Principal's Pen
March 10, 2023
On behalf of the Julian Curtiss Building Committee they will seek the approval of the Board of Education to retain Antinozzi Associates as the Architects for the Julian Curtiss Project at the Thursday, March 16th board meeting.
The Advanced Learning Program has started evaluating grade 2, 3 and 4 students for ALP Reading, Math and Science placement for the 2023-2024 school year. Identified students will meet daily in the ALP classroom in lieu of general education classrooms to receive their instruction in Reading, Math and/or Science.
Parent input is a valuable component of the placement process. In order to refer your student for evaluation to Reading, Math, and/or Science ALP program classes and provide the committee with your insights, please complete the google form found at Parent Referral Form
This form must be completed by Friday, March 17.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who are currently enrolled in elementary ALP Reading, Math and Science classes do not need to be evaluated to continue in ALP Reading, Math and Science for the 2023-2024 school year.
More Information Available for Parents:
Please review the presentation: Elementary ALP Placement Process Video (slides and transcript Spanish slides and transcript). The ALP Leadership team held Q&A Sessions on Tuesday, March 7. The videos of the question and answer sessions are available on the ALP Website. If you have any questions, please emailadvancedlearning@greenwich.k12.ct.us
LOST and FOUND
The lost and found is overflowing with clothes. Please stop by during conferences or sign in at the office and check the lost and found. We will be donating any leftover clothing.
SAVE THE DATE
MARCH 29th at 6:30 PM
The Julian Curtiss Mental Health Staff will be presenting on Social Emotional Learning for students in K-5 with a focus on grades 3-5! You don't want to miss this one!
Enjoy your weekend!
Trish McGuire and Matthew Hartigan
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
MONDAY, MARCH 13TH STUDENTS ARE OFF FROM SCHOOL FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH STUDENTS HAVE AN EARLY DISMISSAL DAY 12:45 PM.
There are a few Preschool spots available!
A new preschool class has opened up at Julian Curtiss School! There are a few openings this school year for 3 and 4 year old children. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please reach out to the preschool office at 698-7796 for more information.
Here is information about the preschool program:
The Greenwich Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program is a structured, center-based program, where each child participates in instructional activities/experiences, which address the areas of communication, cognition, self-help, fine/gross motor and social emotional development.
The GPS Integrated preschool program adheres to the Connecticut Early Learning Development Standards that promote:
*Equity for all children, through setting high, but appropriate, expectations;
*High quality early learning experiences, by providing clear goals and trajectories for learning;
*Provision of individual support, based on each child’s growth and development;
Families’ understanding of what their children are learning and how they can support them;
*Teachers’ understanding of age-appropriate content and approaches to children’s learning, and;
*Communication across sectors, based upon these common goals for children.
St. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Parent Teacher Conferences March 13th and March 15th
Please make sure you have signed up for your child's report card conference which should take place the week of March 13th. If you do not have a conference scheduled please contact your child's teacher. School is closed for a full day on March 13th and an Early release day on March 15th to make time for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thank you in advance for being Partners in your child's Learning.
Link to Parent Guide for conferences
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18zsPTUdU9xxixigDK9xHhx1w1bxEfHRV01EoDTHsLN4/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish Parent Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g-8X9v4ihFP-ZjOZa1JGs6-zJbfNhcwX7UJcawgWXPo/edit?usp=sharing
After a couple of years hiatus, one of JC's signature family events is BACK! On Friday, March 17th in the JC Gymnasium, friends and family will come together with help from the JC staff to have some fun and win great prizes. Food will be available for sale and as always we need parents to help the night of this event as well as donating items for raffles and prizes,
Sign-up to help out in any way you can.
Buy Bingo Cards here.
The day is here! You can now register for our Julian Curtiss Glow Run! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for curriculum enrichment. Registering is easy and free!
️Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ️
Just for registering, you can enter our PARENT SWEEPSTAKES for a chance to win spirit wear credit, gas card OR spring social family pass. In order to be eligible for the drawing, you must register before kickoff on 03/24/2023.
Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
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Asunto: ¡"It's GLOW time! No esperes para unirte!"
¡ya ha llegado el día! ¡Ya pueden inscribirse en nuestra Julian Curtiss Glow Run! Nuestro objetivo es recaudar $ 15.000 para el enriquecimiento curricular. ¡Registrarse es fácil y gratis!
️ Regístrese ahora en MYBOOSTER.COM ️
Sólo por registrarse, usted puede entrar en nuestro SWEEPSTAKES PADRES para tener la oportunidad de ganar el espíritu de crédito desgaste, tarjeta de gasolina o la primavera pase social de la familia. Para poder participar en el sorteo, debes registrarte antes de que comience el 24/03/2023.
Asegúrese de revisar las funciones para compartir en MYBOOSTER.COM para que otros sepan cómo pueden ayudar a apoyar a nuestra escuela.
Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para fortalecer nuestra escuela. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo!
DATES TO REMEMBER
10- Printed report cards go home in Friday folders
13- Parent Teacher conferences - School Closed for students
15 - Early release day for conferences - Students dismissed at 12:45
17- BINGO night 5:00-7:00
22- Fifth graders to WMS play 9:00-11:30
23- Fifth graders to CMS play 9:00-11:30
24- Boosterthon Kick-off day
29 - Evening PTA meeting - Presentation from Mental Health staff on Social Emotional Learniing
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