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    Child Tax Credits Families who don't usually file tax returns may still qualify for advance Child Tax Credit payments. Hispanic Heritage Month Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Nominate a Hispanic leader of the Naugatuck Community to be featured on our social media feeds: Hispanic Heritage Nomination Form . Naugatuck Youth Services Fall 2021 Program Opportunities/Interest Survey Naugatuck Youth Services will be offering positive youth development programs this year using in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats. This form includes many things we  can do (and space to share your ideas) and an opportunity to tell us what you need and want  us to do, so that we can develop our program schedule to be responsive to your feedback. Please complete the form right away so that we can get back to you with more details and begin scheduling activities ASAP. Feel free to email info@naugatuckyouthservices.org with any additional questions! Link to form: NYS Opportunities/Interest Survey   2021 Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Classic Discount Card Purchase your discount card here. The Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Team is running a fundraiser to purchase the items they need to make their season great. You can help them with a small $10 contribution and in return, you receive the 2021 Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Classic Discount Card! It includes multiple use discounts to over 20 businesses in the Naugatuck area. It also includes additional savings online.   ParentSquare Tip of the Week   How to Complete an Online Form/Permission Slip To Complete a Form from a Web Browser or Mobile Browser:   1.  Log into ParentSquare. Parents can use a phone number to sign into ParentSquare on a web browser. 2. Find the post with the form. 3. Click on "Complete Form" and fill out the form. To Complete a Form from the App: 1.  Log into the ParentSquare App and click the post with the form you would like to complete. 2. Click on "Forms." 3. If you see, "Who is this form for?" please enter the name of your child. Pack 109 Cub Scout Recruitment Night We are looking for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade who want to: Build and race pinewood derby cars Attend campfires and other outdoor activities Go to museum sleepovers and other field trips Make lasting friendships Learn life and survival skills Earn badges and awards for your achievements Join Us : Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 – 7:30pm (St. Michael’s Church on the Green)   Registration : $200 (Payment Due at time of sign up) Cash or Check accepted Checks made payable: Cub Scout Pack 109 Adult Education Registration for Free High School Completion or ESL Classes   Are you in need of your high school diploma, want to learn to speak English, or prepare for Citizenship? 📞 Call  203-720-5282 to schedule an appointment.  📝 Registration appointments will be held in early September for high school completion options. 🌎 Appointments for English as a Second Language and Citizenship will be held in mid September . Call today to reserve your appointment and pave the pathway to your future! Newsletter Submissions Do you have information you'd like to see included in next week's newsletter?  📰 Please Fill out this submission form .   Please send your information in plain text and keep it as short as possible. You may attach a photograph or logo as long as it has no more than 5 words in it. Fliers that include words & images won't be accepted . All messages must be approved by administrators prior to publication. Upcoming Events Sept. 9: Board of Education meeting - 7 pm   Live on our YouTube Channel   Sept 16 : Vaccine Clinic 📅 2021-22 School Year Calendar 🚌 2021-22 Bus Routes Traffic notice: Hillside Ave will be closed to thru traffic from 8:30am-2:30pm when school is in session. Food Menus 🥪 Elementary Schools Intermediate & Middle Schools High School

    Wednesday, Sep 08 2021

  • Naugy District News: Happy 1st Day of School, welcom...

