August 2018 Newsletter
CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
 Dear Saxe Parents,

Summertime and the living is easy — unless, of course, you have kids! We hope, in between swim meets, art classes, camp, 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 even 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 brief ‘howdy’ from our new principal, David Gusitsch.

Enjoy the next few weeks with your families and we will see you on the first day of school (if our alarms go off)!

Cheerio!
Susan Gelvin and Geri Mohr, Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
GREETINGS FROM OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
Dear Saxe Family, 

It is an honor and a privilege to send greetings, as the new principal of Saxe Middle School. It has been nice to have met many of you already and I look forward to getting to know each of you in the coming year. Most importantly, I look forward to working with your children and celebrating all of the great offerings that exist at Saxe. This truly is a wonderful community!

Wishing you a healthy, restful remainder of your summer, 
Dave Gusitsch, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, Aug 27
Grade 5 - Meet Your Teacher!
Thu, Aug 30
First Day of School!
Mon, Sep 3
Labor Day (No School)!
UPCOMING EVENTS
New to NCPS Student Orientation
Monday, Aug 27 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.
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.
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. Please RSVP to Kristen Hibbert at  klhibbert@optonline.net  or Meaghan Kupchak at  meaghan.kupchak@gmail.com
Welcome Coffee
Saxe PTC Welcome Back Coffee
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!
5th Grade Fun Run 
Thursday, Sep 27 (rain date- Thursday, 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?

Event team: Kristin Barnard kristin.barnard3@gmail.com, Kristen Grzymski thegrzymskifamily@gmail.com, Julie Passios jkpassios@optonline.net, Laura Prior laurawprior@gmail.com     
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 .
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:  christenvg4@gmail.com  or Allison Mazabras:  allimazab@gmail.com
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 cost $30. Click HERE to join now!
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.
School Supplies, Locker Ladders & Spirit Wear
Due to the differing supplies required by the teacher teams, 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.
COMMUNITY CLICKS
All Girls Flag Football League
Calling all girls interested in being part of the New Canaan Girls Flag Football League Fall/2018. Interested, please email  mariellamontoni@hotmail.com .