CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Parents,
WELCOME BACK! After what seemed like the longest summer on record, we hope your students were eager and excited to get back to Saxe. Whether they’re in Group X, Group Y or fully remote—we’re all thrilled that the Saxe community is back together again.
As our students transition back into the building, we want to give huge “shout outs” to the Saxe administration, faculty and custodial staff for working all summer to ensure a safe return to school. Teachers spent the last several weeks setting up classrooms for learning in an unprecedented manner. Our administration worked tirelessly to find the best ways to get our kids back together safely. And a special recognition goes to our custodial staff who spent the summer making sure Saxe is a healthy environment for learning—and will continue working to ensure it stays that way.
While most will look a bit different this year, the PTC is excited to kick off our annual series of events designed to welcome both new and returning families and help make this transition a bit more manageable. Please visit our newly designed website to explore the list of upcoming events and to join the PTC - and get access to our new online directory. And read on for more information about our Celebrate SAXE fundraiser, kicking off at the end of the month.
The 2020/21 school year is sure to be a year of uncertainty requiring a lot of flexibility and patience. But one thing we know as a New Canaan community, we will all join together to make this the best year possible for our students.
Jenny Volanakis & Patty Zoccolillo
Saxe PTC Co-Presidents
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PRINCIPAL'S LETTER
Dear Saxe Parents,
The recent return of staff and students for the 2020-21 school year was met with great anticipation and enthusiasm. I can not describe the feeling of seeing our building come back to life with staff, and then students, after being “remote” since March. The reward for everyone involved was the “better than anything” sight of the smiling faces of students eager to enter our building to learn, socialize, explore, and grow! 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. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and contributed to our success over the past six months. 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. While this year has been like no other, we are still looking forward to making it the best year ever!
Dave Gusitsch
Principal, Saxe Middle School
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No School!
Sept 4, 7, 18, 28
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Virtual Open House
Sept 29—Grades 5-6
Sept 30—Grades 7-8
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5th Grade Parent Virtual Orientation
Thurs, Sept 10 from 9:00-10:00 AM
Don't miss this great opportunity to hear how the first few weeks of school went for our new 5th graders! Dr. Clapp, the 5th grade principal, will host this virtual orientation. Parents will have an opportunity to convene by class at a later date. More information to follow. Stay tuned for login details for this event!
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Saxe PTC Welcome Back Webinar
Tues, Sept 15 from 9:30-11:00 AM
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us for our very first Saxe PTC Welcome Back Webinar! Even though we cannot get together in person, we will still have an opportunity to learn all about the upcoming school year from Saxe administrators, including Saxe Middle School principal David Gusitsch. NCPS superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi will also be joining the webinar. Additional details and login information to follow.
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New Saxe Hawks Spiritwear!
The store will be open from August 24 until September 5. Check out all the new tops, hoodies, and flannels. Click HERE to purchase. The access code is ""hawks (all lower case).
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Celebrate Saxe!
Coming soon...celebrate community, celebrate caring, celebrate commitment, Celebrate...Saxe! The celebration starts October 2!
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JOIN THE PTC!
Membership has its PRIVILEGES...
The Saxe PTC is a network of volunteers dedicated to working together with the faculty, staff and students at Saxe. Our goal is to make the middle school experience rewarding for all, by supporting events, online initiatives, and fundraising efforts for Saxe. We would love to have you join us.
By becoming a member of Saxe PTC, you will receive access to our new online school directory. Dues are $30. Click HERE to join now!
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5th Grade Room Parents Needed
The PTC is looking for two parent volunteers for each 5th grade homeroom. If more than two parents volunteer for the same homeroom, names will be chosen randomly. If you are interested, please contact Christen Garcia or Diane Ruggieri. Please include your name and email address. The final list of Room Parents will be communicated in mid-to-late September.
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Thank You for Your Support!
Just wanted to give you all a quick “snap shot” of a couple ways that the Saxe PTC has been able to support our faculty and students as the school year begins. Last Friday, we were able to treat the faculty and staff to a Welcome Back Breakfast catered by Simply Delicious. Special thanks to our Hospitality VPs Leah Kittredge and Neely Leslie for pulling this together! The staff were thrilled and it was a great kick-off to the new school year.
Also, check out the new “A Safer New Canaan” banners hanging outside Saxe reminding the kids to wear their masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing. What better way to remind everyone that the health and safety of our students is the top priority?
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Need More Information? Have Questions? Click HERE for our newly improved Saxe PTC website.
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