CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Parents,
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 Saxe flag now flying just below the American flag, the large-scale standing flags outside the front and back entrances and the Saxe logo decals on the front and back doors and on the sidewalk as you entered the building. All are courtesy of principal Dave Gusitsch and the PTC, with a few more surprises to come!
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. And at the end of the month, we are excited to kick off our CELEBRATE
SAXE
Fundraiser! Stay tuned for more information on that and we look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.
Cheers,
Geri Mohr & Patty Zoccolillo
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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GREETINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Saxe Family,
The recent return of staff and students for the 2019-20 school year was met with great enthusiasm! We are truly fortunate to be in such a wonderful community that places such a high value on education and the role that it plays in developing its youngest citizens. We are also fortunate to have such a talented, dedicated group of professionals who truly care about your children. Our teachers, support staff, custodial and maintenance crews, secretarial squad, technology team, cafeteria workers, and administrative clan all maintain focus on our number one goal: kids. We recognize the delicate balance of the educational ecosystem and the role that each plays in providing a well-rounded experience that considers that whole-child. I could not be more proud of our staff at Saxe and am excited about the positive-vibe that has filled our building this week. We are off to a great start and are looking forward to an excellent 2019-20 school year!
Best,
Dave Gusitsch
Principal, Saxe Middle School
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Mon, Sep 2
- Labor Day
Mon, Sep 30
- Rosh Hashanah
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Thur, Sept 26
- Grade 6
Tues, Oct 1
- Grade 5
Wed, Oct 2
- Grade 7
Thur, Oct 3
- Grade 8
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Fri, Sep 27
CELEBRATE
SAXE
Kick Off!
+Red/Black Spirit Day +Fundraising Commences
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Come Learn About the 5/6th Grade Musical
Tues, Sep 3 at 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM, Saxe Auditorium
If you have a 5/6th grade student who is interested in joining the cast or crew of this year's musical, join us for one of our parent information sessions. There will be two meetings to choose from on Tues, Sept 3 (10:00 AM and 6:00 PM).
Student Audition Prep Sessions will be held Wed, Sep 4 and/or Thur, Sep 5 from 3:00-4:30 PM. Students must attend one of the two audition prep sessions in the Auditorium, where they will learn a short dance routine and song for their audition. Students may attend both sessions if they would like.
Click HERE
for more information.
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5th Grade Parent Coffee
Wed, Sep 11 from 9:00-10:00 AM, Saxe Cafeteria
Saxe 5th grade principal Dr. Steven Clapp and Ellen Brezovsky from New Canaan CARES will discuss the ins and outs of the transition to 5th grade. What can parents expect and how do we handle all the changes our kids (and we) are facing? Walk away with concrete ideas and meet other parents who are on the same journey.
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New to NCPS Parent Coffee
Thurs, Sep 12 at 9:30 AM (at Danielle Siekhaus’ home)
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. Please RSVP to
Danielle Siekhaus
and
Jaime Fitzpatrick
.
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Saxe PTC Welcome Back Coffee
Tues, Sep 17 from 9:30-11:00 AM, Waveny House
Please join us to...
- HEAR from our principal
- RECONNECT with friends
- Receive UPDATES about the coming year from Saxe Administrators
- LEARN about this year's PTC initiatives
- SIGN-UP to volunteer
- BUY Saxe spiritwear for your family
- JOIN the PTC (and get your directory)
We are looking for donations and volunteers for this event. Please
click HERE
to sign up if you can help.
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5th Grade Fun Run
Thurs, Sep 26 at 1:00 PM (rain date Oct 4), Saxe Fields
Students will get outside, have some fun, get some exercise, and get to know some of their new classmates! Saxe's Annual 5th Grade Fun Run is a great way to kick off the first year of middle school. Live DJ and refreshments will guarantee a good time! Parent volunteers are needed, so please
click HERE
to sign up. Please contact
Abigail Skidmore
,
Courtney DeKanter
and
Colleen Prostor
with any questions
.
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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. Our goal is to help make the middle school experience rewarding for all, by planning and staffing numerous social enrichment events. We also sponsor one major fundraising event to raise funds for 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 are $30. Click
HERE
to join now!
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CELEBRATE SAXE Annual Fundraiser
September 27-October 11
CELEBRATE
SAXE
is the one and only major fundraiser sponsored by the Saxe PTC! The proceeds fund grants which directly benefit Saxe students and the school community. More information coming soon!
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Volunteers Needed for Saxe PTC Committees
The PTC is currently looking for volunteers to fill a few remaining positions (listed below). Please contact
Geri Mohr
or
Patty Zocolillo
if you are interested in learning more. It's a great way to get involved and meet new friends.
- PTC Website coordinator
- 7/8 Musical coordinators
- Band Concert parent coordinators
- Choir Concert parent coordinators
- 5th Grade Field Day event coordinators
- Event Photographers
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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 at random. If you are interested, please contact
Caryn Kelly
and
Lisa Frangione
.
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3rd Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil
Thurs, Sept 5 at 7:00 PM, corner of Elm Street/South Avenue
New Canaan Parent Support Group and Community Partners will again sponsor a vigil to raise awareness and provide healing to all in the community.
Click HERE
for more information.
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New Canaan Athletic Foundation Presents FieldFest!
Sat, Sep 7 from 5:00-10:00 PM
A night of live music and family fun for the entire community, in support of the New Canaan Athletic Foundation,
a non-profit organization made up of parents, coaches, teachers and students working to support and improve our fields and facilities.
Click HERE
to learn more and purchase tickets.
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New Canaan CARES: "Women and Alcohol: A Community Conversation"
Wed, Sep 18 at 7:00 PM, New Canaan YMCA
In Honor of National Recovery month, join local experts as they discuss alcohol and women's social drinking, role modeling and the rise of alcohol use among women.
Click HERE
for more information and to register.
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Run to EAT 5K and Fun Run
Sun, Oct 6 at 8:15 AM, Waveny Park
Join us for a 5K run/walk and a children’s Fun Run through Waveny Park to benefit EAT (End Allergies Together), a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for food allergies.
Click HERE
for more information and to register. Sign up by September 6 for a discounted rate.
The first 150 people to register will get a t-shirt, Registration will also be available the day of event.
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New Canaan Saxe Squash
Fall Preseason Clinics
New Canaan Squash is offering 5/6 and 7/8 co-ed preseason clinics. All levels are welcome! We also have a new girls-only grade 5/6 Squash Fit option available!
Click HERE
for details and registration or contact Liz Schmidt at (203) 966-6886 with any questions.
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