Summer School

Parents/Caregivers,

Welcome to extended school year (ESY) at the Early Childhood Center. My name is Marci Craft  and I will be the lead teacher this summer.  I am currently a special education teacher here at the Early Childhood Center and am going into my sixteenth year in the district! I have had the good fortune of meeting all of the students as they have begun their educational journey here at the ECC and look forward to getting to know them better as we spend time together this summer. The staff and I have a fun summer planned and I can not wait to get started. Below is some information to get us started and have a successful first week. 

Date: July 5-July 28

Time: 8:30-11:30

Location: Early Childhood Center

Lunch and breakfast are provided.

Bus schedules: It is my understanding that someone from the bus company has contacted each of you  with pick up and drop off time this week. 

Drop off: If your child is not taking a bus, drop off will begin at 8:30 at the side doors (near the cafe as we did during the school year), and a staff member will be there to greet you. If you arrive after 8:35 please go to the main door for drop off. 

Pickup will be at the same location at the side doors, beginning at 11:30.  If your child’s pick up schedule is different on a particular day, please call the office.  Teachers will not have access to their email during many times of the day and we do not want to place a child on a bus if they should not be there.  If you need to change your student's dismissal plan going forward or for a future date, please communicate with your child's teacher about those changes via note or Parent Square. 

Recess: Please note that our intention (weather permitting) is to have outdoor recess each day.  Please apply any necessary sunscreen to your child prior to school.  Also, be aware that our playground is filled with wood chips and therefore sneakers or closed toe shoes are recommended. 

Student safety is our number one priority, when you are dropping off/picking up please do not pass the busses. Staff members will be stationed around the loop to discourage anyone from passing. 

Happy Summer and please let me know if you have any questions.

SUMMER THEME DAYS

July 12: Sports Day: Dress students in their favorite sports related wear, we will have fun outside engaging in summer sports activities.

July 19: Craft Day: We will have stations set up for students to make some fun summer craft, please dress students in clothes that are okay to get paint on.

July 26: Cool Treat Day:  Popsicles and ice cream will be offered to students as a refreshing treat

August 2: Water Day: Our last Friday we will enjoy water activities. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately in bathing suits and have a change of clothes.

Dates: July 8 - August 2

Days: Monday-Friday

Times: 8:30-11:30 am

Location: Naugatuck High School

• Bus service will be provided for students. 
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students. Students will have the chance to eat at school. New state law requires students to eat provided meals at school. 
• Parent pickup at the end of the day will be at the gym lobby. This is the entrance to the left when you pull into the school. Please email our secretary at jeanelle.kaminski@naugatuck.k12.ct.us if you are picking up your child. 
• Parent drop-off will be in the smaller loop by the main entrance. Please do not block the buses. 
• If you need to pick up your child up early from school or drop them off late you can come to the main entrance and sign them in or out. Please use the buzzer on the door to get in. 
• Your child’s teacher will be reaching out using ParentSquare before the start of school. They will let your child know who they are and their room number. For the first few days however we will meet in the lobby to walk students to their classrooms. 
• Please send younger students with a note the first day with their name, teacher and how they will be getting home the first day. This can help the arrival and dismissal process go much smoother on the first day. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Nicholas Varanelli (nicholas.varanelli@naugatuck.k12.ct.us) or Michelle Springer (michelle.springer@naugatuck.k12.ct.us)

Dates: July 5-28

Times: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location: Naugatuck High School

Students are expected to attend for all four hours each day. Letters have been sent home indicating the credit recovery courses that students will be enrolled in.

Chromebooks will be checked out to students on the first day, and will be expected to be returned on July 28.

Attendance Policy: Students are allowed to miss up to 2 days.  Students who exceed the attendance policy will be removed from the program. If your student will be absent, please call the Main Office.

Bus Routes: Please click here to see the routes for summer school busses. 

Dates: Aug. 14-25

Times: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Naugatuck High School

Participants: Incoming 9th graders

With the weather being as hot and humid as it has been, please make sure to bring a bottle for water and sunscreen. We will be outside for the second half of the day most days of the program.

Please remember that full attendance is necessary to earn the 0.5 humanity credits towards graduation. If there is an emergency, or if your student will be absent, please contact Kate Ferrucci at (203) 720- 5400.

If you missed the deadline and would still like to register your student, you can still do so here:

Summer Bridge Registration
We look forward to seeing everyone!
NHS’s Summer Bridge Team