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Norwalk Public Schools News & Information
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High School Specialized Programs Open Houses
The Center for Global Studies (CGS) at Brien McMahon High School, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program at Brien McMahon High School, and Norwalk Early College Academy (NECA) at Norwalk High School will each hold separate open houses for prospective students and families interested in learning more about available NPS programs. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet currently enrolled students and ask them questions, listen to an overview, learn about each program’s unique curriculum and take a tour. For dates and additional program information, visit
Norwalkps.org
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Norwalk Early College Academy Students Work to Earn Both a High School Diploma and a College Degree
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Center For Global Studies Students Dabbing at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
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Architects Selected For Next Phase of School Building Plan
The "Modern Schools for a Growing City" school building plan continues to move ahead! Following a busy summer of upgrades and construction work at schools throughout the district, architects have been hired for both of the new school building projects. Following a selection process, the Norwalk Common Council approved Connecticut based Perkins Eastman Architects for the Ponus Ridge School additions and renovations project, and JCJ Architecture for the new South Norwalk School at Nathaniel Ely. Both firms have extensive experience with design of K-12 schools in Connecticut, and are extremely knowledgeable about the unique educational requirements of STEM and Bank Street programs. Initial coordination meetings are underway, and School Building Advisory Committees are being formed to include teacher and parent representation. The design phases will continue for approximately 15 months.
Concurrently, the City is proceeding with the Request for Proposals process for Construction Management (CM) firms, with interviews scheduled for October. Common Council approval is anticipated in late November. As part of the CM’s pre-construction services, the CM will provide valuable information to the City and architects on construction cost estimates, building constructability/value engineering reviews, construction logistics and project phasing.
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Elementary School Conference Calendar Updates
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Due to a conflict with Monday faculty meetings, slight changes have been made to elementary school conference dates originally listed on the 2017-2018 district calendar. To view the updated calendar visit
norwalkps.org
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Fall Elementary Conferences:
Wednesday, November 29 – Friday, December 15 (except Monday, December 4 and 11)
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Norwalk Bands Take the Field!
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The Norwalk High Marching Band performs its 2017 show "Relic" at the annual Cavalcade of Bands on Oct. 14, 2017.
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Anonymous Alerts to Launch in Norwalk
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NPS administrators, educators and staff stand together with students and members of the community against bullying. To better support the well-being of students, NPS will launch a new bullying and safety reporting mobile app called Anonymous Alerts.
The app allows NPS high school and middle school students, parents and school personnel to anonymously report bullying, safety concerns, student depression, drug and alcohol issues, family problems, or other situations that may warrant immediate attention by school officials. All imminent emergencies should be directed to the Norwalk Police Department by calling 911.
NPS adheres to the Conn. General Statute for Bullying:
10-222d
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More information will be sent to parents of middle and high school students in the coming weeks.
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Special Education Update Presented at Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Board of Education's Ad Hoc Special Education Committee was held Tuesday, October 10. The Special Education Committee was formed to monitor progress toward meeting the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) report recommendations. Yvette Goorevitch, Chief of Specialized Learning and Student Services, presented an update on progress made to date on a wide variety of programs, including Extended School Year, Norwalk High School High Roads, Wolfpit LEAP, Parent Advisory Committee, and Norwalk Early Childhood Center. Goorevitch also discussed the timeline for the Norwalk Center of Specialized Learning in literacy, and shared personnel updates. For more information, please
click here
for the document that was distributed at the meeting
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NPS appreciates cleaning supply donations; however, due to a state mandate we are unable to accept non-green cleaning products such as Clorox or Lysol wipes, Windex, etc. For additional details on the NPS Green Cleaning policy, visit
Norwalkps.org
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All internal supply orders also follow this mandate.
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Carver Foundation Spotlight
The Norwalk Board of Education recognized the Carver Foundation at the October 17 business meeting. The Carver Foundation provides after-school programs for middle and high school students in Norwalk. A vital NPS partner, Carver works with school principals and educators to provide valuable opportunities for students to engage in quality programming after school. The Foundation works with community partners such as CT Pre-engineering Program (CPEP), First Lego League (Robotics) and Maritime Aquarium to bring project based STEAM activities to students. For additional Spotlight details, visit
Norwalkps.org
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Nominations for Spotlight
Know someone who should be recognized by the Board of Education? Each month, the Board honors students, groups, classes, teachers or staff members for their accomplishments during the monthly “Spotlight” segment of meetings. Preference is given to achievements connected to school-related activities, and can include academic achievements as well as sports, music, art, clubs or community service. If you know someone who you think should be recognized, send your nominations to Heidi Keyes,
keyesh@norwalkps.org
and Brenda Wilcox Williams,
williams@norwalkps.org
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Thursday, October 19
, College Panel - Parent & Students, 6-8pm, Norwalk Main Library
Thursday, October 19
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Information Session, 6
:30pm, Brien McMahon High School
Monday, October 23
, Facilities Committee Meeting, 6-7:30pm, Room A300
Wednesday, October 25
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The Center for Global Studies Information Session
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6:30-8:30pm, Brien McMahon High School
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Norwalk Public Schools
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06852
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This newsletter is compiled & published by the NPS Communications Department.
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