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October 31, 2023
Brie Marie, a certified therapy dog, visited OSMS yesterday. We aren't sure who enjoyed it more, the kids or the dog! She will be back again soon.
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October 27, 2023
A group of OSMS 8th grade athletes made it a goal to read more this school year. They formed a "book club" and have been reading throughout the month of October. Drew Beyers, Bran...
![Penny Lane Trip](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_73dbd89f-3eb4-43de-91ca-714fcc494e01.jpg)
October 23, 2023
Last week the leadership group attended a field trip to Penny Lane. Alex Foulkes spoke to the Grade 8 Leadership Council for almost an hour about the benefits and difficulties of...
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October 10, 2023
We are excited to celebrate our September Students of the Month!
Grade 5: Logan Spencer and Evan Zarotney
Grade 6: Ava Becker and Christopher Craparo
Grade 7: Keira O'D...
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October 3, 2023
As an "entry event" into the grade 6 ancient Mesopotamia unit, students received a copy of cuneiform (the world's first writing system, invented by the people of ancient Mesopot...
![Mr. Perrelli](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f7794e8b-1cb4-4361-82a7-c56a0fb5c2c1.png)
October 2, 2023
Mr. Perrelli recently moved back to Connecticut from San Diego, California. He's originally from Waterford and had moved to California after graduating from college. He's been in ...
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September 27, 2023
Today, the grade 5 math teachers launched a very exciting math project that the students will be working on throughout the year called Main Street Math . Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Conti...
![Mr. Azevedo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5994d9b7-cc66-4993-b934-1a468b973f3c.png)
September 25, 2023
Mr. Scott Azevedo is in his second year teaching art. He grew up in Huntersville, North Carolina, before moving to California during his 4th grade year. He has lived in Sonoma an...
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September 13, 2023
Join the OSMS PTO! Joining the PTO is a great way to be an active member of our school community. We really need folks to take on leadership positions or even help with small c...
![Clifton Taylor](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f9831777-3699-411c-9634-f44846effe85.png)
September 12, 2023
Meet our new Technology Education teacher, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor works at both the middle and high school where he teaches classes that range from CAD to Engineering and Arch...
![Teacher Contest](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3b65d7de-b6f4-4ef9-acc5-bdc0c8939991.png)
September 11, 2023
Friday, we held our Celebration of Learning assembly. We celebrated the work students completed over the summer, reviewed expectations for the year, and had fun with games and raf...
![Mr. Burch](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a3eb9e3a-796f-484c-9448-1726f89bb28f.png)
September 6, 2023
Mr. Kaseem Burch was born and raised in New London Connecticut only 20 minutes away from OS. He has an amazing son named Jayden who just started 5th grade! Jayden enjoys reading,...
![Mr. Carroll](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d7d6f0d3-e5e6-497b-8873-ac7f0227d883.png)
September 5, 2023
Ryan Carroll grew up in Cromwell, Connecticut where he played baseball and basketball throughout his childhood. He is 23 years old and studied Psychology at Eastern Connecticut S...
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September 5, 2023
Students have many opportunities to connect with each other, make new friends, and build collaboration skills at OSMS. Last week in Mrs. Goodale's class, students had to work toge...
![Riley's class for the win](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ed3f36f9-51a8-4276-924a-295eeae97f0e.png)
September 1, 2023
Today was our OSMS school-wide kickball tournament. Grade 7 and 8 played against each other. Mrs. Smerekanicz class coached by Mr. Carroll took the win. Grade 5 and 6 played again...
![Laura Barbato](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8887b976-783f-402e-84a1-f4d0857ab8db.png)
August 31, 2023
We would like to introduce our new staff to you one person at a time over the next few weeks. Our first is our new grade 7 science teacher, Laura Barbato. This is Laura's 12th y...
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August 10, 2023
Good morning,
We are getting closer and closer to the start of school. Student placement letters and 2023-24 welcome packets will be mailed to all families who have completed...
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August 8, 2023
Great news! As a result of the state of Connecticut STABLE Funds Program, all Old Saybrook students will be eligible for one free breakfast each day. All students who qualify for ...
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August 1, 2023
The following student supplies are recommended and listed by grade level. The school does have supplies available to students if needed.
Grade 5 Student Supplies 2023-24
G...
![Summer Learning - Grade 6](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/old_saybrook_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e55f5c6a-5fc4-41fe-9a8e-c4330f3fa871.png)
July 6, 2023
Our goal for summer learning is to encourage children to explore their curiosities and interests, promote a growth mindset, and maintain their current skills. All students will be...