Founded in 2010 by LitWorld, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the power of reading aloud to create community, amplify stories, and advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. Since its beginning, World Read Aloud Day has grown into a global movement of millions of readers, writers, and listeners from over 170 countries.

"World Read Aloud Day is a time for all of us to unite around the joy of sharing stories, reveling in language, words, and sounds, and creating an inclusive world of possibility that everyone can join into."
- Pam Allyn, creator of World Read Aloud Day

Thank you to all of our parents and staff members that took time out of their busy day to read to our students!

Fifteen educators including the Principal and Assistant Principal of The Greenwich Japanese School came to visit Julian Curtiss! They came to learn about teaching and learning in the American School System. Mrs. McGuire, Mr. Hartigan and several staff members presented regarding general curriculum, special education, world language and ESL. They got to spend 15 minutes in almost every grade level. Ms. Brehm made a beautiful arrangement of sakura , as well as individual chrysanthemums for each participant. The chrysanthemum is a sign of friendship and the national flower of Japan. We enjoyed hosting all of these educators! They were inspired by our students and our teaching staff!

Calling all 5th grade parents of students who have IEPs or 504s. CMS is holding a meeting to discuss the process of bridging from Elementary School to Middle School. We would love for you to join in on the conversation happening at CMS . The meeting will be held in the cafeteria on February 21st from 9:00-10:00. Hope to see you there.

Lauren Showstead

In order to provide input for your student’s middle school placement in ELA, Math, and Science, we give you an opportunity to provide the committee with your insights via our Parent Input Form. Before completing the form, we highly recommend reviewing the Transition Information for Parents. Please note: completion of this form does not guarantee placement into the selected courses.

Mr. O'Brien is offering an Open House for parents during the Gymnastics unit. Come see your child engaging in one of their favorite Physical Education units of the year. Below is a schedule of dates and times you will be permitted to visit. Please plan to visit on the day your child's class is in gym.

Be ready to move around a little. Parent participation is encouraged during Open House!

We can't wait to see you there.

Monday February 6th

5F: 9:00-9:30

KC: 9:30-10:00

KS: 10:00-10:30

4C: 11-11:30

1S 12:12:30

2S: 12:30-1:00

2M: 1:00-1:30

3G: 2:00-2:30

Wednesday February 8th

5S: 9-9:30

4O: 11:00-11:30

1H: 11:30-12:00

3E: 2:00-2:30

PJ Day is coming up soon on February 10th. Essentially the way it works on the day is that students are encouraged to donate $1 or more to wear their PJs; they can either bring this money into school for a physical collection, or they (and their parents) can donate online using the following link PJ Day link. If you would like to donate by cash or check put the money in an envelope, label it Pajama Day Donation and have your child bring it to the office.

February

10- PJ Day for entire school

13-20 - February recess - Schools Closed

21- School resumes

Email: Trish_McGuire@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Website: https://jcs.greenwichschools.org/
Location: 180 East Elm Street, Greenwich, CT, USA
Phone: 203-869-1896