Norwalk Public Schools News & Information
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Successful STEM Expo Wows Attendees
There was a buzz at this year’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Expo, and it wasn’t just the drones overhead! Attendees interacted with students while learning about innovative ideas for the future, from jet pack safety suits to water filtration prototypes.
Congrats to everyone who participated in this fun event. The following K-8 student teams were named winners of the 2019 STEM Expo for showcasing their mastery of STEM content. To view more pictures of the 2019 STEM Expo check out our
Facebook page
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K-2:
Marvin Elementary Schoo
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(Gr. 2), “Team Milk & Cookies”
Students: Johnny Malvicini, Brennan Figueroa, Younes Tazi, Marlina Tomaselli, Gianni Capasso.
Teacher: Ms. Michelle Suda
3-5:
Jefferson Elementary School
(
Gr. 5), “Team Antarctica Survival!”
Students: Sarita Hernandez, Joanne Sanchez, Sebastian Camille, Matthew Smart
Teacher: Ms. Amy Luciana
6
th
grade: Roton Middle Schoo
l,
“Team Penguin Protectors”
Students: Stella Sweitzer, Thomas Manna, Ryan Turnbull, Kaylynne Canahui
Teacher: Mr. Kenneth Wood
7
th
grade: Roton Middle School
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“Team And Now We Wait…”
Students: Ella Dino, Rosie Strickland, Raisa Yousuf, Roshini Yousuf
Teacher: Ms. Lorry Given
8
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Grade: West Rocks Middle School, “Team Shooting Stars”
Students: Jannatul Mina, Danyella Moran, Janelle Ruiz
Teacher: Mr. Ryan Mitchell
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NPS Summer Camp Sign Ups Now Available
Want a happy camper this summer? Norwalk Public Schools has something for everyone including PF Camp, Athletic Camp and Music Camp. See below for updated registration information on each camp, as well as After The Summer Bell details.
This year, NPS is using MySchoolBucks to streamline payments for all camp programs and After The Summer Bell. MySchoolBucks is currently used throughout the district as an option for parents to pay for their child’s school meals using a credit or debit card.
Click here
to log in to your account to make a camp payment. Those who do not have an account but wish to pay for camp online can create a log in and password.
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PF Camp Offers Fun For All This Summer
Personal Fulfillment Program (PF Camp) will run July 8 through August 9 this summer at Nathan Hale for ages 5-12 and West Rocks for ages 11-14 (depending on grade completed).
From arts and crafts to archery, kite building, cooking and more, PF Camp is designed to provide small group instruction with an emphasis on allowing elementary and middle school-age children to choose activities that interest them.
The camps' STEM-based offerings range from science exploration, computer applications and digital video production/editing. Individual dance and instrumental performances, mini reproductions of Broadway musicals, and the ever-popular camp version of "PF Idol" are the hallmarks of our theater arts division.
To register online for PF Camp
click here
. There will also be an in-person registration and
informational session
on Thursday, March 28 from 6-8pm at Norwalk High.
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Keep Your Athlete Moving This Summer
With NPS Sports Camps
For those in elementary and middle school, this program offers something to meet every child’s athletic interests. Sessions include baseball, field hockey, gym games and volleyball.
Click here
to for pricing, schedule and registration form.
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May 1 Early Bird Special For NPS Music Program
The Norwalk Public Schools Music Department is again offering a Summer Music Instrumental Program for grades 3 through 12. Private (one-on-one) instruction by our highly qualified music faculty will be given on all orchestral and band instruments. The summer program is designed to start new students, as well as continue the musical growth of those who are already in the school program. Those who sign up by May 1 will receive an early bird special discount.
Lessons will be offered at West Rocks Middle School, Roton Middle School, Cranbury Elementary School, Naramake Elementary School, and Columbus Magnet School. Five lessons are given, one per week, between July 8 and August 9. Lesson options include 30-minute, 45-minute, and 1-hour time slots (fees vary by option chosen), and are arranged directly with the instructor to help fit your schedule.
For all questions and registration please contact either your school’s band or orchestra teacher, or the Program Coordinator Mr. Skelton at
skeltonj@norwalkps.org
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After The Summer Bell Registration Kicks Off
NPS After The Summer Bell provides fun activities from yoga to coding to gym games for Norwalk Summer Academy participants in grades K-4. The 5-week program will take place at Kendall Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School this year.
Students will be divided into individual groups based on grade. There will be a block rotation of various activities to keep your child happy, entertained and learning.
Click here
to register your student.
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Norwalk Athletes Clinch First Place Honors
Norwalk Public Schools Athletes are diving, jumping and dribbling their way to success this month. Congrats to these outstanding athletes who have spent many hours training and working hard to pursue their dreams.
In a nail biter, the Norwalk High
girls basketball
team defeated New London 55-53 in the Class LL Championship. A large audience of NPS students, parents, educators administrators and community leaders traveled to the event at Mohegan Sun to cheer on the team. Congrats to the NHS girls basketball team!
The Norwalk High
Unified basketball team
played against the Unified team from Brien McMahon High School last week in the annual rivalry game. They also traveled to Mohegan Sun to play against New London at halftime of the NHS girls’ championship. Unified sports combine athletes with and without intellectual disabilities for training and competition, building friendships along the way. Thank you to all the athletes and coaches.
Brien McMahon Senior
Justin Forde
landed another win in what has already been an impressive high school track career. He recently took first place in the triple jump at the New Balance Indoor Track Nationals, and is ranked #1 in the country!
Click here
to watch a video of Justin talking about how he overcame ankle injuries to log a distance of 51' 3". Justin will attend the University of Miami in the fall.