    Happy 1st Day of School! Our hearts are full with joy from welcoming our entire student body back to school today! Did I catch your cutie on the first day? Check out tons more photos on our Facebook Page ! Welcome to our new staff members! 2021 Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Classic Discount Card Purchase your discount card here. The Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Team is running a fundraiser to purchase the items they need to make their season great. You can help them with a small $10 contribution and in return, you receive the 2021 Naugatuck Greyhounds Football Classic Discount Card! It includes multiple use discounts to over 20 businesses in the Naugatuck area. It also includes additional savings online.   NHS Soccer team Carwash  🚗 🧽   Naugatuck boys and girls soccer team car wash Date : Sept. 4th Time : 9am - 1pm Donation : $5 Location:  Gym/Pool parking lot at Naugatuck High School Pack 109 Cub Scout Recruitment Night We are looking for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade who want to: Build and race pinewood derby cars Attend campfires and other outdoor activities Go to museum sleepovers and other field trips Make lasting friendships Learn life and survival skills Earn badges and awards for your achievements Join Us : Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 – 7:30pm (St. Michael’s Church on the Green)   Registration : $200 (Payment Due at time of sign up) Cash or Check accepted Checks made payable: Cub Scout Pack 109 Adult Education Registration for Free High School Completion or ESL Classes   Are you in need of your high school diploma, want to learn to speak English, or prepare for Citizenship? 📞 Call  203-720-5282 to schedule an appointment.  📝 Registration appointments will be held in early September for high school completion options. 🌎 Appointments for English as a Second Language and Citizenship will be held in mid September . Call today to reserve your appointment and pave the pathway to your future! Newsletter Submissions Do you have information you'd like to see included in next week's newsletter?  📰 Please Fill out this submission form .   Please send your information in plain text and keep it as short as possible. You may attach a photograph or logo as long as it has no more than 5 words in it. Fliers that include words & images won't be accepted . All messages must be approved by administrators prior to publication. Upcoming Events Sept. 6: Labor Day - no school Sept. 9: Board of Education meeting - 7 pm - Live on our YouTube Channel Sept 16 : Vaccine Clinic 📅 2021-22 School Year Calendar 🚌 2021-22 Bus Routes Traffic notice: Hillside Ave will be closed to thru traffic from 8:30am-2:30pm when school is in session. Food Menus 🥪 Elementary Schools Intermediate & Middle Schools High School

    Wednesday, Sep 01 2021

  • Back to School

    Nearly Everything you Need to Know for Back-to-School (at the district level - more info will be provided by individual schools) We can't wait to see all our students back in our buildings for the first time since March 2020! School starts with a full day on Wednesday, Sept. 1 ! Please review this video with important information about our Return to School plan. A few key takeaways : School will be full-time and in-person We have contingency plans to switch to distance learning if necessary Short-term remote learning will be available for students in quarantine for Covid-19 We are prepared to support students academically and emotionally, especially those returning from distance learning for the first time We will have traditional snow days Covid-19 Safety Measures Cohorting in Grades K-8 Handwashing & Sanitizing Physical distancing of at least 3 feet All students and staff are required by state Executive Order to wear a face mask that completely covers the nose and mouth when inside the building and on the school bus, regardless of vaccination status through at least Sept. 30. Operations Buses will operate at close to capacity. You are encouraged to transport your child to school yourself if you are able. Lunch will be in classrooms and/or cafeteria depending on the school to maximize physical distancing. Before-and-After School programs including Spark and the YMCA will follow all NPS health and safety protocols. Students will continue to take their Chromebook back and forth to school each day. (Make sure they're charged!) Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Students and Staff must self-isolate May return after at least 24-hours fever-free with improved symptoms At least 10 days since symptoms developed Close Contact Defined as at least 15 minutes within 6 feet of a person with a confirmed case of Covid-19 within 24 hours There is an exception for students in a classroom setting if they are not within 3-feet of a known Covid-19 case for 15 minutes or more if they are asymptomatic and masked appropriately What to do after exposure if Not Fully Vaccinated or Unknown Vaccination Status : Quarantine 14 days from exposure Can test out of quarantine and return on day 11 with a negative PCR test taken no earlier than 7 days after exposure Negative test results must be provided to the school nurse What to do after exposure if Fully Vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms : Provide proof of vaccination Don't need to quarantine Should test 3-5 days after exposure Should wear a mask in public until negative test or 14 days Stay home and seek medical advice if symptoms develop What to do after exposure if Fully Vaccinated and experiencing symptoms : Provide proof of vaccination Quarantine and get tested. Can return to work or school with a negative test and when symptoms are resolved. What to do if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms but no known exposure:  Quarantine until: At least 24 hours since recovery (no fever without fever-reducing medications) and improvement of other symptoms and at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared Or submit a doctor's note indicating you may return with an alternate diagnosis Or provide a negative PCR test Speak to your school nurse Food Services During Quarantine and Self-Isolation Pickup breakfast & lunch at Naugatuck High School from 6:30-7:30 am or City Hill Middle School from 8-9 am K-6 Voluntary Student Testing Program Optional weekly Covid-19 PCR testing for unvaccinated students Parents will provide permission in advance of testing Parents will receive individual notification in the event of a positive test result Visitors Will be limited Self-screen at home Make an appointment Wear a mask Volunteers will only be allowed for outdoor activities Fall Sports All fall sports are permitted Outdoor sports - no masks Indoor sports - must wear masks (except swimmer when in the water) Fans permitted - must follow masking and health guidelines Read our full Return to School Plan . Guidelines change fairly often and we will update you on any changes.                                                  Bus Routes are on our website.   🚌 Every student, including kindergarteners, will be picked up at the nearest bus stop to their home. In many cases, they may need to walk a few blocks to get to their stop.  🚌 If you have questions or issues, please call Mary Korowotny, Secretary to the Business Manager, at 203-720-5265. 🚌 If your student has transportation as part of their 504 or IEP and you have questions about where they will be picked up, please call Colleen Pierce in special services at 203-720-5265. 🚌 Buses often may run a little late on the first few days, especially in the afternoon, as everyone gets adjusted to the new schedule. Please be patient. If there are any issues with your child's bus, we will contact you directly via ParentSquare.     Breakfast & Lunch Menus 🥪 Naugatuck students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each day. Elementary Schools Menu   Intermediate & Middle Schools Menu High School Menu   Make sure you know what time school starts!                                                         Arrival & Dismissal Times Cross Street Bell Schedule Hillside Bell Schedule City Hill Bell Schedule Naugatuck High School Bell Schedule                          

