Jenna Visca

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2024-25 Profiles In Professionalism Honorees Recognized At BOE Meeting

1 week ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

The school district’s 14 Profiles in Professionalism honorees for the 2024-25 school year were recognized at the Board of Education’s Tuesday, May 20, meeting in Reed Intermediate School’s library. The award is a longstanding tradition in the district, where people can recognize a colleague, parent, or volunteer in any role or participatory fashion throughout the school district.
BOE CFF Discusses Balances, Healthy Food Certification At Meeting

1 week ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

Board of Education’s CIP/Facilities/Finance (CFF) Subcommittee discussed April’s financial report, as well as healthy food certification for the district, during its Tuesday, May 20 meeting. Director of Business and Finance Tanja Gouveia said they currently have a year-end projected balance of $160,528 dollars — spending 99.82 percent of the district’s budget. This is an increase over the previous month by around $45,000. There were a few changes over the prior month that Gouveia wanted to note.
St Rose Students Show School Spirit Through Walk-a-Thon

2 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

St Rose of Lima School students, faculty, volunteers, and more laced up their sneakers for the school’s Walk-a-Thon fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. The goal of the Walk-a-Thon is to bring the community together and raise funds for St Rose School, according to Director of Mission Advancement Laura Moulder. Students walked miles around the field next to the school and collected donations in advance for their participation. This is far from the school’s first Walk-a-Thon.
Dozens Of Residents Attend Second Annual FONS Membership Dinner

2 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

Nearly 100 people attended Friends of Newtown Seniors’ (FONS) Second Annual Membership Dinner on Wednesday, May 7 at Newtown Community Center. FONS Board Member Beverly Bennett-Schaedler said one goal of the dinner is to give local residents 55 and older an overview of what the organization has achieved over the past year and what they hope to achieve in the future. The other goal, she added, is to get the word out to potential volunteers.
Steve Gross Encourages People To Embrace Fun In ‘Newtown Talks’ Event

2 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

It was an eventful night on Thursday, May 8, for those attending the latest installment of Edmond Town Hall’s “Newtown Talks: Conversations on Culture, Society, and Change” speaker series. The event featured clinical social worker Steve Gross, who had audience members dance, high five, and play games as a way to kickstart their journey to embracing fun. The Life is Good Playmaker Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids heal from childhood trauma.
Middle Gate Students Shine In Spring Concert Assembly

2 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

Middle Gate Elementary School fourth graders dazzled and delighted their peers during their in-school spring concert assembly on Monday, May 5. Much like their previous concerts, the fourth graders performed a wide variety of songs, from upbeat piano-driven songs such as “Sing in the Sunshine” to laid back and supportive folk-tropical songs like “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars. Students snapped, clapped, and danced their way through the assembly with big smiles on their faces, as did Jones.
Families Have Fun At Christ The King’s Third Annual Fishing Derby

3 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

Families and friends braved the chilly morning weather on Saturday, May 10, when they enjoyed Christ the King Lutheran Church’s Third Annual Fishing Derby. Parents and children bundled up for the event, which was held at the small pond on the church property. The derby was for ages 4-14 accompanied with a parent or guardian and open to everyone regardless of past fishing experience.
Culture Comes To Life At Sandy Hook International Food & Music Festival

3 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

The World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) celebrated cultures and cuisine from all around the world at its inaugural International Food and Music Festival on Saturday, May 10. Held at the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Main Station, the festival featured over 20 performances representing countries such as India, Argentina, Moldova, Korea, Spain, Ecuador, and more. Many different artists and dancers delighted the stage throughout the day.
Kind Works Carries The Legacy Of Ben’s Bells CT Studio

3 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

The Bethel-based nonprofit organization Kind Works, helmed by several Newtown residents and those from the surrounding area, is carrying on the legacy that Ben’s Bells Connecticut left behind. Catch someone walking around with a handmade ceramic ornament and chances are it comes from Kind Works, which aims to spread positivity and inspire people to act more kindly towards themselves and others.
NHS Announces Top Five Percent Of Class Of 2025

3 weeks ago | newtownbee.com | Jenna Visca

It’s that time of year again — Newtown High School announced the demi-decile students graduating this spring on Thursday, May 1. The 17 students gathered into the school’s lobby for the announcement, where they were joined by NHS Principal Kimberly Longobucco and other NHS staff members to celebrate. Longobucco explained being in the top demi-decile means they’re the top five percent of their graduating class, before congratulating the students for their achievement and hard work.