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Dear Editor,
As many New Canaan residents already know, this year, New Canaan’s South Elementary School has proudly been celebrating its 75th anniversary of educating and inspiring generations of students. Since opening its doors in September 1950, the school has been a cornerstone of the community, shaping the lives of thousands of children and serving as a gathering place for families, staff, and neighbors alike.
We have three special anniversary events coming up as the school year comes to an end that we wish to extend an invite to for all alumni and families, current students and families, and current and former faculty and staff.
The first event is a community Fun Run/Walk on Friday afternoon, May 1st from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. This event will begin in the Farm Road parking lot and take place on and around South School’s property. It will include a jog or stroll (your choice!) around the school and some time afterwards to enjoy DJ Nico, an ice cream truck, and the company of one another! The run/walk itself will be a set time (roughly 25-30 minutes), so the distance you go depends on your pace! There is a $7.50 fee for this event to help offset some of the costs. If you are going to attend, please complete this brief form so we have an idea of how many people will be joining us: South 75th Fun Run / Walk. The form has a link to complete a small participation fee that will go towards the event activities and our PTC. Please RSVP by Friday, April 24th.
The next event will happen on Thursday evening May 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will host our annual Art Show, coupled with an Open House. We extend an invitation to all alumni and families, current students and families, and current and former faculty and staff. In addition to our current students’ art work being on display, artifacts collected over the year highlighting the history of South School will be on display in our cafeteria and Coffee and… Social Time will be set up in the school gym.
Finally, we are arranging for South School to march in the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Again this is open to all alumni and families, current students and families, and current and former faculty and staff. If you would like to join us as we honor those who gave all in service to our great country, please complete this short form so we can communicate further information as Memorial Day approaches: South School Memorial Day Parade Participation Form.
As the school year comes to end and we wind down our celebrations of this “Pawsome” milestone for our school, we want to thank everyone who has attended previous events and who has shared historical artifacts with us to recognize the importance of education in the past, present, and future of this great town!
With appreciation, respect and pride,
Matthew J, Kascak, Current Principal of South School