Education

Board of Education – Stuck in the Middle on Middle School Feeder Plan

By ed@heyfairfield on August 24, 2010

Click here for the Fairfield Board of Education Middle School Feeder Proposal
Tonight, further keeping parents on edge, the Fairfield Board of Education was unable to reach a decision regarding the revisions to the middle school feeder pattern.
The subcommittee charged with analyzing the situation and developing various alternatives, Facilities, Technology and Long Range Planning [...]

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Fairfield High Schools Get Healthier Vending Machines

By ed@heyfairfield on March 30, 2010

The Food and Nutrition Services Department unveiled two new vending machines at each high school in Fairfield. The machines will provide food throughout the day, except for a fifteen minute period between 1:45pm and 2:00pm for routine recalibration. They are located in the cafeterias and can be accessed throughout the day and after [...]

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First Selectman Ken Flatto proposes an “Austere Budget”

By ed@heyfairfield on February 9, 2010

Apologies to my faithful leaders, I missed this breaking news by a day. Note to self: get on Ken Flatto’s PR list.
I read on the CT Post’s website about Fairfield First Selectman Ken Flatto’s proposed budget, which you can read here.
Is it really fair of Flatto to insinuate the Board of Education is [...]

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Fairfield Woods Middle School Building Committee Moves Forward with Proposal

By ed@heyfairfield on January 15, 2010

According to RTM members David Cullen and Brenda Kupchick, the Fairfield Woods Middle School Building Committee voted Thursday night to go forward with a proposal which includes additional classrooms, special education rooms, upgrades to the cafeteria and a new auditorium. The proposal is estimated to cost approximately $23 million. Details will be finalized at the [...]

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Yes, Fairfield is a college town. But is that a good thing?

By ed@heyfairfield on October 27, 2009

Two months ago, I agreed with Tony’s post about being a college town and how it benefits Fairfield. I’m starting to change my mind due to some recent events.

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McKinley Elementary School to host 4th Annual “World’s Fair”

By ed@heyfairfield on October 21, 2009

The McKinley School PTA invites children and adults of all ages to join in a celebration of nations at the 4th Annual McKinley World’s Fair on Saturday, October 24. Children will experience the tastes, sights and sounds of over 30 countries from around the world through hands-on crafts, dance performances, singers, games, raffles and international [...]

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RLMS PTSA Turkey Shoot coming November 7th.

By ed@heyfairfield on October 17, 2009

On November 7th, the Roger Ludlowe Middle School PTSA will host the Third Annual Turkey Shoot at the South Pine Creek (aka the “Par 3”) Golf Course. Tee times will be offered from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m..
The Turkey Shoot is a wonderful family golf outing which includes contests (The Closest to the Pin, [...]

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Q&A with Fairfield Board of Education candidate Perry Liu

By ed@heyfairfield on October 15, 2009

On Tuesday November 3rd, Fairfielders will have the opportunity to vote for candidates up for election on the Board of Education and the Representative Town Meeting. These are important elections for both entities. The Board of Education is tasked with hiring a new superintendent of the school district, and the RTM will be faced with [...]

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Q&A with Fairfield Board of Education candidate Tim Kery

By ed@heyfairfield on October 13, 2009

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Q&A with the Candidates – Pam Iacono, Fairfield Board of Education

By ed@heyfairfield on October 12, 2009

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