What’s New Wednesday

Please remember to complete the transportation form for the final days of the school year, which can be accessed via the link below. Please note that the last five days of the school year will be early dismissal (1:30pm) days, with the last day on Thursday, June 23. Since the SBS school year extends four days beyond the Norwalk Public Schools, the administration is making a plan to provide bus transportation for families who will need it. Your response to the survey is essential to determine bus routes and the number of buses needed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
https://forms.gle/7NSegB4Y77HybEkg8

Friday, May 6 is a dress down day for students and staff.

The Side by Side teachers will enjoy a teacher appreciation luncheon next week, hosted by Mr. Nittoly. We would gladly accept donations of paper goods, beverages, or sweets, which can be dropped off at the main office. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Parent nominations/statements of interest for the vacant parent seat on the board of directors must be received by Adam Norris, vice chairman, no later than midnight on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Field day is scheduled for Friday, June 10. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Side by Side will offer a summer program, ‘EXCELerate Side by Side,’ for five weeks beginning July 5th through August, 5th 2022 for students currently in Kindergarten through seventh grade. The registration deadline is June 24, however don’t delay because there are a limited number of seats available. This program is free of charge but be sure to select SBS when registering; other Carver programs on this registration website charge tuition.

Please find attached the board approved 2022-2023 school calendar and the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessments) schedule which will begin in May. Parents please help your students achieve their best performance on these assessments by encouraging a good night’s sleep and a nutritious
breakfast.

There are many field trips planned during the final months of school; three classes have a field trip this Friday, April 29. Please remember to return permission slips and payment to your child’s teacher and send your student to school on time, dressed appropriately for the weather and with a lunch
or snack if necessary.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)
Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.