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Summer's Almost Over: Are You Ready for School?

Patch shares important dates to remember and other information for District 13 parents as students get ready to head back to class.

In just two weeks, students in Regional School District 13 will head back to class for the start a new school year.

Getting ready for that first day of school on September 1 may seem like a monumental task, especially if you're still desperately trying to get in one last barbecue or trip to the beach, so Patch is providing some important dates, contact info as well as some information to keep in mind. We're hoping it's useful enough that you can enjoy what little time there is left of summer vacation.

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District wide reminders:

  • See attached PDF file for a printable version of the 2011-2012 school calendar.
  • will take effect on Sept. 1. The schedules will be available by Friday, August 19 on the district's website and on DATTCO's website. See attached PDF file of transportation letter from the Board of Education.
  • School lunch prices have increased to $3 at Coginchaug High School and Strong Middle School. The $2.75 price will remain the same at all other schools.
  • There are NO sports assessment physicals this year for Strong or Coginchaug students. See www.rsd13.org for info.
  • There will be no school on Monday, September 5 (Memorial Day)
  • The Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Strong School. For the BOE meeting schedule, click here.

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Brewster Elementary School
Nancy Heckler, Principal
860-349-7227
Brewster website

Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Brewster School. Kindergartners will have the opportunity to meet his/her teacher, visit the classroom, meet new friends and take a short bus ride. Parents should bring their child’s health form if it has not already been returned. Children will not be able to start school if this form isn’t on file. The school nurse will be present to answer any questions. Parents will also receive a letter explaining how to purchase items from the cafeteria using District 13's online access. It will be an exciting morning for parents and new students.

Please complete the transportation form that was recently mailed and return it to Brewster School. It is imperative that Brewster receives the form as soon as possible so that bus routes can be established prior to Kindergarten Orientation. If  your form is received in a timely manner bus information will be available to you on August 25. DATTCO representatives will be at the school on August 25 to answer your questions.  

To help your first and second grade child make a smooth transition back to school, there will be a Meet the Teacher Open House on Wednesday, August 31. You are invited to bring your child to meet his/her teacher and to visit his/her new classroom any time between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This morning is for incoming first and second grade students only. 

Summer is a time to relax and have fun but it is also a great time to practice reading. Your child brought home the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge on the last day of school. List the names of the books your child read independently or the books you read to your child on the form in the booklet. If the form is missing, you can write the names of the books on a piece of paper. Please remind your child to bring the booklet or the list of books in on the first day of school and give it to his/her teacher. A prize will be given to any child who returns it during the first week of school. 

**See attached PDF file for a list of Brewster school supplies.

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Korn Elementary School 
Laurie Sinder, Principal
860-349-7210
Korn website


On Wednesday, August 31, Korn School will have a “Meet the Teacher Open House” from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. We invite all our third and fourth grade students along with their parents to visit anytime between those hours. This will give students  an opportunity to say hello to their teacher, meet some of their classmates and get to know the location of  the classroom.  We would also like to remind students to return his/her “Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge”.  List the names of the books your child has read over the summer on the form.  If you have misplaced the form, list them on a piece of paper.  A prize will be given to any child who returns it during the first week of school.

Korn Open House - September 16

**See attached PDF file for a list of Korn school supplies.

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Lyman Elementary School
Karen Brimecombe
860-349-7240
Lyman website


On Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Lyman School will hold Kindergarten Orientation and Bus Ride from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children will meet with kindergarten teachers and classmates to discuss the start of school. Bus riding and bus safety will be discussed and everyone will also have an opportunity to take a brief bus ride around the Lyman School neighborhood. We hope you can join us for this enjoyable orientation.

Lyman Parent Info night will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7

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Memorial Middle School
Kevin Brough, Principal
860-349-7235
Memorial website

New student orientation will be held at Memorial Middle School on Friday, August 19, at 1 p.m.

Memorial School will be dismissing ten minutes earlier this year. Dismissal time for the 2011-2012 school year will take place at 2:35 p.m. School will begin, as always, at 8 a.m.

Memorial's Open House will take place on Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.  

**See attached PDF file for a list of Memorial school supplies.

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Strong Middle School 
Scott Sadinsky, Principal
860-349-7222
Strong website

Incoming 7th graders are invited to self-guided tours of Strong School on Monday, August 22 or Tuesday, August 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Parent's Open House will be held on Monday, September 19.

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Coginchaug Regional High School
Andre Hauser, Principal
860-349-7215
Brian Bodner, Assistant Principal
860-349-7222
Coginchaug website


Student parking fees at Coginchaug have been . 

Parent information sessions were previously held.

Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 25. New student registration will take place at the CRHS Guidance Office on Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Third Annual Community Picnic sponsored by CVEF & DMYFS will be held on Sunday, August 28 at Camp Farnum, 285 Maiden Lane, Durham, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a picnic supper. Beverages & ice cream will be provided. Activities include swimming, music, games and family fun.


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