News from Bacon Academy

Jennie Stec signed a National Letter of Intent to play women’s soccer at Central Connecticut State University. Courtesy photo. - Contributed Photo

Bacon Academy asks for parent input

A group of parents of current Bacon Academy students have created a survey for the development of the school’s new mission statement. The administration is asking all Colchester public schools parents to take a moment to answer a few short questions. Your responses are key in the process of arriving at a mission statement that will drive Bacon Academy toward the educational goals it has set for the school and its students. The survey can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GLCCR9H or on the home page of the website www.colchesterct.org. If you need a paper copy, they are located at the Board of Education office in the Town Hall. Please complete the survey by Feb. 25. Your time and input are greatly appreciated.

Bacon Academy students sign National Letters of Intent

Two of Bacon Academy’s seniors have recently signed National Letters of Intent to play college sports in college next year. Jennie Stec signed a National Letter of Intent to play women’s soccer at Central Connecticut State University, and Dylan Snyder signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at American International College.

Bacon Dance Team takes first place

The Bacon Academy Dance Team competed in the 2013 Compete for a Cure Cheer and Dance Competition on Feb. 2 at Torrington High School. The competition is held each year, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to St. Jude’s Cancer Research. This year Bacon Academy’s Dance Team, coached by Sara Kessler, placed first in the high school Hip-Hop Division, and was the Grand Champion, with the overall highest score.

The Fifth Annual Preschooler’s Expo: Preschools, daycares and activities for Colchester’s children

The fifth annual Colchester Preschooler’s Expo will be held on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Colchester Elementary School cafeteria. The snow date for the expo will be Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.

This free event showcases at least 20 local preschools, daycares and activities geared toward the preschool age group. There is also an opportunity to have your child take part in the Early Childhood Developmental Screening. Call Sue Vasselina at 860-537-0717 to register for a screening time.

New this year is Safe Kids Chatham Booster Seat Education and Giveaway from 11 to 11:45 at the Expo. Registration is required and spaces are limited to 20. Call Chatham Health District for information and to register, at 860-365-0884.

Parents, guardians and children are encouraged to attend. There will be an arts and crafts table, free books and giveaways. There will be opportunities to talk to area teachers and instructors, gather brochures, and see examples of curriculums and art projects. Come and see what each program has to offer all in one place.

To enter the CES cafeteria, use the gym/cafeteria entrance. Parking is encouraged in the parking lot adjacent to William J. Johnston Middle School.

The Preschooler’s Expo is hosted by The Collaborative for Colchester’s Children (C3) and the MOMS Club of Colchester and Lebanon. For more information, contact Shelly Flynn at 860-537-0717 or sflyn330@colchesterct.org.