Norwich City School District -

REMINDER! Please come to an informational night with OPWDD to learn about services, support, and resources for your family! Springbrook and STIC at the Family and Community Engagement Center will also be joining us! We hope to see you there! Please complete this google form if you are interested in attending: https://forms.gle/PqVLBSWcvnge74RL9

Attention Caregivers! Please note the important dates for December below: -Friday, December 13th: ½ day for students due to Staff Development (dismissal times below) -Monday, December 23rd - Wednesday, January 1st: Christmas Recess, and New Year- No School ½ Day Dismissal Times for Students Stanford Gibson 10:25 a.m. Perry Browne 10:35 a.m. Norwich Middle and High School 11:30 a.m.

Reminder - the correct date for the Christmas Tree Lighting is this THURSDAY, December 5th. All Perry Browne Chorus members in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to sing. Be at West Park on the steps of the Court House at 6:15 pm. The Christmas Tree Lighting starts at 6:30 pm.

Game Day Monday, December 2, 2024

The Norwich High School Sports Hall of Fame inducted the 1965 Football Team as members of the 2024 induction class. To watch the induction ceremony use the below YouTube link. Go Purple! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40IdUGkZXWU

Please join The Chenango Health Network and The Madison County Rural Health Council for a FREE Parent Youth Mental Health First Aid Training being hosted at the Norwich Family YMCA on ❗TONIGHT from 6pm - 8:30pm! ❗ 🧠Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certification. 🍴Dinner provided both evenings! ➡️Register by emailing Jamie@mcruralhealthcouncil.org OR tiffani@chenangohealth.org

Weekly Game Schedule

Game Day. Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Norwich spirit wear store has launched a holiday sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! All proceeds go towards the PTSA Backpack Program. Norwich Store: https://1stplace.sale/109018 Gibson Store: https://1stplace.sale/66914 Perry Browne Store: https://1stplace.sale/66913

YMCA 4-5 Year Old COED Basketball Registration open until November 10, 2024 Practice starts December 1, 2024

The Norwich spirit wear store has launched a holiday sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! All proceeds go towards the PTSA Backpack Program. Norwich Store: https://1stplace.sale/109018 Gibson Store: https://1stplace.sale/66914 Perry Browne Store: https://1stplace.sale/66913

Norwich City School District is proud to announce that Robin Buchman has joined the ranks of several NCSD educators to be approved in the NYS Master Teacher/Counselor Program. Robin Buchman earned her B.A. in Psychology from The College of Staten Island and an M.S. in Childhood Education, focusing on Teaching Students with Disabilities, from Touro College. She co-teaches fifth grade at Perry Browne Intermediate School in Norwich, New York, where she is passionate about supporting students and inspiring their curiosity and love of learning. With a teaching career spanning 22 years, Mrs. Buchman emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and designs lesson plans that help students understand the "whys" behind science and math concepts. While teaching in New York City, she organized and led a community outreach program that brought animals from diverse habitats into schools and community centers. Now, at Norwich Schools, she runs the Healthy Gardens program, which integrates gardening, environmental studies, ELA, and math into activities that encourage healthy habits for students and the environment. Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Buchman and her husband are dedicated to farmland revitalization on their property, working to restore habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. They also rescue and rehabilitate horses, dogs, cats, and small animals, providing them a loving home. They are parents to two amazing sons who pursued careers in the sciences. As a New York State Master Teacher, Mrs. Buchman looks forward to collaborating with colleagues, inspiring her students through the joy of learning, and deepening her expertise in STEM education. Robin will participate in several years of professional learning as part of the program. Previously, NCSD teachers and counselors Joanne Stafford, Fran Nial, Alison Locke, Cathy Carpenter, Elaina vanderSommen, and Jaclyn Lund , have or are currently representing NCSD in this acclaimed statewide program. For more information, please go to https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/

Good morning Today is November 26, 2024 Today is a Purple Day Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

If you're not feeling festive this season, that's okay 🦃 Help is always available if you or someone you know is struggling with Mental Health. 💛 Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

Game Day Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

Another huge thank you to Mr. Curley for organizing an incredible field trip for our students! We truly appreciate all the effort and planning that went into making it a memorable day. Thank you from ALL of us!

A huge thank you goes to Central Rock Gym instructors for a fantastic day! Your expertise, patience, and encouragement made the experience unforgettable for everyone involved. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm you shared with us.

Chenango Health Network, Madison County Rural Health Network and the Norwich Family YMCA are working together to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to parents and caregivers. 🍽️ Dinner will be provided both nights 🧡 Tools on how to help and respond to a mental health challenge or crisis 😀 Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend 🎖️ Nationally Certified Program We are holding a blended class (2 hour self-paced pre course and 2 evening sessions. All must be completed and attended to be certified) on 12/2 and 12/3. This Youth Mental Health First Aid certification series is free and open to ALL parents and caregivers who are interested. You do NOT have to reside in Norwich to attend, everyone from anywhere is welcome! Attached is the flyer below that contains the series registration QR code. Please share to anyone you think might be interested. #BeTheDifference #MentalHealthFirstAid

Game Day Tuesday, November 26, 2024

NCSD elementary science and STEAM teachers Mrs. Joanne Stafford and Mrs. Fran Nial presented on their NASA design thinking units at the NYSCATE conference. Mrs. Nial and Mrs. Stafford facilitated these units with our Stanford Gibson and Perry Browne students and presented how much the students learned and enjoyed the units. Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Nial are both NYS Master Teachers. Well done!