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Family Newsletter
August 2025
Schoolwide Expectations:
Schoolwide Expectations:
R: Respect Others
O: Own Your Actions
A: Act Safely
R: Rise to Challenges
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Important Links:
Stamford School Important Dates and Events
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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🌟Welcome Back, Stamford Families! 🌟
Dear Families,
We are off to an amazing start to the school year! As I walk through the classrooms, I see students engaged in learning, building classroom community through team activities, and showing genuine excitement about being here. It is such a joy to see their energy and enthusiasm each day.
🏫 Our Mission: At Stamford School, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students are challenged, celebrated, and inspired. Our mission is to help every student grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, preparing them to be thoughtful, capable, and kind members of their communities.📚 Academic Focus & WIN Blocks: At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, we spent considerable time reviewing student benchmarking data and used this information to create a schedule that maximizes learning time, especially in areas where gaps were identified.
Over the summer, our staff analyzed student benchmarking data carefully and redesigned our schedule to maximize learning time, especially in areas where gaps were identified.
Last year, we introduced a Math WIN block. WIN stands for “What I Need.” During this block, students receive targeted instruction: some focus on strengthening foundational skills while others participate in enrichment activities.
This year, we have expanded to include an ELA WIN block. During this time, our special educator and interventionist push into classrooms to lead small groups alongside classroom teachers and support staff. This ensures every student gets targeted instruction, whether support or enrichment, in addition to their core reading block.
We are also excited to be using a systematic, evidence-based phonics program that has demonstrated strong results across many skill levels. The growth we saw last year was impressive, and I am eager to see how much our students achieve this year.
I believe the greatest gift we can give a child is to build a strong foundation from which they can grow and thrive. Making sure our students are fluent readers, writers, and mathematicians is a priority for us. With strong skills, our students can truly become anything they dream of, and I know they have big dreams they are determined to make come true!
📘Homework: Each K–8 classroom will send home weekly homework. If you do not see homework, please reach out to your child’s teacher—assignments can be scanned and sent home if needed.
Homework serves two purposes:
Strengthening academic skills.
Keeping families connected to what students are learning.
Homework should never cause stress. It should take no more than 30 minutes a night and will always reinforce skills already taught in class. I encourage you to sit with your child while they complete homework, as it offers wonderful insight into their learning and creates a great opportunity for bonding.
Important Dates:
September 16: Open House at 5:30 PM (beginning with a presentation in the auditorium)
September 19: Half-Day for Students
September 22: In-Service Day (No School for Students)
October 7: Picture Day
October 13: No School
October 14: In-Service Day; No School for Students; Possible Parent Conferences
October 15: Celebrate Kindness Day (Wear Orange)
PTG (Parent Teacher Group): At Stamford School, we believe that strong school–family partnerships are the key to student success. When families and schools work together, children feel more supported, engaged, and motivated to do their best. Parent involvement not only strengthens our school community but also shows children that their education is a top priority.
One of the best ways to be involved is by joining our PTG. PTG provides families with opportunities to:
Connect with teachers and other parents.
Help plan events and activities that enrich our school community.
Share ideas and feedback that support student learning and well-being.
Model the importance of community involvement for our children.
We welcome all families to attend PTG meetings. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM in the library. Children are always welcome too!
Staying Connected
Teacher email addresses are included with this newsletter (please scroll to the bottom). Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher directly at any time.
Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our children safe, happy, and learning every day. At Stamford, our focus is always on learning and safety, and together, we are giving our students the strongest foundation for success.
Warmly,
Julie Swanson
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