What’s happening at SCA this month?

Although our doors are still locked to the public, staff has been working inside since the pandemic began. We have used the time to familiarize ourselves with programs and resources to help our residents who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Superintendent’s Update

The Superintendent’s FY22 Budget Recommendation was presented to the Suffield Board of Education at the December 7 meeting. The proposed budget of $36,887,270 is a net increase of $986,248 over this year’s current budget of $35,901,023.

Principal Appointments Announced

The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointments of Mrs. Gina Olearczyk and Mrs. Kris Pryce. Following a thorough interview process, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mrs. Gina Olearczyk as Principal of A. Ward Spaulding School and Mrs. Kris Pryce as Principal of McAlister Intermediate School effective December 14.

Is a Pet Gecko Right for You?

Some people may have seen geckos in Florida or even the rainforest, while others have seen them in a pet store! Just like a dog or cat, people can have geckos as pets.

SHS Junior Selected as Nutmeg Award Judge

Tiffany Tan, a junior at Suffield High School, has been selected to be one of only two high school student judges from all of Connecticut to be a member of the prestigious Nutmeg Award Selection Committee.

Engage in Conversations

I hope that by now you will have attended, or at least heard about, a number of events in the Town of Suffield’s Inclusivity Speaker Series which began earlier this month. Engaging in conversations like these help remind me that in today’s socially distant world, there’s a lot we don’t know we don’t know.

Winter Reading Program

Join us for a fun month of “Feeding Your Mind” by participating in our Adult Winter Reading Program, to win our weekly prizes.