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Principal's Update 5/17

Posted Date: 05/17/26 (09:00 AM)


Principal's Updates

Ruth L. Chaffee

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Around the School:

Reminder: Field Day is Friday, May 29th

ABC Countdown

ABC Countdown

Instrumental Concert

A huge congratulations to our amazing fourth-grade students on a spectacular Orchestra and Band concert! They did an incredible job showcasing all of their hard work and musical talents.

A special thank you goes to our music teacher, Mr. Balling, who prepared the students beautifully to tackle and perform some truly sophisticated pieces. We are so proud of the dedication, practice, and teamwork our students displayed. Thank you to all the families and staff who came out to support our young musicians!

A livestream of the concert can be viewed here.
A group of children and young adults perform on a stage with violins and cellos.
A school band performs on stage with a conductor speaking into a microphone.

March & April PBIS Assembly

We finally were able to have our March and April PBIS assembly. During this assembly we were able to recognize both March and April Students of the Month.

We also recognized our March Star Students which focused on students who made an effort to include others, and notice and take action when someone is feeling excluded.

For April our star Star Students were recognized for making an effort to show respect to themselves, others, Ruth Chaffee School, and the world around them.

Congratulations to all for their great work here at Ruth Chaffee!
March Students of the Month
Star Students
April Students of the Month

Last Book Fair Starts Monday!

The last Scholastic Book Fair of the year will start on Monday, 5/18/26, and run through Friday 5/22/26. As we have done with the previous two book fairs this year, all students will have a browsing day on Monday or Tuesday with their class, and then they will have an opportunity to shop Wednesday through Friday. Please see the attached schedule to see when your student's class is scheduled to browse and shop. 




Donate to Share the Fair - every dollar helps ensure every child who wants a book can get a book!

Family Night is Tuesday, May 19th from 5:30-7:30p.m.

Important Links

Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Reminders:

Calendar

Important Dates

Mon. May 18th- 22nd- Book Fair
Tues. May 19th- PL Day Students Dismissed at 1:40pm
Tues. May 19th- PTA Book Fair Family Night 5:30-7:30 Media Center
Wed. May 20th- PTA Book Fair Family Night at 5:30pm.
Mon. May 25th- Memorial Day- No School/Office Closed
Tues. May 26th - School Families wear red or Chaffee Spirit wear
Fri. May 29th- Field Day

 
Student Handbook
School Year Calendar
Attendance Policy
Report Challening Behavior Here
 
Desk with keyboard, glasses, and note pad

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • 860-666-4687
  • jmarciano@npsct.org