District News from the Superintendent
Dr. Colleen A. Palmer
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Thursday, September 02, 2010 by adminwww
On Monday, our district greeted 3,764 students back to school. While it has been just a few days of school under our belt, everyone has immersed themselves in our daily routines and schedules. As we begin the new year, I thought I would update you on a few items.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 by adminwww
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
After first day that had buses delayed in some cases up to 45 minutes leaving Stepney and Fawn Hollow at the end of the day to complete routes, day 2 yesterday was a tremendous improvement. All buses were on the road bring students home from Fawn Hollow by 3:55 p.m. and by 4:00 p.m. at Stepney.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 by adminwww
Thursday, August 12, 2010 by adminwww
We are pleased to announce the release of Single Sign On for the Parent Portal of PowerSchool which will open August 23rd, 2010. This latest feature will allow parent(s)/guardian(s) to have one log in for multiple students for whom they have legal and parental rights.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by adminwww
It’s ugly, no matter how you slice it. Anonymous messages on bathroom walls or secret notes with personally destructive words have now been replaced by present day Facebook and cellphone texts and tweets and, Formspring, an incredulous, nameless outlet. Bullying hasn’t much changed over the years, but the method to convey the message certainly has.
Friday, July 23, 2010 by adminwww
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by adminwww
Monday, June 28, 2010 by adminwww
As the district looks to “build a team” in each school, it strives to have teachers with diverse strengths and areas of expertise in each school to best meet the needs of all of its students. This goal can also extend to considering the additional certification that a teacher may have that is needed in another school, as well as the mix of both newer and more veteran teachers within one school environment. The special skills or leadership abilities of one teacher may be needed at another school. As each school considers its needs for its learners, there may be a teacher who would bring to the table a much needed area of expertise to another school. All of these considerations are taken into account when the district places its teachers each year – they are not easy decisions.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by adminwww
Friday, June 11, 2010 by adminwww
Monday, May 24, 2010 by adminwww
High school graduation is fast approaching, marking the culmination of a student’s academic hard work: the trials, triumphs, challenges and choices. While high school graduation is one benchmark for young adults and their parents alike, this time of year warrants observation of the many, many events from all students’ ages and stages leading to this ultimate adolescent goal.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by adminwww
It is that time of year again when we get to vote for a wonderful teacher who we feel should represent the Monroe School District as the Monroe 2011 Teacher of the Year.
Once the applications have been sent to Dr. Canfield by the deadline of June 4th, the committee will meet and make a final selection for 2011 Teacher of the Year from Monroe.
I’ve also enclosed a list of all previous “Teachers of the Year” from Monroe since 1984 and a copy of the current Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 by adminwww
What does a quality education entail? Who is the competition? What world will our students face?
Thursday, April 15, 2010 by adminwww
Since the defeat of the April 6th referendum, the First Selectman has announced a reduction of 950K to the overall budget, with 80K reduced from the town side, and 870K reduced from the education budget.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 by adminwww
No one enjoys being told what to do – vote for the budget or vote against it. But uninformed choice is no choice at all. For this reason, the district has worked tirelessly to get real data and accurate information into the hands of each citizen and every public official.
  
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