Fairfield Warde PTA Blast
APRIL 5, 2015
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend.
The sun was shining, a little cold, but birds were chirping and some flowers started
blooming.
Hopefully Spring is here!
CALENDAR/IMPORTANT UPDATES:
Mon. April 6th - Parent Night for WARDE Spring Sports (State Mandated) - 7:00pm
Auditorium. Team meetings with coaches will follow.
Wed. Apr 8th - Social Media Forum - An Open Conversation for Students and Parents 7:30-9:00pm -FLHS Auditorium Co-sponsored by Fairifeld Warde & Fairfield Ludlowe PTA
Thurs. Apr 9th - 10th Grade Parents Informational Meeting with Guidance Counselors
8:00-9:00am Respective Houses:
Fitts House parents: will meet in the Library/Media Center Lecture Room A
Pequot House parents: will meet in the College/Career Center
Townsend House parents: will meet in the Library/Media Center Lecture Room B
Mon. - Fri. Apr 13th-17th - School Closed - April Break - Enjoy the break!!
Fri. Apr 17th - Warde vs Ludlowe - Harbor Yard Wed. - Apr 22nd - A Night of Respect: Youth Motivational Speaker/Coach - David J.
Flood will be offering parents guidance in helping their teens unlock their potential
while guiding them to find strength in the power of respect. Check his webpage at
https://davidjflood.com/ Co-sponsored by Fairfield Warde & Fairfield Ludlowe PTA.
Fri. Apr 24th, Sat - Apr 25th, Sun Apr. 26th - Once Upon a Mattress Spring Musical
Production
WARDE - PTA
Seeking new and interested parents to serve on the FWHS PTA. We know there are
current parents who might be interested in serving in PTA leadership roles and on
committees in the upcoming year. We hope to have a Slate of Officers and interested
parents for events planned throughout the year at our May PTA meeting. If you are
interested in serving, please contact Leonora Campbell at
[email protected]
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TEAM:
The Family Engagement team offers you the tools and resources to make your child’s academic and
social potential a reality. Today’s parents need to be engaged, empowered, informed and responsible
in advocating for their children and WARDE PTA wants to partner with you to accomplish this.
The Family Engagement Team invites you to Like us on Facebook at Parenteen Talks where we post
helpful conversation starters and specific how-to strategies. Additionally, program information is
available at the PTA website at www.fwhspta.org
Please find below the meetings and programs/topics planned for the remainder of the school year:
Wed. Apr 8th - Social Media Forum - An Open Conversation for Students and Parents - 7:30-9:00pm FLHS Auditorium Co-sponsored by Fairifeld Warde & Fairfield Ludlowe PTA
Wed. April 22 - A Night of Respect: Youth Motivational Coach, David J. Flood will be offering
parents guidance in helping their teens unlock their potential while guiding them to find strength in the
power of respect - RLMS Auditorium
Co-sponsored by Fairifeld Warde & Fairfield Ludlowe PTA
Wed. May 13 - 12th grade Parent Program - Life After Warde
Tues. June 2 - Best-selling author, Harlan Cohen of “The Naked Roommate book” series, will
speaking with parents and students about the transition college. Sometimes you need to get "comfortable
with the uncomfortable" (Location TBA)
Co-sponsored by Fairifeld Warde & Fairfield Ludlowe PTA
The Library Staff is: Ready to Help!
On March 25th members of the library staff presented information about the library program at the PTA
morning meeting. Topics included the resources, staff, course selections and the new library web
page. Parents and students are encouraged to take advantage of the library resources from this page,
which is common to both schools the link is HERE
Resources included e-reference books, audio books, apps to access library information, the library catalog
and lists of curated webpages for classes and teachers. While students learn of this resource in their
freshman orientation and many classes, parents can still encourage use of the library resources, especially
the staff, when the students are looking for information!
WARDE SPIRIT WEAR SALES:
GET YOUR WARDE SPIRIT WEAR HERE!! - Next date to buy spiritwear will available after
the April break!
LOOKNG FOR A WAY TO GET INVOLVED AT WARDE? THE WINNING ANSWER IS SPIRIT
WEAR! We are looking for two people to take over Spirit Wear for the 2016 school year
and beyond. We started co-chairing Spirit Wear when our children were freshmen and
it has been an extremely positive and worthwhile experience. So find a friend and
volunteer to be the next Warde Spirit Wear co-chairs. Finding someone you like to work
with is a plus. We’ll walk you through the whole process as you’ll come on board in
September when the school year starts. We originally signed on for only two years, but
we like it so much we are doing it for two more. It’s a great way to get into the school
and say hello to your son or daughter (if they acknowledge you) and to help out the
PTA. If you’re interested please e-mail Susan Fiske at [email protected] < or Denise
Walsh at [email protected] > .
Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program for Fairfield Warde
As of today, Warde's totals for the 2014 - 2015 Program YTD total earned:
$4,420.67
AFTER GOING ON LINE and reviewing the latest update, it looks like the final amount
exceeded our $4000.00 goal!!! Way go WARDE!!! Thank you for everyone's suppport!
SAT and ACT Prep Course REGISTRATION
Just a reminder:
Planning on taking the June SAT or ACT? The Ludlowe-sponsored AlphaPrep Spring Courses are now
open for sign up! Take a look at the dates and sign up today! Go to AlphaPrep.com . Click on "Services"
and type in "FPHS" in the course code box to find your class and costs. It's that easy!!
Some upcoming options:
JUNE ACT CLASS
Location: FLHS, Mondays, 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM, April 6 - June 1
Courses are open to all FPS high school students, regardless of location. Scholarships
may be available - contact your guidance department to inquire. For our full year
course offerings, class details, and to register: log on to www.alphaprep.com click on
the Services tab and then type in fphs in the course code window. A $25 late fee will
be added to any registration made within 2 weeks of start date. Sign up TODAY! PTA
contact: Lilian Awad at [email protected], or Jamie Kaiser at
[email protected]
HOW TO ENROLL:
Step 1: Go to AlphaPrep courses page: http://alphaprep.com/courses/courses
Step 2: Type in course code “fphs” and click search. It will show you a list of available
classes. (**Note: All classes regardless of location are open to students from both
Warde and Ludlowe**)
Step 3: Review the course selections on line and select the most appropriate course for
your needs
Step 4: Once you have selected a course, click the “Enroll Now” button, and complete
the required information fields, (if you are a new user on our website, please create a
password when prompted to do so), and click “Submit.”
Step 5: You will be then be prompted to confirm your enrollment information, please
click “Confirm.” Once you click confirm, your credit card will be charged.
Step 6: You will receive an automated e-mail from AlphaPrep at this time to alert you
that your enrollment was completed successfully. **If you do not receive this e-mail
within one hour, please contact us at [email protected]**
Please Note: You will receive an email reminder and additional information prior to the
class start date.
FAIRFIELD WARDE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MARK YOUR CALENDER- Parents & Students:
WARDE ATHLETICS:
Our state Mandated Parent Night for spring sports will be on Monday, April 6th, at 7 pm
in the auditorium. Team meetings with the coaches will follow.
WARDE VS LUDLOWE BASEBALL - HARBOR YARD
The Ludlowe vs Warde Baseball Battle will take place on Friday, April 17 at 6:00 PM at
Harbor Yard (rain date Sat April 18 at noon). Let's CREATE A SEA OF RED BY WEARING
YOUR WARDE COLORS to root for and cheer on the Mustangs!! to a win.
Tickets are available through any FWHS Baseball Player or the FWHS Athletic Office. Checks
payable to Fairfield Warde Baseball. Pre-sale tickets are only $3.00 for students and $5.00 for
adults. Tickets at the gate are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for high school students and children.
Tickets include a coupon on back for a free 8" pizza at Primo Pizza's Black Rock Tpk
location.
*****SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS INFORMATION: (All senior students were given a
letter)****
The application form for the High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield, Inc. will be
available on line beginning Monday, April 6, 2015. This is the form required to apply for
a variety of scholarships from the Foundation and a number of local community
groups.
The application is available to all seniors online at
www.fairfieldscholarshipfoundation.org. Be sure to complete it on a device that has
access to a printer. If you do not have access to a computer or a printer at home, you
may see your counselor, go to the College/Career Center at FWHS, or the FWHS
Library/Media Center, or any of the Fairfield Public Libraries. By saving a copy of the
application to your home computer or to your student folder at school, you do not
need to complete this application in one sitting. Once you have completed the
application, please save a final copy. Print the application, attach the required
documents, sign it and secure the signature of a parent/guardian. Submit the entire
completed packet to your School Guidance Counselor no later than April 24,
2015. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Detailed instructions are
provided on page 1 of the application.
Please contact the foundation if you have any questions [email protected]
After you have completed the application fully and printed the completed
application, sign it, have your parent(s) sign it, and submit two copies to your school
counselor, along with two copies of your essay, two copies of your written
recommendation from an unrelated adult and two copies of the SAR page from your
FAFSA, on or before Friday, April 24, 2015. All parts must be completed and submitted
together. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION - $95.00 per exam
The website to register is www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/070186
• Monday, February 23, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. - Registration Begins
• Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:00 p.m. - Registrations and payments after this date will
incur a $10 late fee per exam.
• Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:30 p.m. - Registration and payments after this date will
incur a $55 late fee per Exam.
• Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11:30 PM - Registration Ends
• Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 11:30 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be
cancelled and exams will not be ordered
SPRING DRAMA PRODUCTION: Save the Date...
The FWHS Drama Club presents "Once Upon a Mattress" as its Spring Musical.
Friday, April 24 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, April 26 at
2;00pm
Be sure to check back for Ticket Sales and further information.
