Stratford Public Schools

Chapel Shared Reading: Mrs. Stemmler’s first-grade students shared their nonfiction writing with Mrs. McGuire’s second-grade students.

Franklin's 6th graders shared their projects during the Black History Living Museum coordinated by Miss T. and Mrs. Noisette. All students had the opportunity to visit each 6th grader’s station and learn about the contributions and accomplishments of key historical individuals. Our children did a great job and truly are amazing! To see more check out the CT Post article at https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-s-franklin-elementary-celebr-historic-17799506.php#photo-23496642

February 23, 2023 was Lordship's third whole school assembly. Students were picked for the Responsible Certificate. The Student Council honored teachers in the school as well. Ms. Murphy was given a special honor. GREAT JOB Lordship Students and Staff.

Congratulations to these fine young men on REPPING BHS with class and integrity during the Class L State Wrestling meet this weekend. Shout out to Mr. Ramos for his support and the pictures. We are proud of our guys!!!

History in Action at Chapel Elementary School: Dr. Lozinak’s 4th-grade students are learning about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

CAS Director of Student Activities Cherese Miller-Odukwe presents BHS Senior Riley Cook-Jimenez with the CT Heart of the Arts award!

Stratford H.S. Music Alumni Concert June 1st - Stratford mobile pantry - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - More information on all these topics is listed below - STRATFORD H.S. MUSIC ALUMNI CONCERT JUNE 1ST --- Help spread the word to all family and friends who have graduated from SHS and had been a member of the Bands, Jazz Band, Choirs, or Orchestra. SHS Music Alumni are cordially invited to come back and visit Stratford High School and see the new music wing on June 1, 2023. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with a reception in the lobby. Finger food will be provided. You also have the option to break out your instrument or voice and perform on our new stage! Tours and rehearsals are scheduled from 5:30-7:15. The concert will begin at 7:30. STRATFORD MOBILE PANTRY For food emergencies, please call the Baldwin Center at 203-385-4050 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. For after hours assistance, please call 2-1-1. Food pantry dates coming up are February 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 3, 17, May 1, 15 and June 12, 26. Time and Location is 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Holy Name of Jesus Church - 1950 Barnum Avenue. • Bring your own reusable bag. • Park your car on College Street • Make the line as directed in the parking lot • One bag per household DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is registering Stratford Children Birth to Age 5. Children will receive an age-appropriate book in the mail each month from Dolly! No cost to families! Register online at www.ImaginationLibrary.com Questions? Contact Coordinator Janet Lengel at jlengel@optimum.net

Stratford Recreation: New Session Begins in February! Sign up online: https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home ; YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS: Mad Science after School Program, Kitchen Kids! Session 2, Dodgeball Game of Throws! Session 3, Dance Stars! Session 5, Creation Kids! Session 3, Indoor Youth Tennis Clinics, Yoga for Teens and more! Sign Up Online: https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home

The Legislative Breakfast was held at Stratford High School with the Board of Education. Click the link to view the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6QLw5PsE4&t=2s

Visit Stratford Library's website for fun programs for Children and Teens . Children's Department: http://stratfordlibrary.org/kids/ Teen Department: http://stratfordlibrary.org/teens/

Nichols Elementary School K-2 teachers and administration had an energizing day of learning by analyzing different data points to inform instruction!

Lordship Elementary School-The joy our therapy dogs Dixie, Domino and Sprocket bring to our kids.

2023 Stratford Parents SEE. If you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian of children in Pre-K through grade 6, in Stratford Public Schools and want to become a leader, change agent, and active participant in the district... Parents SEE is for you! This FREE 13 week program focusing on parent leadership in education returns to Stratford for the 10th year! Parents SEE provides an opportunity to: influence post-pandemic education in light of the impact on our children, facilitate courageous conversations on equity in education, generate partnerships with community organizations and district leaders to work together to improve students' experiences, strengthen skills and understandings as a local parent change maker, and network and form connections with other parents in Stratford. DINNER AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED. --WHERE: SA Johnson House, 719 Birdseye Street. --WHEN: Saturday, 2/4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm & Wednesday, 2/8, 6-9 pm. Contact Sara North for more info. 203-381-6992 - - norths@stratk12.org

The Connecticut State Dept of Education has just named Eli Whitney as a School of Distinction. Congratulations to our whole school community for working so hard !

Thrilled to announce that Bunnell High School earned the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles recognizing our efforts in recruiting & retaining female students of color in our CSP program!

Kindergarten registration for September 2023 will begin in the month of February. If you have a child who will turn five (5) years of age on or before January 1, 2024, you will be able to access the registration process starting the week of February 13th. Click on link to continue reading . https://5il.co/1mv1n

Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2023, Stratford Public Schools will begin charging full price for all meals. Click the link to continue reading. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SPS/2599852/Smart_Funds_Ending_Letter_2022.pdf

The Spring 2023 Adult Ed Course List Catalog has been released and the registration portal is now OPEN! As always, we hope to see you at one or more of our Adult Education classes in the Spring! To register, click the link to continue reading. https://fs20.formsite.com/6q8ipm/mz9g3fo0am/index.html

The Eli Whitney school community is on a quest to collect 1 million soda top tabs to be donated to the Ronald McDonald house. Please send in any/all tabs you have with your students! Follow our journey on Twitter: @jess_scandurra @whitneywhales

Kudos to the Bunnell Interact Club for their help last evening with the annual Stratford Tree Lighting!!!