Stratford Public Schools

REDISTRICTING - SCENARIO ONE - Should you have questions in regards to redistricting and how your student will be impacted, please reach out to your school principal. They can assist you in gaining a better understanding of the process. To view the online Mapviewer - Click on the link: - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/04a7847ef560416b9af5094934438573

Stratford Public Schools Registration - New registrations continue to take place. If you or someone you know is looking for information on how to register for school, please direct them to our website for online Student Registration - https://www.stratfordk12.org/page/student-registration-k-12 -- Or, if it's just a question as to what school new students to Stratford will attend, click the link to view the Street Directory. - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SPS/2596450/Street_Directory.pdf - Please keep in mind, the Board of Education reserves the right to assign schools in order to comply with contractual obligations and racial balancing.

2025 PARENTS SEE - Parents' Supporting Educational Excellence - The Parents SEE Program returns to Stratford for the 12th year! Become a part of a program where you will learn the skills, get the tools and gain an understanding of how to help address inequities, improve schools and community engagement, and increase student achievement! Sign up for Parents SEE Today! A free 13-session program focusing on parent leadership. For more information contact Andrea Corcoran, 203-381-6992 - corcorana@stratk12.org

2025 MLK Day: To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by engaging the community in a creative, artistic celebration that promotes themes of equality, justice and service. --- Free & Open to the Public --- Storytelling, Film Screening, Art & Literary Workshops, Community Discusisons. --- Sterling Community Center - January 20 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Baldwin Center. --- Information: www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/mlk-day

Driver's Ed - Please Read Carefully Before Registering: This is a comprehensive course in driver education held online. The course consists of thirty hours of interactive classroom experience (through Zoom), of which eight hours are devoted to the mandatory Save Driving Practice, which covers the drug and alcohol awareness component. All applicants must be high school students. Stratford residents receive priority with their applications. Students must be sixteen years of age by the first session. (NO EXEMPTIONS). They must attend fifteen two-hour online sessions. A parent/guardian will be required by State Law to attend one two-hour session along with their child. Attendance is extremely STRICT, and Students are only allowed to miss ONE class. If more are missed, they will NOT receive their certificate of completion. This course does NOT include on-road instruction. ---- Dates: January 28th - March 20th ---- Location: Zoom (ONLINE) ---- Instructor: Howard Knepler/Fary Knepler Driving School ---- Course Fee is $155.00 - NON REFUNDABLE ---- Time: 3:45 pm-5:45 pm or 5:45 pm -7:45 pm --- Days: Tuesday & Thursdays --- Class Schedule January 28 & 30; February 4, 6, 11, 13*, 18, 20, 25, 27; March 4, 6, 13, 18 - March 20th (Makeup class); ---- MANDATORY PARENT CLASS: *February 13th -- (Required by State Law. Class cannot be made up) ---- ONE MAKE-UP CLASS: March 20th

Please take a moment to browse this week's District News & Events by clicking on the link below.: https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-january-10-2025

PRESS RELEASE - January 2025 Dr. Diana DiIorio Assistant Superintendent, PreK - 6 Stratford Public Schools Kindergarten Registration for September 2025 will begin the month of February. If you have a child who will turn five (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2025, you will be able to access the registration process starting Friday, February 21st. Please visit the website at www.stratfordk12.org and click on Registration. Then, on Student Registration K-12.. There, you will be able to complete the registration process online. Should you have any questions, please direct them to our Registration Department at registration@stratk12.org or 203-381-6924.

Family Resource Guide - English: https://5il.co/34iws -- Spanish: https://5il.co/34iww

Raising Highly Capable Kids. Parents, come and be encouraged! It is a free 13-week course presented by Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families. Twelve Thursdays, January 23 - April 10, 2025, from 6:15 -7:45 p.m. - Location: Stratford Parents' Place - 719 Birdseye St. - Child Care Provided! Contact Amanda Joy, 203-381-6992 , joya@stratk12.org. - Raising Highly Capable Kids is a proven 13-week course created to help build stronger families by giving you the confidence, tools, and skills to raise healthy, caring, and responsible children. Learn more at capablekids.com

Happy New Year and Happy Friday Stratford Families! Here's this week's edition of SPS District News & Events - https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-january-3-2025

Please take a moment to browse this week's District News & Events by clicking on the link below.: https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-december

CT Food Bank, in partnership with the Stratford Health Department and the YMCA, will distribute a variety of FREE fresh and nutritious food to individuals and families every other Monday. ; 2024 Pantry Dates: December 9 and December 23rd; Location: Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford. (College St. Parking Lot) from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Don't Forget to Bring your reusable bag, Park your car on College Street, and Make the line as directed in the parking lot. One bag per household.

