NEW LEBANON SCHOOL
Weekly Updates
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Hello Bobcat Families! We hope you enjoy the beautiful spring weekend ahead. There is a lot of important information about upcoming events and opportunities in this week's S'more, so happy scrolling!
Greenwich Department of Human Services Logo Contest
The Greenwich Department of Human Services seeks to create an easily recognizable logo to raise the visibility of the department and its services as well as highlight the support that the department provides through community partnerships. Students, ages 5-19, living in the Town of Greenwich, are invited to submit an original logo design for the Greenwich Department of Human Services. The logo may be used in all media – including online, print, on merchandise and other visual collateral. Evaluation of entries will be based on relevance, originality, and aesthetic quality. Please refer to the Contest Rules and Entry Form for more information. Questions and the entry form and logo design must be submitted to: gdhslogocontest@greenwichct.org by Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Summer School 2022
GPS will be holding summer school from July 5-August 5, running from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM for most offerings. The 2022 Program will focus on literacy and numeracy skills for our PreK-8 students, including tutoring options for invited families. Advancement courses and credit recovery courses will be offered for our secondary level students in Grades 6-12. For more information, please visit our website or email questions to our Summer Programs Coordinator, Tara Fogel at this dedicated summer school email address:
GPS_SummerSchool2022@greenwich.k12.ct.us. Check back on April 1 for links to register your child.
Another Summer Opportunity...Boxing!
Ahmad Mickens, the owner of Revolution Training is an amazing athlete, coach, trainer, father, and truly likes to give back in the ways that he can. His primary training focus is boxing and boxing conditioning, but is also a trained and certified yoga instructor. He is located in Harbor Point in Stamford at 579 Pacific Street, though is moving to a new and larger location in Harbor Point in about a month. His Youth Boxing program has a few scholarships available - reach out to him if you are interested by filling out the contact form on his website!
Together in Safety and Learning,
Mrs. Michaelson & Mrs. Eisenstein
WHAT IS YOUR PLAN THIS SUMMER?
LOOKING FOR SUMMER RESOURCES? CHECK OUT OUR NEW LEBANON SCHOOL SUMMER GUIDE BELOW CREATED BY MS. JENNA WILSON, SOCIAL WORKER!
Important Upcoming Dates
March 31st & April 1st: 5th to 6th ALP Placement Letters e-mailed to families
Tuesday, April 5th: PTA Boosterthon kicks off - more info below!
Thursday, April 7th, 7pm (IN PERSON): 5th to 6th grade Western Middle School Parent Meeting
Monday, April 11th, 7pm: PTA Meeting on Zoom
Wednesday, April 13th, 6pm: 5th Grade Parent Meeting @ New Lebanon School Media Center (IN PERSON)
Friday, April 15th: GOOD FRIDAY, NO SCHOOL (Start of Spring Break)
April 18th - 22nd: NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
Monday, April 25th, 5pm: Community Service Awards @ GHS honoring two 5th Graders!
Thursday, April 28th, 7pm: BOE Meeting (Distinguished Teachers Recognition)
Thursday, May 5th, 4:30pm: 2022 Distinguished Teachers Awards Ceremony
Saturday, May 21st at 4pm - 6pm: Spring/Spaghetti Dinner!
May 23 - 27: Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, June 24th: Last Day of School, Early Release Day
GET READY FOR OUR BOBCAT BOOSTERTHON!!!
New Lebanon families...
If you haven't done so already, you can support our school in 3 steps:
1. REGISTER your student(s) on mybooster.com today. It takes 30 seconds!
2. SHARE with 5 family/friends using the SHARE tools on mybooster.com (Facebook, Text Message or Email). Students can earn rewards just for sharing from mybooster.com.
3. GIVE a donation if you are able to give.
Key dates to remember:
️ Donating is OPEN!
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM, Share, & Give!
️ Event Kick Off - 4/4
️ Event Day - 4/13
(SAVE THE DATE! You’re Invited - more details to come)
Every share and donation makes a difference! And, don’t forget…
• All students get to participate in the fun run day, regardless of financial participation
• Students will experience an incredible character development program. They’ll be learning about the importance of curiosity, confidence, humility, practice and endurance by following along with Sports City Worldwide! Check out the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/569056182/a3547ba2ee
️ Start Donating and Sharing Your Pledge Link ️
PLUS, just by registering and sharing your pledge link, you earn entries into the DISNEY GRAND PRIZE SWEEPSTAKES Learn more once you register on MYBOOSTER.COM for how you could win an all-expenses paid trip to Disney for your family!
Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!
Nuevas familias libanesas...
¡Estamos a solo 1 semana de nuestro Bobcat Boosterthon y nuestros estudiantes y personal están muy emocionados! Estamos deseando divertirnos y construir nuestra comunidad juntos.