Kevin Bradley
, a member of the Norwalk-McMahon Swim Team, earned first place in the State Open Diving Championship for the second year in a row! The senior will dive next year while attending the University of Michigan.
Norwalk High School Senior and Bears’ Wrestler
Sam White
earned the State Open title at 120lbs this season. Sam won with a 7-1 victory over his opponent.
He ends his career with 125 wins, the most for any Norwalk wrestler. Sam plans on attending East Carolina where he is contemplating a Film Studies major. Congrats to Sam!
Plans are underway to celebrate their accomplishments in the annual Memorial Day parade and with end-of-year banquets and other festivities.
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Norwalk High School Digital Media And Communications Academy Applications Now Open
The application for the Norwalk High School Digital Media and Communications Academy (DMCA) is now live on the
Norwalk High School website
through June 1. A partnership with Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, Norwalk Public Schools, and the City of Norwalk, this program provides students with hands-on technology experiences that will enable them to enter college or career with a mastery of industry standards.
Click here
for the full press release.
Students in the DMCA will spend part of each day in a state-of-the-art Innovation Lab exploring how to tell their story. Those enrolled will also have the opportunity to explore earning college credit in Art & Design, Communication Arts: Film Media Studies, Digital Journalism, Film & Television Production Certification, and a Web Developer Certification.
For details about the Norwalk High School Digital Media and Communications Academy,
click here
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NPS Students To Attend Regional History Competition
Seventy students from across the district are gearing up to participate in the National History Day Regional Competition in Fairfield on April 6. National History Day is a program for students in grades 6-12 that encourages exploration of local, state, national and world history. This is the first time NPS students have attended this event.
Click here
for more information and list of participating students.
In line with the Strategic Operating Plan, NPS continues to expand engagement in academic competitions and programs such as National History Day and National Read Across America Day. These opportunities are presented to all students through each child’s individual school. In addition, schools can also choose to participate in a variety of regional, state, and national competitions and events.
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Kindergarten Registration Is Live
Parents of incoming Kindergarteners and other new students can now register their child for school online through PowerSchool Registration. PowerSchool Registration allows parents to easily and securely enter their child’s information. For additional information on materials needed
click here
.
The link is available on the
NPS website
.
Additionally, each school will have a Chromebook available for those who need access. The ELL Welcome Center is also available by appointment to assist with the online registration process for those that need language assistance.
For questions on materials needed to register a student at NPS, please contact your specific school.
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Parent University To Take Place On March 23
A free event for parents of children ages 0-5 will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 8:30am to noon at the Ben Franklin Center, 165 Flaxhill Road.
Norwalk’s Parent U is co-sponsored by the Norwalk Early Childhood Council and the City of Norwalk Early Childhood Office with support from the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. Free childcare is available.
Parents can choose from a variety of breakout sessions in English and Spanish including child development, nutrition, kindergarten transition and challenging behaviors. Topics were chosen based on a survey of preschool parents.
The event will also include a resource fair featuring area organizations and agencies including Family and Children’s Agency, Greater Norwalk Head Start, CT Dental Health Partnership, Norwalk Community College, ABCD, 211 Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Girl Scouts, The Rowan Center, and All Our Kin-Family Childcare Network.
For more information, please call the Norwalk Early Childhood Office, 203.854.4148.
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Excellence In Education Tickets Are On Sale Now
Congratulations to all the nominees who were endorsed by Student Governance Councils to represent their schools at this year’s Excellence In Education event! This year’s celebration of education will be held on April 25 at the beautiful Shore and Country Club from 5:30-8pm.
Tickets will be available online starting today by
clicking here
.
The cost of tickets is $50 per person. Those interested are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time as this event does sell out.
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Norwalk "Lights It Up Blue" For Autism Awareness Month
To bring awareness to the issues surrounding Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize April as National Autism Awareness Month. To read the full proclamation and find out more
click here
.
NPS families and staff are invited to join others in the community on Tuesday, April 2 at 6pm at the Gazebo on the Green for a special "Light It Up Blue" ceremony as part of a national awareness initiative.
Elected officials, school administrators, local families, STAR and more will all be on hand for the event, along with police and fire personnel for the kids.
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Norwalk High Presents
Shrek The Musical!
Tickets On Sale Now
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..." Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand, and his name is Shrek.
Follow the adventures of Shrek at Norwalk High School’s “Shrek The Musical” on April 26, 27 and May 3 and 4. Tickets can be purchased in advance b
y
clicking here
,
or available at the door.
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Gifted & Talented Team Present At National Conference
PHOTO CAPTION:
Lori, Jessica and the “father” of School wide Enrichment Model and gifted education at UCONN Dr. Renzulli
Lori Leibowitz, district coordinator of Gifted and Talented and Jessica Stargardter, Gifted and Talented teacher at Tracey and Cranbury recently presented at the California Association for the Gifted's annual conference in California. Their presentation,
Personalizing Learning through Technology to Close the Achievement Gap
was widely received. Dr. Joseph Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis from UCONN were also in attendance. As a result, The National Research Center for Gifted Education at UCONN will be sending a team of German and Swiss educators to visit the School wide Enrichment Model (SEM) pilot schools in Norwalk on April 5. Congrats to Lori, Jessica and the NPS Gifted & Talented team.
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Thursday, March 21
, Ad-Hoc SPED Committee Meeting, 7-9pm, Room 322
Wednesday, March 27
, The Sensory Systems Workshop, 6:30pm, Norwalk City Hall, Room 330
Tuesday, April 2
, Policy Committee Meeting, 5:45-7pm, Room A300
Tuesday, April 2
, Board Workshop, 7-9pm, Common Council Chambers
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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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