Exciting News! 🎉 Our newest episode of the From Forest to Shore podcast drops this Thursday, November 6th at 8:00 AM! 🥳
This is an important conversation you won't want to miss! We're diving deep into the topic of School Safety across all levels—elementary, middle, and high school. 🛡️ Tune in as we sit down with amazing school leaders: Principal Eric Conrad (Johnson House), Principal Greg Grigas (Flood Middle School), and Principal Dr. Katie Graf (Bunnell High School).
They share essential insights on:
🔑 Safety protocols and drills (fire drills, lockdowns, and more!)
🗣️ How to talk to students of all ages about safety in a reassuring way.
🤝 The crucial role parents and the community play in keeping our schools safe.
📱 How the new cell phone policy impacts safety and focus.
Safety is a priority for all of us, and this episode shares what we're doing and how you can be a part of it!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Let's get informed, stay connected, and keep our community safe together! 💙💛
#FromForestToShore #SchoolSafety #StratfordPublicSchools #SPSCT #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #CommunityFirst #ParentPartnership #StudentSafety #EducationMatters
This is an important conversation you won't want to miss! We're diving deep into the topic of School Safety across all levels—elementary, middle, and high school. 🛡️ Tune in as we sit down with amazing school leaders: Principal Eric Conrad (Johnson House), Principal Greg Grigas (Flood Middle School), and Principal Dr. Katie Graf (Bunnell High School).
They share essential insights on:
🔑 Safety protocols and drills (fire drills, lockdowns, and more!)
🗣️ How to talk to students of all ages about safety in a reassuring way.
🤝 The crucial role parents and the community play in keeping our schools safe.
📱 How the new cell phone policy impacts safety and focus.
Safety is a priority for all of us, and this episode shares what we're doing and how you can be a part of it!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Let's get informed, stay connected, and keep our community safe together! 💙💛
#FromForestToShore #SchoolSafety #StratfordPublicSchools #SPSCT #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #CommunityFirst #ParentPartnership #StudentSafety #EducationMatters
Ready to navigate the fast-paced world of AI in education with your family? 🧠🤖
Join us for a crucial webinar with special guest Dr. Phil Piazza as we dive into "What Students are doing (And Shouldn't be doing)" with artificial intelligence in school settings!
We'll be exploring the do's and don'ts, discussing the blurry line between support and shortcut, and giving you practical ways to build trusting conversations about AI use at home. Learn the essential skills your kids need to develop now to thrive in an AI-powered future.
🗓️ Webinar premieres 10/21/25 @ 7pm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBFWxaIdKj0
#AIinEducation #FamilyWebinar #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #StudentAI #DrPhilPiazza #EdTech #SchoolLife #DigitalLiteracy #FutureSkills #TechTalk #ParentResources #AIandKids
Join us for a crucial webinar with special guest Dr. Phil Piazza as we dive into "What Students are doing (And Shouldn't be doing)" with artificial intelligence in school settings!
We'll be exploring the do's and don'ts, discussing the blurry line between support and shortcut, and giving you practical ways to build trusting conversations about AI use at home. Learn the essential skills your kids need to develop now to thrive in an AI-powered future.
🗓️ Webinar premieres 10/21/25 @ 7pm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBFWxaIdKj0
#AIinEducation #FamilyWebinar #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #StudentAI #DrPhilPiazza #EdTech #SchoolLife #DigitalLiteracy #FutureSkills #TechTalk #ParentResources #AIandKids
🎤🎧 New Podcast Alert!
Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Stratford Public Schools Podcast: From Forest to Shore airs October 23rd at 8:00 AM and we're tackling a topic on everyone's mind: the district's cell phone policy! 🗣️
Join us as we talk with Dr. Phil Piazza and Dr. Diana DiIorio about the policy's main goals, which are all about creating a focused, inclusive, and productive learning environment for every student. We discuss:
📱The need to balance technology with learning.
📱The positive changes we're seeing in classrooms and hallways.
📱How limiting device access helps students build crucial social skills and emotional resilience.
📱The importance of authentic, face-to-face communication and collaboration.
This policy isn't about banning technology—it's about teaching our students to use devices as tools rather than toys! 🛠️
Listen on 10/23 to get informed, feel connected, and be inspired by the work shaping the future of our students. Link in bio!
#FromForestToShore #SPSPodcast #CellPhonePolicy #DigitalWellness #StudentSuccess #StratfordCT #CTEd #EducationPolicy #ToolsNotToys #FutureReady #StratfordPublicSchools
Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Stratford Public Schools Podcast: From Forest to Shore airs October 23rd at 8:00 AM and we're tackling a topic on everyone's mind: the district's cell phone policy! 🗣️
Join us as we talk with Dr. Phil Piazza and Dr. Diana DiIorio about the policy's main goals, which are all about creating a focused, inclusive, and productive learning environment for every student. We discuss:
📱The need to balance technology with learning.
📱The positive changes we're seeing in classrooms and hallways.
📱How limiting device access helps students build crucial social skills and emotional resilience.
📱The importance of authentic, face-to-face communication and collaboration.
This policy isn't about banning technology—it's about teaching our students to use devices as tools rather than toys! 🛠️
Listen on 10/23 to get informed, feel connected, and be inspired by the work shaping the future of our students. Link in bio!
#FromForestToShore #SPSPodcast #CellPhonePolicy #DigitalWellness #StudentSuccess #StratfordCT #CTEd #EducationPolicy #ToolsNotToys #FutureReady #StratfordPublicSchools
Wear Pink and Raise Awareness on October 29th!
Mr. Greist announced the special event if Nichols reaches the Booster fundraiser goal. Video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nxJNTzviiMj5QdAeHwBd7C6uJwefAvf9/view?usp=drive_link
Mr. Haddock hosted the first math competition of the year, dividing students into two teams, captained by Principal Greist and Assistant Principal Saunders. The class answered over 400 math questions combined in just 15 minutes.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
The Nichols PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year is coming soon!
The Nichols' PTO is looking for your feedback on their meetings! Please take a moment to let them know using this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KF9KSP6
This is just a reminder that the Stratford Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in recognition of Labor Day.
What is AI and why should families care?
Join us for a special webinar with Acting Superintendent Heather Borges, where we'll discuss the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on our students and community.
Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 PM EST on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@StratfordPublicSchools
Join us for a special webinar with Acting Superintendent Heather Borges, where we'll discuss the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on our students and community.
Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 PM EST on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@StratfordPublicSchools
Attention Stratford Public Schools families! Is your child's physical and immunization record up to date? All missing health documents are due by August 22nd. Watch our video to learn more about the requirements and where to get help if you need it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6PmIItL3s
#StratfordPublicSchools #StudentHealth #SchoolYearReady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6PmIItL3s
#StratfordPublicSchools #StudentHealth #SchoolYearReady
Don't forget to join us for the Back-To-School Fair on August 16th at SHS!
Step up day at Nichols!
SHS Graduates came back to visit Nichols!
The district's elementary jazz band visited Nichols to perform for our 3rd-6th grade students!
June is almost here, but the learning never stops at Nichols for teachers and students!
Nichols will be celebrating Read Across America Week with 5 days of spirit from March 3rd - March 7th!
Monday - Favorite jersey or workout gear
Tuesday - Shirt with a positive message
Wednesday - Favorite, silliest socks
Thursday - Coziest, comfiest outfit
Friday - Nichols School gear
The Nichols Multicultural Committee has put together some suggestions for celebrating Martin Luther King Jr's legacy on Monday. Please take a look: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sck7C27b34XgwBW70V4Jm3_E2SgqPkXTFn7TkBrjXZg/edit?usp=sharing
