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Our #SouthSchoolCT staff recently put up this fun activity of "Guess the Staff Member" to bring everyone together for a few smiles and laughter. We had such a good time taking guessing to try and figure our who's who!
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100th Day of School! 🎉 Last Thursday our #EastSchool students celebrated the 100th Day of the 2023-24 School Year!
Our kindergarten and first-grade classrooms were engaged with different hands-on learning activities, like necklace making and snack counting, to show all the different ways one could count to 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣!
What a creative way to teach the importance of the number 100 and the ways it serves as a landmark in our number system!
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Did you know?... ⁉️ We created a parent "Quick Links" page for each of our schools!
That's right, one page to quickly access lunch menus, titan portal, district calendar and more! Plus, it's specific to your school's individual needs!
Here's how you can see them:
➡️ School Website -> "Menu -> "Parents" -> "Quick Links"
➡️ NCPS App: School Menu -> "Parents Resources"
(Full tutorial available on our Instagram page! @newcanaanps)
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![to accèss, hit the menu button, click on the parent resources drop down menu, select the first link called quick links](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6964535/large_Screen_Shot_2024-02-08_at_9.43.45_AM.png)
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International Girls and Women in Sports Day ⚽️ Shoutout to all our #NCPS female athletes who take on the field (or track!) with passion, skill and determination each and every day. Cheers to making every girl's dream in sports not only possible, but celebrated! ❤️🖤❤️ #onward
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Superintendent Dr. Luizzi stopped by #SouthSchoolCT to read out loud to Mrs. Charkales' kindergarten class! The students loved listening to his favorite story, "Be Kind", and learning about his job as "the big big boss" of #NCPS.
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We had a bittersweet moment saying farewell to Principal Woleck at #EastSchoolCT. 💚 While it's hard to say goodbye, we are so proud of you soaring on to the next part of your journey. Let's continue to learn by your example, and the words of East School, to #WorkHardBeKind!
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Mark your calendars! Tomorrow is the NCHS Annual Music Collaboration Concert! Featuring solo and collaborative performances between our choir, band and orchestra ensembles! Free entry, no pre-registration required! https://www.ncps-k12.org/o/nchs/article/1442115
![join us on Tuesday February 6th at 7pm for the high school's annual music collaboration concert! free entry no pre-registration required](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6896030/large_Tuesday__Feb_6th___7pm.png)
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Happy Friday! 🎼 Did you know that #NCHS had several music students accepted to play at the Western Regional HS Music Festival? It's an incredible opportunity for students to display their musical talents! Read more here: https://www.ncps-k12.org/article/1437499
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REMINDER 📣 Here are a few important dates to remember for February 2024! Full district calendar is available on our website at www.ncps-k12.org/district-calendar
![important reminders for feb 2024 - 2/16 no school for professional learning, 2/19 no school for president's day, 2/20 through 2/23 no school for winter recess](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6870514/large_FEBURARY_2024.png)
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Our #SouthSchoolCT students were asked to dress up as their favorite book character, and boy did we see some good ones! (Looks like we found you Waldo!)
What a great way to help promote a love for reading and make the 'everyday' school day a bit more fun! #newcanaanps #onward
![George Washington at south's book character day 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6861055/large_Screen_Shot_2024-01-31_at_4.46.58_PM.png)
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Our #EastSchoolCT students had a blast at this week's STEM Night! There were so many fun, hands-on activities to get involved in, like molecule building, oragami making and balloon rockets! 🧬🎈🌬 What a fun way to learn more about STEM!
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Proud is an understatement! 🏆 Shoutout to our talented #NCHS Art Students who recently received 15 awards from the Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards! More details and pictures on NCHS website! https://www.ncps-k12.org/o/nchs/article/1429691
![visit the NCHS website to view all of our 2024 Scholastic art award mentions](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6801989/large_2024_Connecticut_Regional_Scholastic_Art_Awards_HEader.png)
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Maya the therapy dog is woofin excited to get reading at #South's Read-A-Thon!
Reading is a great way for students to develop their vocabulary, comprehension and memory skills - especially when demonstrated by a fluffy friend.
What's been your favorite childhood book to read?
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Quick shout out to Luke Huang for being named a 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar! Congrats on this marvelous achievement! Visit NCHS Website -> "News" for more information https://www.ncps-k12.org/o/nchs/article/1408274
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Did you miss our "Transition to Kindergarten" Informational Session?
No worries! We recorded the event so all our incoming kindergarten parents in the loop with important tips for to prepare your child for their first day at big-kid school!
Presentation, slides and information brochures available now under "Student Registration" -> "Kindergarten Information"
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Science at #South 🔬Our 3rd grade students learned how force impacts travel + distance on different objects! The goal was to stop the ball at certain points to describe the force, or push they used w/ popsicle sticks, to make the ball move. Way to keep moving #onward scientists!
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Given the anticipated refreezing of roads due to tonight's low temperatures, the New Canaan Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay schedule Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
I hope you can enjoy a slow morning tomorrow, and please stay safe.
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The New Canaan Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, 1/16/24, due to the inclement weather. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected throughout the day - please be careful if you must travel.
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South School LOVES to read! Check out all the fun we had during our "Bagels and Books" Scholastic Book Fair! Students love seeing friends, grabbing some delicious bakery items, and discovering latest adventures from their favorite characters. #southschool #NCPS @ncps_ct
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Bonfire season is upon us! Students had a great time this weekend connecting with friends, listening to live music, and of course, watching the fire! @WEganprincipal @NCHS_CT