    Friday, Aug 27 2021

  • Naugy District News: Free breakfast, musical auditio...

    Bus Routes are now posted on our website. 🚌 Every student, including kindergarteners, will be picked up at the nearest bus stop to their home. In many cases, they may need to walk a few blocks to get to their stop.  🚌 If you have questions or issues, please call Mary Korowotny, Secretary to the Business Manager, at 203-720-5265. 🚌 If your student has transportation as part of their 504 or IEP and you have questions about where they will be picked up, please call Colleen Pierce in special services at 203-720-5265. 🚌 Buses often may run a little late on the first few days, especially in the afternoon, as everyone gets adjusted to the new schedule. Please be patient. If there are any issues with your child's bus, we will contact you directly via ParentSquare. 🥪  Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students 🥞 Dear Parent or Guardian: Great news for you and your children! All students in the Naugatuck Public Schools can get a one free healthy breakfast and one free healthy lunch each day at school during the school year at no cost to you or your household. What do you have to do? You do not need to do anything. You do not have to pay any money or fill out any forms. You do not need to send your child to school early for breakfast. Breakfast will be part of the school day. In addition, any child 18 years or younger, even those who are not registered in NPS, are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch. NPS will have the following curbside pick up on school days for such eligible students and NPS students who have transitioned to distance learning due to quarantine or self-isolation: Naugatuck High School : Breakfast and Lunch from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. City Hill Middle School : Breakfast and Lunch from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Our school district is providing free meals for all students through participation in the Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program for school year 2021-22. We look forward to serving nutritious and delicious meals to all of our students throughout the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please call me at 203-720-5279. Sincerely, Kate Murphy Food Service Director Does Your Family Need Health Insurance? Is your child protected by health insurance? If not, your school and the State of Connecticut want to help. Connecticut’s HUSKY Health program, for example, pays for doctor visits(including physical exams), prescriptions, emergency care, vision and dental care, mental healthcare, special healthcare needs and more. It’s for children under age 19 in families of all incomes. Approximately 300,000 Connecticut children now have their healthcare covered by the HUSKY Health program. There are two parts to the HUSKY Health program for children : HUSKY A  (or Medicaid) - For children in families with limited income. Parents, relative caregivers and pregnant women may also be eligible. HUSKY B (or Children’s Health Insurance Program) - For children in families with higher incomes. You can apply for HUSKY A or HUSKY B any time of the year. To apply online , please visit AccessHealthCT To apply by phone , please call 855-394-2428 (If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you may use the TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or contact us with a relay operator.) For general information about HUSKY Health, please visit HUSKY Health For Connecticut Children & Adults . See attached PDF for more information. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) If your children qualify for free school meals or milk, you might also qualify for SNAP (formerly called Food Stamps). SNAP helps people buy food for themselves and their families. SNAP benefits are issued each month on plastic debit cards. You can use SNAP benefits to buy food at major supermarkets, neighborhood grocery stores, and some farmers’ markets authorized to accept SNAP. How to Qualify If and how much SNAP you qualify for depends on: your household’s income; allowable deductions to your household’s income (examples include monthly shelter expenses, medical bills, and court ordered child support); your household size; and at least 5 years U.S. residency for qualified non-citizens. If you have access to the Internet, you can go online to see if you may be eligible for SNAP. Go to ConneCT Pre-Screening . Owning your own home or owning a car will not prevent you from being eligible for SNAP. See attached PDF for more information. Park & Rec Fall Program: Naugatuck Valley Performing Arts! 