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SPS Magnet School Lottery Now Open for the 2021-2022 School Year
The deadline for submitting elementary, K-6 and K-8 magnet school applications is Monday, November 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m and January 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. for magnet high school. Find out more information, here!
The Nurtury Montessori Daycare Program
Nurture Montessori offers full time daycare for infants (0-9 months and 9-18 months). The Nurtury keeps infants in a dedicated space to help them develop naturally in their own way and at their own pace. Learn more here!
Risk Assessment and Close Contact Clarifications From Stamford Public Schools
Stamford Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tamu Lucero wrote a letter clarifying the course of action when someone in the school community tests positive for COVID-19.
Masks Now Required For Children 3+ In Schools & Daycares
The CT Office of Early Childhood says that as of September 21, children ages 3 and older are required to wear masks while in child care centers, homes, schools and camps.
Stamford Public Schools Received Approval to Provide Free Meals to All Students
Stamford Public Schools announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education approved the district’s application to provide free breakfast and lunch meals, through Chartwells School Dining Services, to all SPS students for the remainder of 2020, as federal funding for this program allows.
Fun Back To School Lunch Ideas!
For back to school lunch inspiration, our parent site The Local Moms Network turned to Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com. We also have information about how Stamford Public Schools will handle purchasing lunch.
Welcome Back Message From Dr. Lucero!
Dr. Tamu Lucero has a message for Stamford Public School families heading into the 2020-2021 school year.
Stamford Parents Find There Are No “Right” Or “Wrong” Answers For The 2020-2021 School Year
Faced with deciding how we want our children’s school year to look, families across Stamford and across the country are having to ask, “What works for our family?” It’s a question that parents in our area agree, certainly doesn’t always come with an easy answer and one that doesn’t have a “right” or “wrong” answer.
SPS: Technology Info for the 2020-2021 School Year
Stamford Public Schools are providing information about technology for students in the upcoming school year.
Are Blue Light Glasses Necessary This School Year?
how bad is extra screen time for kids’ eyes? And are tech-y accessories like blue light glasses a good idea? Our parent site, The Local Moms Network spoke to experts from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and NY Presbyterian-Columbia.