Dear Saxe parents,

We have made it to the final stretch of the school year and we are so proud of all that our Saxe Hawks have accomplished this year.  Just as the students are preparing for their next grade, the PTC is looking to its new Board as all of the programs and events are being planned for next year. 

Spring Concerts—Volunteers Needed!

Please see below for the dates for our spring concerts and SIGN UP TO CHAPERONE students prior to and during the show.

You will still be able to see your child perform.

Save the Date: Welcome To Saxe Night (for 4th Graders)

Friday, May 30

Open to incoming 5th graders. More information to come home with your 4th grader.

A Place to Teach, a Place to Belong

We're excited to share a new NCPS video spotlighting the people and passion behind our schools! Hear from our amazing staff as they share their stories and what makes us the #1 Best School District in CT. Watch it now on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube (@ncpsct) and give it a like, share, and comment to help us reach more talented educators!

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.

5th/6th Grade Fun Day

Tuesday, June 10

Please make sure to send your child with a water bottle and put sunscreen on them in the morning before coming to school.

Rain date: Thursday, June 12

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, 2024. 

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.

Friday, May 30 at 12:00 PM, New Canaan Library  

Feeling overwhelmed by parenting in today’s world? You’re not alone. Join us for a free community event featuring world-renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author Dr. Selena Bartlett. Learn how brain science can help us better understand our kids (and ourselves) while offering simple, practical tools for connection in a distracted world. Moderated by a South School parent, Yush Sztalkoper, this conversation is open to parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who supports kids in our community. Register HERE. With gratitude to the YMCA and the New Canaan Library for making this event possible.

Did you know.. that you don't have to be a resident of Darien to sign up for Darien Junior Sailing Team? DJST operates from Weed Beach and is still accepting registrations for summer programs.No sailing experience? No problem! We teach on optis in the mornings or afternoons (11+). And for experienced sailors, our Club 420 program teaches teens to sail Lasers or 420s in a flexible format (two-week blocks vs. the full summer commitments typical of other sailing programs). Best of all, we provide the boats! If your child might love learning to sail on Long Island Sound this summer, register today! Questions? Click HERE for more information or send e-mail to dariensailing@gmail.com.

Let's build Waveny Playground brick by brick. Friends of Waveny Playground is excited to announce our fundraising campaign for an all-abilities playspace located inside Waveny Park! We are asking the community to show support for this incredible endeavor that will benefit our children for years to come. This is a unique opportunity for your family's name to be displayed on a brick via the Legacy Walkway or on our playground Welcome Sign. Click HERE to visit our website to view brick options and make a purchase. For sign opportunities or to ask any questions, email ncwavenyplayground@gmail.com. 

The Ben Young All-Sports Camp strives to get children active in an inclusionary and positive environment where they can take part in fun sports and games. Activities range from basketball, soccer, tennis, and baseball to capture the flag, four-square, cornhole, relays, etc. 

This camp features an incredible crew of certified teachers and high school/college counselors that are all charismatic, mature, nurturing, and responsible—and they each genuinely enjoy being with children. (There are four certified teachers and over 100 students on staff!)

There will be four separate, one-week sessions at New Canaan High School. Click HERE for more information and to register. Contact Ben Young if you have additional questions!