CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Families,
What a year! We made it!! As we near the end of what has certainly been a most unusual school year, we would like to begin by thanking our fearless leader Dave Gusitsch for keeping us all moving forward and our kids in school. Dave’s infectious smile and positive attitude were exactly what Saxe needed this year. He kept the school running smoothly and, more importantly, the kids happy! Dave truly models the 5 “Cs'' that are the hallmarks of Saxe Middle School-”Celebrating Our Community through Commitment, Caring and Communication.” No one cares more about the kids and their well being than Dave. No one is more committed to making Saxe the inclusive, safe and fun learning community that it is than Dave. And no one loves to celebrate the entire Saxe community more than Dave even during a pandemic! Just reading the Saxe Weekly each week you can see what a special place Saxe Middle School is because of the learning environment that he has helped to foster over the last three years. Dave is a true gem and we are so lucky to have him as our principal!
We hope our current 8th graders take this sense of community with them as they leave Saxe. Over the next two weeks, the PTC will sponsor a number of promotion celebrations for our “graduating” class, which will commemorate the students’ time together at Saxe and hopefully provide them with lasting memories of their middle school years. Congratulations to the Saxe School Class of 2021. We will miss you and wish you all the best in high school! Onward!
We will also miss the Executive Board Members who are stepping down from their respective PTC roles after two years. Our heartfelt thanks to Patty Zoccolillo, Meg Saunders, Laura Prior, Leah Kittredge, Neely Leslie, Julie O’Brien Deasy, Lesley Cousley and Laura Vellante for their commitment and dedication. You have immeasurably enriched the education and well-being of our students, both inside and outside the classroom, and we are forever grateful for your efforts.
We would also like to thank our PTC volunteers who have donated countless hours to our various events this past year as well as to the parents who donated once again so generously to our Celebrate SAXE campaign. Together we have built a community we’re proud to be a part of. Enjoy the summer with your family and friends!
Gratefully yours,
Jenny Volanakis & Patty Zoccolillo
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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PRINCIPAL'S LETTER
Dear Saxe Parents,
Happy June! Wow, what an amazing ride the last 15 months have been. Reflecting on this year as we work towards the last few weeks of the 2020-21 school year, there is so much to be grateful for. Thinking about all that has been accomplished elicits a deep sense of pride. None of this would have been possible without the concerted efforts of, everyone! Our teachers, nurses, aides, counselors, support staff, secretaries, custodians and maintenance crew, technology team, administrators, community partners all contributed to this herculean team effort to create a positive learning environment and experience for our most valuable asset, our students!
Last but not least, you all, our Saxe parents, helped make this all possible. You helped work through the “unknown,” mask malfunctions, contact tracing, quarantines, remote learning, heavy backpacks, different schedules, and so much more. Thank you for your flexibility and grace through such a challenging time. And, to a very special parent group, a huge thank you to our Saxe PTC! Whether it was volunteering for an event or serving on our Executive Board, everyone involved in this amazing group continually makes the experiences that we are able to provide for our students exponentially better. It is a tremendous partnership and we are grateful.
We look forward to these final few weeks and celebrating all that we have accomplished this year! I wish you all the best on a restful, relaxing, rejuvenating summer!
Be well,
Dave Gusitsch
Principal, Saxe Middle School
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Last Day of School
June 17
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8th Grade End of the Year Events & Activities
June 7—Bagel Breakfast (Purple & Blue Teams)
June 8—Bagel Breakfast (Red & Green Teams)
June 10—Class Picnic (Red & Green Teams)
June 11—Class Picnic (Purple & Blue Teams)
Click HERE to make your lunch selection by June 3
June 14—8th Grade Promotion Parade from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Each color team will receive a designated window. Further details to follow.
June 16—8th Grade Class Celebration from 5 PM to 7 PM @ Saxe Fields.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased HERE by June 7.
**Don’t forget to submit your video for the 8th grade time capsule by June 7. Click HERE for instructions and to submit your video, as well as all the details concerning the 8th Grade Activities.
**Many volunteers are still needed to make these events happen for our 8th graders. Please click HERE to sign up to help.
Note: If you are volunteering for a slot that will involve interaction with students (e.g., party chaperone), you must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask. Thank you so much for understanding.
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Meet the Coaches Night
June 7 at 6:30 PM, Dunning Stadium
New Canaan High School is having a “Meet the Coaches Night” for all rising 9th graders on Monday, June 7 at 6:30 PM at Dunning Stadium. All of the NCHS coaches for fall, winter and spring sports will be there to meet the incoming freshman and answer questions.
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We are Grateful for Saxe PTC Volunteers!
Thank you to ...
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Leah Kittredge and Neely Leslie for letting our faculty and staff know how grateful we are for all that they do during a successful Staff Appreciation Week!
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Elizabeth DeMuth, Lauren Nussbaum and Nancy Daniels for assisting Dr. Clapp and creating a welcoming and fun 4/5 Transition experience for the newest members of the Saxe community!
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Kristie Breed and Sara Sharma for organizing another successful Saxe Book Fair! What a great way to support our very own Elm Street Books and kick-off our summer reading.
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Connecticut State Requirement for 6th Grade Students
Connecticut State Law requires ALL students to have a physical exam during sixth grade. The CT Health Assessment form needs to be on file in the nurse’s office by the last day of 6th grade. We accept physicals dated from June 1, 2020. Upon completion of the exam, please email the completed CT health assessment record to the lower division health office. You may contact your school nurse, Joelle Graham, with any questions. She can be reached at joelle.graham@ncps-k12.org or at (203) 594-4526
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New Canaan Public Schools Now on Instagram and Twitter!
NCPS is pleased to share we have launched our Offical Instagram and Twitter accounts that will feature important news and updates about our schools and community. Follow us at @NewCanaanPS.
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New Canaan High School presents its Spring Musical, GODSPELL!
June 3- June 5 at 7:00 PM
Don't miss the New Canaan High School Theatre Department's last show of the year, Godspell! This was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Come see these incredibly talented students!! Performances are June 3, June 4, and June 5 at 7:00 PM. Click HERE to get streaming tickets at In-person tickets can be purchased at MySchoolBucks.com. Tickets must be purchased in pods of at least two people. There are a limited number of in-person tickets available. Masks and social distancing will be in effect at each performance.
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Need More Information? Have Questions? Click HERE for our newly improved Saxe PTC website.
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