NEW LEBANON SCHOOL
Weekly Updates
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Hello Bobcat Families!
This week our superintendent sent an email to all parents in the District to address the news regarding a new social media challenge that has been characterized as a hoax by law enforcement. While we do recognize that so many of our older students participate responsibly in social media, there are instances of irresponsibility that grab national media attention.
We have been assured by the Greenwich Police Department that they will continue to be vigilant, not only today, but everyday, helping to make sure our schools, including ours, are safe. There are times where you may see additional patrol cars near school grounds, and sometimes they may not be so visible, but rest assured that they are doing everything they can to keep us all safe. Please feel free to continue to reach out to us if you have any other concerns.
Magnet Application - NOW OPEN!
Do you have friends in other areas of town who are interested in New Lebanon School? You can live ANYWHERE in Greenwich and come to New Lebanon School! Our MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATION is now live on our website and is DUE on February 1, 2022. Our Magnet Open Houses will be virtual on January 20th at 9:00am and January 20th at 6:30pm.
Voluntary Testing Program Expands- Now available for Preschool through Grade 8
The Connecticut Department of Health has extended Project COVID DeteCT to include pre kindergarten, seventh grade, and eighth grade students. The opt-in program, originally opened to just K-6 students, facilitates free weekly COVID-19 testing with a shallow nasal swab in Connecticut public schools for students with the purpose of screening unvaccinated students on a weekly basis. By initiating regular screening in our unvaccinated population, it will help identify cases early and aid in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in our schools. Consent forms, available in both English and Spanish, are to be submitted electronically directly to the testing facilitators through their website.
COVID Vaccination Information from Griffin Hospital/CT Department of Health
As a reminder, second-dose clinics for children 5-11 are set for Sunday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Julian Curtiss for those that received their first dose on November 21. Griffin Hospital has told us that they are also sending reminders to those families.
An additional second-dose clinic for children 5-11 who received their first dose on December 5 at Hamilton Avenue, has been set for Tuesday, December 28 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Pre-K Applications Coming Soon! Do you have a child turning 3 or 4?
For the 2022-2023 school year, the Pre-K applications will come out in December 2021 and the deadline is in January (they have not come out yet - we will update our S'more when the application is live!). Applications will be posted on the Pre-K website: https://www.greenwichschools.org/teaching-learning/preschool
The link to the website also has our Pre-K Handbook which will give you more information: https://www.greenwichschools.org/teaching-learning/preschool/greenwich-public-school-preschool-program
Questions about Pre-K? Please call Anna Abbott at 203-698-7796.
Recycle Your Textiles
Greenwich High School Outreach Club is holding a Clothing & Textile Drive. Donate clothes, shoes, belts, bags, accessories, towels, linens (in any condition) which will help keep these items out of landfills. The drive will be held through Friday, December 31. Collection bins are available at:
• GHS back parking lot, 10 Hillside Road
• Arch Street Teen Center, 100 Arch Street
• The Nathaniel Witherell, 70 Parsonage Road
A percentage of the proceeds will support The Harris Project’s CODA (Co-occurring Disorders Awareness) prevention programming For more information, click here.
Together in Safety and Learning,
Mrs. Michaelson & Mrs. Eisenstein
Important Upcoming Dates
- December 23rd: Early Release at 12:45pm, lunch is grab and go at the door (AFTERS: Family First Closed, Archibald CLOSED, B&G Club OPEN, YWCA OPEN)
December 24th - January 2nd: NO SCHOOL, Holiday Break
Monday, January 3rd: School Resumes
Friday, January 14th: NO SCHOOL, Teacher PD Day
Monday, January 17th: NO SCHOOL, MLK Day
5th to 6th Grade Transition Meetings for Families
Save the date for a virtual meeting to discuss the Fifth to Sixth Grade Transition Process. Middle School Counselors, Curriculum Coordinators, and Middle School Principals will go live to talk about what goes on in the spring and summer to help prepare students for the next school level. During this session, there will also be information regarding the placement process for Advanced Studies in Grades 6-8.
Join us virtually on:
You are invited to attend one of the sessions listed above. More information is available on our district website and S'Mores. If unable to attend, the slide deck and video recording of both meetings will be available online as early as January 4.
Atención padres de quinto grado:
Reserven la fecha para una reunión virtual para discutir el proceso de transición de quinto a sexto grado. Los consejeros de las escuelas intermedias (middle schools), los coordinadores de planes de estudio y los directores de las escuelas intermedias participarán en esta reunión para hablar sobre lo que sucederá en la primavera y el verano con el objeto de preparar a los estudiantes para el próximo grado escolar. Durante esta sesión también divulgaremos información sobre cómo acceder al programa de estudios avanzados en los grados 6-8.
Únanse a nosotros virtualmente el:
Lunes 3 de enero a las 9:00 am Zoom Link
Lunes 3 de enero a las 6:30 pm Zoom Link
Están invitados a asistir a una de las sesiones enumeradas anteriormente. Encontrarán más información en nuestro sitio web del distrito escolar y S'Mores. Si no pueden asistir, estarán disponibles en línea la presentación de diapositivas y la grabación de video de ambas reuniones a partir del 4 de enero.
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN CHILDREN
Thursday, December 16, 2021
12:30 pm - 2:00pm
BOE Havemeyer Building, Staff Development Room
Thursday, January 13, 2022
10:00am-11:30am
Town Hall Hayton-Conference Room-3rd Floor
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
11:00am-12:30pm
Town Hall Cone Room 2nd Floor
JOIN OUR LISTENING COMMUNITY!
GPS Listening Community
The Listening Community was created for parents of children with special needs. It is a place for parents to connect and support other parents.
The meetings are currently conducted virtually and will be held as follows:
- Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM
- Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 PM
The Google Meet link will remain the same for each session:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yof-adsn-cfz
Welcome to our Listening Community is a great newsletter to subscribe to.
WHAT IS FOR LUNCH NEXT WEEK? ¿QUÉ HAY PARA ALMUERZAR LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA?
MONDAY, DEC 20th - All-Beef Frankfurter, No Nitrates, Whole Grain Roll, with Beans
TUESDAY, DEC 21th - Burritos, Beef, Bean, Cheese, or No Bean Choice
WEDNESDAY, DEC 22th - Pasta with Meatsauce and Whole Grain Roll
THURSDAY, DEC 23th - Early Release - Cook's Choice Hot Entree
Our weekly menu can be also always be found here: https://www.greenwichschools.org/departments/food-services/menus-and-meal-prices