Presidents Letter

 

 

Spring has sprung at Saxe Middle School! As we move into the last few months of school, the PTC has been busy planning field days, teacher appreciation week, and end of year bashes. So we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and upcoming events happening at Saxe Middle School. 

 

Our last general PTC meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 AM. It’s one you won’t want to miss as we are voting on the slate for next year's Executive Board. 

 

Nominated Slate for 2024-2025 Executive Board:

  • Co-President: Jess Huetter
  • Co-President: Emily Cerone
  • Treasurer: Beth Stimpson
  • Assistant Treasurer: Laura Sousa
  • Co-VP Communications: Lydia Kremer
  • Co-VP Communications: Naddya Bischoff
  • Co-VP Programs: Vanessa LaVerne
  • Co-VP Programs: Laura Catherwood
  • Co-VP Ways & Means: Remi Salami
  • Co-VP Ways & Means: Lauren Nussbaum
  • Co-VP Hospitality: Jessica Knowles
  • Co-VP Hospitality:Amy Cardillo
  • Secretary: Karen Willett

We are thrilled with the unique talents and enthusiasm this group of volunteers bring to the Saxe community. Thank you to the Nominating Committee for recruiting this rockstar
team!

 

Jess & Jess

 

 

Announcements

 


 

Technology and Tweens—The Big Three!

April 25 at 9:30 AM, Saxe Auditorium

 

Please join Dr. Kelly Foran Tuller to learn how to support your children as they start to navigate their own relationship with screens and devices, understand the importance of setting boundaries, modeling appropriate use of screen time, and ways to protect your children’s mental health. This program is presented by Saxe PTC and New Canaan CARES. Click HERE to register.

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6-10, 2024

 

The second week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week!  We plan to show our appreciation each day with fun surprises, sweet treats, breakfast, and a lunch. Click HERE to sign up.

  • Monday, May 6: Cookies from Miyuki in teacher mailbox.
  • Tuesday, May 7: Coffee, Tea and Baked Goods by Bubble and Brew Truck. 
  • Wednesday, May 8: Lip Balm and note of appreciation in teacher mailbox. 
  • Thursday, May 9: Tasty Yolk Truck serving "Not Your Standard Breakfast Sandwich."
  • Friday, May 10: Taco Fiesta Party catered by La Pescaderia.

We couldn't do all of this without the support of our amazing Saxe community.  Thank you for your support.


*To donate by check, please make check payable to Saxe PTC and mail to 468 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840.

Spring Spirit Wear Orders

 

If you ordered spring spirit wear, please check your email for pickup instructions from the spirit wear chairs, which was sent out this past Friday.

 

8th Grade End-of-Year Events

 

Our 8th grade promotion committee is well underway, planning fun-filled year-end activities for our 2024 Saxe graduating class! Click HERE to visit the 8th Grade End of Year Activities Page.  

To Do's:

  • Save the dates listed below! 
  • Order your Class of 2024 lawn sign
  • Purchase tickets to the Saxe Bash
  • Join the Bash planning committee! Are you interested in helping? Reach out to Marley Thackray.

 

 

 

New NCPS Facebook Page

The district's official FB page can be found HERE. Follow and give them a like for an inside look at student actives, upcoming events, and all the happenings across our NCPS schools!


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 nurses office by the last day of 6th grade. We accept physicals dated from June 1, 2023. 

 

Upon completion of the exam, please email or bring the completed CT health assessment record to the lower division health office. Please contact your school nurse, Joelle Graham, with any questions. She can be reached at joelle.graham@ncps-k12.org or at (203) 594-4526.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - May 10

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! We plan to show our appreciation each day with fun surprises, sweet treats, breakfast, and a lunch. We couldn't do all of this without the support of our amazing Saxe community; click below to donate.  

Important Reminders for 8th Grade Families

End of year planning is in the works. Don't get left behind. Check out the 8th Grade Promotions page to get the latest information, dates, Bash ticket and Lawn Sign purchase links for all 8th grade end of year activities! 

 

 

PTC Membership

Your PTC membership directly impacts your child's experience at Saxe! The annual fee of $30 includes 2-person Online Directory access for the 2023-2024 school year. Click HERE to join today!

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