Norwalk Public Schools News & Information
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Honoring Veterans Across The District
Students and staff throughout the district will celebrate Veterans Day over the next few days with songs, assemblies, stories, speakers and more. For photos from 2018 celebrations, visit our
Facebook
page in the coming days.
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Information Session: Ponus Ridge K-8 Campus
Join Norwalk Public Schools & the City of Norwalk for an update on construction plans for a K-8 campus at Ponus Ridge. Architects from Perkins Eastman will preview the design and layout of the new building. We’ll also review expected construction timelines, renovation plans for the existing building, and what to expect as the project moves into the next phase.
Monday, November 26, 6:30 pm
Ponus Ridge Middle School
21 Hunters Lane
Spanish translation will be available.
Childcare will be provided by After the Bell for children over age 4 by advance reservation only. To reserve a space for childcare, please return the sign up form, available by
clicking here
, no later than Friday, November 23.
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New Bus Tracking App Coming Soon
NPS and transportation partner First Student will be rolling out a new bus-tracking app for your smartphone or desktop in early December. FirstView enables you to track your student’s bus in real-time. You will also see when your student’s bus arrives to and departs from school. Additionally, the app will help families avoid a mad dash to the bus stop by offering custom alerts for when the bus is a chosen distance or number of minutes away.
For additional information on FirstView
click here
. Stay tuned for exact timing details and instructions on how to access and use the app.
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NPS Best Buddies Program Expands To Middle Schools
Whether shopping, playing basketball, attending events, studying at the library or enjoying lunch conversation, the Norwalk Public Schools Best Buddies program provides socialization opportunities to help erase the invisible line that often separates students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Following success at Brien McMahon High School and Norwalk High School, NPS is pleased to announce that the Best Buddies program has now expanded to NPS middle schools. An international nonprofit organization, Best Buddies forms friendships and relationships, while breaking down stigmas.
If your middle school or high student is interested in being part of Best Buddies or is currently enrolled in the program, please join us on November 15 for "Best Buddies Family Night.” The event will begin at 6pm at Norwalk City Hall in room A300.
Norwalk school advisors and members of the Best Buddies Connecticut team will be present to answer questions and discuss the program.
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Tom Seuch Recognized As Project Lead The Way Outstanding Educational Leader
Congrats to Brien McMahon Science Department Chairperson Tom Seuch on being named Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Outstanding Educational Leader. Mr. Seuch was honored at the PLTW national summit in San Antonio, Texas last month. This is the highest honor given to PLTW educational leaders. To read the full story
click here
.
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RESILIENCE Documentary Screening Tonight
The members of the Norwalk ACTS Social-Emotional Initiative invite you to a free screening of the powerful documentary RESILIENCE this evening, November 8 at 6:30pm at Brien McMahon High School. RESILIENCE is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of adverse childhood experiences and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Immediately following the screening, a panel of experts and community providers will lead a discussion on how we can continue to work collectively to support the social-emotional health and wellbeing of Norwalk's children.
Registration
is encouraged.
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Drug Abuse & Prevention Info Session Held For Middle School Parents
Thanks to the Norwalk PD and Health Department representatives for presenting to NPS middle school families this week at Ponus Middle School. Attendees were provided with information on the dangers of drugs, consequences and prevention. Parents and students also received information on vaping.
A Courage to Speak "Courageous Parenting 101" session will be held at West Rocks this evening, November 8 at 6pm. Topics include "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" and “A Double Dose of Prevention.” For additional event information
click here.
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NPS Receives Award For District Newsletter, Social Media & State of the Schools Report
Norwalk Public Schools has won the Bonnie B. Carney Award of Excellence for Educational Communications in the newsletter category for its district newsletter (the one you are reading right now!). NPS also received an Honorable Mention in the Social Media category for its official district Facebook page, and an Honorable Mention for our first annual "State of The Schools" Report. This is the second year that NPS received recognition for communications from The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE).
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NPS Substitute Teacher Job Fair
Do you or anyone you know have a passion for teaching? Are you looking for a role that will provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference? Norwalk Public Schools is seeking well-qualified, energetic and passionate individuals to enhance our substitute teacher roster throughout the district.
To learn more, join us at the annual NPS Substitute Teacher Job Fair and Information Session on Wednesday, November 14 from 4 to 7pm. The event will be held at Center for Global Studies at Brien McMahon High School.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss positions onsite with principals and department heads. Please bring your resume with any certifications you may have with you. Substitute teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. State certified special education teachers are in high demand!
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All City Strings Festival TONIGHT!
A reminder that the 47th All City Strings Festival will take place this evening, November 8 at 7:30 pm at City Hall. Audience members will enjoy the sounds of strings, featuring pieces by Soon See Newbold, Elliot Del Borgo, Stravinsky, and selections from Leonard Bernstein's Candide and West Side Story.
Admission is free. All are welcome!
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Thursday, November 8
, Finance Committee Meeting, 6-7pm, Room 333
Tuesday, November 13
, Policy Committee Meeting, 5:45-7pm, Room 333
Tuesday, November 13
, Board Workshop, 7-9pm, A300
Thursday, November 15
, Ad-Hoc SPED Committee Meeting, 7-9pm, Room 322
Tuesday, November 20
, Curriculum Committee Meeting, 6-7pm, Room 322
Tuesday, November 20
, Board Business Meeting, 7-9pm, Common Council Chambers
Wednesday, November 21
, 2 Hour Early Dismissal, All Schools
Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23
, Thanksgiving Recess, All Schools
Monday, November 26
, Ponus Ridge K-8 Campus Info Session, Ponus Ridge MS, 6:30pm
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Norwalk Public Schools
125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06852
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This newsletter is compiled & published by the NPS Communications Department.
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