2025 PARENTS SEE - Parents' Supporting Educational Excellence -
The Parents SEE Program returns to Stratford for the 12th year! Become a part of a program where you will learn the skills, get the tools and gain an understanding of how to help address inequities, improve schools and community engagement, and increase student achievement! Sign up for Parents SEE Today! A free 13-session program focusing on parent leadership. For more information contact Andrea Corcoran, 203-381-6992 - corcorana@stratk12.org
2025 MLK Day: To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by engaging the community in a creative, artistic celebration that promotes themes of equality, justice and service. --- Free & Open to the Public --- Storytelling, Film Screening, Art & Literary Workshops, Community Discusisons. --- Sterling Community Center - January 20 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Baldwin Center. --- Information: www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/mlk-day
Driver's Ed - Please Read Carefully Before Registering: This is a comprehensive course in driver education held online. The course consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience (through Zoom), of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Save Driving Practice, which covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. All applicants must be high school students. Stratford residents receive priority with their applications. Students must be sixteen years of age by the first session. (NO EXEMPTIONS). They must attend fifteen two-hour online sessions. A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one two-hour session along with their child. Attendance is extremely STRICT, and Students are only allowed to miss ONE class. If more are missed, they will NOT receive their certificate of completion. This course does NOT include on-road instruction. ---- Dates: January 28th - March 20th ---- Location: Zoom (ONLINE) ---- Instructor: Howard Knepler/Fary Knepler Driving School ---- Course Fee is $155.00 - NON REFUNDABLE ---- Time: 3:45 pm-5:45 pm or 5:45 pm -7:45 pm --- Days: Tuesday & Thursdays --- Class Schedule January 28 & 30; February 4, 6, 11, 13*, 18, 20, 25, 27; March 4, 6, 13, 18 - March 20th (Makeup class); ---- MANDATORY PARENT CLASS: *February 13th -- (Required by State Law. Class cannot be made up) ---- ONE MAKE-UP CLASS: March 20th
Please take a moment to browse this week's District News & Events by clicking on the link below.: https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-january-10-2025
Family Resource Guide - English: https://5il.co/34iws -- Spanish: https://5il.co/34iww
Raising Highly Capable Kids. Parents, come and be encouraged! It is a free 13-week course presented by Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families. Twelve Thursdays, January 23 - April 10, 2025, from 6:15 -7:45 p.m. - Location: Stratford Parents' Place - 719 Birdseye St. - Child Care Provided! Contact Amanda Joy, 203-381-6992 , joya@stratk12.org. -
Raising Highly Capable Kids is a proven 13-week course created to help build stronger families by giving you the confidence, tools, and skills to raise healthy, caring, and responsible children. Learn more at capablekids.com
Happy New Year and Happy Friday Stratford Families!
Here's this week's edition of SPS District News & Events -
https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-january-3-2025
Please take a moment to browse this week's District News & Events by clicking on the link below.: https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-december
CT Food Bank, in partnership with the Stratford Health Department and the YMCA, will distribute a variety of FREE fresh and nutritious food to individuals and families every other Monday. ; 2024 Pantry Dates: December 9 and December 23rd; Location: Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford. (College St. Parking Lot) from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Don't Forget to Bring your reusable bag, Park your car on College Street, and Make the line as directed in the parking lot. One bag per household.
Stratford Health Department Presents Preschool Flu Clinics located in the Birdseye Municipal Complex on Thursday, 12/12/24, from 3-5 PM; Monday, 12/30/24, from 3-5 PM; Thursday, 1/2/25 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Did you know the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health requires that all preschool (PK3 and PK4) children receive an influenza immunization (flu shot) to attend preschool? This means your child cannot return to school on 1/2/2025 until they have received their flu shot. Appointments are Required.; 203-385-4090 - health@townofstratford.ocm; 468 Birdseye St, Stratford. ; Please bring insurance card. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children's vaccines.
