Our staff selects students to be recognized as Students of the Month. These students are selected for a variety of reasons including but not limited to, their effort and/or improvement  in academics, behavior, or citizenship. Students are recognized in a meeting with the principal, have their pictures up on a bulletin board, and their names announced over the intercom. It is an honor students work hard for. The following students were selected as January’s Students of the Month: Pictured from top left Harper Swiatowiec, James Sullivan, Zuloria Eason, Ameiah Lim, Thea Darmofalski, Avery Duensing, Annabelle Calderone, Annaleece Couvertier, Quinn Tessier (Outstanding Student of the Month), Cole Ball, Cora Hadley, and Nico Cartiera.

Out of the selected students we have the difficult task of identifying an Outstanding Student of the Month. This student demonstrates all of the traits and qualities discussed above and has gone above and beyond to showcase his effort and growth. Our January Outstanding Student of the Month is Quinn Tessier. She will be recognized at a special meeting with the Superintendent, his family and me at the end of the month. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month. We are proud.

The Ruth Chaffee Free Little Pantry is an important resource that supports families within our school community. We are currently seeking parent and community volunteers to help keep the pantry stocked throughout the year.

Volunteers sign up for one week and visit the school once during that week, Monday–Friday, during designated times to avoid lunch waves. This is a flexible and meaningful way to support our students and families.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below:

https://signup.com/go/FmbJhmO

Thank you for helping make our school community a caring and supportive place for all.

As you are aware the age to start kindergarten is 5 before Sept. 1. Families of students who were born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 can request a waiver to attend early. More information will be coming about the waiver process. Please be on the lookout in our newsletters and through ParentSquare.

Click here for more information regarding opportunities for your child to attend an early childhood screening at our school! Participation will allow the staff to observe your child’s speech and language, motor, social, and cognitive skills.

The Pet Wall is growing! Students and staff alike are enjoying all of the pet and stuffed animal photos! If you would like to submit your pet(s) use this link Ruth Chaffee Pet Wall Submission Form.