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March 24, 2023

Principal's Pen March 24, 2023

March 23rd 2023 marked the first day of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. The 9th month of the lunar calendar, Ramadan is not a holiday by Islamic standards; it is a holy month of worship. Families will be fasting from dawn to sunset (about 5:40 am-7:00pm depending on the region they reside in); they cannot consume anything (water, medicine, food, etc.). For Muslims, Ramadan is much more than abstaining from food and drink. It is a month that exemplifies the Islamic values of gratitude, strengthening bonds of kinship, spirituality, and maximizing acts of charity. They are encouraged to donate to those in need as an act of appreciation for the blessings they have; it is a month of generosity and giving.


You can exchange Ramadan greetings by saying “Ramadan Kareem,” which in Arabic translates into “Have a generous Ramadan,” or “Ramadan Mubarak,” which roughly translates into “Happy Ramadan.” On the last day of Ramadan, which is Eid-al-fitr, the greeting changes to “Eid Mubarak.”

EAGLE PRIDE! EAGLE PRIDE!

Spring is here and there’s nothing better than a wave of excited students filling your classrooms and hallways. We have had a full week of excellent Eagle spirit here at JC. St. Patrick's Day Bingo, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and our Be Here Assembly has brought out the best in our students and families. Thank you to all who volunteer to help us with these extra activities.

Let's continue to support our Eagles and our wonderful community here at JC!

Julian Curtiss New School Song Julian Curtiss New School Song

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STUDENT COUNCIL LEADING THE ASSEMBLY

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FUN AT BINGO NIGHT

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Summer School

We are excited to announce that the 2023 GPS Summer School will be in session from Monday, July 4th, through Friday, August 5th. In addition to Extended School Year (ESY) services for all eligible PreK-12+ special education students, our summer programs will provide academic supports for invited K-8 students with priority needs in literacy and/or math. This year, we offer tutoring options in literacy or math for invited families who opt out of the full-day program.


    In addition to our academic support programs, we will hold Advanced Bridge Courses for middle school math students looking to accelerate their learning and Credit/Credit Recovery courses for GHS students. Invited students will be notified by April 1st, with registration beginning April 15th.


      More information regarding programming times, course descriptions, and registration can be found on the Greenwich Summer School Website.

      IMPORTANT PRESENTATION AT PTA MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING! IMPORTANT PRESENTATION AT PTA MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING!

      Julian Curtis Glow Run | It's Glow Time!



      Our Julian Curtiss Glow Run Fundraiser kicks off today, and we are thrilled about this year’s program! This year, our entire school is raising funds for curriculum enrichment. Our goal is to raise $15,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!


      Here’s how you can support Julian Curtiss School:

      1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
      2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com and give a donation, if you are able.
      3. Follow along next week as the MyBooster team arrive on the JC’s campus to coordinate extra activities!

      During recess or lunch or waiting for the bus, there will be games and competitions with classroom teachers. There are NO promises, but in the past fun extras included a PJ Day, dance party, DJ recess, and even some cream pies in the face. We’ll have to wait and see what the Booster team has planned…

      Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the Julian Curtiss Glow Run happening on 04/04/2023!

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      Quién: Familias de la escuela

      Línea de asunto: Julian Curtiss Glow Run| Kickoff Recap

      Adjuntar: PDF de la guía de recaudación de fondos (Haga clic aquí para descargar)

      ¡Familias de la escuela Julian Curtiss!

      ¡Nuestro Julian Curtiss Glow Run comenzó hoy, y estamos encantados con el programa de este año!

      Este año, toda nuestra escuela está recaudando fondos para el enriquecimiento curricular. Nuestra meta es recaudar $15,000, y, si les gustaría, ¡los estamos invitando a USTEDES a ayudar!


      He aquí cómo usted puede apoyar a la Escuela Julian Curtiss:

      1. Regístrese en mybooster.com esta noche. ¡Es muy fácil!

      2. Comparte sobre nuestra recaudación de fondos con tu familia y amigos usando el BOTÓN SHARE en mybooster.com.Haz una donación, si puedes.

