Family Update

Dear APPLES Families,

Thank you to all of our APPLES families who joined us for Trunk or Treat! It was wonderful to see all of the creative trunks and smiling faces. The children had so much fun! Check out some pictures from this special evening here- Trunk or Treat photos

A Few Reminders for This Week:

• Wednesday, October 28: Early dismissal for all students at 10:30 AM.

• Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30: Orange & Black and/or Pajama Days! Students are encouraged to wear orange and black or their favorite pajamas to celebrate! Please remember that Halloween costumes and candy are not permitted at school.

We are looking forward to another fun week at APPLES!

We do not celebrate Halloween during the school day. Instead, students are invited to wear orange, black, or pajamas on October 29 and 30!

Please remember: No costumes or candy at school.

Pop-Up Kindergarten Info Meeting

Monday, November 2 · 6:30 – 7:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zek-wneo-imp

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-729-4175‬ PIN: ‪516 297 758‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zek-wneo-imp?pin=3758071546254

We are heading into our second week of our Trees Unit! The children are continuing to explore how trees grow, change, and play an important role in the world around us.

Take a moment to read the storyboard below to learn more about the exciting activities and learning experiences your child will enjoy throughout this unit!

In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, our classrooms worked together to create a school-wide AAC communication board, now proudly displayed at the front of our school! This collaborative project highlights the importance of communication and reminds us that every child deserves a voice!

Did you know? Research shows that AAC does not prevent children from learning to talk. In fact, it can support speech and language development! See an article below to learn more about the benefits of AAC.

Autism Awareness Shirts – Now $10!

Our 2026 Autism Awareness shirts are on sale throughout October! Limited sizes and quantities available. Purchase your shirt here!

Our school nurses have been reaching out to families to ensure all students have up-to-date medical records. All students must have a current physical examination (completed within the past year) and updated immunization records on file.

If you have been contacted by our nursing staff, please work with them to ensure your child’s medical records are complete and meet school health requirements.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our APPLES community healthy and safe!

Please make sure the school has your child’s current physical, immunization records, and medication authorization form (if needed).

All preschool students must receive their flu vaccine by December 15, 2026. Students without required medical documentation, including the flu vaccine, cannot attend school.

Please see the attached letter from our school nurse for more information. English and Spanish versions are included.

Questions?

Nurse Darline Gaspard
📞 203-977-8868
✉️ dgaspard@stamfordpublicschools.org

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