🎭 Auditions   for Legally Blonde Jr. Grades: 7-12 When : Sunday, August 29th, from 1-4 pm Where : Naugatuck High School Auditorium Pre-Register for a time slot here . Walk-ins are welcome. Come prepared to sing a song from the show and learn a dance. Rehearsal days : Sundays 1-4, Tuesdays 6-8 and possible Thursdays 6-8  from Sept 2- Nov 4 at Naugatuck High School and Naugatuck Event Center Tech week : Nov 7-10 Show dates : Nov 12-14. Performance at Naugatuck High School! Cost for program : 135. Sibling discount of 10% applies. Additional costume/prop cost may apply. Checks payable to Naugatuck Park and Rec Naugatuck Swim and Diving Teams Car Wash 🚗 🧽  Naugatuck Swim and Diving Teams (including both Girls and Boys team’s) is holding a car wash. Date : August 28 Time : 10 am -2 pm   Location : Naugatuck High School near the pool. Donations will be accepted. Watertown Youth Hockey Registration open now for Co-ed and Girls team 🏒   Watertown Youth Hockey is running our  learn to skate program for free  beginning in September and running for 4 weeks,  immediately followed by Learn to Play with the New York Rangers. Any participants in Learn to Play will be given a free set of brand new hockey gear. Register here . Watertown Girls Hockey  is in search of 12U and 14U players. Open to girls with birth years 2014 through 2007. Prior hockey experience is a plus but not required.  If you know how to skate, we would love to teach you to play. To get more info or to register, email Carl Cicchetti at cdcicchetti@gmail.com by Aug. 31. Pack 109 Cub Scout Recruitment Night We are looking for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade who want to: Build and race pinewood derby cars Attend campfires and other outdoor activities Go to museum sleepovers and other field trips Make lasting friendships Learn life and survival skills Earn badges and awards for your achievements Join Us : Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 – 7:30pm (St. Michael’s Church on the Green)   Registration : $200 (Payment Due at time of sign up) Cash or Check accepted Checks made payable: Cub Scout Pack 109 Back to School Immunizations 💉 Where : Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank St., Seymour, Ct 06483 Days : Monday - Thursday Times : 10 am - 3pm Immunizations Available : MMR, Varicella, Meningococcal, tdap, dtap, polio, hepatitis a, hepatitis b Cost : Free for children on Husky (up to 18 years old) or $20 for the first vaccine/$10 for each additional vaccine. Appointments :  203-881-3255 Ext: 107 Adult Education Registration for Free High School Completion or ESL Classes   Are you in need of your high school diploma, want to learn to speak English, or prepare for Citizenship? 📞 Call  203-720-5282 to schedule an appointment.  📝 Registration appointments will be held in early September for high school completion options. 🌎 Appointments for English as a Second Language and Citizenship will be held in mid September . Call today to reserve your appointment and pave the pathway to your future! Naugatuck High School Softball Team Designer Pocketbook Bingo Grab your family, friends, and co-workers to join us for our Designer Handbag Bingo Fundraiser. We will play 17 bingo games with opportunities to win 17 different designer purses such as Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Dooney & Bourke. This will be a fun evening with a chance to win great prizes while supporting the Naugatuck girls softball team. Date: Saturday, August 28th Location:  Naugatuck Event Center. Get Tickets Here.   Newsletter Submissions Do you have information you'd like to see included in next week's newsletter?  📰 Please Fill out this submission form .   Please send your information in plain text and keep it as short as possible. You may attach a photograph or logo as long as it has no more than 5 words in it. Fliers that include words & images won't be accepted . All messages must be approved by administrators prior to publication. Upcoming Events Sept. 1: First Day of the 2021-22 School year! Sept. 6: Labor Day - no school Sept. 9: Board of Education meeting - 7 pm Sept 16: Vaccine Clinic 📅 2021-22 School Year Calendar 2021-22 Bus Routes

    Wednesday, Aug 25 2021

  • Save the Date--Vaccine Clinic at NHS September 16, 4...

