Principal's Pen
April 26 , 2024
Dear Julian Curtiss Parents and Families,
As spring unfolds, our school is abuzz with academics, field trips, and events. With this season also comes the Smarter Balanced Assessments for our students in grades 3, 4, and 5. By now, all parents of students in these grades should have received a letter detailing the assessments along with the testing dates. Below, you'll find the schedule for the upcoming week for your convenience. We kindly request that you ensure your child gets plenty of rest and enjoys a nutritious breakfast to support their performance.
More importantly, I'm excited to share that we've welcomed Mr. Eduardo Calderón as the new principal for the 2024-2025 school year. You can read more about his appointment in the press release linked below:
Mr. Calderón will be visiting our school on Monday and Tuesday of this upcoming week. During his visit, he will meet with teachers and students and participate in professional development sessions for teachers in grades K-2. We eagerly anticipate introducing him to our community. On Wednesday, May 1st, at 6 pm, he will be available for a "fireside chat" with the PTA (minus the fire, of course!). We hope you can join us in extending a warm welcome to him.
Please take the time to read the flyers below. We welcome the community to our Art Reception on May 29th as well as a visit to your child's foreign language classroom on May 30th and/or May 31st. We will have a schedule of your child's class in next week's Principal's Pen.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!
Trish McGuire and Matt Hartigan
SBA Schedule for the Week of Monday, April 29
Spring Events!
Please see flyer below for an important Service Club Project starting May 1st!
Parents are welcome!
Mark Your Calendar
May
May 1: PTA General Meeting 6 pm
May 1: Grade 2 Audubon Trip 9-11
May 3: Tarrytown Music Hall Trip (K-2) 8:30-1:00
May 6: Nurses’ Day
May 6- 10 Teacher appreciation week
May 10: 3rd grade to Greenwich Botanical Center 12-2:30
May 13: JC Spring Concert 6:30 pm
May 14: Grade 1 Assured Experience to Greenwich Public Library
May 14: 4th Grade SoundWaters 9-11:30am
May 17: Grandparent’s Day AM
May 17: Talent Show 6 pm
May 21: K visitation for 24/25 students 12:30
May 22: Sturbridge trip 5th grade
May 24: Field Day - early release day
May 29-31: Green Book Fair
May 29: Art Reception/Show 5:30-7:00 pm
May 30/31: FLES parent visits to classrooms - schedule to follow
May 30: CMS and WMS incoming 5th grade orientation 9:30-11:30
June
June 3: grades 3-5 to Ridgefield Playhouse 10:15-2:15
June 5 4th Grade Weir Farm 9:45am-12:15pm
June 14: Ringing out with a June 17th rain date
June 18: Last day of school for students