Sayles School has an excellent staff that strives to provide a world class education for ALL students through a focus on:

•       Creativity and Innovation

•       The Arts

•       Global Learning

•       Strong Academic Skills

•       Technology

•       Core Knowledge

Dr. Seuss and students during Read Across America
 
The Sprague Board of Education
presented Kathy Kowalski
with a Retirement Award
after teaching at Sayles School
for 41 years.

Congratulations Mrs. Kowalski!
Megin Sechen (L), Board of Education Chairman and Kathy Kowalski (R), Retired Teacher

    

 
Carl Patnoad received Certificate of Appreciation for beautifying Sayles School hallways
Megin Sechen (L), Board of Education Chairman and Cole Patnoad (R), Former Student
 		 The Sprague Board of Education
also presented Cole Patnoad,
former student, with a 
Certificate of Appreciation
for beautifying Sayles School
hallways with murals depicting
Eric Carle’s Hungry Caterpillar.

Thank you, Mr. Patnoad!!
Butterfly mural Caterpillar Mural #1
Caterpillar Mural #2

 
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October 2019
Wednesday 10/09/19 
 Board of Education Meeting
Sayles School Media Center
6:00 P.M.
        
Friday 10/11/19 
 Early Release for Students
1:00 P.M.

Professional Development Day
for Staff in afternoon
        
Monday 10/14/19 
Columbus Day Holiday
NO SCHOOL
  
Thursday 10/24/19 
 Early Release for Students
1:00 P.M.

Parent Conferences
Afternoon and Evening
  
Friday 10/25/19 
 Early Release for Students
1:00 P.M.

Parent Conferences
Afternoon
 
November 2019
Tuesday 11/05/19 
 No School for Students

Professional Development Day
for Staff
        
Monday 11/11/19 
Veterans' Day
NO SCHOOL
        
Wednesday 11/13/19 
 Board of Education Meeting
Sayles School Media Center
6:00 P.M.
        
Wednesday 11/27/19 - Friday 11/29/19 
 Thanksgiving Recess
NO SCHOOL
 
December 2019
Wednesday 12/11/19 
 Board of Education Meeting
Sayles School Media Center
6:00 P.M.
        
Friday 12/13/19 
 Early Release for Students
1:00 P.M.

Professional Development for Staff in P.M.
        
Friday 12/20/19 
 Early Release for
Students and Staff 
1:00 P.M.
        
Monday 12/23/19 - Wednesday 01/01/20 
Holiday Recess
NO SCHOOL
 
January 2020
Wednesday 01/01/20 
New Year's Day Holiday
NO SCHOOL
        
Wednesday 1/15/20 
 Board of Education Meeting
Sayles School Media Center
6:00 P.M.
        
Friday 1/17/20 
 Early Release for Students
1:00 P.M.

Professional Development for Staff in P.M.
        
Monday 1/20/20  
Martin Luther King Day
NO SCHOOL
 
       
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 Monday, October 21, 2019

          

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Parent Teachers Organization
    

 

       

 
Connecticut Focus
on Foster Care
 

Connecticut Focus on Foster Care

We all have love to give.

The Department of Children and Families needs foster families for children of all ages.

Attend an information meeting where they will give descriptions of the foster family programs.

< Click here for the DCF Flyer >

    

 

Mother Goose and Other Rhymes

Mother Goose and Other Rhymes, a new book with
Sayles School student illustrations, is available for purchase.

 

Profits from the book will go to support the 
Sayles School Art Program.  The price is $15.

  

For more information or to order copies, visit:

http://www.nllibrarium.com/mothergoose

  

 
 
Attention Parents of Preschool Age Children

   Preschool Openings

   

For children ages 3 and 4 years old

1/2 Day Sessions

Free Transportation Provided

Free Tuition

NAEYC Accredited Program

    

Sayles School

25 Scotland Road, Baltic

860.822.8264 ext. 145

  
  

  
Sprague School Readiness and Quality Enhancement Request for Proposals
Legal Notice
2019

The town of Sprague is soliciting proposals for the development and/ or operation of School Readiness Programs or contracted spaces for three and four year old children for early care and education.  Proposals are being solicited pursuant to Sec. 10-16o. – 10-16r and Sec. 10-16t. – 10-16u. CGS and amendments under PA 99-230, the School Readiness and Child Day Care Grant Program. Programs and services must meet local School Readiness Council policies. The towns are also soliciting proposals for The Quality Enhancement Grant pursuant to CGS Sec. 17b-749c, Quality Enhancement Grant Program.  Programs and/or services are from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.

To obtain a copy of either Request for Proposal (please specify town), contact:
   Melanie Smith-Cervera
   EASTCONN
   376 Hartford Turnpike
   Hampton, CT 06247
   msmith-cervera@eastconn.org

Proposals for programs must be received by email with hard copy signature pages dropped off in person or mailed to Melanie Smith-Cervera (contact information listed above) no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 15, 2019.

A mandatory technical assistance session will be held for the School Readiness RFP on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247 from 10:00 am-11:00 am. Please RSVP for this session to Melanie Smith-Cervera at msmith-cervera@eastconn.org.
 
    

 
The Sayles School Preschool Program is legally exempt from child care licensing and, as such, is not required to meet licensing standards.

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 19a-77(b)(1)(A) provides that a program administered by a public school system is not required to be licensed to operate.