Darien Public Schools - Darien, Connecticut


• BOE Meeting November 25, 2008 • Early Dismissal November 26, 2008 • Thanksgiving Recess - No School November 27-28, 2008 • Elementary Parent Conferences December 2-5, 2008 • BOE Meeting December 9, 2008 • Early Dismissal December 23, 2008
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	Grades 7-12 Survey Has Been Completed Untitled Document Recently, the Darien Public Schools collaborated with the Darien Coalition to Address At-Risk Behaviors (DCAARB) to administer a survey that seeks to collect data about adolescent experiences of Darien Youth in grades 7-12, including many positive experiences. The surveying was done in two parts (a) The Survey of Student Resources and Assets and (b) Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: ATOD. The surveying was done anonymously with over 99% of students participating, who were in attendance on that day. The surveys are sent out for analysis and results are expected back in two-to-three months. Results will be shared with the community beginning with the Board of Education. Clicking on “a” or “b”, above, will take you to the complete survey questions. Click here to read the informational letter to parents Updated November 12, 2008 DHS Stadium Lights Proposal Untitled Document On Wednesday, October 29th the Board of Education approved a modified version of a proposal to temporarily place five additional portable light poles (generator powered) on the Darien High School Stadium Field for a two-to-three week period this fall. Due to the lateness of the season, this proposal will potentially impact high school sports, but will not affect youth programs that have concluded for the fall season. The matter has been submitted to Planning and Zoning, who has scheduled a public hearing on the matter for Tuesday, November 18th at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Proposal for a Seven-Week Pilot Program for Portable Light Posts at Darien High School DHS Portable Lights Pilot Program Proposal (Microsoft Powerpoint) Proposed Guidelines for Use of Temporary Generator-Powered Light Poles Planning and Zoning Commission Application Updated November 12, 2008 National Award For Middlesex Middle School The United States Department of Education has notified us that Middlesex Middle School has been selected as a Blue Ribbon School for 2008. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is part of the No Child Left Behind legislation and it honors both public and private schools. Middlesex Middle School is being recognized in the category of being a school that is academically superior in the State of Connecticut. As more information becomes available, we will be sharing it with the community. Although the award is a reflection of the quality of the school district at large, highest congratulations go to the students, staff, and parents of our wonderful middle school! Added September 12, 2008 Untitled Document C . A . R . E . Darien is a community wide initiative for which our Darien Public Schools and Board of Education are sponsors. The aim of CARE Darien is to foster a Community of Accountability and Respect for Everyone. We encourage all who live, work, and play in our community to be accountable for personal actions and to be respectful of one another, so that kindness prevails over selfishness. In the Darien Public Schools, we actively support these aims through our elementary schools’ character building program, our middle school’s anti-bullying program, and our high school’s new commitment policy for athletics and activity participation. You can learn more about the CARE Darien campaign by visiting the website (hosted by the Darien Library) care.darien.org Added September 12, 2008


	Sign-Up for Darien's New Ed Alert System Attention Current and Prospective Substitute Teachers WE ARE HIRING SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSES . . . The Darien Public Schools is currently hiring nurses to substitute in all schools. Rate of pay: $25/hr Click here to download an application. For further information, please contact: Ellen Ryan RN, MPH, Director of School Health Services (203) 655-3981 Ext. 2304 eryan@darienps.org