Stratford Health Department Presents Preschool Flu Clinics located in the Birdseye Municipal Complex on Thursday, 12/12/24, from 3-5 PM; Monday, 12/30/24, from 3-5 PM; Thursday, 1/2/25 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Did you know the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health requires that all preschool (PK3 and PK4) children receive an influenza immunization (flu shot) to attend preschool? This means your child cannot return to school on 1/2/2025 until they have received their flu shot. Appointments are Required.; 203-385-4090 - health@townofstratford.ocm; 468 Birdseye St, Stratford. ; Please bring insurance card. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children's vaccines.

Continuing Education: Computer Class for Adults! Virtual and In-person. Join anytime! Call 203-385-4270 for more information. Learn essential skills in Computer Basics, Software Basics, and Technology in Daily Life. FREE Online Self-Guided practice, Northstar Digital Literacy. Available in English and Spanish

Stratford Library December Teen Events: December-Pop-Up Challenge: Teen Department - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 1- Dec. 31 - Guess how many holiday candy kisses in the jar & win the jar. It will make a great gift for anyone who loves chocolate. ; Holiday Celebration Tree - Teen Department - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 1- Dec. 31 - No registration; while supplies last - Do you celebrate Diwali, Kwanza, Hanukkah, or Christmas? Maybe you celebrate the cold weather, warm flannel or school vacation. Share whatever you feel like celebrating this season by designing your own mini-ornament to hang on the Teen Department tree. ; Peer Tutoring/Homework Helpers: Grades 5-8 - Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 - Are you struggling with class or homework assignments? Need help with math or writing that essay? We have high school volunteers here ready to help you do your very best. Registration required so we can schedule homework helpers. Call 203-385-4167 or email slateen@stratfordlibrary.org to schedule an appointment. ; Throwback Thursday Teen Movie Night: “Home Alone”: Lovell Room - Grades 6-12 - Dec. 5: - 4-6:00 P.M. - No registration required - Come lay back and watch a throwback movie at the library with friends. Snacks and refreshments provided. ; Teens Holiday Cookie Decorating & Movie Event: - Lovell Room - Grades 6-13 - Dec. 12: - 3:30-5:00P.M. - No registration required - Let’s kick off the winter holidays together. Come hang out with friends, watch holiday movies, share some hot chocolate & decorate holiday cookies. ; Hot Cocoa Café: - Lovell Room - Grades 6-12 - Dec.17: 3-4:30P.M. - No registration required - Step inside our cozy cafe and relax. We’ll have our fireplace roaring, books to read (and keep!), games to play, and a variety of hot cocoa and sweet treats. ; Holiday Wrap-Up: Library lobby - All Ages - Dec.18: - 5-7:00P.M. - No registration; while supplies last - Wouldn’t you love to have some elves around to do your holiday wrapping for you? Our Teen & uCreate volunteers are filling in for the elves & will be happy to help you wrap things up. Bring your items & meet us in the Library Lobby. Bring your own wrapping paper or use ours. While you wait for your packages stop by our craft table and create your own unique holiday card.

There are many enjoyable activities for both kids and adults happening in Stratford. Please take a moment to browse this week's District News and Events by clicking on the link below..: https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-november-15-2024

Stratford Recreation Winter Programs: Theater, Dance, Yoga, Cooking, Basketball, Track & Field, Pickleball, crafts for the holidays, tennis, Teen Night, Kids Night, Winter Break Clubhouse.

Stratford Recreation: Girls Basketball League starts in 2 weeks! - Our league builds confidence and character while improving skills. - All levels are welcome. https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home - Click Programs Search Girl - Deadline to Register December 3rd. - $150 per player/ Girls Only - Two Divisions: NCAA grades 3-5 - Tuesday & Thursday Nights: Practice starts December 3rd - Games January - March - Want to be a Volunteer Coach? Email aknorr@townofstratford.com

REDISTRICTING - SCENARIO 1 INFORMATION Conversations are taking place with the Stratford Board of Education School Plant Planning Committee in regards to the "Redistricting Project". Information on the School Plant Planning Committee can be found on the District Website - School Plant Planning School Plant Planning - https://www.stratfordk12.org/page/school-plantplanning-sub-committee-2024-2025 Information regarding the Stratford Board of Education Redistricting Project including information and data used by the Consulting Firm, SLAM (MLPlanning). This includes the Mapviewer - Click link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/04a7847ef560416b9af5094934438573 If you have questions about or would like to share your opinions and/or concerns - please submit to: superintendentoffice@stratk12.org

Stratford Public Schools Registration - New registrations continue to take place. If you or someone you know is looking for information on how to register for school, please direct them to our website for online Student Registration - https://www.stratfordk12.org/page/student-registration-k-12 Or, if it's just a question as to what school new students to Stratford will attend, click the link to view our Street Directory. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SPS/2596450/Street_Directory.pdf -- Please keep in mind, the Board of Education reserves the right to assign schools in order to comply with contractual obligations and racial balancing.