LEARN News For Families

Welcome to LEARN News for Families, the latest resource for parents, guardians, and caregivers of students enrolled in LEARN’s Family of Schools. We are happy you are here, choosing a LEARN magnet school education for your child.

This newsletter will be published every two months and will include:

• Spotlight on Excellence. Educational insights, initiatives, or learning tips
• Magnet Moments. School updates from LEARN’s magnet schools of choice
• Reminders and Announcements. Important information and upcoming changes
• Calls to Action. Opportunities to get involved

On Monday, Senator Richard Blumenthal visited and toured The Friendship School. During his time at TFS, Senator Blumenthal visited classrooms and read to students. He was also serenaded by students during a music class and observed some of our young artists discovering and recreating Water Lilies by Claude Monet during Art class. As we believe here at LEARN, Senator Blumenthal strongly believes access to education is critical for the success of Connecticut residents and all Americans.

RMMS fourth graders studied the impact the economy has on the environment and green energy. As a summative activity, they designed and engineered their ideal "green city". RMMS families had the opportunity to visit the school and learn about all the possibilities that come with committing to a sustainable future!

Earlier this month, students from MSMHS hosted the first-ever Southeastern CT Youth Climate Summit. Throughout the day, students, teachers, and experts came together to discuss ways they could work toward achieving environmental sustainability in CT. This year's theme was water quality and its intersection with climate change. Breakout sessions focused on environmental justice, water quality monitoring, political action, ecological restoration, and pollution prevention.

Our TRMC students will have the opportunity to attend August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Fences, performed by the iconic Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, RI. The play is billed as Wilson's most well-known play and may also be his most powerful. It explores the evolving African-American experience and examines race relations, among other themes.

Know a family interested in our schools for the 2024-2025 school year? Tell them to apply NOW! The application deadline for The Friendship School and Regional Multicultural Magnet School is this Sunday, March 31st! The application deadline for Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School is Friday, April 5th!

Magnet schools only exist when families choose to enroll their children. In fact, our schools receive funding based on the number of students who enroll. When our schools are fully enrolled, we have the resources for exciting learning opportunities for your child.

Most families apply to magnet schools on the advice of a friend or family member.

BE AN ADVOCATE FOR LEARN'S FAMILY OF SCHOOLS!

• Spread the word about our amazing magnet schools.
• Let others in your community know your child attends one of our schools.
• Share your positive experiences about our school programs with friends and neighbors.
• Like, follow, and share posts from our social media platforms.
• Contact your local legislator and share the story of your child's achievements thanks to magnet schools.
• Send an email to info@learn.k12.ct.us to learn more about how you can support LEARN's Family of Schools.

Thank you.

The Peter H. Canning Swim Program teaches water safety skills and swimming fundamentals during a week-long, free, swim clinic. Safety around water is one of the most vital skills for children. The Peter H. Canning Swim Program will help children ages 3-12 learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency. This program is FREE and open to members and participants.

See the attached flyer for more information on classes and how to register.

On April 8th, for the first time since 2017, the U.S. will experience a total solar eclipse. Even though Connecticut will not be in totality, the sky will be notably darker in the afternoon when the eclipse takes place (around 3:30 p.m.).

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has received questions regarding the

impact of the solar eclipse, especially the concern that the height of the occlusion of the Sun will occur during school dismissal times. The below memo provides information and helpful resources garnered from speaking with astronomers familiar with such events and from the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) websites.

Share your feedback, ask questions, or offer some advice to your LEARN Leadership Team.

• Send an email to info@learn.k12.ct.us
• Call us at 860-434-4800 x1132
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