Dear Saxe Parent Community,
As students and faculty wrap up the first 10 months in the newly renovated and vastly improved Saxe Middle School, we are also saying heartfelt goodbyes to our beloved principal of 25 years, Mr. Greg Macedo. Greg has weathered every storm, within and around, the school with his trademark quiet confidence, compassion, grace and professionalism. After years of expertly juggling student overcrowding and classroom shortages, Greg finally saw the Saxe renovation come to fruition this past fall. We are thrilled that he has been able to enjoy a victory lap of a year and retire on such a positive note.
In addition to the physical changes that have occurred to Saxe, no change is more noteworthy than seeing our students grow - in
every
way imaginable. As 8th graders prepare to enjoy for their final days in middle school, they have worked (and played) hard to deserve all the festivities that are planned this month. Thank you to all of our volunteers who have worked tirelessly to celebrate our students at each milestone.
With our “upper classmen” setting their sights on NCHS, our incoming 5th graders (current 4th graders) will be roaming the halls this evening for their Fun Friday transition night. The event will be hosted by the current, and super confident, 5th grade class. Nothing says Fun Friday, like a kid-run event!
Finally, we sincerely thank the Saxe parent community for supporting the PTC and all of our efforts this year. We accomplished a ton, but it was only by standing on the shoulders of our dependable parents! We are especially grateful to super Saxe dad and volunteer contractor, Rob Sabo (of R.S. Construction & Contracting, 203.570.2727), for his extraordinary contribution to renovating the Saxe Faculty Lounge.
Best wishes to Mr. Macedo for a well-deserved retirement - you will be missed! Everyone, enjoy a wonderful and safe summer with your family.
Happy trails,
Kate Van Dussen and Susan Gelvin
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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JUNE EVENTS
1st:
Grades 4-5 Mentor Night
6th: 7/8 Band Concert
7th: 8th Grade Lake Compounce Trip
13th: 6th Grade Fun Day
13th: 7th Grade Brownstone Quarry Trip
14th: 5th Grade Field Day
22nd: Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony
22nd: Last Day of School
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Saxe 4th to 5th Transition:
"Friday Fun Night"
Friday, June 1st, 5:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Remember back when your child first started at Saxe? Please help welcome our newest Saxe community members! We still need a few more volunteers:
1. One pizza server from 5:45-6:30pm
2. Two ice cream scoopers from 6:30-7:15pm
3. Five cleanup crew members from 7:30- 8:15pm
Please
click HERE
if you can help out tonight! If you aren't able to make it tonight, please consider DONATING WATER BOTTLES for this event. Questions? Contact one of the event chairs:
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5th Grade Field Day
June 14th, 8:20 A.M - 2:45 P.M.
This whole day of fun for the 5th graders moves them as homeroom teams through stations on the Saxe Field. Students will participate in activities such as capture the flag, tug-of-war, Indiana Jones - an obstacle course, kickball, sharks & minnows with rockets, sponge game and flash mob dancing!
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6th Grade Fun Day
June 13th, 12:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Volunteers needed for this great event
(rain date June 14th).
Help the 6th graders celebrate the end of the school year! Activities include bouncy houses, games, DJ, dancing and ice cream.
Click HERE
if you are interested in helping out!
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8th Grade Promotion and Activities
The countdown to Promotion Day is under way! It's time to buy your tickets (payments required only for Lake Compounce and Dinner Dance) and to mark your calendars for the upcoming 8th grade celebration events:
Thurs., June 7th:
Class Trip to Lake Compounce
Mon., June 18th:
Bagel Breakfast and yearbook distribution
Tues., June 19th:
Dinner Dance in Saxe Gym, 6:30 to 9:00 P.M.
Thurs., June 21st:
Final Promotion Rehearsal and Picnic
Fri., June 22nd:
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, NCHS Gym, 9:45 A.M.
Please
click HERE
to access school cash online to purchase your event tickets for June 7th Lake Compounce and June 19th Dinner Dance. volunteer to help with the many activities!
We need prizes for the various activities! Please
click HERE
to contribute cash donations. Please don't hesitate to contact us via email if you would like to get more involved in the preparations and clean-up of events.