Come see Warde students make the music happen!!!
A show not to be missed!
PARENTS WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP
JUNIOR JOB SHADOWING DAY PROGRAM
A job shadowing experience will be offered this spring to interested juniors. The goal is
to provide students with the opportunity to spend one day with someone employed in
a career area that interests them. Applications & FACT Sheet are available on the
College & Career Center’s webpage: FWHS – Counseling – College & Career Center –
Job Shadowing (left side of screen.)
Please see Ms. Lala in the College & Career Center or email
[email protected] with any questions.
AQUACULTURE SCHOOL
Angie's At Aqua Seafood Market is Open at the Aquaculture School!
The Angie's At Aqua Seafood Market is open on Thursday afternoon from 3PM to 6PM
at the Aquaculture School, which is located at 60 St. Stephens Road, Bridgeport (just in
front of Captain's Cove). If you would like to receive Angie's fish/seafood price list via
email each week, please email the NEW address for Angie's at
[email protected] and you will immediately be put on the new list!
BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATES:
The BoE budget remains unchanged from the BOS adjusted budget. BOS added $367k to
cover short fall to medical reserve fund (internal service fund). A proposal was made to reduce
BOE by $367k the amount added by BOS but this did not have the support.
Be sure to now contact your RTM members to keep the BUDGET as it has been approved. RTM:
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
For more complete, detailed information on the budget, please visit the District's
webpage: http://fairfieldschools.org/
Next Board of Education Meeting this Tuesday, April 7, 2015 7:30pm at the Board of
Education, 501 Kings Highway East, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Please find some agenda items here:
• Recognition of State Championship Athletes, Mr. Seth Fry - Warde and Mr. Dave
Schulz - Ludlowe
• Status Update and Review of K-12 Art Curriculum, Ms. Chase and Dr. Boice
• Approval of Policy 5330 - Students - Code of Behavior - Bullying/Teen Dating Violence
• Approval of the Safe School Climate Plan - Creating and Sustaining Supportive and
Engaging Schools -Version 2.0
• Establish Date and Time of Fairfield Ludlowe & Warde High School Graduation - that
the BoE establish June 17th at 6:00pm as date and time.
• Presentation and Submission Approval of the Teacher Evaluation Plan
• Discussion of the Draft District Improvement Plan, dated April 2, 2015
• First Reading of Policy 4220 - Personnel - Rights, Responsibilities and Duties - Smoking
by School Employees
• First Reading of Policy 5314 - Students - Code of Behavior - Smoking
• Discussion and possible action of BoE member Mr. Llewellyn's Information request for
Internal Check Registers for each school for the last two years.
Please be sure to go to the website for any updates and meeting agendas/minutes.
You can locate this information at http://fairfieldschools.org/
If you can't attend a meeting but want to stay involved and on top of what is
happeneing, be sure to click on http://fairtv.pegcentral.com
******Changes have been made to the by-laws of the Board of Education that affect
Public Comment******
Parents will only be able to comment on items that appear on the agenda. There will
be no more open public comment at regular meetings. Parents who would like to
address issues, concerns or specific items, will now need to contact the Board directly
and should contact them at [email protected]
SBAC
Curious About the SBAC and its implementation in Connecticut?
Visit the CT State Dept. Website to learn more.
This test will be administered to Juniors at Warde at the end of May (after APs and SATS). A more
detailed schedule will be following in the coming weeks.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Donnelly Dash Sunday, April 12, 2015 - Tomlinson Middle
A 3.5 Mile Run, 1.8 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Runs. Please join for this10th anniversary Community
Challenge.You can register here: http://www.clubct.org (be sure to click on the "Donnelly Dash"
logo). For more information, click: https://files.ctctcdn.com/30488ccb001/10776325-af36-424bae18-5465384cc419.pdf
The Scholars and Athletes Serving Others (SASO) 2015-16 Membership Drive is on! This
outstanding Service and Leadership organization for high school boys and their mothers is
currently recruiting new members for the upcoming year. All current 8th-11th grade boys in the
Fairfield area are invited to join. SASO members are provided with many opportunities to serve
our local community, take on leadership roles, and attend personal growth sessions.
Please take a look at our new website www.sasofairfield.org to find information on SASO
events and partnerships as well as the current membership information and registration
forms. (Just click on the Requirements tab to access the forms.)
The enrollment period closes on April 15th so please send your registration forms in ASAP! For
more information please contact Trish Donelan, SASO VP of Membership, at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> .
EARTH DAY - Saturday - April 25th
Fairfield’s Earth Day Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the following:
Event planning and logistics
Exhibitor recruitment
Food vendor recruitment
Lawn sign placement and collection
Publicity
Event set-up (after school hours on Fri. April 24)
Support on April 25th during the event and assist with breakdown
Tell us about any skills, interests, etc. that you have. Include your phone number in your
reply. Send your response to [email protected]
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