      3. ¡Mire la próxima semana cómo el equipo de MyBooster llega al campus de JC para coordinar actividades adicionales!


      Durante el recreo o el almuerzo o esperando el autobús, habrá juegos y competencias con los maestros del salón. NO hay promesas, pero en el pasado, los extras divertidos incluyeron un día de pijamas, una fiesta de baile, un receso de DJ e incluso algunos pasteles de crema en la cara. Tendremos que esperar y ver qué ha planeado el equipo de Booster...

      Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela!. ¡No podemos esperar para la Julian Curtiss Glow Run que tendrá lugar el 04/04/2023!

      MISMATCHED DAY

      MISMATCHED DAY

      Wear mismatched socks or shoes on Thursday, April 6th to show support for Greenwich resident Sam Buck!


      If you can Please donate $1 - $10. No amount is too small.


      Sam is a 6th grader at Western Middle School and the

      happiest kid you will ever meet. He starts every day with a

      huge smile on his face and mismatched shoes and socks on

      his feet. Sam also suffers from a very rare, genetic brain

      disease called Vanishing White Matter disease (VWM).

      VWM is an incurable, untreatable and terminal brain

      disease that only affects 300 people worldwide.

      But there is hope for Sam and all other kids with VWM.

      All donations will fund an ongoing clinical trial

      (currently the only clinical trial in the world for VWM)

      to find a treatment for this devastating disease.


      Donations can be made online at vwmff.org/donate or on venmo

      at @vwmff


      DIA DISPAREJO

      Ponte calcetines o zapatos que no combinan el jueves 6 de abril para mostrar apoyo a Sam Buck, residente de Greenwich.


      Por favor donar $1 - $10. Ninguna cantidad es demasiado pequeña🙂


      Sam es un estudiante de sexto grado en Western Middle School y el

      niño más feliz que jamás conocerás. El comienza todos los días con una

      enorme sonrisa en su rostro, zapatos y calcetines que no combinan

      en sus pies. Sam sufre de una rara condición genética

      llamada Enfermedad de la sustancia blanca que desaparece (VWM).

      VWM es una enfermedad intratable e incurable y

      enfermedad terminal del cerebro que solo afecta a 300 personas en todo el mundo.

      Pero hay esperanza para Sam y todos los demás niños con VWM.

      Todas las donaciones financiarán un ensayo clínico en curso

      (actualmente el único ensayo clínico en el mundo para VWM)

      para encontrar un tratamiento para esta devastadora enfermedad.

      Las donaciones se pueden hacer en línea en vwmff.org/donate o en venmo en @vwmff



      Contáctenos con preguntas enVWMfoundation@gmail.com


      La Fundación VWM es una organización benéfica registrada 501(c)(3), todas las donaciones son

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      All About Academics: K-8

      All About Academics: K-8

      All About Academics: K-8 - Spring Updates from Curriculum Coordinators by Curriculum K-8 | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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      Preschool Highlights

      Preschool Highlights

      We've had a big week of traveling to space! The children created a blue print of a rocket ship and the teachers helped built it. After the design of the ship, we had to decorated it! It is a work in progress. Once the paint dries, the students will all add all the details.

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      Preschool Highlights

      Preschool Highlights

      As we get closer to Spring, our classroom grows as well! Please say hello to our new teacher, Ms. Julie! She fits right in with the class, getting down to their level to help the students learn and have fun! The students have noticed that the door to our room needs a little bit of color.

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      DATES TO REMEMBER



      24- Boosterthon Kick-off day

      29 - Evening PTA meeting - Presentation from Mental Health staff on Social Emotional Learning


      April

      4 - Fun Run -FUN RUN 2023 Calendar

      5- Fourth grade to Liberty Science Center

      6-Third grade High Touch High Tech

      7- Good Friday - No School

      7-14 Spring Break

      17 - Return to School

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      Principal Trish McGuire and Assistant Principal Matthew Hartigan

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

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