    Good evening NPS, Naugatuck Public Schools, in partnership with Naugatuck Valley Health District and Griffin Hospital, has scheduled a Pfizer vaccine clinic at Naugatuck High School for students and their family members aged 12 years or older.  The clinic is also open to any NPS employee or service provider who is not yet vaccinated. The clinic will be Thursday, September 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the 1st dose and Friday, October 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the 2nd dose. More information on registering for the clinic at NHS will be sent soon. For those who would like a vaccination earlier, Griffin Hospital has a vaccination clinic in Mountview Plaza located at 727 Rubber Avenue.  They are open from 12 to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.  They are closed on Sundays.   Please call 203.433.3394 to schedule an appointment.  Walk-ins are also welcome. In partnership, Chris Montini Superintendent

    Sunday, Aug 22 2021

  • Return to School Message

    Dear Naugatuck Public School Community, I hope this letter finds you and your families well. The start to the 2021-2022 school year is just a week and half away.  We are incredibly excited to soon welcome all students back to full-time in-person learning in our schools! As a reminder, the first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  I write to you today to share some information regarding our Back to School / Safe Return to School Plan.  In June, we posted our  Safe Return to School Plan  on our website.  The CT Department of Education recently released their updated guidance for the fall titled,  Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut's Plan to Learn and Grow Together-Fall 2021 .   As of now, all students and staff will return to school, full-time, five days a week for in-person learning.  While we are hopeful that we will remain in-person for the entire year, we will continue to monitor the data in collaboration with the Naugatuck Valley Health District, CSDE, and DPH.  We are prepared for alternative learning models as described in our plan in the event it becomes necessary throughout the year.   We have scheduled a webinar for Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm to review our Safe Return Plan with the NPS Community.  You can register for and access the Zoom Webinar  here .  In addition, you may use this  form  to share questions in advance of the meeting.  The meeting will be recorded and posted on our YouTube Channel for those who are unable to attend. I’ve summarized below some of the components of our plan which we will include in our webinar and which can be found in our Safe Return Plan. 1.  Remote Learning - Unlike last year, remote/distance learning will not be an option for the 2021-2022 school year as a choice for families.  Remote learning was permitted as a choice last year by the governor and legislature in response to the pandemic.  That choice is no longer available based on the law / executive order.  Approval for short-term distance learning support for students who must quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19 will be made on a case by case basis. 2.  Universal Mask Policy - In accordance with CDC recommendations,  Executive Order 13a ,  and   CT DPH Mask Order , all students, staff, and individuals must wear face masks when they are inside the school building, regardless of vaccination status, through at least September 30, 2021.  Mask use will not be required outdoors.  Per federal order, masks are required on school buses.  Mask breaks will occur throughout the day. 3.  Physical Distancing - NPS will maximize physical distancing to the extent possible.  Physical distancing of at least three (3) feet will be the standard in all school buildings.   4.  Transportation - Per federal order, masks are required on school buses regardless of vaccination status.  We expect our buses to operate close to capacity. Physical distancing will be maximized to the extent possible.   It is recommended that, when possible, students are transported to school by a family member and picked up by a family member each day. In the event that this is not possible, transportation services will be available to all eligible students.  5.  Cleaning and Sanitizing - Cleaning and sanitizing schedules have been developed in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and department of public health.  Cleaning logs have been developed to ensure cleaning protocols are completed with fidelity. 6.  Before / After School Care -Spark and the YMCA will continue to provide before and after school care in the designated buildings.   7.  Technology - Students will continue to be provided with Chromebooks that they will bring back and forth to school each day. 8. Playgrounds and Playground Equipment - Playgrounds and equipment will be available for use this year.  Equipment will be cleaned regularly. Please know that every decision we are making is done with the health, safety, and well-being of our students and faculty in mind. I look forward to sharing more about the details of our  Safe Return to School Plan  during the webinar this Wednesday, August 25th.   In partnership, Christopher Montini Superintendent of Schools

    Sunday, Aug 22 2021

  • Naugy District News: safe return, YMCA registration,...

