🚨 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

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

Congratulations to the Wilcoxson Alumni - Graduating Class of 2025
Senior Walk Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PCrSCHeSEuc58Bvk6

This was the rain date for our rain date. It was worth the wait. We had a GREAT Field Day. THANK YOU to the Students, Staff and Parents. Special thanks to the PTA for the Shirts and the Popsicles.
Have a great summer !!!
Field Day Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wdxzz9N4dQ366Tjf6

Country Quilt from Family Day on May 14, 2025 .

On May 14th we had 90 families join us for Family Day. Students used a passport to go through all stations in the school. They played 9 square in the Air, Corn Hole Toss with the PAL team, visited the Stratford Fireman, used mad libs, played a dice challenge and math games, learned to draw doodles and made frames and a character quilt. THANK YOU families for participating.
Enjoy ...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zrb2Kt9xm9gqTo8h9
On May 13th the Kindergarten class welcomed their families for the ABC show.
Enjoy ...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RDJQrY3HQXabd6gZ9
If your child attended the PTA Spring Dance and had their picture taken by Mrs. Follo, please email the PTA at WilcoxsonESpta@gmail.com to receive access to the drive to the view the pictures.
A Bulletin Board FULL of notes of gratitude, kindness and thanks.
THANKS to Ms Swanson for organizing our school event.

Today, April 3, 2025, we had Stratford High Band, Orchestra, Chorus and Jazz Band perform at Wilcoxon School for grades 3 - 6. They were outstanding. It was such a great example for Wilcoxson musicians to see what they can do in high school.
Link to Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pq4PGoUzDu7zV1PD7

On Friday, March 21st - Wilcoxson wore crazy socks to support The CT Association of Down Syndrome - National Down Syndrome Day.
Staff Sock Guess - See how many staff members you can guess from their socks.
Sock Pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZPjSYS122yGzm2Db6
Staff Socks - Student Guess
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gn3HRYb-0MRU_4Rm-TF1w1F8DuCRbfyYfsvia_nDWgE/edit?usp=sharing
Staff Socks Answer Key - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnHE62AjWhG5vMm89XKrneadwzf4wLoX/view?usp=sharing

The Sodexo Cooking Contest was on March 11, 2025. We had 6 student chefs present fabulous recipes. We would like to THANK Sodexo for this opportunity for our students. Special thanks to guest judges Mayor Laura Hoydick, Mrs Patty Gallagher and Wilcoxson Staff judges.
Congratulations to all the student chefs in the contest.
Click on Link for Pictures.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/A9ZKzMXpTKPPSo1B7

2025 Invention Convention Projects.
Congratulations to the 4th grade on the amazing inventions.
Click on Link Below for Pictures.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LT3EvS1b95e1aKm89

Our new Band Teacher, Mr. Raymond Mercure, will start at Wilcoxson on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Click on Link for a Letter from Mr. Brian Crook, Fine Arts Coordinator.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wkwJpinYFr2nSh4KDRfQKLTIeKf3fYXI/view?usp=sharing

Have a great Valentine's Day and long weekend.
From: The Wilcoxson Staff
