Norwalk Public Schools News & Information
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Norwalk Public Schools Citywide Art Show
A robot crafted from recycled materials, lifelike portraits painted in oil on wood or captured in colored pencil, and grey clay molded puppies were just a few of the many unique pieces on display at the annual
Norwalk Public Schools Art Show
this week.
Congrats to all of Norwalk’s talented artists, including those whose work was chosen to be part of the Ralph Sloane Gallery collection in City Hall. For more photos
click here
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2018 Art Show Winners
Jordan Santana, Kindergarten, Silvermine Elementary School
Sarah Gray, Grade 12, Brien McMahon High School
Jake Tinchak, Grade 11, Norwalk High School
Annika Amann, Grade 7, West Rocks Middle School
Taylor Morton, Grade 12, Brien McMahon High School
Ysabel Cleofe & Lexie Spergle, Grade 2, Naramake Elementary School
Peter Pytez, Grade 3, Tracey Elementary School
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NPS Again Surpasses State Graduation Rates
NPS wishes all the soon-to-be graduates the best of luck as the countdown to graduation begins!
The district recently received great news about last year’s graduates. The NPS graduation rate was higher that the State for the third year in a row, with an overall graduation rate for NPS of 93 percent compared to the state’s average of 87.9 percent. This ranking positions NPS as first in our District Reference Group (DRG), which compares NPS with other districts with similar socioeconomic status across the state. Last year’s overall graduation rate for NPS was 90.4 percent. Increasing Norwalk's graduation rate is part of the overall district objectives to implement the right strategies, systems and supports to ensure that all students leave Grade 12 ready for future academic or work success.
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First Class of NECA Students To Graduate with HS Diplomas and College Degrees
Twelve tech-savvy NPS teenagers are making state history as the first class to graduate from the Norwalk Early College Academy (NECA), Connecticut’s first, IBM-designed P-TECH school. NECA, a dual enrollment, grades 9-14 program based at Norwalk High School, enables students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma from NHS and a tuition-free Associate degree from Norwalk Community College. They finish college with the skills to compete in well-paying technology fields or to continue their education. Additional members of the class of 2016 remain on track to earn their associate degree in five or six years.
The NECA program supports the NPS 2016-2019
Strategic Operating Plan
goal of providing pathways that provide students with the opportunity to participate in an industry or career experience. For the full story,
click here
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Congratulations to the Following Four-Year NECA Graduates:
Erin Aymerich, Tanyia Bynum, Kevin Cayo, Katrell Clay, Robert Gummer, Gismar Horsch, Mattias Karlehag, Amelia Navarro, Mario Ramirez, Ryan Stelly, Afreen Vahora and Aasim Vhora
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New Lunch Payment Protocol
We know hungry children aren’t ready to learn, and at NPS, we do our best to make sure that students have access to healthy and filling meals. To help our schools and food service staff, parents are encouraged to monitor their outstanding balances through
My School Bucks
and/or via PowerSchool notifications. Additionally, there is a new protocol in place for when a meal account balance is overdue.
Each week during the school year, a representative from the student’s school will contact families with a $10 negative balance to bring their account up-to-date. Elementary and middle school students will not be denied access to receive a meal, but the school will continue to make efforts to work with families to bring their negative balance up to date. If a high school student’s meal account reaches an outstanding balance of $20, no lunch will be served on credit to the affected student until the account is brought up to date. A student may continue to purchase meals with cash on a daily basis while an outstanding balance exists. To read the full policy
click here
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All families are encouraged to apply for
Free and Reduced Meals
to determine if they qualify. Applications can be submitted throughout the year if family circumstances have changed.
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Meatless Mondays Is On The NPS Menu
Did you know that going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity? From an environmental perspective, going meatless can help reduce our carbon footprint and save precious resources like fossil fuels and fresh water. To promote more mindful eating habits, Whitsons is leading a meatless Monday lunch initiative throughout the district. While meat options will still be available on Mondays, the focus will be on alternative plant based foods such as bean burritos, organic veggie burgers, and pasta and broccoli with garlic and oil. For additional information,
click here
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Norwalk High School Paw Print Receives National Recognition
On Tuesday evening, the Norwalk Board of Education honored the hard work of those who produce the student-led Norwalk High School Paw Print for being recognized by the American Scholastic Press Association. With over 900 schools submitting publications to this national competition, The Paw Print stands among the top ranks of high school newspapers with a second place award for best overall paper. Congrats to the editors, designers, writers and contributors who work diligently to create a newspaper that truly tracks the pulse of the NHS community. For additional details
click here
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Brien McMahon & Norwalk High School National Honor Societies
Earlier this week, the NPS Board of Education honored the 2018 Brien McMahon National Honor Society seniors and the Kevin M. Eidt Chapter of the National Honor Society at Norwalk High School seniors. The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, the National Honor Society serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. For additional information and to read the honoree list
click here
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Summer Adult Ed Classes Forming
This summer Norwalk Continuing and Adult Education will be offering an ESL and GED (in English) program for residents of Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton at Brien McMahon High School. The program will be offered Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, July 2 - 25. There is no charge for the course. Registration will take place at Brien McMahon High School on June 26 and June 27 from 9:30am to -12:30pm. No children are permitted to be present in these classes. If you have any questions, please call the Adult Education office at 854-4115.
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Water Safety Poster Contest Deadline Approaching
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The deadline to submit for the NPS and Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department Water Safety Poster contest is May 25. The contest aims to increase awareness about being safe around water in the homes, pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes. Winners will earn a prize and their entries will be displayed at the Calf Pasture booth, Norwalk Recreation and Parks office and Norwalk High School pool. For contest rules and guidelines,
click here
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After the Bell To Be Available at Brookside, Tracey & Jefferson for 2018-19
Beginning August 29, the NPS before and after school program After The Bell will be offered at Brookside, Tracey and Jefferson. The program will offer morning care beginning at 7am and afternoon care ending at 6pm with enrichment sessions offered throughout the 2018-2019 School Year. Click
here
for registration forms. On-line registration is coming soon.
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Register For Family Focused Growing Gardens, Growing Health Program
Always wished you had a green thumb? The Norwalk Health Department invites Norwalk families to participate in this summer's FREE
Growing Gardens, Growing Health
program. Through this program, families will learn about gardening, nutrition, and healthy cooking on a budget. Kids ages 3-12 are encouraged to attend with an adult family member. Participants will also get free food and weekly giveaways.
The program will meet on Mondays from June 11 to August 20 (excluding July 2) at 5pm at Fodor Farm in Norwalk. Families can participate if they have children in Norwalk Public Schools and are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Classes are taught in English, but a Spanish translator is available. Please contact Kaitlin Latham at the Norwalk Health Department at (203) 854-7975 to register. Space is limited. Registration ends on Friday, May 25.
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Thursday, May 17
, Joint Meeting of the BOE Curriculum Committee and Ad-Hoc SPED Committee, Discussion of Academically Talented Program Redesign, 7-9pm, Room A300
Thursday, May 17
, Curriculum Committee Special Meeting, 9pm, Room A300
Monday, May 28
, Memorial Day, All Schools Closed
Wednesday, May 30
, PF Camp Info & Registration Night, 6-8pm, Norwalk 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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