Check Out our AI Family Series for all caregivers! 🤖 We're here to help you navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence.
In our latest session, "Talking to your child about AI with confidence," I'm joined by Dr. Diana DiIorio, Assistant Superintendent. We tackle the big questions:
🤔 What are kids asking about AI?
👨👩👧👦 Creating a safe space for AI use at home.
🧭 Guiding vs. Controlling your child's AI exploration.
🛑 Discussing AI risks without the fear factor.
Ready to confidently talk about AI with your student? Head over to our website for this session and a wealth of resources, micro-courses, and our monthly family AI challenge! 👇
Webinar Airs Tuesday, November 18 @ 7pm on YouTube.
🔗 Link in Bio!
#AIFamilySeries #StratfordK12 #ParentResources #DigitalCitizenship #AIEducation #FutureReady #ParentingHacks #StratfordCT #InstructionalTechnology
Today we honored the veterans who are part of our SHL community with our Veteran's Day assembly. With songs, poems, and food, we shared our appreciation for the sacrifices our veterans have made for us. #shlpride #veteransday #stratfordveteransmuseum
🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE IS LIVE! 🎙️🌳🌊
Parents, students, and staff: School Safety is on everyone's mind, and we're tackling it head-on in the latest episode of From Forest to Shore!
Join hosts Matt Rivers and Dr. Michelle Eckler as they sit down with three incredible school leaders from Stratford Public Schools:
🍎 Eric Conrad, Principal of Johnson House (Elementary)
🍎 Greg Grigas, Principal of Flood Middle School
🍎 Dr. Katie Graf, Principal of Bunnell High School
We dive into:
🔑 Crucial safety info for our youngest students (looking for the helpers! 🦸)
🤝 The growing personal responsibility of middle schoolers.
🗣️ How we talk to high schoolers about world events and safety.
🔒 Key safety protocols and drills you need to know!
💡 How YOU can partner with your school to create a safer environment!
This is a must-listen for our entire community! Get informed, feel connected, and be inspired.
🎧 Tune in now! Available anywhere you get your podcasts!
#FromForestToShore #StratfordPSCT #SchoolSafety #Community #Education #Podcast #NewEpisode #ElementarySchool #MiddleSchool #HighSchool #SeeSomethingSaySomething 📢🏫
Parents, students, and staff: School Safety is on everyone's mind, and we're tackling it head-on in the latest episode of From Forest to Shore!
Join hosts Matt Rivers and Dr. Michelle Eckler as they sit down with three incredible school leaders from Stratford Public Schools:
🍎 Eric Conrad, Principal of Johnson House (Elementary)
🍎 Greg Grigas, Principal of Flood Middle School
🍎 Dr. Katie Graf, Principal of Bunnell High School
We dive into:
🔑 Crucial safety info for our youngest students (looking for the helpers! 🦸)
🤝 The growing personal responsibility of middle schoolers.
🗣️ How we talk to high schoolers about world events and safety.
🔒 Key safety protocols and drills you need to know!
💡 How YOU can partner with your school to create a safer environment!
This is a must-listen for our entire community! Get informed, feel connected, and be inspired.
🎧 Tune in now! Available anywhere you get your podcasts!
#FromForestToShore #StratfordPSCT #SchoolSafety #Community #Education #Podcast #NewEpisode #ElementarySchool #MiddleSchool #HighSchool #SeeSomethingSaySomething 📢🏫
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
Congrats to our September students of the month! Keep up the great work! #shlpride
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
This month's Golden Horseshoe winner is Ms. Villalba's Class! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month! Keep up the great work. #shlpride
Happy Three Kings Day from our Kindergarten DL students! #shlpride
Over 1,000 items collected for the Sterling House Community Center food pantry. Shoutout to Mrs. St. Pierre for organizing our annual drive and thank you to all in the SHL family who showed support for those in need in our community. #shlpride
Good Morning SHL Families, Thanks to those who have already signed up! We are still in need of more volunteers to make some traditional food from your family's country to pair with our student projects! Please use the link below to sign up:https://forms.gle/Usn9xJxnernY26rA9Thank you! Mr. Hicks
We had a PACKED Open House last night as we kicked off the 24-25 school year welcoming back our families. It was great to see so many families, as well as our community partners who were present to assist in connecting us with opportunities in Stratford. #shlpride
Good Morning, If your child receives speech services at school, please see attached letter from Mr. Hicks! SHL Speech Update 9/12/24
It's a great time of year to stock up on your SHL Gear! Our sideline store offers custom products from Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Lululemon, and more! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/connecticut/stratford/second-hill-lane-elementary-schoolTake advantage of our Labor Day Sale!
Good Afternoon SHL Families, Please take a moment to fill out the brief survey linked below to help us know how you plan to send your child home from school for dismissal. Please submit one form PER CHILD. If you need to change your child's dismissal plans from what you submitted on the form, please send in a note to your child's teacher. Transportation Form: https://forms.gle/ARdwrqWZZXzgXgBJAThank you, Mr. Hicks