Si aún no lo has hecho, puedes apoyar a nuestra escuela en 3 pasos:
1. REGISTRE a su(s) estudiante(s) en mybooster.com hoy. ¡Tarda 30 segundos!
2. COMPARTE con 5 familiares/amigos utilizando las herramientas SHARE en mybooster.com (Facebook, Mensaje de texto o Correo electrónico). Los estudiantes pueden ganar recompensas solo por compartir desde mybooster.com.
3. DA una donación si eres capaz de dar.
Fechas clave para recordar:
️ ¡Donar está ABIERTO!
¡Regístrese en MYBOOSTER.COM, comparta y regale!
️ Inicio del evento - 4/4
️ Día del evento - 4/13
(¡GUARDA LA FECHA! Estás invitado - más detalles por venir)
¡Cada acción y donación hace la diferencia! Y, no lo olvides...
• Todos los estudiantes pueden participar en el divertido día de la carrera, independientemente de la participación financiera
• Los estudiantes experimentarán un increíble programa de desarrollo de personajes. ¡Aprenderán sobre la importancia de la curiosidad, la confianza, la humildad, la práctica y la resistencia siguiendo a Sports City Worldwide! Echa un vistazo al tráiler aquí: https://vimeo.com/569056182/a3547ba2ee
️ Comience a donar y compartir su enlace de compromiso ️
ADEMÁS, con solo registrarte y compartir tu enlace de compromiso, ganas entradas en el SORTEO DEL GRAN PREMIO DE DISNEY ¡Obtén más información una vez que te registres en MYBOOSTER.COM sobre cómo podrías ganar un viaje con todos los gastos pagados a Disney para tu familia!
Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela, ¡estamos agradecidos por nuestra increíble comunidad escolar!
SEE YOU ON MONDAY, APRIL 11 FOR OUR NEXT PTA MEETING
Monday, April 11
7:00pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 852 0483 9771
Passcode: 561624
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO THE MEETING
MEETING AGENDA:
- PTA BOARD NOMINATIONS/ELECTION INFO
- CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT UPDATE
- SPRING FUNDRAISING EVENTS
-BOOSTERTHON
-CLASS BASKET RAFFLE
-SPRING SPAGHETTI DINNER
-BOOK FAIR
- TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
- PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE
5TH GRADE PARENT MEETING - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 6PM AT NEW LEBANON SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
Curious about our Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum? See below!
SPRING BREAK CAMPS - CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCE BELOW!
Spring Break Camp Options
2022
Boys & Girls Club
4 Horseneck Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-869-3224
https://bgcg.org/events-news/club-calendar.html
Members (ages 6 and up) can be dropped off between 8am and 9:30am (latest drop off time available) until 5pm (latest) during Spring Break. There is no sign up necessary.
It is not too late to become a member!
https://bgcg.org/what-we-do/membership.html
YMCA
50 East Putnam Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-869-1630
Following the Greenwich Public Schools calendar, Vacation Camp meets at our Y from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Extended day options are also available in the morning (8:00 – 9:00 AM) and the afternoon (4:00 – 5:30 PM).
AGES 5 – 12 YRS.
Member $65 per day | Non-Member $80 per day
EARLY DROP OFF FEE: $10 per day
LATE PICK-UP FEE: $15 per day
Following the Greenwich Public Schools calendar, Vacation Camp meets at our Y from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Extended day options are also available in the morning (8:00 – 9:00 AM)
AGES 3 – 5 YRS.
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Member $35 per day | Non-Member $55 per day
Early drop off option (8:00AM – 9:00AM): $10 per day
https://www.greenwichymca.org/schoolvacationcamp/
YWCA
259 East Putnam Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
Arthur Smith
Director of Youth Programs
203-869-6501, ext. 251
203-869-6501 ext 251
Spring Break Camp offered for Kindergarten through Middle School 8:30am - 6pm
Financial Aid of up to 40% scholarship available (email Arthur Smith)
Membership fee of $75 if not already a member
Listening Community's Spring Session
The Listening Community's the next session will run from April 27 through June 1. Meets occur during the fall, winter, and spring for a six-week cycle and are held on Wednesdays at Greenwich Town Hall. Parents/guardians have the option of attending the morning session from 9:30-10:30 AM or the evening session from 6:30-7:30 PM.
For those that prefer, the evening session will offer participants the option to stream if they cannot attend in person. You can also find more information through the Listening Community newsletter.
Support Greenwich Resident Sam Buck for Mismatched Day!
WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS: HONK JR.
WHAT IS FOR LUNCH NEXT WEEK? ¿QUÉ HAY PARA ALMUERZAR LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA?
The GPS monthly menu can always be found here: https://www.greenwichschools.org/departments/food-services/menus-and-meal-prices