Dear Saxe Families,

We hope everyone has had a great start to the school year and have adjusted to new routines, made new friends, and are excited about all of the opportunities that Saxe provides.  Saxe PTC memberships are available for purchase. Please join the PTC.  This is your only way to receive access to the online directory and your membership fees help fund student activities and programs that the PTC supports throughout the year.

Thank you to Shannon Griffiths and Christina Vitale for organizing a wonderful 5th Grade Parent Coffee; to Liz McClave and Jackie Smith for helping to welcome the New to New Canaan families at the New to New Canaan Parent Coffee; and to New to Saxe Parent Liaison Kelly Foran-Tuller. 

Jess Huetter and Emily Cerone

Saxe PTC Co-Presidents

Saxe PTC Welcome Back Coffee

September 18, 10:30-11:30 AM at Waveny House 

Please join us for the Saxe PTC Welcome Back Coffee on the Waveny House outside patio. This will be a great opportunity to hear from Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi, Saxe Middle School Principal David Gusitsch, Saxe Intermediate School Principal Sarah Granite and other Saxe administrators. You'll also have a chance to purchase Saxe spirit wear, sign up for the PTC, and learn about other ways to get involved. We will also vote on the 2024-2025 PTC Budget and Minutes from our April 25 General Meeting.

PTC Membership

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’d love to count you among us. No experience is necessary, and there are no extra to-dos. Memberships are annual, and the new school year means new memberships. For $30, you’ll gain access to our online school directory for 2024-25. Click HERE to join the PTC today.

Grade 7: September 24 at 6:00 PM 

Grade 8: September 25 at 6:00 PM 

September 26 

We’re looking for enthusiastic parents to help ensure everything runs smoothly. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please sign up by clicking HERE. We don't have exact times for grade/color teams yet, but you can change your shift once we do. Let’s make these Photo Days a great success for our students.

We're thrilled to announce the Saxe Intermediate School Musical this year is Elf JR! 5th and 6th graders are encouraged to participate—on or off stage. It's a wonderful experience to make friends, explore, and try something new. To read more about it, please visit the website HERE.

Key dates coming up:

September 9 and 10: audition prep workshops from 3:45-5:30 PM in the Auditorium

September 12-16: Auditions from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Auditorium (for cast only, see website to sign up for a slot)

September 23: full company parent/student meeting from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Auditorium

Grade 5: September 17 at 6:00 PM

Grade 6: September 18 at 6:00 PM

September 20

The 5th Grade Fun Run will take place on September 20. In addition to the run, there will be games and a DJ. This is a terrific bonding event for our 5th graders. Please note: This is an event for students only and no spectators are allowed. Students should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Rain date: Sept 27.

September 25 

We’re looking for enthusiastic parents to help ensure everything runs smoothly. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please sign up by clicking HERE. We don't have exact times for grade/color teams yet, but you can change your shift once we do. Let’s make these Photo Days a great success for our students.

September 14/15, 3:00-5:00 PM at The Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts

Interested in trying squash? Join one of our free "Try It" Days. No experience necessary. Coed and all levels welcome. Click HERE to sign up.

Fall Registration Now Open! Click HERE to register for our new GIRLS ONLY 5th-8th team. Click HERE to register for the Boys 5/6th team. Click HERE to register for the BOYS 7/8th team. All levels are welcome!

New Canaan Cotillion is an organization that provides middle school-aged children the social skills essential to thrive in life. Girls and boys in 6th through 8th grade are invited to join this exciting initiative that will build confidence, polish manners and teach basic ballroom dancing! Each class will begin with 20-30 minutes of age-appropriate etiquette lessons, followed by simple ballroom dancing instruction and participation. Cotillion season starts in October 2024; specific dates coming soon. If your child is interested, please submit the interest form found HERE. 

It’s that time of year again—our beloved Scarecrow Festival is back and better than ever! This cherished tradition brings our community together each fall, celebrating creativity and the spirit of the season. This year the Young Women’s League of New Canaan & Inclusive Together have teamed up to bring you this beloved event. All proceeds will help support Inclusive Together. 

Family & Business Scarecrow kits will be available for purchase online from September 3-14 and in person at Northeast Building & Home (formerly Weed & Duryea) on September 14. Online orders can be picked up at Northeast Building & Home from September 7 -14. 

For more details, visit our website or contact us directly. Let’s make this year’s festival one to remember!

Wednesdays, October 2-23 at 4:00 PM

Come join the after school fun with local food consultant/chef and gardener Jane Mossa of The Pink Rhubarb. Children ages 7 to 13 will learn about farm to table methods, the basics of healthy eating and enjoy an edible education through a different hands on activity each week. Four weeks of classes: $175 Members / $190 Non members. Click HERE for more information and to register.