March 2018
NC CARES presents: 5th Grade Networking: Spring Fever -CARES & Saxe Joint program
Speakers: Steven Clapp (Administrator at Saxe -grade 5) & Meg Domino, PhD Spring fever has hit, join us for a healthy discussion of how to approach this season with confidence, enthusiasm and some essential boundaries. *This program is an excellent resource for parents of current 5th graders. Please register online free of charge at http://newcanaancares.org
Find out more »GUYS & DOLLS TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST
The annual Saxe Middle School seventh and eighth grade production this year will be the romantic comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. Performance dates are Friday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 pm. Both performances will take place at the newly renovated Saxe Middle School auditorium. Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy filled with classic Broadway songs such as "Luck Be a Lady", "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat", "Adelaide's Lament", and "A Bushel and A…
Find out more »NC CARES: 7th Grade Networking: Spring Surprises (joint program with Saxe)
Speakers: Steve Bedard (Administrator at Saxe- grade 7) & Meg Domino, PhD Channel the chaos and distractions, while keeping your 7th grader motivated to finish the year strong, as the days of winter blossom into the crazy days of spring. Please register online FREE OF CHARGE at newcanaancares.org
Find out more »April 2018
New Canaan Cares Presents: 6th Grade Networking: Staying Ahead of the Next Curve
Speaker: Meg Domino, PhD Get a preview of some important boundaries that keep the sailing smooth, the respect level high and the social media challenges at bay with your sixth grader. Please register online FREE OF CHARGE at http://newcanaancares.org
Find out more »May 2018
Magic Show to Benefit the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut
Ben Zabin, Trent James and David Rosenstein, America’s top young magicians of “Trick Trio,” will be performing to raise funds for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC), a nonprofit agency that provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. The event is scheduled in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, and takes place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at Saxe Middle School Auditorium in New Canaan. Tickets are available online for $10 at www.childguidancect.org/MAGIC…
Find out more »November 2018
Typical Tween/Teen Behavior or Cause for Concern?
Speaker: Tracey Masella, LCSW - Silver Hill Hospital What is “typical behavior” for the adolescent and what is cause for concern? Learn what to expect during the middle school years. How do you keep the conversation going when the door seems to be shutting? Learn parenting tips to help your child manage their social emotional landscape
Find out more »January 2019
LIKE film screening
Join us for the documentary "LIKE" which explores the impact of social media on our lives and how we can learn to navigate it more safely together. There will be a panel discussion after the movie.
Find out more »February 2019
Building Extraordinary Relationships With Your Kids Through Daily Conversations
Raising healthy children with an ability to sustain meaningful relationships is a challenge even in the most ideal situations. Add on hormones, attitude, personality, and technology – welcome to tween and teen years. Join Amy Alamar for this interactive workshop.
Find out more »March 2019
Reefer Sanity: Debunking the Myths About Marijuana
The New Canaan Parent Support Group is hosting Reefer Sanity: Debunking the Myths About Marijuana with Kevin Sabet, Ph.D. This event is a follow-on to last year’s Marijuana: Just the Facts event. Dr. Sabet will discuss the risks and science behind marijuana, and then will answer questions. He is a former presidential drug policy adviser and author of the book Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Copies of Reefer Sanity and another…
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Disney’s High School Musical Takes Saxe Stage for Two Shows!
The annual Saxe Middle School seventh and eighth grade production this year will be Disney’s High School Musical. Performances will be Friday, April 5th at 7pm and Saturday, April 6th at 1pm in the school’s auditorium. Disney’s High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Audiences won’t be able to sit still as they sing and dance to “Breaking Free,” “Stick to the Status Quo,” and “We’re All in This Together.” Based on Disney Channel’s smash hit movie, Troy,…
Find out more »November 2019
Leading Environmentalist Bill McKibben to Speak in New Canaan New Canaan Organizations Bring Climate Change Author and Activist to Saxe Middle School
World-famous author, environmentalist, and activist, Bill McKibben, will speak about his recently published book, “Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?” at Saxe Middle School on November 11, at 7:30 pm. McKibben is one of the earliest and most well-respected voices on climate change. His groundbreaking 1989 book, “The End of Nature,” was the first to alert a general audience about global warming. “Falter,” tells the story of how the converging trends of climate change and new…
Find out more »Frozen Jr at Saxe – 5th & 6th Grade Musical
Get your tickets now for the upcoming 5th & 6th grade musical, Frozen Jr! The enchanting modern classic is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
Find out more »December 2019
Tech Expert Talk for Parents and Students at Saxe on Dec. 4
New Canaan Public Schools (NCPS) hosts technology leader, writer and author Alex Salkever in a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Saxe Middle School, 468 South Avenue, in New Canaan, CT. Parents and students, particularly students in middle and high school, are encouraged to attend. This program is free, thanks to the generous support of the South, East, West and Saxe Parent Teacher Councils, and the NCHS Parent Faculty Association Mr. Salkever, the co-author of…
Find out more »February 2020
Parent Program: Raising Humans in a Digital World
How to avoid potential harms of technology while focusing on the many rewards technology brings to children’s lives. Author, Diana Graber Learn how to help your child develop “on line” social emotional skills such as empathy and respect while protecting their reputation Get guidance on balancing virtual and real life Acquire tips for protecting personal information Hear advice on avoiding cyber bullies and on line predators Get input on identifying fake news and questionable content
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