    Virtual House Call for Parents and Families: Returning to School Safely During COVID-19 Q & A Session for Families with Medical Experts Families, do you have questions about returning to school safely this fall? The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), together with Connecticut Children’s and other healthcare providers, is hosting a virtual meeting to answer your questions about what to expect and how to prepare for a safe and successful return to school. Join pediatricians, school medical experts, and other healthcare providers to get answers to your questions about mask wearing, vaccinations, social distancing, hygiene, health assessments (physicals), social-emotional supports, and any other health-related concerns. Date:  Monday, August 23, 2021, 5–6 p.m. Register here . Contact:  judy.carson@ct.gov YMCA School Age Childcare Registrations Now Open   Register your child for Before and Afterschool Childcare. Registrations will be held at the following dates and locations: Andrew Ave School:  August 24 4-6pm Western School:   August 25 4-6pm YMCA Main Building:   August 21 7-10 am All Elementary and Intermediate Schools welcome.   (Intermediate school program will be located at the Y and will include swim, gym, rock wall climbing, homework time and other activities.) Bring income verification if financial assistance is needed. Tax returns and paystubs.  Watertown Youth Hockey Registration open now for Co-ed and Girls team 🏒   Watertown Youth Hockey is running our  learn to skate program for free  beginning in September and running for 4 weeks,  immediately followed by Learn to Play with the New York Rangers. Any participants in Learn to Play will be given a free set of brand new hockey gear. Register here . Watertown Girls Hockey  is in search of 12U and 14U players. Open to girls with birth years 2014 through 2007. Prior hockey experience is a plus but not required.  If you know how to skate, we would love to teach you to play. To get more info or to register, email Carl Cicchetti at cdcicchetti@gmail.com by Aug. 31. Pack 109 Cub Scout Recruitment Night We are looking for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade who want to: Build and race pinewood derby cars Attend campfires and other outdoor activities Go to museum sleepovers and other field trips Make lasting friendships Learn life and survival skills Earn badges and awards for your achievements Join Us : Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 – 7:30pm (St. Michael’s Church on the Green)   Registration : $200 (Payment Due at time of sign up) Cash or Check accepted Checks made payable: Cub Scout Pack 109 Back to School Immunizations 💉 Where : Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank St., Seymour, Ct 06483 Days : Monday - Thursday Times : 10 am - 3pm Immunizations Available : MMR, Varicella, Meningococcal, tdap, dtap, polio, hepatitis a, hepatitis b Cost : Free for children on Husky (up to 18 years old) or $20 for the first vaccine/$10 for each additional vaccine. Appointments :  203-881-3255 Ext: 107 Adult Education Registration for Free High School Completion or ESL Classes   Are you in need of your high school diploma, want to learn to speak English, or prepare for Citizenship? 📞 Call  203-720-5282 to schedule an appointment.  📝 Registration appointments will be held in early September for high school completion options. 🌎 Appointments for English as a Second Language and Citizenship will be held in mid September . Call today to reserve your appointment and pave the pathway to your future! Naugatuck High School Softball Team Designer Pocketbook Bingo Grab your family, friends, and co-workers to join us for our Designer Handbag Bingo Fundraiser. We will play 17 bingo games with opportunities to win 17 different designer purses such as Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Dooney & Bourke. This will be a fun evening with a chance to win great prizes while supporting the Naugatuck girls softball team. Date: Saturday, August 28th Location:  Naugatuck Event Center. Get Tickets Here.   Newsletter Submissions Do you have information you'd like to see included in next week's newsletter?  📰 Please Fill out this submission form .   Please send your information in plain text and keep it as short as possible. You may attach a photograph or logo as long as it has no more than 5 words in it. Fliers that include words & images won't be accepted . All messages must be approved by administrators prior to publication. Upcoming Events Sept. 1 - First Day of the 2021-22 School year! 📅 2021-22 School Year Calendar 📅 2022-23 School Year Calendar Summer School Lunch Menu Free Summer Meals 🍏   Dates : Through Aug. 20 Times : 11:30-12:30 pm Eligibility : All kids 18 and younger Pick up locations : Naugatuck High School City Hill Middle School Andrew Ave School Western School Salem School Maple Hill School Hop Brook School Central Ave School Baummers Pond For more info contact kate.murphy@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or visit No Kid Hungry in Naugatuck on Facebook.

