What’s New Wednesday

The spring recess begins on Friday, April 15 through Friday, April 22. Please remember that there will be an early dismissal (1:30 P.M.) on Monday, April 25, which is the first day back from spring recess.

Thursday, April 14 is the final day for book fair sales. Go to the Scholastic Store Online for an expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of
reading. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=sidebysidecharterschool

Please remember to complete the transportation form for the final days of the school year, which can be accessed via the link below. Please note that the last day of school this year will be on Thursday, June 23. Since the SBS school year extends four days beyond the Norwalk Public Schools, the administration is making a plan to provide bus transportation for families who will need it. Your response to the survey is essential to determine bus routes and the number of buses needed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BF80PGTMUfauLK0kysHc732mM6vK-qqZ6eBQmahfLyo/edit

Enjoy 50% off a great meal at Sedona Taphouse while making a donation to Side by Side Charter School. For every HALF PRICE 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak sold, Sedona Taphouse will donate $2 to our school. This offer is only good on Mondays in April, with the purchase of a beverage, and the promotion is limited to one entrée per person. Bon appetit!

Side by Side will offer a summer program, ‘EXCELerate Side by Side,’ for five weeks beginning July 5th through August, 5th 2022 for students currently in Kindergarten through seventh grade. A memo with registration details is forthcoming.

Please find attached the board approved 2022-2023 school calendar and the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessments) schedule which will begin in May. Parents please help your students achieve their best performance on these assessments by encouraging a good night’s sleep and a nutritious
breakfast.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

Please remember to complete the transportation form for the final days of the school year, which can be accessed via the link below. Please note that the last five days of the school year will be early dismissal (1:30pm) days, with the last day on Thursday, June 23. Since the SBS school year extends four days beyond the Norwalk Public Schools, the administration is making a plan to provide bus transportation for families who will need it. Your response to the survey is essential to determine bus routes and the number of buses needed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
https://forms.gle/7NSegB4Y77HybEkg8

Friday, May 6 is a dress down day for students and staff.

The Side by Side teachers will enjoy a teacher appreciation luncheon next week, hosted by Mr. Nittoly. We would gladly accept donations of paper goods, beverages, or sweets, which can be dropped off at the main office. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Parent nominations/statements of interest for the vacant parent seat on the board of directors must be received by Adam Norris, vice chairman, no later than midnight on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Field day is scheduled for Friday, June 10. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Side by Side will offer a summer program, ‘EXCELerate Side by Side,’ for five weeks beginning July 5th through August, 5th 2022 for students currently in Kindergarten through seventh grade. The registration deadline is June 24, however don’t delay because there are a limited number of seats available. This program is free of charge but be sure to select SBS when registering; other Carver programs on this registration website charge tuition.

Please find attached the board approved 2022-2023 school calendar and the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessments) schedule which will begin in May. Parents please help your students achieve their best performance on these assessments by encouraging a good night’s sleep and a nutritious
breakfast.

There are many field trips planned during the final months of school; three classes have a field trip this Friday, April 29. Please remember to return permission slips and payment to your child’s teacher and send your student to school on time, dressed appropriately for the weather and with a lunch
or snack if necessary.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)
Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

Today, students are being dismissed at 1:30 P.M. due to the snow fall.

Friday, March 4 is a dress down day for students and staff.
Teachers are scheduling in person parent conferences at present so please remember to review
the schedule your child’s teacher provided and sign up for a conference time. Parents that prefer
to meet virtually have that option as well. In addition, if any parent would prefer to have a
translator present for the conference, please request one in advance.
There will be three early release dates in March. Two ninety minute early release days for parent
teacher conferences are on Thursday, March 17 and Thursday, March 24. On Monday, March
28, there will be a two hour early dismissal for professional development.
The 8th grade class has planned a Spirit Week Fundraiser during the week of March 21st– 25th
to raise funds for their trip to Washington D.C. in May. Please see the flyer for further details.
Covid testing in Norwalk is available seven days a week at Shady Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach
Road, Monday – Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1 pm. More details at
https://www.norwalkct.org/2312/COVID-19-Testing
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Side by Side in the gymnasium during the week of April 4-8.
Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the
following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+ Community Health
Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)
Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town: For COVID-19 Vaccination
information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-VaccineInformation.

Our next dress down day will be on Friday, March 4.

