Dear Saxe Families,
During these cold winter months, it is wonderful to know that the Saxe community is happily humming along.
It is indeed a comfort when our kids are busy doing what they love, whether
it is an academic pursuit, a sport or an artistic endeavor. Currently, the buzz around school is that the 7th & 8th grade musical,
Guys and Dolls
, is shaping up to become a massive hit, much like our very impressive winter concerts - all of which were showcased in Saxe’s state of the art auditorium. With Innovation Night also on the horizon, students are toiling away on projects that are sure to impress.
The PTC has also remained busy reviewing and approving a variety of grant requests from the Saxe faculty and staff. Our Fall 2017 grant cycle enabled us to impact almost every area of learning across all grade levels. The goal of the PTC is to expeditiously put your generous donations to work, so that Saxe students reap the benefit in the near term. To that end, during the most recent Board of Education meeting, the BOE members approved our $6,600 science grant for the 6th grade. With these funds, the PTC will purchase hands-on tools and equipment, which will enhance learning and align with the newly implemented Next Generation Science Standards.
Additionally, the PTC is pleased to support student and faculty-driven initiatives such as Habits of Success and Random Acts of Kindness, along with providing funding for new innovative classroom seating options, a breakout space for group learning, and portable Drones for STEM and science classes. We are sponsoring pizza-fueled lunch talks with the School Resource Officer, Officer Deak, and we will continue to support the extension of learning in all core areas of study.
The Executive Board continues to work on processing the many approved grants, and once completed, we will provide a thorough account of all the funding. Stay tuned as there are exciting initiatives that are coming to life because of your generosity. Thank you for your continued involvement and encouragement. We could not do this important work without the unwavering support of the Saxe parent community!
Best,
Katie VanDussen & Susan Gelvin
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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February
5th: BOE Meeting
5th-6th: Gr. 6-8 Open House
6th: BOE Budget Presentation to BOF and TC
7th:
Guys & Dolls
Tickets On Sale
14th: Valentine's Day
16th: Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
16th: Faculty Appreciation Lunch
19th: President's Day
19th-23rd: Winter Break - No School
26th: March Newsletter Deadline
27th: BOE Budget Follow-up Meeting
28th: Joint PTC/PFA NCPS Budget Meeting
28th: Due Date for Innovation Night Logo Design Contest
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Board of Education Meetings
Monday, February 5th, 7:00 PM,
NCHS Wagner Room
Tuesday, February 6th, 7:00 PM
Budget Presentation to Board of Finance and Town Council
New Canaan Town Hall
Wednesday, February 27th, 7:00 PM
Budget Follow-up Meeting, Location TBD
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Grades 6-8 Daytime Open Houses
Daytime Open Houses will continue on
February 5th and 6th
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Programs for Middle School Families
Please scroll down to our Community Clicks section for more details on these valuable programs.
Social Media:
Monitoring and Boundary Setting with Jake Kircher
Tuesday, February 6th
Resilience Building: Tweens & Teens
Thursday, February 8th
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Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch
Friday, February 16th
If you happen to be in town for the first day of winter break, please consider donating to the winter faculty/staff appreciation luncheon. We will serve lunch to about 200 faculty members on Friday, Feb. 16th, during their Professional Learning Day.
Click HERE
to sign up to bring an item. Want to help but can't drop anything off that day?
Click HERE
to contribute monetarily.
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Joint Saxe PTC/NCHS PFA Meeting:
NCPS Budget Roundtable and Q&A
Wednesday, February 28th
9:30 - 10:30 AM
NCHS Wagner Room
Please join NCPS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi for a roundtable discussion regarding the upcoming 2018-19 budget for New Canaan Public Schools.
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SAVE THE DATES FOR NEXT MONTH!
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MARCH MAYHEM IS BACK!
Thursday, March 15th
7:00 PM
NCHS Gym
Saxe PTC Presents New Canaan Faculty vs. Harlem Rockets in the exciting 2nd Annual March Mayhem! Details are forthcoming.
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NCHS Theatre Presents
42nd Street
March 15th, 16th, and 17th @ 7:00 PM
NCHS Auditorium
Tickets go on sale on February 5th.
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Saxe Theater Presents
Guys and Dolls
Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 PM
Saxe Auditorium
Snow date: Monday, March 26th at 7:00 PM
Tickets will go on sale to the public on February 7th. Keep your eyes peeled for the link to purchase tickets!
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Logo Design Contest Due Date: Feb. 28th
Innovation Night needs a new logo!
Click HERE for the contest rules and submission form.
For more information about Innovation Night,
click HERE. Innovation Night will be Wednesday, April 4th.
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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!
A big THANK YOU to
Allison Barker
for providing delicious coffee and refreshments to the excited 8th grade parents at the 8th to 9th Grade Transition Meeting.
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ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS!
Connecticut State Law requires ALL students to have a physical
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8th to 9th Grade Transition Information
Please
click HERE
to visit the 8th to 9th Transition webpage for frequent updates. You are always welcome to contact your child's counselor with specific questions.
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Spirit Wear is Still for Sale!
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March 2018 Newsletter Deadline
Please click
HERE
to submit your news by 5:00 PM on Monday, February 26th. The newsletter will be published on March 1st.
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COMMUNITY CLICKS
Winter Art Class at the Carriage Barn
Calling all kids ages 9-13 who love to create and want to develop their artistic abilities! Join us on
Thursdays, Feb. 1st, 8th and 15th from 3:45 - 5:15 PM.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
Third Annual Cakes4CARES!
Join New Canaan CARES for this fun baking contest on
Saturday, February 3rd.
Click HERE for registration details and contest rules.
Find Your Voice: LiveGirl Parent/Daughter Workshop
Join us for a parent/daughter communications workshop on
Sunday, February 4th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
at NCHS to amplify your voice and impact.
Click HERE
to register and to learn more.
Social Media: Monitoring and Boundary Setting with Jake Kircher
Keep pace on
Tuesday, February 6th from 9:30 - 10:45 AM
at East School with the ever-changing digital landscape and create an effective technology plan for your family. Sponsored by New Canaan CARES.
Click HERE for free registration.
Resilience Building: Tweens & Teens
Thursday, February 8th at 9:30 AM or 7 PM
Learn strategies that build resilience in your tween and teen children from speaker Tracey Masella, LCSW, with special guests high school leadership students. Sponsored by New Canaan CARES.
Click HERE
for more information and to register.
Valentine Cupcake Workshop at the Carriage Barn
Join the fun on
February 10th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM
for ages 8 and up.
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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