Thank you to Lauren Scherr and Lauren Wexler for planning an incredible week of events for our 8th graders and to the 8th grade committee heads Erin Gaudreau, Paige McInerney, Coutney Flynn, Irene Manos, Regina Symons, Alison Swierz, Amy Vezzetti, Terria Meyer, Kim Barry, and Hollis McIntosh busy with the Bash, the breakfast, the picnic, lawn signs, and the ceremony.  Our 8th graders are so lucky to have an enthusiastic group of parents preparing to celebrate them!

Thank you to Cindy Cash, Susan Entwistle, and Amanda Sihweil for planning the upcoming 6th Grade Fun Day and Laura Vellante, Josie Weiss, and Courtney Schluender for leading 5th Grade Fun Day.

Thank you Jennifer Hart, Bridget Schulman, and Gina Barroso for planning the 4th/5th Welcome To Saxe Event as we prepare to welcome a new group of students to the halls of Saxe.

Thank you to our Band, Choir, and Orchestra chairs Laura Catherwood, Anca Jordon, Chelsea Talercio, Vanessa LaVerne, and Erica Schwedel for their hard work preparing for the spring concerts.

Finally, thank you to 5th Grade Room Parent Coordinator Ingrid Gelston for a year's worth of work to keep 5th grade families informed and engaged with Saxe and PTC events.

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.

Yearbook Distribution—Volunteers Needed!

The most awaited new release in town has arrived. It's the Saxe yearbook! Come help us distribute yearbooks to the students. Click HERE to sign up.

Graphic Design Help Needed!

The PTC is already busy planning a refresh to furniture and art in the hallway outside of the cafeteria for next year. We have the will, but not the way. If you are a Saxe parent with experience in graphic design and/or graphic production, we would really love your help.  Please reach out to Emily Cerone with any leads!

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!

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.

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. 

Ship 6 is year-round co-ed seamanship and leadership program for teens ages 14 and up. Prior sailing experience is recommended but not required. Beginners are welcome. The program goal is to develop able sailors capable of handling the boat and crew as if it were their own. Current members include teens from New Canaan and surrounding towns. Sea Scouts is a non-profit organization with adult volunteers who mentor and teach seamanship skills. For more information, click HERE or contact skipper Kai Horan.

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!