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Welcome to Regional School District 13!
The Coginchaug High School Fall Sports Banquet has been postponed due to school cancellation. The event will be tentatively rescheduled to Monday, December 16th. The event still begins at 6pm. PLEASE NOTE – In the circumstance that the CRHS Holiday Concert is cancelled on Sunday, Dec 15th due to weather … The Fall Sports Banquet will have to be moved to Thursday, December 19th. |
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The 8th Annual Community Round-Up was a HUGE success! At the end of the event 12,905 food items were collected plus $2,446.07 in cash donations and $235 worth of gift cards. This event is a success, thanks to all the volunteers (approximately 500) - students, community members, and district staff! Thanks to all of you who helped out on Saturday or with any aspect of CRU.
We would also like to recognize the planning committee who put in many hours in addition to Saturday: Lynn Schofield, Carole Sibiskie, Sandy Simon, Greg Morrone, Bridgette Schlicker, Samantha Grayek, Ann Doyle, Kathleen Davidson, Bronwyn Commins, Sean Regan, Joanna Silverstein, Lisa Larsen, Rachel Mann, Margorie Bruch, and Betsy Dean from DMYFS (hope we didn't forget anyone!).
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kathy Bottini, Becca Sinusas and Melissa Cook - Co-chairs |
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Computer Science Education Week is December 9-15th and Regional School District 13 students and teachers are taking part in the Hour of Code, a "one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to 'demystify' code and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator."
Lindsay's Petroski's 5th graders have been coding at Memorial and created this short video to promote the Hour of Code and encourage teachers and students to spend one hour learning computer programming:
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Click here for more information about how you, your class, and your family can take part in the Hour of Code. |
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Regional District 13
School Utilization Study Community Workshop Number 2 of 3 ________________________________________ Wednesday -- DECEMBER 11, 2013 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. STRONG SCHOOL GYM Durham, CT ________________________________________ The RSD13 Board of Education invites you to participate in the second community workshop regarding the development of a utilization plan for our District's schools. The first workshop was held in October.
During the first workshop Region 13 consultant, Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. (“DRA”) lead a general session and three different focus groups to gather community input on the needs in the school district. DRA will hold a second workshop to identify possible alternatives for the District on December 11 and will then shape specific recommendations for Board of Education consideration.
DRA’s study will consider the broadest range of options and possibilities to address the needs of the RSD13 school system.
We continue to seek your attendance and participation. You are invited to join us, along with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
7:00 - 7:10 Informational Displays
7:10 - 7:15 Welcome
7:15 - 7:20 Study Overview
7:20 - 7:35 Workshop Overview
7:35 - 8:10 Breakout Sessions
8:10 - 8:25 Re-Group / Re-Cap
8:25 - 8:30 Concluding Comments
Children age three and above are welcome. Age-appropriate activities will be provided. Current or former students are encouraged to attend and participate in workshop activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the Board of Education made any decisions about the future of the schools?
The Board of Education has made no decisions about the utilization plan for the schools. All options and ideas are being considered.
I’ve attended previous Board of Education meetings about our school system. Why do I need to attend this meeting?
Your knowledge, understanding, and input are welcome and needed in this process. This is one of the key issues facing our community; there are many issues and options to explore. We hope that you will choose to continue to participate in this process.
I see there are three different community workshops being scheduled over the next few months. Should I attend all three workshops?
Yes. The focus of each workshop is different. The purpose of the October 29th workshop was to listen to citizens and obtain community input. In December, the focus will be on taking information from the previous workshop and developing possible alternatives for the utilization study. Finally, the workshop in January will focus on the specific recommendations that may be proposed to the Board of Education. Workshops will build on each other.
What specific topic will be discussed at this second community workshop?
Based on the October Community Workshop, meetings with Region 13 Staff and extensive study by DRA, various options will be "explored". Those in attendance will review presented options, consider additional options, and list various "considerations" that need to be explored for each option. This will be an important meeting.
I have ideas about what’s important for our schools. How can I share those ideas with DRA and the Board of Education?
Attend the December 11th community workshop! If you are unable to attend in person, please send your comments to survey@rsd13.org .
What will be done with the results of this workshop?
DRA will use community input to shape options and recommendations that they will present to the Board of Education.
When will the Board of Education act on DRA’s utilization plan recommendations?
The current timeline calls for DRA’s recommendations to be presented to the Board of Education following the study conclusion early in 2014.
More questions? Please call the Board of Education at 860-349-7200 |
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The mission of Regional School District 13, a community that embraces learning, honors tradition, and embraces change, is to ensure that all students will be engaged and ethical lifelong learners and citizens who will thrive, excel, and contribute in an ever-changing, interdependent world by providing challenging, diverse, and nurturing experiences that empower each student to succeed through meaningful partnership with family and community. |