    Wednesday, Aug 18 2021

  • August 10 Update

    August 10, 2021 Dear Naugatuck Public School Community, I hope this letter finds you and your families well and enjoying the waning days of summer. We are busy preparing for the 2021-2022 school year and are excited to soon welcome students back to school. I write to you today to share some information regarding our return to school plan and our Board of Education meetings. Safe Return to School Plan In June, we posted our Safe Return to School Plan on our website.  At this point, the Safe Return to School Plan remains unchanged as we await additional guidance from the CT Department of Education, the Governor, and Department of Public Health.  It is important to note that the Governor’s Executive Order 13a , which mandates mask wearing in all school buildings, has been extended through September 30, 2021.   Governor Lamont indicated in his August 5, 2021 press release that mask policies for schools are being reviewed by the Departments of Education and Public Health.  Once we receive the guidance, we will review and revise our plans as appropriate and communicate any changes.  We will also hold a webinar in late August to share our plan with the NPS Community. Board of Education Meetings Our Board of Education Meetings will once again be open to the public.  Meetings take place at our central office, located at 497 Rubber Avenue.   The meeting schedule is posted here .   Members of the public who would like to attend must wear a face mask as currently required by Executive Order 13a .  The Board of Education Meetings will also be live streamed on You Tube.  The link to the live stream will be posted on our website.   In partnership, Christopher Montini Superintendent of Schools

    Tuesday, Aug 10 2021

  • Naugy District News: Before & After School Care regi...

    YMCA School Age Childcare Registrations Now Open   Register your child for Before and Afterschool Childcare. Registrations will be held at the following dates and locations: Andrew Ave School:  August 3rd 7-9am & 4-6pm Western School:   August 4th 7-9am & 4-6pm YMCA Main Building:   August 5th 7-9am & 4-6pm Bring income verification if financial assistance is needed. Tax returns and paystubs.  Back to School Immunizations Where : Naugatuck Valley Health District, 98 Bank St., Seymour, Ct 06483 Days : Monday - Thursday Times : 10 am - 3pm Immunizations Available : MMR, Varicella, Meningococcal, tdap, dtap, polio, hepatitis a, hepatitis b Cost : Free for children on Husky (up to 18 years old) or $20 for the first vaccine/$10 for each additional vaccine. Appointments :  203-881-3255 Ext: 107 🏐 Volleyball Camp 🏐 Learn basic skills to understand the game as well as improve and perfect your skills!! Come and join us for a fun filled week of digging, spiking, setting, serving and more!!! Eligibility : Open to students entering grades 5-9 Dates :  August 9th - August 14th Email : Coach Wesche for more information/registration: coachwesche@gmail.com or kevin.wesche@naugatuck.k12.ct.us 👮 National Night Out 👮  The Naugatuck Police Department is hosting its first National Night Out - "America's Night Out Against Crime." Police are seeking middle & high school students to participate on a 3v3 "Cops and Ballers" basketball tournament.  🏀 They are also looking for volunteers to assist with this community event. Date: Aug. 3 Location : Linden Park, 150 North Main St., Naugatuck Time : 5-8 p.m. Cost : free Website : www.natw.org The National Night out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safe and more a caring place to live. The event also: Promotes emergency and disaster preparedness Heightens crime and drug prevention awareness Generates support for and participation in local anti-crime programs Sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back Donations, corporate sponsorships and volunteers : Contact Officer Durette at 203-729-522 x3104 or ddurette@naugatuckpd.org for information Adult Education Registration for Free High School Completion or ESL Classes   Are you in need of your high school diploma, want to learn to speak English, or prepare for Citizenship? 📞 Call  203-720-5282 to schedule an appointment.  📝 Registration appointments will be held in early September for high school completion options. 🌎 Appointments for English as a Second Language and Citizenship will be held in mid September . Call today to reserve your appointment and pave the pathway to your future! Naugatuck High School Softball Team Designer Pocketbook Bingo Grab your family, friends, and co-workers to join us for our Designer Handbag Bingo Fundraiser. We will play 17 bingo games with opportunities to win 17 different designer purses such as Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Dooney & Bourke. This will be a fun evening with a chance to win great prizes while supporting the Naugatuck girls softball team. Date: Saturday, August 28th Location:  Naugatuck Event Center. Get Tickets Here.   Early Childhood Center accepting applications The Early Childhood Center is accepting applications for 3 & 4 year-olds for the 2021-22 school year. Please call (203) 720-5224 for an application. Speak to Deidra at ext. 859 or Barbara at Ext. 8512. Must be a Naugatuck resident to apply. This is an NAEYC accredited program. There are 10 or 12-month options available. Meals and snacks are included. Newsletter Submissions Do you have information you'd like to see included in next week's newsletter?  📰 Please Fill out this submission form .   Please send your information in plain text and keep it as short as possible. You may attach a photograph or logo as long as it has no more than 5 words in it. Fliers that include words & images won't be accepted . All messages must be approved by administrators prior to publication. Upcoming Events Sept. 1 - First Day of the 2021-22 School year! 📅 2021-22 School Year Calendar 📅 2022-23 School Year Calendar Summer School Lunch Menu Free Summer Meals 🍏   Dates : Through Aug. 20 Times : 11:30-12:30 pm Eligibility : All kids 18 and younger Pick up locations : Naugatuck High School City Hill Middle School Andrew Ave School Western School Salem School Maple Hill School Hop Brook School Central Ave School Baummers Pond For more info contact kate.murphy@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or visit No Kid Hungry in Naugatuck on Facebook.

