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PRESIDENTS' MESSAGE
Stacey Harmon and Karen Willett
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, WEST SCHOOL!
Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break with friends and family!
We hope to see you next week on
Tuesday, January 8th
at
9:30 AM
at East School for the Joint PTC meeting. Dr. Luizzi will be discussing next year's budget as well as the work being done to evaluate school start times. He will have a presentation and time for Q&A. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the district's funding priorities as the town enters budgeting season.
We are also looking forward to some favorite West programs and events that will brighten up the winter.
First, we have The Greatest Show, West School's Variety Show, which is enjoyed by the whole school community. We can't wait to see what our talented third and fourth graders will entertain us with this year. Bring the whole family to see the show on
Thursday, February 7th at 6:00 PM
in the Saxe Auditorium.
Winter also brings two of West's favorite enrichment events, Math Night on
Tuesday,
February 26th
and Science Fair on Thursday,
March 28th
. And finally, our students will move and groove into spring at our annual Dance-a-Thon. More information to come on all these events in the upcoming weeks.
Lastly, this month the PTC begins the process of selecting the Executive Board for 2019-2020. Please consider nominating yourself or others who may be interested in volunteering for this important commitment. Click here to submit a nomination.
We wish you all a new year filled with laughter, love, kindness and joy! Stay warm!
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JOINT PTC MEETING, Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 at 9:30 AM at East School
The PTCs from West, South and East will hold our annual joint PTC meeting at East School. Our guest will be Superintendent
Dr. Luizzi, who will present the New Canaan Public Schools Budget for 2019-20 and discuss School Start Times. Following the presentations, Dr. Luizzi will answer budget and school start time questions from the parent community. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from district leadership on two important topics and we hope to see many of you at the meeting! Snow date is
Tuesday, January 15th.
TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN, Thursday, January 10th, 2019 from 9:30 - 10:45 AM at East School
All Incoming Parents from East, West and South are welcome!
Come for a presentation and conversation about preparation for kindergarten, including social, emotional, and developmental milestones. Bring your questions! Younger siblings welcome. Learn valuable insights that will help your child and you can sign-up to receive communications about next year's kindergarten class. You can also pre-register your children to assure the appropriate number of kindergarten classes for 2019 -20.
Presenters include: Elementary Principals and Coordinators and the Director of New Canaan CARES.
Snow date/delayed opening:
Friday, January 11th at 9:30 AM
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STORYTELLER ANTONIO ROCHA,
Tuesday, January 15th
The PTC welcomes
Antonio Rocha, a solo storyteller, mime, and author who has been touring and performing professionally since 1985. Take a wild trip with Antonio into the jungles of Brazil and Africa. Antonio draws from his repertoire of animal tales with an ecological theme and a myriad of fantastic sound effects that will entertain and educate. Prepare to open your hearts and minds and go on a wild trip with Antonio!
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, Monday, January 21st
No School
SPIRIT DAY,
Friday, January 25th
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WEST PTC EXECUTIVE BOARD - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The West School PTC Nominating Committee has initiated a search for potential volunteers to serve on the 2019-2020 Executive Board. We welcome nominations from within our parent community, and we encourage you to nominate yourself if you are interested in this important commitment. Please click here to review the PTC Board position descriptions and to submit a nomination. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 11th.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN 2019
If you are unable to attend the Transition to Kindergarten meeting please visit the New Canaan Public Schools website at www.ncps-k12.org to pre-register your child for Kindergarten. (Click on "Parents", then "Kindergarten Registration"). Additional Kindergarten orientation sessions will be held at each elementary school in the spring. Jointly sponsored by: New Canaan Public Schools, New Canaan CARES, Preschool Directors Association.
