CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Parents,
Summertime—life is supposed to be easier and more relaxed right? Definitely NOT if you have kids! We hope that in between swim meets, art classes, camp, baseball games and hiding all of the household electronics from your middle schoolers, you have found a little time for yourself.
Currently the Saxe faculty, staff and the PTC are working hard to ensure the first week of school goes off without a hitch. Below, please find several important dates and back-to-school events to add to your calendar, as well as a message from our principal, David Gusitsch.
Want to check something off your back-to-school “to do” list? Join the PTC now! See the message from our Membership chairs below. In addition to receiving the coveted Saxe directory, your membership dollars will help the PTC (through our amazing volunteers!) to support your children and the faculty at Saxe with both enrichment programming and fun events throughout the year.
Enjoy the next few weeks with your families. We look forward to seeing you on the first day of school!
Geri Mohr & Patty Zoccolillo, Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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GREETINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Saxe Family,
I hope that your summer has gone well and you have had an opportunity to relax, spend time with those that you love and “recharge your batteries” as we approach the upcoming school year. Saxe has been bustling this summer with all of the work that needs to be done to get ready to welcome back our staff and 1,300+ students. In the coming weeks, you will receive more detailed information specific to your child(ren) as well as details on the latest exciting updates around the building. We look forward to welcoming not only our students back for the 2019-20 school year, but all of our families as well. In the meantime, enjoy the last few weeks of summer and we look forward to seeing you all soon!
Dave Gusitsch
Principal, Saxe Middle School
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Mon, Aug 26
Grade 5—Meet Your Teacher!
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Thu, Aug 29
First Day of School
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Mon, Sep 2
Labor Day (No School)!
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New to NCPS Student Orientation
Monday, Aug 26 at 2:00 PM, Saxe Auditorium
We encourage students who have recently moved to New Canaan, or are new to the New Canaan Public School System, to attend this orientation.
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5th Grade Parent Coffee
Wednesday, Sep 11 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 few weeks of school went for our new 5th graders.
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New to NCPS Parent Coffee
Thurs, Sep 12 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. Please RSVP to
Danielle Siekhaus
and
Jamie 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 and the Community
- LEARN about this year's PTC initiatives
- SIGN-UP to volunteer
- BUY NC Saxe Spiritwear for your family
- JOIN the PTC and get your directory
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5th Grade Fun Run
Thursday, Sep 26 (rain date Oct 4), 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? Contact
Abigail Skidmore
,
Courtney DeKanter
and
Colleen Prostor.
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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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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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Summer Reading Reminder!
Don't forget to have your kids exercise their minds this summer by reading. Summer reading assignments should be finished before school starts. Click
HERE
for summer reading assignments by grade.
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School Supplies, Locker Ladders & Spirit Wear
Due to the differing supplies required by the teacher teams, the Saxe PTC no longer organizes grade-level school supply packs. You will receive a note in August from your child's teacher regarding a school supply list.
Locker ladders and Saxe Spirit Wear may be purchased at school events starting in September.
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Register Now for Flag Football League
The deadline to register for Flag Football is August 12. The 2019 Season will consist of four Boys Leagues (grade 2, grades 3/4, grades 5/6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12). The Girls League will consist of grades 2-4 and 5-6.
Click HERE
to register.
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