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Ready to Play Ball?

LittleLeaguePlay baseball with Stamford North Little League in 2016 by registering online if you are a returning player or in-person if you are new to the league at one of two scheduled dates.

Stamford North Little League is open to boys and girls, ages 4 to 12, who live or attend school in North Stamford (including Northeast Elementary) or Springdale. Details on league boundaries, schools and age cutoffs are at http://StamfordLittleLeague.com.

Children who did not play in the league in 2015 must register in person on either:

  • Feb. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Springdale Fire Department, 987 Hope St.
  • Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Turn of River Fire Department, Buxton Farm and Turn of River roads

In-person registration requires a parent or guardian to provide the child’s birth certificate and three forms of proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) or proof of attending a league-area school (most recent report card). Payment by check required.

Children who played in Stamford North last season must register via the league’s website.

Registration fees run from $85 to $220, depending on player’s age and level of play. Early-bird and sibling discounts, and scholarships available.



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Announcements from the PT Council of Stamford

ptcouncilsquareThe PT Council of Stamford announces the following events:

  • You are invited to attend the Stamford Board of Education’s PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGET on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Westover Magnet School Auditorium, 412 Stillwater Avenue. The Superintendent and the Board of Education will present the proposed budget and then take public comments. Childcare (for ages 4 and up) and interpreters will be available. The Proposed 2016-2017 Operating Budget is available on the Stamford Public Schools website: www.stamfordpublicschools.org. See the flyer for more details.
  • Free ESL Classes- IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH! Classes are for adults at beginning to advanced levels, and include reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Morning and evening classes are offered in small tutoring groups in Stamford and Greenwich Stamford Registration on February 1  at DOMUS, 83 Lockwood Avenue at 6:30 pm. Call to register and for more information please contact Family Centers, Carolina, 203-324-3167[email protected] See flyer or Spanish flyer for details.
  • The Dolan PFO invites you to a special presentation: It’s never too early to learn about  Current Alcohol & Drug Trends Commonly Used by Tweens & Teens. A Presentation for ADULTS ONLY: Wednesday, February 3rd at 7pm in the Dolan Middle School Auditorium, 51 Toms Road, Stamford, CT. Please enter through the back of the school, plenty of parking in the back as well. This presentation will provide parents important information on what to look for regarding the dangers accessible to our youth. Presented by: Captain Richard Conklin, Stamford Police Department This presentation is open to all Stamford Schools. Please contact Dolan PFO if you have any questions [email protected]
  • The AITE PTSO invites you to a panel discussion on Teen Stressors & Adolescent Mental Health on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 6:30pm-8:00 p.m. in AITE’s Cyber Café. The moderator will be Tina Rivera, Principal AITE, with opening keynote speaker Joe O’Callaghan, SPS Dept. Chair Social Worker. Panelists include Mary Hidajat-Crichlow – AITE’s Teen Talk Counselor from Kids in Crisis, Diana Manganelli, Child Guidance Center and Dennis Torres, Family Centers. AITE’s MYLC Students will also provide a MYLC program overview and a hands on activity. For more information contact: [email protected] See flyer for details.
  • Stamford Hospital is hosting a Back to Sports Night on March 3 from 6pm-8:30pm. It is free to the public, providing education for parents with children in sports or thinking about sports, on areas of concussion, heat illness, cardiac and pediatric overuse injuries. After the talk there will be a Q&A Panel with Docs from the hospital as well. See the flyer for more details.
  • A conversation with the Office of Early Childhood will take place on Thursday, February 11th from 9:30am-11:00 am at Childcare Learning Centers, William Pitt Child Development Center, 195 Hillandale Avenue, Stamford. Come learn about the Office of Early Childhood’s strategic plan and give them feedback on what you see as important.  The Office of Early Childhood (OEC), a state agency created in 2013, envisions a Connecticut where all young children are safe, healthy, learning and thriving.  The conversation is open to educators, business leaders, parents, and the entire community. Please RSVP to [email protected]  by February 8. Weather related cancellation:  Please check Channel 8 or 12 for closings for Childcare Learning Centers or call 203-323-5944 and select Inclement Weather Messages. Snow date is February 18 at same time and location. This event is being co-sponsored by the Office of Early Childhood, Childcare Learning Centers, the Stamford School Readiness Council, and the Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative/United Way of Western CT. See the flyer for more details.

The Parent Teacher (PT) Council of Stamford is a strong citywide organization working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. You can find them at Facebook and Twitter, too.



