2023.11.17 – Saxe Weekly

November 17, 2023 Dear Saxe Family, I hope you had a wonderful week (and, enjoyed this glorious unseasonable weather – we sure did!). This week in the Saxe Weekly, we take a look at the latest 1Second Everyday, Science, Music, our outstanding Education Support Professionals, lost & found, Saxe in the News, Saxe Outdoors, a […]

2023.9.8 – Saxe Weekly

September 8, 2023 Dear Saxe Family, The “heat was turned up” around Saxe this week… Not only were the record-breaking temps warm outside, the learning and experiences were just as hot inside! In all seriousness, we are fortunate and grateful to have the first-class facilities that we do in the New Canaan Public Schools, along […]

2022.12.23 – Saxe Weekly

December 23, 2022 Dear Saxe Family, Well, that is a wrap for 2022! And, what a way to finish it up, with a weather-related closure to kick off the holiday break. I hope everyone is safe, well, and with power (or, back on soon). There is so much to be grateful for and it is […]

2022.11.23 – Saxe Weekly

November 23, 2022 Dear Saxe Family, Thanksgiving has long been one of my favorite holidays. The opportunity to gather with family, enjoy (lots of) seasonal foods, get outside for a walk, or simply take a post-meal nap, all make it a special time. It is my hope that you are able to spend time with […]

2022.2.4 – Saxe Weekly

February 4, 2022 Dear Saxe Family, As we head into February, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and the winter weather pattern seems to be living up to his prediction. As we have done for much of 2022, we packed quite a bit into a “shortened” week. Despite the weather disruptions, our school community continues to […]

2022.1.21 – Saxe Weekly

January 21, 2022 Dear Saxe Family, Well, “old man winter” struck again this week, making a short week even shorter. This did not stop the learning and excitement that took place all around our building, and you may be amazed at all that got packed into those three days. This week in the Saxe Weekly, […]

2021.11.24 – Saxe Weekly

November 24, 2021 Dear Saxe Family, For one reason or another, we have received more positive messages of thanks or gratitude from students, parents, or staff members than I can remember in years past. It may be a coincidence or one of the positive unanticipated outcomes of the covid-era where people are truly recognizing how […]

2020.10.30 – Saxe Weekly

October 30, 2020 Dear Saxe Family, As we wrap another full week of being together in our learning community, we have much to celebrate. Our students have done a terrific job following safety protocols and this has been a big part of our ability to keep everyone as healthy and well as possible. As we […]

2020.10.23 – Saxe Weekly

October 23, 2020 Dear Saxe Family, Today marks the end of our first full week back together as a full learning community with grades five through eight in the building. Regardless of grade level, seeing our classes in action reminds me how fortunate we are to be in session. Our teachers are able to provide […]

2020.6.12 – Saxe Weekly

June 12, 2020 Dear Saxe Family, Well, this is the last official Saxe Weekly for the 2019-20 school year. I believe it is fair to say that this has been a unique year. It has often been challenging and difficult, but we all persevered and got through it, together! Throughout the most recent months, we […]