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

Thank you to Physical Education teacher, Mr. Stella, the PTC Field Day Chairs,  Lauren Hansen and  Allison Ikeda, and the dozens of parent volunteers for an amazing Field Day today!

The art show was HUGE success! Last Friday evening, more than 400 West School parents and family members browsed the halls of West School. Student artwork was displayed in a gallery format for all to see. Students led their parents through the hallways to show off their incredible pieces. Parents were in awe of the quality displayed throughout the school. We want to thank Mrs. Zeiss for the countless hours she put into making the event so successful. We are grateful to her and our parents for making this such a memorable event!

On Tuesday evening, our students showcased their incredible science skills during our first outdoor Science Fair. Over 187 adults were in attendance to see how slime is made, to watch a prototype of a hovercraft and to witness how white carnations turn blue, yellow and green. The best part was hearing students explain their projects and seeing the proud looks on their faces. We want to extend a special thanks to Celina Allibhai and  Kristina Ancker. Thanks, as well, to the many parents who provided hours of guidance and support to help students create such well thought out projects! 

A special shout out to our West parent musicians who continue to provide enrichment to our K-4 students in music. Thank you Roxana Burciago for sharing your talents with our students!

West School Dance-A-Thon!

Wednesday, June 1st, 9:30am and 10:30am (rain date Thursday, June 2nd)

Thursday, June 9th, 9:30am and 10:30am (rain date Tuesday, June 14th)

Friday, June 10th (rain date Monday, June 13th)

Grade 4 Picnic

Memorial Day

The beloved annual school-wide dance-a-thon is back! Next Friday, May 27th, our students will laugh, dance and sing during an afternoon dance party hosted by our PE teacher “DJ” Stella and our music teacher Mrs. Fitzgerald. It’s a chance to celebrate all we’ve accomplished this year — and the amazing support the PTC has gotten from West families. Be sure to ask your children about this year’s Dance-A-Thon!

Our teachers have created their lists of supplies and it's time to order! Order your child's supplies online and have one less thing on your "to-do" list! Supplies will be delivered to your child's classroom in time for the first day of school. Be sure to order for next year's grade level. Prices per kit: K: $55, 1st: $47, 2nd: $51, 3rd: $53, 4th: $62. Order deadline is Friday, June 17th. Click here to order (school ID: WES826). Financial aid is available. Contact Mrs. Murphy for additional information. Questions? Email supplies@westschoolptc.org

We are so excited to welcome volunteers back to West School! West Parents Care is a new volunteer opportunity that will be available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-11:00am and on Mondays from 1:00-2:30pm. There is a table set up in the lobby of the school, along with bins of projects requested by our amazing teachers-copying, laminating, cutting for class projects etc. A link to sign up can be found here. Please kindly only sign up for 1 spot to allow as many parents as possible the opportunity to volunteer. Please email Eileen Hojnacki and Frances Sacripanti at parentscare@westschoolptc.org with questions. 

We received a great response to our challenge and can’t wait to find out the winning classes at the end of this month. Don’t forget to submit your minutes, we are counting them all! As the end of the year approaches, we want to encourage students in some math activities that hopefully will continue over the summer: measuring distance walked or biked outside, trying a new recipe, keeping track of weather and temperatures, trying a game as a family such as Monopoly or Checkers, practicing basic addition and subtraction facts, etc. More ideas on the Mighty Math Website. The Mighty Math Team will carefully track grade level data for the month of May. The class (for each grade level) with the most minutes practiced during the month of May, will earn an extra recess! If you have any questions, please email mightymath@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, May 23rd. Questions, email Meghan Gould at edurep@westschoolptc.org. The agenda and prior meeting minutes are here.

Register for the Cub Scouts' 9th annual Rockets & Ice Cream Social! Click here to book your launch reservation and place your ice cream order in advance. Act fast, because slots are limited. The Social will take place at Waveny Park on Tuesday, June 7th from 6 to 7:30pm. Meet New Canaan's scouting community and learn about its program while enjoying a fun-filled evening of model rocketry. Open to the public • Free of charge. Rain Date is June 8. Contact recruitment@ncpack7.com for updates and further details.

Join Rebecca Comizio, MA, MEd, co-author of The Resilience Workbook for Kids, at the New Canaan Country School on Thursday, May 19 at 9:30am. She will provide strategies and tips for teaching children how to be resilient in the face of obstacles and hardships. Register here.

9 to 5, The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in 1979, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers, Doralee, Violet, & Judy, concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss, Franklin Hart. Come watch as these three women take control and take charge! You’re sure to laugh out loud, tap your toes, and maybe even sing along! Three performances only! Friday, Jun 3 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The show contains adult humor and situations. Tickets and info are available here.

As New Canaan Library's Family Services department plans to transition into the New Library next year, we are eager to identify ways that we can more effectively serve all members of our community. We would love to meet with families with preschool- and elementary-aged students with special needs/disabilities to learn how the Library can better meet families' needs in terms of programs and access to resources. If you are interested in participating in this conversation, please email Rebecca Fox, Assistant Manager of Family Services, at rfox@newcanaanlibrary.org.

Looking for an affordable, fun and educational day camp for your 1st-5th grade son or daughter? The Hoyt Adventure Day Camp offered by Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America in nearby Redding, CT may be just what you're looking for. Five weeklong sessions available from late June to late July. Click here for more information and to register.

Connecticut Yankee Council of the BSA is hosting a camp weekend for all family members at its Deer Lake scout reservation in Killington, CT. Activities will include swimming, shooting sports, archery, games, slingshots, crafts, and other Scout fun. You do not need to be members of a scouting unit to participate. Click here for information and to register.

Looking for local summer camp options for your kids? Enroll your rising K-9 student in Ben Young All-Sports Camp! Offering an inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment, Ben Young welcomes children of all ages, genders, and athletic abilities who come together, regardless of their level of experience, to have fun. Children will take part in activities that range from basketball, soccer, and baseball, to kid-favorites like kick ball, capture the flag, and four-square - over fifteen different sports/games will be played each week!. The staff is an impressive crew of high school and college counselors that are all highly charismatic, mature, nurturing, and responsible. And this year, Ben Young welcomes a fully certified PE/Health teacher as Camp Manager. Ben grew up in New Canaan, attending our incredible public schools, and graduated from Bucknell University, where he was a 2-year co-captain of the Division I tennis team. This is now Ben’s 14th year at Saxe, and he absolutely loves being a 7th grade language arts teacher and a member/advisor of numerous clubs and committees. Additionally, Ben is the proud Head Coach NCHS boys varsity tennis team. Sign up for Summer 2022 today!

St. Luke's School is offering four sports camps in 2022 for ages 5-14. The popular multisport camp returns for five weeks (5-14) and campers can choose between full-day and half-day. Also returning is the St. Luke's Baseball camp (6-13) run by St. Luke's Varsity Head Baseball coach Sam Colon. The half-day camp will be focused on providing a fun learning experience for all with individual skill development at the forefront. Also this summer is another two weeks of St. Luke's Football Camp (6-13). This full-day camp is led by St. Luke’s Varsity Football Coach Noel Thomas, players will thrive in a football family environment that builds confidence and what Thomas calls supreme character. New this Summer is the St. Luke's Basketball camp (5-13). The half-day camp will work on individual skills, while also competing in age-appropriate competitions and games, with individual skill development and love of the game at the forefront. The camp is led by St. Luke's Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Ward. For more information and to register please visit here.