Co-Chairs for PTC 8th Grade Promotion & Activities
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Sister Act presented by NCHS
Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd @ 7:00 P.M.
Don't miss this feel-good musical comedy smash based on the 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet!
Tickets are $15 and $18.
Click HERE
to purchase tickets online. All performances will be held at the New Canaan High School Auditorium.
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Final FINAL Call for Lost & Found Items!
Today is the
final
day to collect any items left in the Lost and Found at Saxe. On Monday, June 4th, all items will be cleaned out. Please encourage your kids to stop by the Lost & Found to collect their belongings!
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We are grateful for Saxe PTC Volunteers and Donors!
THANK YOU to
...
- Malia Frame and Leslie Bisesi for making Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week a great success!
- All the parents who either volunteered their time or donated goods or money!
- Suzanne Harrison , Meg Saunders and Lisa Sutton for creating a welcoming and fun 4/5 Transition Night for the newest members of the Saxe community!
- Gaby Beecher, Stefania Bopp and Courtenay Brown for organizing another successful Ice Cream Social!
- Niki Smick, Jessica Havens, Robina Lewis and Caryn Frick for helping with the Spring Chorus, Band and Orchestra concerts!
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It's Not Too Late for a Locker Ladder!
Locker ladders, a middle school "survival essential," are currently for sale through the Saxe PTC website.
Click HERE
to purchase
for $25 each.
All orders received by
May 25th
will be available for pickup at the Saxe 5th Grade Orientation Night on June 1st. Look for the Saxe Spirit Wear table for pick up.
Questions? E
mail Maria Magliacano:
mariamags7@gmail.com
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Summer Newsletter Deadline
The submission deadline for the
Summer
2018 newsletter is
Friday, June 22nd.
All content should be submitted via the PTC submission form.
Click HERE
to submit. The Summer mailer is sent on August 1.
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Happy Father's Day!
"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad."
-- Anne Geddes
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Congratulations 8th Graders!
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out!"
-- Dr. Seuss
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COMMUNITY CLICKS
New Canaan Softball Fundraiser
Join us on June 12th to help raise money for lights at Watertower.
Click HERE
for details. Purchase a ticket or make a donation.
Camp LiveGirl
Encourage your daughter to participate in a week of leadership development and girl empowerment with middle school girls from across CT & NY. Camp LiveGirl runs from July 23 - 27 at New Canaan High School. Please contact Alison Waller at info@goLiveGirl.com with questions.
Click HERE
to register.
New Canaan Youth Field Hockey Registration
Registration for Fall 2018 New Canaan Youth Field Hockey is OPEN for 5th/6th, 7th & 8th grades. For more information and to register, please
click HERE
to visit the NCYFH website. Register before June 15th and save $100!
SLOBS @ NCHS
Calling all freshmen boys: Please save the date and join us on
SEPTEMBER 12th @ 7pm NCHS Cafeteria
to come and earn more about a great service opportunity for your son - NCHS SLOBS (Service League Of Boys)! Our mission is to initiate and promote educational and charitable endeavors that foster community responsibility and leadership, as well as strengthen the parent-son relationship. To learn more,
click HERE
! We hope to see you in September!
Town Players of New Canaan Summer Stageshop
Young people entering grades 4 to 9 are invited to spend time this summer living and learning all aspects of musical theater - ending in a full-scale production of Into the Woods, Jr. This three-week summer camp begins June 25th and ends with two performances, July 13th and July 14th.
Click HERE
to register.
Free Fencing Demonstration by Olympic Gold Medalist
Come and meet Olympic gold medalist and Yale Fencing Coach Gayla Pundyk. She will conduct a fun and informative fencing demonstration, share her experiences and even display her gold medal! Come see what fencing is all about on June 6, 17 and 24 in Wilton.
Click HERE
for more information.
Summer Debate Camp at Fairfield University
The Summer Debate Camp helps students build communication and critical thinking skills, which lead to better academic performance. This camp runs from July 14 - 26.
Click HERE
to register or contact Mackenzie Leveque at 800-450-5012 x 1 or studentservices@capitoldebate.com for information.
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STAY CONNECTED & BE SOCIAL with the SAXE PTC!
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