Uncas School

Janis Sawicki
Principal

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280 Elizabeth Street Extension
Norwich, CT 06360

(860) 823-4208
(860) 823-4251 (fax) 

April, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy Spring!!  “April Showers Bring May Flowers…” It’s time to enjoy improved weather and outside activities along with school and work.

And…here we are, another month down, and this will be a quick one because as you know, it’s April school vacation time!  The time will fly so enjoy some quality time with your student(s).

Most of our students have worked hard and truly deserve a break after the busy, busy month of March. Spirit Week was designed to let them have a little fun and wind down from the stress of the month. It was planned by our newly formed Student Council who also conducted an election of a new dining area name within our cafeteria for those special occasions such as celebrating perfect attendance. Voted in: The Pup Diner.
Thank you advisor, Mrs. Foley and Student Council!!

I am attaching some information in English and Spanish this month shared from our UCONN graduate student.  This month the article is entitled: Eating Better on a Budget. More will follow in May and June.  Our students seemed to really enjoy our healthy food selections offered during our taste testing along with exercising with our Running and Walking Club for our older students.  Our hope is that some of these healthy initiatives will carry over to home and life long healthy choices.

Here’s the calendar for April:
Sun., 4/1: April Fools’ Day- Good luck at home!  Laugh a little. It’s good for you!
Mon., 4/2: Running /Walking Club, grades 3-5: 3-4:00.
Tues., 4/3: Uncas School Governance Council Meeting, in the Library from 4:30-5:30.
Fri., 4/6-Sun., 4/16: NO SCHOOL.  Spring Vacation!
Mon., 4/9: City Council Meeting/Public Hearing.
Mon., 4/16: (full day), return to school. 
Walking/Running Club, 3-4:00.
City Council Meeting-7:30.
Tues., 4/17: Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 @ KMS, Community Room.
Thurs., 4/19: Early Dismissal for students only- 10:10- A.M. PreK & a.m. K, all others- 12:45. Staff LED Meeting from 1-4:00.
Fri., 4/20: Earth Day Celebration.  Students and Staff will do our part to clean “in and out” at Uncas.
Mon., 4/23-Fri., 4/27- Kindergarten Registration Week, 9-3:00.  Evening hours- Mon., 4/23 from 5-7:00.
Mon., 4/23: Running /Walking Club, 3-4:00.
Wed., 4/25: Gr 4/5 & Gr 3J: Curriculum Night. Time to be announced.
It’s also Administrative Professionals’ Day.  We are so lucky to have Mrs. Linda Andruskiewicz running our school office.  She’s amazing as I am sure many of you have noticed!
Thurs., 4/26: PSTC/PTO: 6:00. Program to be announced along with March & April Student Awards.
Board of Ed presentation @ City Council Meeting: 7:30.
Sat., 4/28:Touch a Truck Day @ 3 Rivers Community College, 10-2:00.
Mon., 4/30: Running/Walking Club

Okay folks!  That’s it!  Please enjoy any holidays you may be celebrating this month.
Time is moving forward, and we are working fast and furiously to finish up the year in fine style.  It’s amazing, but it’s coming quickly!

Mrs. Sawicki, Uncas School Principal