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Criminal Justice Career Fair Wednesday at HCC

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by:John Burgeson
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We just received this note from Housatonic Community College:

BRIDGEPORT – Housatonic Community College will conduct a criminal justice and public safety career fair Wednesday, March 27.

The event is designed to expose students to various career options and highlight the importance of higher education for future criminal justice practitioners. Representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and four-year colleges will be on hand to provide recruitment information.

A panel discussion on first responder and disaster response teams will be held at 10 a.m. The panel will include representatives of the FBI and the Connecticut State Police. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Events Center in Beacon Hall.

Trumbull teen gets President’s Volunteer Service Award

Thursday, February 28, 2013 by:John Burgeson
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Stephen Cavallo, 18, of Trumbull has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Steve Cavallo

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Steve participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Notre Dame High School, in Fairfield, where he is a student.

Steve earned his award by volunteering for numerous Notre Dame service programs, as well as serving as a summer math tutor at St. Andrew School, volunteering at the Jewish Home for the Elderly and as a junior counselor at the St. Patrick’s Church Bible Camp,” said Notre Dame Principal Christopher Cipriano. “He is certainly a very worthy recipient of this award, and our entire school community shares its congratulations.”

Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities. More than 370,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

What qualities would you like to see in Stratford’s new chief of schools?

Thursday, September 13, 2012 by:Brittany Lyte
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Parents and others interested in the public school district in Stratford have just two more weeks to make it known what qualities they would like to see in whomever is hired to be the district’s new superintendent.

A five-question survey catering to the education board’s superintendent search will be available here on the district website through Sept. 28.

The following press release was distributed by the education board in June:

The Stratford Board of Education has begun the search for the next superintendent of schools. The board has selected CABE Search Services, an educational executive recruitment firm, and Dr. Jacqueline Jacoby, senior search consultant from CABE, to facilitate and assist with this important undertaking. CABE Search Services has been integral to the successful completion of superintendent searches throughout Connecticut.

The search will begin with scheduling of focus groups and forums to seek input from school and community members. The Stratford Board sees communication and community participation as essential components of a comprehensive search. Board Chairman Gavin Forrester added, “Our Board is committed to including the school staff and community in this process and is seeking input related to the characteristics and leadership qualities desired in the next educational leader.”

A Superintendent Search link will soon be available on the school website, www.stratfordk12.org, to keep all constituents up to date on the search process and focus group meeting times.

The board expects to appoint a new superintendent no later than December 2012, when Acting Superintendent Irene Cornish is set to retire.

Stratford launches superintendent search

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 by:Brittany Lyte
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Press release:

The Stratford Board of Education has begun the search for the next superintendent of schools. The board has selected CABE Search Services, an educational executive recruitment firm, and Dr. Jacqueline Jacoby, senior search consultant from CABE, to facilitate and assist with this important undertaking. CABE Search Services has been integral to the successful completion of superintendent searches throughout Connecticut.

The search will begin with scheduling of focus groups and forums to seek input from school and community members. The Stratford Board sees communication and community participation as essential components of a comprehensive search. Board Chairman Gavin Forrester added, “Our Board is committed to including the school staff and community in this process and is seeking input related to the characteristics and leadership qualities desired in the next educational leader.”

A Superintendent Search link will soon be available on the school website, www.stratfordk12.org, to keep all constituents up to date on the search process and focus group meeting times.

The board expects to appoint a new superintendent no later than December 2012, when Acting Superintendent Irene Cornish is set to retire.

Stratford students reminded to complete Harkins Hero challenge

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by:Brittany Lyte
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Press release:

Stratford students in grades K-6 who want to become “Harkins’ Hero” by participating in Mayor John A. Harkins’ summer reading contest are encouraged to contact the Mayor’s Office as soon as they finish reading four books from their school-recommended summer reading list.

All Harkins’ Heroes will be invited to join Mayor Harkins at an ice cream social and special presentation later this summer.

“While summer is a great time for fun, learning never takes a vacation,” said Harkins. “I’m thrilled that our local schools make summer reading a top priority and I hope this additional incentive program helps make learning even more fun.”

