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VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 5
JANUARY 2005

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Inside the January 2005 issue:

 

Welcome

Dr. Sippy's School Budget Recommendation presentation to Region 15 Board of Education on 2/14/05.

Did You Know?

Region 15's Technology Committee is working to improve the technology curriculum.

School Reporter

Class of 2004 in Review, Box Tops for Education, RMS honors students.

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Welcome to 2005! What a snowstorm!

2005-06 School Budget: Dr. Frank Sippy, School Superintendent, will be presenting his budget recommendations for the 2005-06 school year to the Region 15 Board of Education. This regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting is on Monday, February 14th at 7:30pm in the Pomperaug High School All-purpose Room. READ MORE>>

Early Release Day for students on this Friday, January 28th. Teachers and staff with be taking part in a Professional Development Day.
  Elementary Schools  1:00pm (AM Kindergarten 10:45am)
  Middle Schools  12:15pm
  High School   11:30am

Did You Know?

Technology

Computer technologies integrated with our school subjects enhance student learning... READ MORE and PICTURES>>

Each month, the PTO publishes an informational bulletin, entitled "Did You Know?". January's Did You Know is entitled Improving Technology Curriculum... 
READ MORE>>

Math student working on computerRMS Student on Computer

The School Reporter

PHS: Director of Guidance Profiles the Class of 2004
Kenneth Varotta praised the Class of 2004 as hard-working students and active participants in the class...
READ MORE>>

Districtwide:  "Box Tops for Education"
Students, family members, and friends contribute a dime to their school of choice every time they send in a box top...
READ MORE>>

PES students & parents collect boxtopsRMS Student Cuts Boxtop

RMS: Recognition Night
Rochambeau Middle School honored 51 students on January 20th for their citizenship, exemplary effort and character....
READ MORE>>

Upcoming Events

Click below for the month's activities at the schools 

PHS    MMS    RMS    GES    LMES    MES    PES

Click here for the Board of Education calendar and agendas. All Board of Education meetings will be held in the Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room #269 at 7:30pm.

 

Important Meetings for Parents of Current 8th Graders
Region 15 will be hosting a Curriculum Orientation Meeting and a Transition to PHS Meeting...
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Southbury-Middlebury Youth Services: Parenting-Plus Pgm.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Dates: Feb. 8,15,22, March 1,8,15,22,29
No Charge, please call 758-1441 to register.
This program is designed to discuss common parenting issues and family situations, how to deal with your child's behavior, and discipline. The purpose is to help you raise children who are happy, confident, cooperative, and responsible. Also, to develop encouraging and respectful relationships with our kids.

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