Next Foundation Meeting: Wednesday March 28 6pm

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Next Foundation Meeting: Wednesday March 28 6pm at NPS Central Office: 90 Town St. The Foundation has had a successful inaugural year with a small but dedicated membership. We are poised to accomplish even more with your talents and insights. Determine exactly what role you can fulfill in the Foundation's continuing efforts on behalf of the students of the Norwich Public Schools.

Foundation to Award Three $500 Grants to NPS Teachers

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Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to announce it will award three $500 Grants intended to assist NPS teachers in improving student achievement. All NPS teachers are encouraged to apply.

APPLY
Simply provide your responses to the following items in the body of an email:
Provide a detailed description of your proposal.
How will the grant improve and impact student achievement?
How will you measure the success of the grant?
Successful responses will clearly articulate all three items above.

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Foundation Meeting: 1/30 / NPS School's Reading Scores Leap

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Join us at our next Foundation meeting: Monday January 30 at 6pm at Norwich Public Schools Central Office. You can make a difference for Norwich Public School students. Be a part of the momentum already happening: 'Norwich School's Reading Scores Leap': http://www.norwichbulletin.com/topnews/x1605024093/Norwich-school-s-read...

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‎NPS Education Foundation Receives Gift From Norwich Community Icon

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‎Jacqueline Owens, president of the Norwich NAACP and "champion for all people (especially children) regardless of race or religion" received the CT Council for Philanthropy's Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award this week, sponsored by the Liberty Bank Foundation. Ms. Owens has graciously donated her monetary award to 4 local nonprofits, including the NPS Education Foundation. We are honored by Ms. Owen's generosity and pledge to follow her lead in service to the youth of Norwich.

Celebrate Norwich Music on Friday December 2nd

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Save the date for the 1st annual 'Norwich Community Concert' on Friday, Dec. 2 at the beautiful new Jacqueline Owens Auditorium at Kelly MS 6:30pm. Featured groups: Norwich Arts Council band; NFA concert band; Kelly & Teachers' Memorial MS students; and a UConn brass ensemble. All proceeds go to funding after-school music lessons for Norwich Public School students. Tickets $5 per person & available at door; email npseducationfoundation@gmail.com; or call (860) 367-1812.

Steak Night for Charity to Benefit NPS Education Foundation 11/12/11

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You are invited to the 'First Annual Steak Night for Charity" taking place at Aces Sports Bar at the Comfort Suites, 275 Otrobando Ave., Norwich on Saturday Nov. 12, 2011 from 5pm-7pm. The goal is to raise $5,000 for the Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation. Come share a delicious steak dinner among friends and help the Foundation at the same time.

Tickets are $20.00 per person. Steak dinner with all the fixin's available at Comfort Suites or for take-out.

Foundation Awards $1,700 to Norwich Public School Teachers

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The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,700 to Norwich Public School teachers in the form of $100 mini-grants. Teachers submitted applications detailing why their proposal will improve and impact student achievement and how that achievement will be measured. Each proposal was uniquely crafted by NPS teachers and will have a meaningful, positive impact on the quality of education for Norwich Public Schools students.

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Free Parenting Talk: Monday October 24, 2011

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The Community Coalition For Children is hosting a free, open to the public event: "Someday We'll Laugh About This - Humor in Parenting, Teaching & Life", by Joel Goodman Ed. D. It is Monday Oct. 24 at 7pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street in New London. Please visit www.communitycoalitionforchildren.org for registration and more info.

Foundation Announces Mini-Grants for NPS Teachers

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The Norwich Public Schools Education Foundation is pleased to announce it will award twelve (12) $100 mini-grants intended to assist NPS teachers in improving student achievement.

All Norwich Public School teachers are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
Simply provide your responses to the following items in the body of an email:

1) Provide a brief description (1 paragraph) of your proposal.
2) How will the mini-grant improve and impact student achievement?
3) How will you measure the success of the mini-grant?

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