SAVE THE DATES FOR END OF YEAR CONCERTS
Mark your calendars for this year's concerts:
- Kindergarten: Friday, June 14th, 10:00 AM
- First Grade: Friday, May 3rd, 10:00 AM
- Second Grade: Friday, May 17th, 10:00 AM
- Third Grade: Thursday, June 6th, 10:00 AM
- Fourth Grade: Wednesday, June 12th, 6:00 PM
- Fourth Grade Picnic: Thursday, June 13th, Waveny Park (Rain date either June 14th or June 17th, TBD)
Please note that the third and fourth grade concert dates have been changed. All concerts will be held in the Brown Bag Theater. Any questions, please contact music teacher, Monica Fitzgerald (monica.fitzgerald@ncps-k12.org).
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WEST SCHOOL "PRINCIPALS FOR THE DAY!"
On Friday, December 21st, two students had the unique experience of becoming principal for the day. After getting their official West School principal badges, "Principal Sykes" and "Principal Donohue" spent the half day with Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Furnari, greeting students, making announcements, visiting classrooms, using the walkie-talkies and getting a behind-the-scenes tour of West. The students each participated in this special day as a result of the West School PTC auction. It was a great way for the students to learn more about the day to day happenings that take place throughout the school day.
WEST SCHOOL "NURSE FOR THE DAY"
On Friday, December 21st, one of our students experienced a day in the life of a school nurse. "Nurse Lowe" spent time with her stethoscope and lab coat learning about the different roles of the school nurse. She helped clean scraped knees, put on band aides, helped the preschoolers get around safely, wrapped ice wraps for injuries, helped clean railings and door handles and gave a health message to the whole school at the holiday assembly about the importance of good hand washing. She and Nurse Bell kept the office moving and greeted students with their warm smiles and warm hearts. The experience was part of the West School PTC auction. Learning about staying healthy is important this time of year!
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At the
Monday, December 17th
BOE Meeting, Dr. Luizzi gave an update regarding changing start times. Here is the district information on School Start Times. The next meeting will be
Monday, January 7th
at
7:00 PM
in the Wagner Room at NCHS. If you have any questions please contact the West BOE representatives,
Mary Blanc
or
Janée Hunter
at
edurep@westschoolptc.org
. All BOE meetings are broadcast live on Cablevision channel 78 and rebroadcast on
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
and
Mondays at 4:00 PM.
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WINTER SESSION II REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SQUASH K-4 PROGRAM
Winter Session II 2018/19 registration is now open for the New Canaan Squash elementary (K-4) program! You can click here to register or go to the New Canaan Squash website, www.ncsquash.com (click on "Elementary" Tab for details).The program is designed for New Canaan public school students to learn squash in a positive team environment. Players will be grouped by grade (K-2, 3-4) and practices will be held at St. Luke's Squash Club in New Canaan. Clinics are available 1 day a week or 2 days a week! If you have any questions, please contact Liz Schmidt (ebschmidt@optonline.net) or Suzanne Koeppl (suzanne.koeppl@gmail.com).
NEW CANAAN CARES
Cakes for New Canaan Cares - Sunday, January 13th, 2 - 4 PM at the NC YMCA
Join us for an afternoon of family fun and help us celebrate.
You don't have to bake to be part of the fun!
Enter the Baking Contest,
Cupcake Decorating,
Face Painting,
Fondant Demonstration,
Bid in the Cake Auction. Registration required to enter the baking contest. See our website for contest rules and to register. Please
go to
www.newcanaancares.org
for more information.
"LIKE" Documentary Screening - Wednesday, January 23rd, 7 PM in the Saxe Middle School Auditorium
Join us for the documentary "LIKE" which explores the impact of social media on our lives and how we can learn to navigate it more safely together. There will be a panel discussion after the movie. Register here.
YWL Empowering Women Series: Financial Fitness - January 24th, 9:30 - 11 AM at the New Canaan Historical Society - Lindstrom Room
Common financial challenges that women face will be explored in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Participants will also be given techniques to teach kids financial responsibility. You will walk away with easy to digest practices women can start using right away. Register here.
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