting on February 28th.
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8th to 9th Grade Transition Information
Please
click HERE
to visit the 8th to 9th Transition webpage for frequent updates.
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Spirit Wear Makes a Great Gift!
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April 2018 Newsletter Deadline
Please click
HERE
to submit your news by 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 25th. The newsletter will be published on Sunday, April 1st. The April 2018 newsletter will serve as both the weekly update and the monthly newsletter.
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COMMUNITY CLICKS
"Community Conversation: Family Impact of Addiction":
Tonight!
On Thursday,
March 1st at 7:30 PM, Grace Farms will host a panel of speakers including New Canaan Parent Support Group members Kim Hyde and Paul Reinhardt, Frank Bartolomeo, PhD, Tom Hedrick, and Pastor Stuart Knechtle.
Mixed Media Art Class at the Carriage Barn
Join us for a special 4-session class (
3:30 - 5:00 PM ever Tuesday from March 6th - 27th
) for kids ages 10 and up who want to explore mixed media while learning the history of an important artist.
Click HERE
for more information.
8th Grade Networking: Raising Your Radar on Risky Behaviors
On
March 6th at 9:30 AM
in the Saxe Auditorium, Saxe Guidance Counselor Tammy Nettleton & Meg Domino, PhD will talk about helping your child navigate the social and emotional landscape while supporting independence and monitoring unhealthy risks.
Click HERE
to register.
6th Grade Networking: Staying Ahead of the Next Curve
On
March 7th at 9:30 AM
in the Saxe Auditorium, Meg Domino, PhD will provide a preview of important boundaries that keep tthe respect level high and the social media challenges at bay.
Click HERE
to register.
A Better Chance of New Canaan: "Cocktails for a Cause"
Please come and support this wonderful cause on
Thursday, March 8th
at Roger Sherman Inn from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Tickets are $125 each. Checks can be mailed to ABC of New Canaan, P.O. Box 355, New Canaan.
Click HERE
for more information.
Building Resilience & Striving for Balance in Your Family
On
March 13th from 9:30 - 10:30 AM
at West School, Meg Domino, PhD will offer suggestions for your entire family to sharpen their coping skills, while crafting a plan to balance your rigorous home, school and social lives.
Click HERE
to register.
New Canaan Parent Support Group
Please join us in the Wagner Room at the New Canaan YMCA on
Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00 PM for a presentation by Eric Collins, MD, of Silver Hill Hospital. Dr. Collins will discuss approaches to the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Click HERE for more details.
5th Grade Networking: Spring Fever
On
March 21st at 9:30 AM
in the Saxe Auditorium, Asst. Principal Steve Clapp, PhD & Meg Domino, PhD will provide a healthy discussion of how to approach this season with confidence, enthusiasm and essential boundaries.
Click HERE
to register.
7th Grade Networking: Spring Surprises
On
March 27th at 9:30 AM
in the Saxe Auditorium, Asst. Principal Steve Bedard & Meg Domino, PhD will discuss ways to channel the chaos and distractions, while keeping your 7th grader motivated to finish the year strong.
Click HERE
to register.
Middle School Leadership Opportunities at the YMCA
The New Canaan Y is running several programs this spring designed for enriching youth with valuable leadership skills. All of these programs are open to all members of our community.
Click HERE
to learn more.
Ben Young All-Sports Camp
The Ben Young All-Sports Camp returns for a fourth year, and there will be three separate one-week, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, sessions: 6/25-6/29, 7/9-7/13, and 7/16-7/20. Online registration will begin in the spring. For more information email Ben at
ben.young@ncps-k12.org
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Help Transform Mead Park Playground
A dedicated effort is underway to help transform the playground at Mead Park.
Click HERE
to learn more.
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STAY CONNECTED & BE SOCIAL with the SAXE PTC!
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