Late Start Open Forum (Part 2)
For Further Information Contact:
Brian L. Salzer, Ed.S., Superintendent of Schools
Telephone: 413-587-1329
STATEMENT OF THE NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Northampton Public Schools hosted a Late Start Open Forum (Part 2) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Jackson Street Elementary School on Wednesday May 16th. The public attended to hear the Superintendent discuss the three proposals that are on the table. These ideas will be developed throughout the spring and summer to be presented to School Committee for review in September 2012. NCTV was there to videotape the forum and the link will be available for viewing. The converstaion thread was also tweeted under #NHSlatestart. Visit us on Twitter to read about what people had to say. @NPSDistrict
Click here to read the handout from the May 16th forum:Proposal3LateStart.pdf
The next Late Start Open Forum (Part 3) will be held July 10th at JFK 7pm-8:30pm. A survey will be distributed next week to all faculty, students and families.
April 5, 21012 Late Start Open Forum (Part 1) Video
Click here to watch the April 5, 2012 Late Start Open Forum.
Northampton High School Student Art Show
Northampton High School Student Art Show: May 5-30, 2012
Opening reception Friday, May 11, 5-8 PM
Art and photography students of Northampton High School will showcase their work at Hosmer Gallery during the month of May. Teachers Lisa Leary, Sheryl Jaffe and Michael Jacobson-Hardy coordinated the exhibit, which includes Honors Art 1-4 students' work, Ceramics 1 & 2, Graphic Design, Drawing & Painting, Photography and Foundations in Art.
The Diversity Photography Project provides an opportunity for young people at Northampton High School to make portraits of fellow students. Their portraits instill pride in our diverse cultures, races, and ethnicities.
Story of the Month
Please find the "Story of the Month" Newsletter. The Superintendent has been working with School Committee member Alden Bourne and members of the Central Office staff to promote and highlight the great work we are doing in our schools. Do you have a story to share? We are looking for submissions of no longer than two paragraphs from teachers/esps, parents, school committee members and students about a person who is positively impacting our schools or happenings that should be shared with the community. We would like each "Story" to be accompanied by a photo. Please forward your submissions to Nicole Markel at nmarkel@northampton-k12.us and put "Story of the Month" in the subject line.
Enjoy the first volume for March and stay tuned for our April edition. These will also be available on the Superintendent's Blog at http://npssuper.wordpress.com/
Please refrain from printing in order to keep it green.
MarchStoriesoftheMonthNewsletter.pdf
The Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards 2011-2012
Once again, it is time to announce the four winners of The Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards for Northampton Public Schools. I felt like a member of the sweepstakes crew as we visited the award winning teachers in their classrooms to announce that they had won and present them with flowers and details of how they were chosen. We were met with cheers from students, emotional reactions from the teachers and shared heartfelt nominations that celebrate the dedication and enthusiasm found in each of our winners. It was, without a doubt, the best way to begin my day on Thursday. Click here to find the criteria for selection, the gifts that each teacher will receive from local sponsors, including The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation and the nomination for each of the winning teachers. Please join me in congratulating them on their award. Keep up the great work!
Brian Salzer, Ed.S.
Superintendent
Kindergarten Enrollment 2012
Kindergarten registration starts February 29th and will be on going for children who will turn 5 years old on or before August 31st.
Drop-in Times: No appointment necessary. Please stop by the Central School Department Office on Tuesdays from 9 am - noon or Thursdays from 1 pm - 4 pm. 212 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Northampton. Important Information about required documents and forms click HERE.
Students entering Grades K-8 may also utilize the drop-in times listed above. Students entering Grades 9-12 please contact the Northampton High School Guidance Dept at (413) 587-1353.
