The PTSA will be hosting the K.I.S.S Dance on Feb 9th from 6-8 at the Norwich High School.
Attention Caregivers! Click on the link below to take advantage of opportunities you can join to help support the literacy development of your children outside of school. These workshops will provide essential tips, suggestions, and ideas for ways to work with your child outside of school to become powerful and life-long readers and writers.
https://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/supports-for-familes
*February 7, 2024 - 10 New Picture Books, Published in ‘22-’24, that Will Capture Your Child’s Love of Reading and Get Them Talking about Community, Grades PreK-2
*February 8, 2024 -Great New Series Books, Published in ‘22-’24, You and Your Child Should Know and Ways to Create Social Reading Experiences Outside of School, Grades 1-4
“I've been playing basketball as long as I can remember.” Brayden Adoff is a driving force on the JV Basketball team. See what drives Brayden here on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/xf__-GAOgI8
Pre k science students had some fun with storytelling legos. They were very creative with their buildings.
National School Counseling Week Day 2!
Attention Guardians! Please note the important dates for February below:
****February 9th: Districtwide Half Day for Professional Learning
Dismissal Times for Students:
Stanford Gibson: 10:25 a.m.
Perry Browne: 10:35 a.m.
Norwich Middle and High Schools: 11:30 a.m.
****February 19th: Winter Recess, no school! Enjoy your break!
Game Day Tuesday 2/6/24
The PTSA will be hosting the K.I.S.S Dance on Feb 9th from 6-8 at the Norwich High School.
“I found out that I broke a record.” When joining the track team in middle school Arianna Campbell was immediately drawn to throwing, Right away she broke a record. See Arianna answer 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/THYY8eonOVM
Attention guardians! Please see the important message attached about reporting attendance at Norwich City School District.
If you have questions, please contact your building's front office staff for further support.
Last week Perry Browne Teachers participated in professional learning with Advancing Literacy through Columbia University. They were able to learn about small group instruction, they engaged in lessons modeled by our staff developer, and gained additional strategies to support all learners!
Check out the latest NMS Parent Update at the link below:
https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/7c5x8
FAFSA UPDATE
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that students' FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) data won't be sent to schools until the first half of March. Students will also be able to make corrections to their form at this time. This may delay the delivery of financial aid offers to students from colleges and universities. Click the links below to learn more or reach out to your prospective college with questions.
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-announces-more-31-million-fafsa-forms-successfully-submitted-and-update-student-aid-index-calculation
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228082594/fafsa-student-financial-aid-delay
ATTENTION JUNIORS
Representatives from the DCMO BOCES New Visions Program will be here on Tuesday, February 6th at 2 pm to discuss their programs and this opportunity for your senior year. Juniors interested in attending can sign up using the form in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom.
Please note: If you are currently in a CTE program at BOCES, it is not recommended that you drop your CTE program for the New Visions program. Please reach out to your counselor if this is something you are considering!
Good Morning,
Today is February 5, 2024
Today is a White Day.
Happy Monday
Kindergarten science students have been studying trees. They just investigated evergreen trees and looked closely at their needles.
Perry Browne concerts this week:
Monday, 6:30 pm -5th grade Orchestra, Chorus and Band.
Wednesday, 6:30 pm -3rd grade Chorus and Music Club.
Game Day Monday February 5, 2024
It's the first day of National School Counseling Week. This year's theme is "Standards Based, Student Focused."
Weekly Game Schedule