Stratford Library December Teen Events: December-Pop-Up Challenge: Teen Department - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 1- Dec. 31 - Guess how many holiday candy kisses in the jar & win the jar. It will make a great gift for anyone who loves chocolate. ; Holiday Celebration Tree - Teen Department - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 1- Dec. 31 - No registration; while supplies last - Do you celebrate Diwali, Kwanza, Hanukkah, or Christmas? Maybe you celebrate the cold weather, warm flannel or school vacation. Share whatever you feel like celebrating this season by designing your own mini-ornament to hang on the Teen Department tree. ; Peer Tutoring/Homework Helpers: Grades 5-8 - Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 - Are you struggling with class or homework assignments? Need help with math or writing that essay? We have high school volunteers here ready to help you do your very best. Registration required so we can schedule homework helpers. Call 203-385-4167 or email slateen@stratfordlibrary.org to schedule an appointment. ; Throwback Thursday Teen Movie Night: “Home Alone”: Lovell Room - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 5: - 4-6:00 P.M. - No registration required - Come lay back and watch a throwback movie at the library with friends. Snacks and refreshments provided. ; Teens Holiday Cookie Decorating & Movie Event: - Lovell Room - Grades 6-13 - Dec. 12: - 3:30-5:00P.M. - No registration required - Let’s kick off the winter holidays together. Come hang out with friends, watch holiday movies, share some hot chocolate & decorate holiday cookies. ; Hot Cocoa Café: - Lovell Room - Grades 6-12 - Dec.17: 3-4:30P.M. - No registration required - Step inside our cozy cafe and relax. We’ll have our fireplace roaring, books to read (and keep!), games to play, and a variety of hot cocoa and sweet treats. ; Holiday Wrap-Up: Library lobby - All Ages - Dec.18: - 5-7:00P.M. - No registration; while supplies last - Wouldn’t you love to have some elves around to do your holiday wrapping for you? Our Teen & uCreate volunteers are filling in for the elves & will be happy to help you wrap things up. Bring your items & meet us in the Library Lobby. Bring your own wrapping paper or use ours. While you wait for your packages stop by our craft table and create your own unique holiday card.
There are many enjoyable activities for both kids and adults happening in Stratford. Please take a moment to browse this week's District News and Events by clicking on the link below..:
https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-november-15-2024
Stratford Recreation Winter Programs: Theater, Dance, Yoga, Cooking, Basketball, Track & Field, Pickleball, crafts for the holidays, tennis, Teen Night, Kids Night, Winter Break Clubhouse.
Stratford Recreation: Girls Basketball League starts in 2 weeks! -
Our league builds confidence and character while improving skills. - All levels are welcome. https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home - Click Programs Search Girl - Deadline to Register December 3rd. - $150 per player/ Girls Only - Two Divisions: NCAA grades 3-5 - Tuesday & Thursday Nights: Practice starts December 3rd - Games January - March - Want to be a Volunteer Coach? Email aknorr@townofstratford.com
Winter Sports Tryout Information: Winter Sports Registration is now open for students interested in participating. Please click the following link for information regarding the Winter Sports Tryouts.
Click on the link for Winter Season Registration - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SHS/4923715/Winter_Athletics_Registration_2024.pdf
Stratford Recreation Fall Programs: After school and weekends, for all ages, preschool to adult. Basketball, soccer, swim lessons, art, dance, tennis, track & field, archery, after-school care and more! Check out this website for dates and times: https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Program or call 203-385-4052
Hands-on Drumming: On October 14, 21, and 28, Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a fun drumming experience while experimenting with patterns and rhythm.
cARTie: October 22 and 24 - Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a monthly art experience on the traveling cARTie art bus.
Book Fair: The week of October 28th, Victoria Soto Preschool students will be able to shop for new Scholastic books.
Wooster Fundraiser Going on Now! Poppin Popcorn- Start Date: 10/7/24 - End Date: 10/21/24
