CO-PRESIDENTS' LETTER
Dear Saxe Families,
The calendar has finally turned to May and the fourth and final quarter is in full swing. This is also the month in which we recognize all the amazing Saxe teachers, administrators and staff who devote themselves to the education and development of our middle schoolers. It’s been said before, but can’t be stressed enough, never has that dedication been more apparent - or critical - than this year. May 3rd kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week during which we will show the Saxe staff our gratitude with a special surprise each day. We encourage all our families and students to send in special notes or videos to their teachers that week.
May is also traditionally the time in which we recognize our amazing volunteers. While COVID is preventing us from hosting our traditional volunteer appreciation coffee, please know how grateful the Saxe PTC Board is for our tremendous parent volunteer community. Whether you helped plan 5th grade class volunteer activities, donated to Celebrate Saxe or attended one of our general meetings, we are so thankful for your time and support.
All our thanks,
Jenny Volanakis and Patty Zoccolillo
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Dear Saxe Parents,
Happy May! As we enter our last “full month” of the school year (wow!), we look forward to finishing the year strong and celebrating the many accomplishments and successes over the course of the 2020-21 school year. While we head down the stretch, we will be welcoming our newest members of our Saxe community in our incoming 5th-graders, providing an orientation for the transition to 6th-grade, participating in Walk to School Day, having some special events for each grade level, and helping the Saxe Class of 2021 finish the year in style with our 8th-grade promotion event. More details will be shared in the coming weeks and we are excited to have this unprecedented school year be one that ends with many positive moments that will create great memories to last a lifetime.
Be well and have a great May,
Dave Gusitsch
Principal, Saxe Middle School
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Parent Orientations
May 13: 6th Grade Parents
May 26: 5th Grade Parents
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Walk to School Day
May 14
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Saxe Staff Appreciation Week
May 3-7
Saxe Staff Appreciation Week will be the first week of May and we are preparing to shower the entire staff with love and gratitude. We have a special treat planned each day of the week.
- May 3 — Notes of gratitude delivered to teachers
- May 4 — Bubble & Brew Coffee Truck
- May 5 — Catered Lunch by Simply Delicious Catering
- May 6 — Desserts prepared by Peyton's Pastries
- May 7 — Staff gifts
In the past, we have asked families to donate food and desserts for lunch. Due to Covid concerns, we are instead asking for a monetary donation to help with the cost of the catered box lunch and packaged cookies and dessert bars. Please consider donating HERE. Thank you for your support.
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Saxe Book Fair
May 17-23, Elm Street Books
The Future Looks BRIGHT! Let's spring into summer with some great books. We are thrilled to announce that the Saxe Book Fair this year will be held at our favorite local bookstore. Shop at Elm Street Books in New Canaan from May 17-23 and 10% of all book sales with be donated to Saxe. Stop by the store on Wednesday, May 19 after school for a giveaway from a special guest! Enter the in-store raffle for your chance to win a gift basket.
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5th Grade Transition
All current 4th graders will receive a "Welcome to Saxe" packet from their elementary teachers on May 5. Dr. Clapp will be visiting each elementary school and holding a Zoom meeting with the 4th grade classes in mid-May. He will also hold a virtual webinar for parents on May 26 at 5:30 PM. A special virtual 360° tour of Saxe will be available to students and families around May 28. Full details can be found in the e-mail sent to 4th grade families from Dr. Clapp on April 27.
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Connecticut State Requirement for 6th Grade Students
Connecticut State Law requires ALL students to have a physical exam during sixth grade. The CT Health Assessment form needs to be on file in the nurse’s office by the last day of 6th grade. We accept physicals dated from June 1, 2020. Upon completion of the exam, please email the completed CT health assessment record to the lower division health office. You may contact your school nurse, Joelle Graham, with any questions. She can be reached at joelle.graham@ncps-k12.org or at (203) 594-4526
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Follow the Saxe PTC on Instagram
Don't miss out on important announcements like Spiritwear ordering, Celebrate Saxe info or just fun images from around campus. Click HERE to follow the Saxe PTC on Instagram
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New Canaan CARES presents "Shattering the Stigma of Mental Health"
May 19 from 7:00-8:30 PM, Woodway Country Club or via Zoom
A conversation for parents and teens TEDX Talk speaker and suicide-attempt survivor, Emily Torchiana, is the founder of Lost Got Found. The non-profit’s mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by educating students about suicide prevention. Torchiana travels across the country sharing her personal journey, speaking openly about her struggles with cyberbullying, mental illness, and a sexual assault. Her goal is to remind others that it gets better and that they are not alone. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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New Canaan Cares "Hybrid Homes Tour"
May 27
It’s a new world in 2021, we’ve gone hybrid! Watch our fabulous Virtual Interior Home Tour, then join us in person for Outdoor Spaces and Quarantine Places. Click HERE for video.
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Need More Information? Have Questions? Click HERE for our newly improved Saxe PTC website.
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