Students who complete the reading challenge can contact Mayor Harkins’s office at 203-385-4001 by August 10 to reserve a place at the ice cream social and ensure that they receive a special certificate and Harkins’ Hero t-shirt at the event. Student who respond a little earlier — by August 3 — to the challenge will also receive a personal note from Mayor Harkins prior to the ice cream social.

The ice cream social will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Boothe Memorial Park.

Trumbull Rotary awards $15,000 in scholarships

Thursday, July 5, 2012 by:Stacy Davis
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College-bound high school seniors receiving scholarships from the Trumbull Rotary Foundation were honored at a recent meeting of the Trumbull Rotary Club. With club Immediate Past President John Makar and program co-chair Preston Merritt are (l-r), Trumbull High School seniors Gunnar Hansen, Jessica McCaffery, Tina Lapsia, Brian Wilsznski and Alison Corless, and Lauralton Hall graduate Wendy Amidon. / Photo: contributed

Press Release:

The Trumbull Rotary Foundation recently awarded $15,000 in college scholarships to 11 graduating seniors at Trumbull High School and Lauralton Hall, in one of many community programs sponsored by the Trumbull Rotary Club.

“The Rotary scholarships are awarded annually in the spring and are based primarily on community service and academic performance,” explains program co-chair Preston Merritt.

Receiving scholarships this year, with the colleges they will be attending this fall, were:

Trumbull High School – Alison Corless (George Mason), Devon Kimball (Cornell University), Gunnar Hansen (Iona College), Katherine Schmidt (University of Delaware), Stephanie Vu (UCONN), Brian Wilsznski (UCONN), Gina Russo (Johnson & Wales), Jessica McCaffery (Eastern Nazeahe), Mark Popowski (UCONN), and Tina Lapsia (UCONN).

 Lauralton Hall – Wendy Amidon (Fordham University).

“All Trumbull residents who are high school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarships,” Merritt states. Applications are available at the Trumbull Rotary website (www.TrumbullRotary.org<http://www.trumbullrotary.org/>) after Thanksgiving each year.

Funds for the scholarships are raised at events sponsored by the Trumbull Rotary Club, including the annual Carnival, Golf Tournament, Dodgeball Tournament, and the 5k Sunset Run – slated this year for July 27 at Trumbull’s Twin Brooks Park.

Members of the Rotary Club of Trumbull participate in community service to improve life in Trumbull and meet community needs. Meetings are held Friday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the Trumbull Library.

For information about membership and other details about the Rotary Club of Trumbull, please visit TrumbullRotary.org, or call 203-365-8879.

Want to change the world?  Rotary’s 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self.  Members of the Rotary Club of Trumbull participate in community service to improve life in the Trumbull community and meet community needs. For more information on the Rotary Club of Trumbull, visit trumbullrotary.org<http://www.trumbullrotary.org>, call (203) 372-3587 or attend a morning meeting at the Trumbull Public Library every Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Stratford pre-K graduation

Monday, July 2, 2012 by:Brittany Lyte
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ABC Child Care Learning Center in Stratford graduated 21 students from its pre-K program at a graduation ceremony held Wednesday, June 27.

Eli Whitney students tour Capital

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 by:Brittany Lyte
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State Senator Kevin Kelly meets with students from the Eli Whitney Elementary School at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday, May 29th.

Press release:

State Senator Kevin C. Kelly (R-21) and State Representatives Laura Hoydick (R-120) and Larry Miller (R-122) welcomed fourth grade students from the Eli Whitney Elementary School to the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 29th.

“I was encouraged to see the high level of interest in government and public service from these students,” said Senator Kevin Kelly. “Our children are the future, and we have a responsibility to ensure that they receive the best possible education. I am hopeful that they will apply what they learned here today to their studies back home in our community.”

Senator Kelly joined the students during a tour of the Capitol and Legislative Office Building.

“One of the truly enjoyable parts of being a state representative is having the opportunity to meet constituents,” said Representative Laura Hoydick. “It is a constant and reinforcing reminder as to why I want to serve in public office. But it is especially enjoyable to meet students on their visits to the Capitol, welcoming them to the seat of government with the hope that they will take away something meaningful from the experience.”

Representative Larry Miller also encourages students and constituents to visit the Capitol and learn more about state government.

Eli Whitney Elementary School is a public grammar school (Kindergarten through Grade 6) in Stratford. For more information, please visit their website at http://eliwhitney.stratfordk12.org/.

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