Thank You Charter Oak Federal Credit Union!
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation once again expresses its appreciation for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union‘s generosity in awarding funds for the purchase of guided reading books. Thanks to Charter Oak, Norwich Public Schools purchased and provided all Grade Three NPS teachers across the NPS District with guided reading books connected to the science curriculum in Grade Three. The books also develop science content knowledge, academic and content vocabulary, and interdisciplinary connections between Reading and Science.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is truly making a difference in the education of Norwich Public Schools students. Thank you!
Get Your Gas at The Giving Pump and Support NPS Student Achievement!
Get your gas at The Giving Pump – Pump #2 at the Norwichtown Shell! 1 cent per gallon of gas purchased at Pump No. 2 until January 31 will be donated to the NPS Education Foundation to support Norwich Public Schools student achievement and enrichment!
The NPS Ed. Foundation has awarded over $112,850 in grants to NPS classrooms in support of student achievement and enrichment!
To learn more, get involved, or make a donation, please visit: www.npseducationfoundation.org !
Staff Follies a Success!
Thank you for attending the 7th Norwich Public Schools Staff Follies! The Staff Follies is a family friendly community event celebrating the great staff and students of Norwich Public Schools! Our NPS teachers, staff, and administrators always go the extra mile for our great NPS students and that was clearly on display Friday night! The Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School Band got us started with some wonderful music! Then, acts from Kelly, Stanton Elementary School, Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School, Moriarty Environmental Sciences Magnet School, Mahan Elementary School & Family Resource Center, Wequonnoc Arts & Technology Magnet School, and even Norwich Free Academy entertained with amazing skills in dance, singing, and music! It was a wonderful time for all and the Foundation raised money for future grants to NPS classrooms supporting student achievement!
The NPS Education Foundation thanks all our sponsors: Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Norwich Police Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Post #2, CorePlus Credit Union The Mohegan Tribe, The Huntington Family Association, Sikh Art Gallery – Connecticut, Rose City BNI – Norwich, CT, Delta Kappa Gamma, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Beverly Goulet, Norwich Public Utilities, Matthew and Michelle Aubin, Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo LLP: Attorneys at Law, NFA Class of 1969, May Donnelly, Dime Bank, Cynthia Royce Strouse, Katherine Andruskiewicz, Jennifer and Daniel Charron, and Barbara Day.
The Foundation also thanks the following small businesses donating goods: McKenna’s Flower Shop, Vocatura’s Bakery, Voc’s Westside Pizza, and La Stella Pizzeria.
Staff Follies: Friday November 18 !
Save the Date and Buy Your $5 Tickets now to the NOVEMBER 18 NPS Staff Follies! The NPS Staff Follies brings the Norwich community an evening of lively entertainment, featuring the talents of staff members of Norwich Public Schools. All proceeds go towards grants to NPS classrooms in support of student achievement and enrichment!
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Becomes a Foundation Community Partner!
We are thrilled to announce that Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has become a Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation Community Partner! Charter Oak’s sponsorship facilitates the purchase of short-story, paperback nonfiction books that are leveled to be just right for every reader. Charter Oak’s generosity will help support the development of literacy and comprehension skills in all our students across the Norwich Public Schools district.
Thank you Charter Oak Federal Credit Union!
Teacher Appreciation Week Fundraising Campaign a Success!
Our Teacher Appreciation Week fundraising campaign was a success! Thank you to all Norwich Public Schools teachers, staff, and administration for everything you do for Norwich Public Schools students!
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! To celebrate a special NPS Teacher or Staff person, donate at least $5 to the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation and send a message of gratitude, and a rose, to that special Norwich Public Schools Teacher or Staff person!
Make your donation and write your message by clicking here:
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation commends all Norwich Public Schools Teachers and Staff for their commitment to our Norwich Public School students, especially throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Now is your chance to express your appreciation and support NPS student achievement at the same time!
Winter 2022 Grant Cycle
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for its Winter 2022 Grant Cycle from all Norwich Public Schools Staff.
Up to eight $250 Mini-Grants:
Up to eight Mini-Grants of up to $250 each. Mini-Grants will be awarded to NPS Staff for projects supporting student achievement. All NPS Staff are eligible to apply. Two (2) NPS Staff may join together on one (1) application and request up to $500. Please note: Prior NPS Education Foundation grant recipients who have not submitted final, end of year grant reports are not eligible for this grant.
Submission Deadline: March 18, 2022.
Foundation Awards 7 NPS Classrooms in Fall 2021 Grant Cycle
The Foundation is pleased to announce it has recently awarded $5,133.66 to Norwich Public Schools classrooms for the following grant programs in the Fall 2021 Grant Cycle:
Social & Emotional Learning to Succeed!;
Leveled Classroom Library Reading Books for ALL Grade 2 Classrooms Across the NPS District;
Hallway Sensory Path;
The Future of Children: Emotional & Social Learning;
Using Sensory Items to Help Students Achieve;
Student Showcase; and
English Language Learners Journey in Learning.
The Foundation thanks all its sponsors and donors for allowing us to continue our mission in supporting achievement and enrichment in each and every NPS student.
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation has awarded over $106,000 in grants to NPS classrooms supporting NPS student achievement and enrichment. To learn more, to get involved, or to make a donation, please visit us at: www.npseducationfoundation.org or email us at npseducationfoundation@gmail.com.
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser: October 21
Take care of dinner and support Norwich Public Schools! Pasta Dinner: Take-out from Billy Wilson’s! THURSDAY OCTOBER 21st from 5-7pm.
Tickets: Click on “Events” and then “Pasta Dinner” above: http://www.npseducationfoundation.org/pasta-dinner/
or call 860-367-1812 or send check (payable to NPSEF) to: NPS Ed Foundation, 90 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360.
The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to partner with Billy Wilson’s for a Pasta Dinner fundraiser. Dinners are $10 per person. Pasta; 2 Meatballs; and Garlic Bread! Take-out from Billy Wilson’s located at 57 Broadway, Norwich. Limited in-person seating.
All proceeds go to the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation supporting NPS student achievement and enrichment. Special thanks to the generosity of Billy Wilson’s.