    Thursday, Jul 29 2021

  • ARP ESSER Grant Public Comment

    ARP ESSER Grant Priorities Submit your feedback here.   Naugatuck Public Schools is poised to receive $7,990,325 in ARP grant funding to be expended over the next two school years.  The CT State Department of Education has created five Priority Areas for school districts to consider when determining the allocation of funding.  Naugatuck’s initial plans for funding ESSER II and ARP priorities in each of the designated areas of the grants are summarized below.   The initial plans for funding were based on a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by administration in the spring of 2021.   Naugatuck Public Schools values the input of our school and greater community.  Prior to finalizing and submitting the ARP grant to the CT State Department of Education, NPS is seeking public input and comment to inform our planning and ARP grant application.  Please provide feedback to the plan using this survey .  The survey will close August 7. This information is also posted on our website at https://www.naugatuck.k12.ct.us/apps/pages/ESSER   The 5 CSDE Priorities & NPS's Initial Planned Use of Funds: 1. Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal, and Student Enrichment Academic supports to accelerate learning and facilitate recovery including expanded Summer School, Kindergarten Transition Academy, Extended Day Programs (before, during and after school time), Curriculum Development and Revision to Support Acceleration of Learning and Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Learning to Support academic recovery, additional classroom teachers for class size.   2. Social, Emotional, and Mental Health of the Students and of the School Staff Additional behavioral and mental health services delivered in-person or via remote/ telehealth access and social and emotional support mechanisms. This includes partnering with several community support agencies, increasing support staff to provide additional social, emotional, and mental health supports in school, and implementing a new mental health and well-being program at NHS.   3. Family and Community Connections Direct engagement with families and the community, as well as opportunities to increase initiatives that engage school, family and community connections. This includes funding for Parent Engagement Activities and Family Outreach, Funding support for PLTI, Parent Leadership Training Institute, and partnering with a consultant to improve attendance and family engagement practices.   4. Strategic Use of Technology Maintain or upgrade access to technology and connectivity.  Replacement of damaged, lost, or end of life Chromebooks to ensure each student is provided with a district Chromebook, Additional IT staff member to support expanded technology, Audit usage of existing software, professional learning to support effective data analysis. 5. Building Safe and Healthy Schools Through a continued emphasis on public health safety measures and to support the physical health and safety of our students and staff, provide isolation monitors and personal protective equipment and supplies for each school, additional training and health related professional learning for nurses and staff, and improve ventilation and facilities.

    Friday, Jul 23 2021