HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

FWMS PTSA E-BLAST5-26-2014

WEEK'S EVENTS

Monday, May 26, 2014 / NO SCHOOL -Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27-30, 2014 / Teachers Appreciation Week

BOARD OF EDUCATION:

BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET - FINAL UPDATE

On Tuesday, May 20th 2014, the Board of Education officially voted to reduce the Education Budget given the reductions approved by other town bodies (BoS, BoF and RTM) for a total of $1,304,000 in reductions.TheEducationBudgetfor 2014-2015 (FY 15)startingJuly 1stnowstands at $155,718,051 for a total increase of 2.99% over last year’s budget.Please contact Kelly Dunn f you have any questions about the final vote.

A BIG THANKS TO ALL PARENTS WHO WROTE TO THE TOWN BODIES (BOS, BOF AND RTM) AND ATTENDED MEETINGS IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION BUDGET. YOUR EFFORTS WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND CLEARLY MADE A DIFFERENCE!!!

SCHOOL NEWS

End of Year Dates – Mark your calendar

  • May 27 – 30– Staff Appreciation Week
  • June 3 – Grade 6 Concert 7:00 p.m.
  • June 4– Grade 7 Concert7:00 p.m.
  • June 5– Grade 8 Concert7:00 p.m.
  • June 16– School Picnic during lunch sponsored by the PTA
  • June 17– Early Dismissal – no lunch
  • June 17– 8th Grade Dance – sponsored by the PTA in the FWMS Gymnasium7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • June 18– Last Day of School – Early Dismissal – no lunch
  • June 18– 8th Grade Graduation at Warde HS Gymnasium9:00 a.m.(no tickets needed)

For parents / guardian of 8th graders:Moving up ceremonies will take placeon Wednesdaymorning,June 18th at 9:00 a.m.in the Warde HS gymnasium. Students should come to Woods in the morning as usual and “dressed up” for the ceremony. They will be bused to Warde for the ceremony.Thank you, Dr. Rosato

The FWMS yearbook order deadline is coming soon! Order your yearbook online by clicking on the link from our FWMS website:

Place your order BEFORE Saturday, May 31st. If you have any problems ordering your yearbook online, please contact Mrs. Vilenski or Mr. Morris, your yearbook advisors.

Mr. Morrisor Mrs. Vilenski,

FWMS Benefit Concert

Music Department Reception

FWMS Benefit Concert
Benefit is for Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County and KEYS (Kids Empowered by Your Support)
Featuring: Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra
Friday, May 30 at 7 pm(Concert start time)

Fairfield Woods Auditorium

The music department invites you to

celebrate the achievement of these

four ensembles in a reception

following the concert.
We are asking you to please help us by bringing in an item listed ( click on the link below) for the reception, all items can be dropped off in the auditorium lobby by5 p.m.(you may also bring the item/s with you to the concert as well, but it's easier to organize prior)

We also need someone to help on the evening of the concert at6:30 p.m.

If you have any question please feel free to contact TausifChuryk@

DATE:5/30/2014(Fri5:00PM - 7:00PMto drop off food)

LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Middle School Auditorium

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The Fairfield Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will be holdinga fundraiser,”SEPTA Rocks On!” onSaturday May 31, 2014 from 7-10 pm.There will belive entertainment featuring “BirdsOver Arkansas”,Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, Food & Cash Bar.The event will be held at the Gaelic-American Club in Fairfield.

Consider a Program Ad.

We are offering Full Page sized ads $100 (4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″), Half Page sized ads $50 (4 1/2″ x 3 3/4″) and Quarter Page/Business Card $25 (4 1/2″ x 1 3/4″). The deadline is a week from today -Wednesday, May 14th. If you are interested in placing an ad, please contact Tracy

If anyone is interested in attending the event, here is the link to purchase tickets. ( We have some great things to auction off, including tickets to a well known Florida theme park, a fishing trip on Long Island Sound, sporting event tickets and more! Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Please share with your family, friends and neighbors.

SEPTA UPCOMING GENERAL MEETINGSPlease join us on Wednesdays at7:30 p.m.at the McKinley School library. Childcare is provided. June TBD

RESOURCES Please visit the SEPTA website, to see a list of available resources.

COMMUNITY NEWS/LINKSGirl Scouts of Fairfield Troop Field Day & Camporee!

Sat toSun, June 7th -8th, Girl Scout Camp Murray, East Haven, CT.Come for the day or camp overnight! This all-ages event focuses on fun interactive sports and games during the day, including crafts & letterboxing. For an overnight stay, you will enjoy making grilled cheeses on Buddy Burners, and singing Girl Scout songs with s’mores by the campfire. After a long day of fun, enjoy the camping experience with your choice of a platform tent, main cabin, or bring your own tent!Flush toilets avail. First aid & CPR trained adult on location provided.DON’T MISS OUT!Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders $20 day or $30 overnight. Register online! See flier for more info. Questions contact Tammy r203-767-6207

4th Annual Family & Friends Alumni Run
Benefitting Fairfield Warde Cross Country Team
May 31, 2014 at 8:00 AMon the Warde High School cross country course.
1-mile and 5K races, post-race party and awards ceremony. Pre-register online beforeMay 23rdand receive a free Alumni Run t-shirt or register the morning of the event starting at7:30AM. To register online: or see paper registration attached.

Fairfield’s 375th Anniversary Committee,which is co-chaired by Town Clerk, Betsy Browne, and Bankwell’s First Vice-President, Bob Hojnacki, today unveiled a calendar packed full of exciting events and programs for residents to participate in throughout 2014 to help celebrate the Town’s birthday.375calendar11-12-13

Calling all former students who were taught by Mrs. Diane Devalt:

Mrs. Devalt, a fifth grade teacher at North Stratfield School for 34 years and Osborn Hill School for 10 years announced her retirement at the end of this school year, when she completes her 44th year as a consummate educator in Fairfield. Several of her recent students have parents who themselves were taught by Mrs. Devalt.

To honor Mrs. Devalt's life time of passionate teaching, we are planning a surprise for her.

Do you have a favorite memory or picture you would like to share with her? Please mail or drop off your notes, letters and cards in a separate envelope addressed to ReiniKnorr,83 Alberta Street, Fairfield 06825no later thanMay 31.Photos can be sent to the same address or e-mailed . The cards will be delivered to Mrs. Devalt during the NSS spirit day celebration where a slide show and photo book composed of the submitted photos will also be presented. Questions: contact Reini at203/331-0922.

Upcoming teen program in the downUNDER at Fairfield Woods Branch Library-Tuesday, June 17, 1-3pm- Summer Challenge Kick-Off Party in the downUNDER- Stop by on the half-day before the last day of school for a movie and games. Sign-up for our Summer Challenge and get pizza and a raffle ticket for a 16 Handles gift card to be awarded at the end of the party. No registration required.

LINKS:

RELAY FOR LIFE of Fairfield!!

June 7-8, 2014at FLHS Rally your team today!

Brain Boost to offer coding classes and coding camps
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EASTON COMMUNITY CENTERECC Early Bird Special 2014ECC Lego Camp FlyerECC Summer Camp 2014 Blurb

Fairfield Woods Middle School 1115 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT 06825

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