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Battle of the Books: Volunteers Needed

IMG_6724Beginning January 25 and through March 30, fourth grade needs two parents each day to review and approve student story map submissions. The time commitment is about 45 minutes in the morning from 8:00 to 8:45 AM. Use SignUpGenius to select days that work best for your schedule.

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Fifth Grade Baby Pictures for Yearbook

Baby_FaceEach year, the Northeast School Yearbook features pages with fifth graders’ baby photos. It’s fun to guess who’s who (there is a key provided at the end of the section) and to see how far the kids have all come!

How to submit your child’s baby picture to the yearbook:

a) Email a photo to [email protected] (preferred) with your child’s name in the subject line;

OR

b) Send a copy of your child’s photo to the PTO mailbox in an envelope marked “Yearbook Baby Photos” and with your child’s name.

Photo Guidelines:

  • For digital photos, high resolution is best. Most photos taken with a standard digital camera will be fine, but we will contact you if a photo is too small/low-resolution to print.
  • The photos should be of your child aged 0-2. The photo should have a clear view of the face; close-ups work well. The photo should ideally not have other people in it, so we can feature only your child.
  • Be sure to include your child’s identification, as described above. Photos without identification will not be printed.
  • Hard copies of photos will be returned via your child’s classroom teacher as soon as they are scanned.

If you have any questions, please contact Gabriella Nastasi or Anne Flounders.

Deadline to submit photos is February 2.



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5th Grade Musical: Parent Meetings

screenshot_20160114_18.19.55Is your child interested in this year’s musical? Then get informed!

The annual Fifth Grade Musical is a wonderful opportunity for your children to perform in front of friends, underclassmen, and their families.

No child will be turned away, but it’s a big commitment. Please take the opportunity to get your questions answered.

Join us:

Thursday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m.
or
Thursday, January 21, at 9:15 a.m.

Please direct all questions to Natasha Fenster, at [email protected]
or check out our new website: northeastmusical.org

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Gluten-Free Lunches Now Available at Northeast!

LiKELa4iaDoes your child have a diagnosed gluten sensitivity such as Celiac Disease or an allergy to gluten? If so, they can now safely enjoy school lunch from the cafeteria kitchen! Northeast is one of the first schools in the district to offer a gluten-free menu to its students. To find out if your child is eligible to receive a gluten-free meal, please contact the school nurse, Mrs. Miraglia. Thanks to Chartwells for working with our school to make this happen!

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Talent Show: News You Can Use

Rehearsals for the Northeast Talent Show are underway!

  • Fifth grade is scheduled to rehearse Tuesdays after school.
  • Third and fourth grade are scheduled to rehearse Thursdays after school.
  • Please feel free to come on Tuesday if you are scheduled for Thursday, or vice versa.
  • You may also come on both days to build your confidence on stage, if you’d like!

If you have any questions or concerns about rehearsal, please contact Kim Schweber.

Dress Rehearsal will be after school on Thursday, February 4. That will be a longer rehearsal than usual.

The Talent Show is Friday, February 5, beginning at 7 PM.  Doors open at 6:45 PM.

BAKE SALE: To volunteer to bring something or help with the PTO bake sale the night of the talent show, please contact Sandra Smeriglio.

 

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Chess Club Spring Registration Is Underway

chessclubCalling all chess enthusiasts! Whether you are an absolute beginner or a chess master, you can register for the spring session of the Northeast Chess Club.

Chess Club is open to students in grades 2 through 5. All levels of players are welcome.  There will be lessons on the rules of chess for beginners, and lessons on strategies for those who are more advanced.  Sportsmanship and thinking will be stressed.

The club begins Monday, January 25th and continues for 10 weeks on Mondays (see dates, below), from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm, and ends on Monday, April 25th.  Students are dismissed from their classrooms at 2:45 pm to the Media Center and must be picked up by a parent or guardian at 4:15 pm from the Media Center. There is no after-school bus transportation.  The cost is $50 and includes a Chess Club T-shirt and Club Photo.  The Club will meet on the following Mondays:  Jan. 25. Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29. March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 18. If school is closed on any of these Mondays due to inclement weather, we will extend the Club meeting dates into May.)

TO REGISTER:

  1. Pre-register by email to Margaret Oshiki at  [email protected]. Include (1) your child’s name, (2) your child’s teacher, (3) name of parent/guardian.
  2. You will be contacted by email to confirm if your child was among the first 20 students to enroll.
  3. After your enrollment has been confirmed, you will receive an email with additional information including a registration form to complete and send to school along with payment, due January 25th.

Please feel free to contact Margaret Oshiki with any questions.