WEST PTC | WEST PTC CALENDAR | WEST SCHOOL | NCPS DISTRICT

First up is Tuesday, January 11th at 9:30 AM when Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi will speak virtually at our first joint elementary school PTC meeting of the year. Dr. Luizzi will present the 2022-23 budget and share new initiatives and goals for next year. This event will be virtual.

Later next week, on Thursday, January 13th at 9:30 AM, the elementary principals will hold a virtual presentation for incoming 2022-23 Kindergarten parents which will include social, emotional, and developmental milestones for Kindergarten.

Our annual Math Night will take place Tuesday, January 18th. This year it has been transformed into an Invention Convention and due to recent COVID trends it has been moved online. Please see below for more information and details.

And mark your calendars! On Friday, January 21^st at 6:30pm join us for the second annual Virtual Pizza and Game Night. It is an evening of fun not to be missed! Click here to order pizza kits from Joe’s Pizza and to register to participate in the live trivia competition.

9:30am Joint Elementary PTC Meeting with Dr. Luizzi (virtual)

(Snow date: Tuesday, January 18th)

9:30am Kindergarten Transition Meeting (virtual)

(Snow date: Friday, January 14th)

Math Night (virtual)

Spirit Day

Spirit Day

Variety Show, 4pm (snow date: Thursday, February 10th)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Winter Break

The annual joint PTC meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 11th at 9:30am.  Dr. Luizzi will present the school budget and review school initiatives for the upcoming year. A zoom link will be emailed to all parents. For any questions, please contact Jamie Collingham at parented@westschoolptc.org. In the event of a snow day, the meeting will be held Tuesday, January 18th, virtually at 9:30am.

On Thursday, January 13th at 9:30am, there will be a virtual Transition to Kindergarten presentation hosted by Elementary Principals and District Curriculum Coordinators Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jill Correnty and Judy Phillips, from New Canaan Cares. The presentation is for all parents of incoming Kindergarten students and will cover information about school readiness, including reading, writing and math; characteristic of social, emotional, and developmental milestones for Kindergarten students; and school safety and COVID protocols. 

Due to the recent change in local COVID trends/metrics, Math Night on Tuesday, January 18th will be now virtual. Please note that the visual of student inventions (a prototype, diagram, etc.) along with completed Reflection Form (reflection forms for grades K-1 are here and grades 2-4 are here) are still due on Friday, January 14th. Visuals and responses will be photographed and/or recorded by our Math Specialist, Mrs. Willman, and sent out via email so that the entire West School community can still see all of the amazing work that the students have done. Questions? Please email mathnight@westschoolptc.org.

Get your game face on! Virtual Pizza and Game Night is back on January 21st at 6:30pm. Click here to purchase registration and pizza kits. Each pizza kit includes items to make two 12" pizzas. Pizza and registration must be purchased by Monday, January 17th.

The West School Variety Show is scheduled for Wednesday, February 9th at the Saxe Middle School Auditorium! West students are invited to cheer on our talented 3rd and 4th grade performers. We will assess relevant COVID safety protocols as the event date approaches. Questions? Please contact Erin Marich and Jaime Smith at variety@westschoolptc.org.

Don't forget to log your at-home math minutes to win prizes! Mighty Math is voluntary and open to all West School students. The program is designed to encourage the practice of mathematics at home by recognizing students at school for their efforts. Click here to learn more about the program, including examples of Mighty Math activities and how to record minutes. Questions? Please email Alex Sullivan and Vanessa LaVerne atmightymath@westschoolptc.org.

Please join the West School PTC Instagram page @westptcnc ! You can learn important school information, and receive reminders and event recaps on the site. Please contact Carolina Castellano with any questions at socialmedia@westschoolptc.org.

The next Board of Education meeting is Monday, January 10th. Questions? Email Meghan Gould at edurep@westschoolptc.org. The agenda and prior meeting minutes are here.

The New Canaan Public Schools are looking to hire substitute teachers. Candidates must be 18 years or older with a Bachelors Degree. Must be able to produce Covid-19 vaccination card per CT Executive Order 13C. Daily rate is $125.00. Click here for more information. 

At 7pm on Thursday, January 13th, in coordination with New Canaan CARES, Culture of Change is presenting an interactive and engaging evening exploring trends in youth vaping. Participants will learn about youth vaping abuse, paraphernalia, accessibility, concealment, and how to talk to your young people about the dangers of ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems). Register here.

Register for New Canaan Library's Winter Reading program! Track your reading, complete wintry activities, and earn prizes as you go! Every day is a snow day at New Canaan Library, and we have a blizzard of books and activities for you to enjoy. Challenge yourself to spend some time reading every day and track your progress on Beanstack. Read books, complete activities, and record how many minutes you read to earn virtual badges and prizes. Complete at least 8 badges to earn a special prize. If you have any questions, please email the Library's Children’s Department (child@newcanaanlibrary.org) or call us at 203-594-5002. Click here to register for Winter Reading!

Let’s come together and give back to our community! Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Library to get crafty and create projects reflecting kindness and caring in this monthly program from January to April for 1st/2nd grades and 3rd/4th grades. Children will share their creations to bring joy to others and themselves. Please check the library’s event calendar for dates, times, themes and registration.

Squash K-4 registration is open for the winter sessions! Session I begins Session II begins January 29th. All levels are welcome. Head to www.ncsquash.com to learn more or click here.

Participate in the New Canaan Land Trust’s First-Ever Winter Hiking Challenge! We invite you and your families to explore the trails at our seven open-to-the-public preserves by participating in the 2022 New Canaan Winter Hiking Challenge. Take in the beautiful scenery as you traverse through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows right here in New Canaan. The Challenge goes from now through the end of winter (March 20th). A great way to get outside in the new year! Share proof of your hike by finding trail markers along the way, snap a selfie and post it to social media using special hashtags. Submit your information to the Land Trust and be entered into a raffle to win a handcrafted walking stick.