Teachers are scheduling in person parent conferences at present so please remember to review the schedule your child’s teacher provided and sign up for a conference time. Parents that prefer to meet virtually have that option as well. In addition, if any parent would prefer to have a translator
present for the conference, please request one in advance.

There will be three early release dates in March. Two ninety minute early release days for parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, March 17 and Thursday, March 24. On Monday, March 28, there will be a two hour early dismissal for professional development.

Sixth and Seventh grade students will attend Nature’s Classroom in Ivoryton, CT from Wednesday, March 9 through Friday, March 11. Parents are urged to get their child’s PCR test taken no later than Saturday, March 5 in order to have the results in time for departure on the 9th.

Covid testing in Norwalk is available seven days a week at Shady Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Monday – Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1 pm. More details at https://www.norwalkct.org/2312/COVID-19-Testing

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Side by Side in the gymnasium during the week of April 4-8.

The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library. This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item. It you return the item, then all fees are gone.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for
children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon. As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School. Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind
while shopping online through the years. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

The third vaccine clinic being offered in the Side by Side Charter School gymnasium will be Sunday, February 27 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For ages 5+, no appointment necessary.
Friday, February 25 is the last day of the second marking period.
Our next dress down day will be on Friday, March 4.
There will be three early release dates in March. Two ninety minute early release days for parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, March 17 and Thursday, March 24. On Monday, March 28, there will be a two hour early dismissal for professional development.
The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library. This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item. It you return the item, then all fees are gone.
Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)
Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.
Covid testing in Norwalk is available seven days a week at Shady Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Monday – Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1 pm. More details at https://www.norwalkct.org/testing
Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon. As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School. Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind while shopping online through the years. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

There will be another two vaccine clinics in the Side by Side Charter School gymnasium in February, the first on Sunday, February 20 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. followed by another on Sunday, February 27th, also from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  For ages 5+, no appointment necessary.

The final payment for the 6thand 7th grade trip to Nature’s Classroom is due today. 

School will be closed for the winter recess on Thursday, February 17 through Monday, February 21.

Tuesday, February 22 there will be a Board of Director’s meeting at 5:15 P.M.  For any parent interested in attending the virtual board meeting, please see the agenda and Google Meeting link below for access.  The Board asks that any non-board member joining the meeting please announce themselves upon joining: meet.google.com/fsg-qjit-kes or by telephone (‪US)‪+1 617-675-4444.  PIN: 753 596 255 2047#

Agenda:

Roll Call 

Public Session

Call to Order

Review/Approval of Minutes   

New Business

Mask Mandate Policy Review 

Director’s Update

Finance Committee:

Board to review 990 Tax Return for 2020

Friday, February 25 is the last day of the second marking period. 

Our next dress down day will be on Friday, March 4.

There will be three early release dates in March.  Two ninety minute early release days for parent teacher conferences are on Thursday, March 17 and Thursday, March 24.  On Monday, March 28, there will be a two hour early dismissal for professional development.

Please see the February edition of Norwalk Acts monthly newsletter, attached to this email, for community resources, action forums, and resources.

The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library.  This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item.  It you return the item, then all fees are gone.   

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+

Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com) 

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:

For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

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Covid testing in Norwalk is available seven days a week at Shady Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Monday – Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1 pm.  More details at https://www.norwalkct.org/testing

Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon.  As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School.  Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind while shopping online through the years.   https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

Friday, February 11 is a dress down day for students and staff.

School will be closed for the winter recess on Thursday, February 17 through Monday, February 21.

Tuesday, February 22 there will be a Board of Director’s meeting at 5:15 P.M.  For any parent interested in attending the virtual board meeting, please see the agenda and Google Meeting link below for access.  The Board asks that any non-board member joining the meeting please announce themselves upon joining: meet.google.com/fsg-qjit-kes or by telephone (‪US)‪+1 617-675-4444.  PIN: 753 596 255 2047#

Agenda:

Roll Call 

Public Session

Call to Order

Review/Approval of Minutes   

New Business

Mask Mandate Policy Review 

Director’s Update

Finance Committee:

Board to review 990 Tax Return for 2020

Friday, February 25 is the last day of the second marking period. 

Please see the February edition of Norwalk Acts monthly newsletter, attached to this email, for community resources, action forums, and resources.

The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library.  This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item.  It you return the item, then all fees are gone.   

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+

Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com) 

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:

For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

There will be another series of vaccine clinics at St. Joseph’s Church in February, the first on Sunday, February 13 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. followed by another on the 20^th and the final one on Sunday, February 27, also from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.  For ages 5+, no appointment necessary.

