CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Families,
We hope your students' first day at Saxe was met with more smiles than frowns, more enthusiasm than eye rolls and more energy than yawns.
As the school year kicks off, it is clear that our Saxe administrators, staff and faculty worked tirelessly throughout the summer to prepare the building for opening day. We hope you enjoyed the new welcome signage currently adorning the front and back of the building, courtesy of new principal, Dave Gusitsch, and the PTC. We are also hosting a number of back to school events that will help make the transition, or return, to Saxe both more enjoyable and manageable.
Please visit our site to join the PTC and to get a glimpse of the event calendar. We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.
Cheers,
Susan Gelvin and Geri Mohr, Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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GREETINGS FROM OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
Dear Saxe Family,
The beginning of the new school year brings about many emotions. Excitement, nervousness, pride, optimism, and maybe a little bit of scared and stressed sprinkled in. This is true for students as well as parents (and
maybe
even educators). As you are aware, these emotions may often swing and shift in our still developing youngsters. We look forward to continuing the work that has been done in our district around recognizing these emotions and navigating the veritable obstacle course to foster a nurturing, caring environment that educates all-facets of the “whole-child.”
We are so fortunate to have a faculty and staff who care so deeply about your children, our students. They are a talented group of individuals who make up our collective “Team” at Saxe. Each person takes their role seriously and recognizes that
“the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” With that being said, we are fortunate to return to another school year with a building that looks tremendous (
thank you
custodial and maintenance crew!), and has all of the many moving parts in place to readily welcome our most important asse
t, your children.
We are also lucky to have such a strong supportive PTC (Parent Teacher Council) to help us maximize the learning experiences that we are able to provide for your children! Your participation in the PTC has a direct impact on the extras that allow us to continue to go above and beyond for our students. Thank you to each of you!
I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to meet you as well as warmly welcome your children to their “home” for the duration of the 2018-19 school year. We will be working hard to continue to grow the positive culture and school climate at Saxe Middle School. It is my hope and goal for this to be your child’s best year yet!
Sincerely,
Dave Gusitsch, Principal
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Tues, Sep 18
Welcome Back Coffee
& PTC General Meeting
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Fri, Sep 28
Celebrate Saxe Kick-Off!
+ Red/Black Spirit Day
+ Fundraising commences
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Mon, Sep 3
Labor Day
Mon, Sep 10
Rosh Hashanah
Wed, Sep 19
Yom Kippur
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Information Sessions for Grade 5/6 Musical
Students: Wednesday, Sep 5 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Saxe Auditorium
Parents: Wednesday, Sep 5 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Saxe Cafeteria; or Thursday, Sep 6 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Saxe Library
We are excited to announce this year's grade 5/6 musical will be
Alice in Wonderland Junior
. If you and your child are interested in learning more about this annual spectacular, please join us for one of the information sessions listed above. There are many roles both on stage and behind the scenes for students as well as abundant volunteer opportunities for parents. We are seeking one or more parents to assist Jill Telesco with the production. Contact Parent Coordinator
Jill Telesco
with any questions or to volunteer!
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5th Grade Parent Coffee
Wednesday, Sep 12 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Saxe Cafeteria
Don't miss this great opportunity to meet other 5th grade parents and hear from Dr. Clapp, 5th Grade Principal, about how the first week of school went for our new 5th graders.
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New to NCPS Parent Coffee
Thursday,
Sep 13
at 9:30 AM (Location TBA)
If you recently moved to New Canaan, or are new to the New Canaan Public School System, please mark your calendars for a Welcome Coffee hosted by the New to Saxe Committee. Come meet new friends and find out more about the Saxe Community. An Evite to follow from Hosts
Kristen Hibbert
and
Meaghan Kupchak
.
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Saxe PTC Welcome Back Coffee & General Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 18 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM, Waveny House
Please join us to...
- MEET OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
- RECONNECT with friends
- Receive UPDATES about the coming year from Saxe Administrators and the Community
- LEARN about this year's PTC initiatives
- SIGN-UP to volunteer
- BUY NC Saxe Spiritwear for your family!
We are looking for donations and volunteers to help at this event.
Click
HERE
to help out!
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5th Grade Fun Run
Thursday, Sep 27, Saxe Fields
This team-building event provides a chance for 5th graders to have some extra outdoor fun during the day and to make new friends! Saxe's Annual 5th Grade Fun Run is a wonderful way to kick-off the first year of middle school! Did we mention we provide a Live DJ and refreshments?
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5th Grade Room Parents Needed
We need two parent volunteers for each 5th grade homeroom. The final list of Room Parents will be communicated in mid-to-late September. If more than two parents volunteer for the same homeroom, names will be chosen randomly. If you are interested, please contact
Christen Garcia
or
Allison Mazabras
. Please include your name, email address and the name of your child's homeroom teacher.
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What is Celebrate Saxe?
Celebrate Saxe is the one and only major fundraiser sponsored by the Saxe PTC! The proceeds fund grants that directly benefit Saxe students and the school community.
Learn more about Celebrate Saxe by clicking
HERE
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Saxe PTC Needs You!
The Saxe PTC is an enthusiastic network of volunteers dedicated to working together with the faculty, staff and students at Saxe. We need many volunteers to help run our events - please join us! By becoming a member of the Saxe PTC, you will receive a copy of the school directory. Dues cost $30. Click
HERE
to join now!
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Locker Ladders & Spirit Wear
Locker ladders and Saxe Spirit Wear may be purchased at most September school events and online. Please visit the main office to pick-up already purchased locker ladders.
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Thank You to Our Volunteers!
A very special thank you to
Katie VanDussen
for planning and hosting the faculty welcome back breakfast and to
Kristen Hibbert
and
Meaghan Kupchak
for welcoming our New to Saxe families this past Monday.
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All Girls Flag Football League
Calling all 5th and 6th girls interested in playing flag football! If you would like to participate in an ALL-GIRLS flag football league this fall or spring, please contact
Craig Hun
t or
Mariella Montoni Scofield
. There will be one practice per week and a game on Saturdays.
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NCLA Fall Lacrosse Clinics
New Canaan Lacrosse Association Fall Ball Clinics are open for registration. Girls' clinics are grades K-8 and boys' clinics are K-4. Click
HERE
for details and to register.
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Fall Youth Programs at the Y
Discover the Youth Recreation programs this fall at The Y: Archery, Cooking Club, Babysitting Classes, and an Adventure Club! Also be on the lookout for monthly Middle School Nights. Contact
George Bennett
with any questions (203-920-1634).
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New Canaan Cares About the Adolescent Brain
Parents and caregivers of all ages are invited to "Riding the Rollercoaster of the Adolescent Brain" with Dr. Ruth Potee on October 9 at 7:00 PM in NCHS's Wagner Room. In partnership with the New Canaan Parent Support Group. More details
HERE
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New Canaan Nature Center's Fall Fair
Join the New Canaan Nature Center on October 12 & 13 for two days of traditional family fun at its annual
Fall Fair
!
Click
HERE
for more details.
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