Covid testing in Norwalk is available seven days a week at Shady Beach, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Monday – Friday 2pm-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am – 1 pm.  More details at https://www.norwalkct.org/testing

Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon.  As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School.  Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind while shopping online through the years.   https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

Friday is a dress down day for students and staff.

School will be closed for the winter recess on Thursday, February 17 through Monday, February 21.

Tuesday, February 22 there will be a Board of Director’s meeting at 5:15 P.M.

Friday, February 25 is the last day of the second marking period.

The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library. This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an
item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item. It you return the item, then all fees are gone.
Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for
children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)
Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.
The postponed vaccine clinic at St Ladislaus Church will take place this Sunday, February 6 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for ages 12 and up, no
appointment needed.
There will be another series of vaccine clinics at St. Joseph’s Church in February, the first on Sunday, February 13 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
followed by another on the 20th and the final one on Sunday, February 27, also from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon. As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon
donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School. Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind
while shopping online through the years. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

Will your children be returning to Side by Side Charter School next year? Please complete and return the Sibling Survey and Lottery Application forms, which is attached to this email. Completed forms are due no later than Monday, January 31. If you need a hard copy of this form, please call
the main office.

Next Friday, February 4, is a dress down day for students and staff.

School will be closed for the winter recess on Thursday, February 17 through Monday, February 21.

Friday, February 25 is the last day of the second marking period.

Access Health CT announced the launch of the Broker Academy, the first of its kind program to create a pathway to license new health insurance brokers. The training program is free and begins June 1. Click on this link for program details. https://www.accesshealthct.com/brokeracademy/?utm_source=Access+Health+CT+Email&utm_campaign=6eab55b9f1-
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The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library. This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item. It you return the item, then all fees are gone.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for
children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

Attached to this email, please find the Norwalk Public Health department schedule of vaccine clinics this week.

The second of two free vaccination clinics will be held on Sunday, January 30 at St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, 25 Cliff Street in Norwalk from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for ages twelve and up, no appointment needed. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

The Odyssey Family Executive Center of South Norwalk, Inc. will begin another Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) in January. This is a family civics initiative for parents and other adults who wish to improve the lives of children, families and the Norwalk community. Please see the brochure attached to this email or if you or someone you know is interested, stop by the school office for a copy.

Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon. As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School. Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind while shopping online through the years. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841

The application deadline for the Norwalk High Schools/Choice Programs, which includes the Center for Global Studies (CGS) and P-Tech, has been extended to Friday, January 21.

Monday, January 24 is a two hour (1:30 P.M.) early dismissal day for students. A professional development workshop is planned for all staff.

The Norwalk Public Library has begun the New Year as a Fine Free library. This means no overdue fines will be collected, however if you keep an item out beyond the due-date, you will be billed and responsible for the cost of replacing the item. It you return the item, then all fees are gone.

Each year we ask every SBS family to complete the Sibling Survey and Lottery Application forms, which are due no later than Monday, January 31. If you need a hard copy of this form, please call the main office. We determine how many seats are available for incoming students based on your response to this survey. Kindly remember to return a copy of the birth certificate for any siblings eligible for enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year.

Current patients of the Community Health Center of Norwalk on Day Street may use the following link to self-register for a vaccine appointment, for children ages 5+
Community Health Center of Norwalk at Day Street (chc1.com)

Use the link below to find community vaccine events listed by town:
For COVID-19 Vaccination information, please click here: https://www.norwalkct.org/2396/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information.

The second of two free vaccination clinics will be held on Sunday, January 23 at St. Joseph’s Church, 85 South Main Street from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for ages twelve and up, no appointment needed. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

The second of two free vaccination clinics will be held on Sunday, January 30 at St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, 25 Cliff Street in Norwalk from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for ages twelve and up, no appointment needed. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

The Odyssey Family Executive Center of South Norwalk, Inc. will begin another Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) in January. This is a family civics initiative for parents and other adults who wish to improve the lives of children, families and the Norwalk community. Please see the brochure attached to this email or if you or someone you know is interested, stop by the school office for a copy.

Please remember to click on the link below whenever you make qualifying purchases on Amazon. As a participant of Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Side by Side Charter School. Thank you to those Amazon shoppers who have kept Side by Side in mind while shopping online through the years. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3208841