Eighty-three Connecticut schools have generously contributed over $50,000 to the CAS Hurricane Relief Effort. If your school has not yet joined the campaign, there is still time! With a contribution of just $353 from each CAS member school – which will be matched dollar for dollar by Brother’s Brother - we can provide a mighty $600,000 of support to schools in areas hit hardest by the recent hurricanes. Fundraisers can be school wide; led by specific groups or teams; or even community based. The deadline for donations is December 15th. Click here for information on how to donate and to see the list of schools that have contributed to the effort to date. Thanks again to the schools that have already achieved "Hurricane Hero” status!

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Registration for the always popular elementary student leadership conferences is closing soon, and there are a few spots still open! These annual events feature unique, interactive lessons in communication, problem solving, decision making and productive thinking. Choose from four college sites: Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on January 4; Naugatuck Community College in Waterbury on January 8; Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield on January 10; and, Three-Rivers Community College in Norwich on January 11. Each conference offers an impressive line-up of breakout presentations and hands-on activities. Register now!

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The 23rd Annual High School Arts Awards Banquet, for seniors who excel in either the performing or visual arts, will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Each CAS member high school is invited to honor two grade 12 students. Registration is now open and schools are encouraged to begin the process of selecting their award winners.

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Is there an extraordinary individual who has given his/her time, energy or expertise to your school? Has a local business provided services or resources which have resulted in positive opportunities for your students? If so, please consider submitting a nomination for the CAS Distinguished Friend of Education Award. The deadline for nominations is January 12th.

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Nominations are now being accepted for the CAS First-Year Principal Awards for 2018-2019. These awards recognize individuals whose instructional leadership, innovative practices and managerial skills have had a positive impact on the school and district in their first year as a building principal. One award is given at each level: elementary, middle and high school. The deadline for submitting nominations is January 11, 2018.

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Register now for the 19th Annual Elementary Arts Banquet coming in February! This festive event is designed to recognize elementary students who have demonstrated outstanding artistic ability in performing or visual arts as well as citizenship and cooperative skills. Each elementary school is invited to select two students to be honored.

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CAS is now accepting nominations for the 2018-19 School of the Year Awards. These awards recognize a member elementary and middle school that demonstrate a commitment to continued improvement; maintain a safe and healthy school environment; cultivate positive relationships with parents and the community; and, provide students with rich learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. If you feel that your school may be worthy of this honor, please consider submitting a nomination.

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If so, please consider nominating him or her for the Exemplary Educator of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to an elementary, middle level, and high school CAS educator who exemplify excellence in instructional practice, leadership in the profession, and authentic engagement with students, staff and parents. The deadline for nominations is March 2, 2018.

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In 2015, the most common major for those earning a bachelor's degree in Connecticut was general psychology, followed by business administration/management. With 8,452 graduates, University of Connecticut graduated the largest number of students in the state. And, 8,444 more women than men graduated from Connecticut's institutions of higher learning. Click below for more stats from Data USA.

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The Neag School of Education, the Connecticut Writing Project, and the UConn Department of English invite your students to enter the 25th annual Letters About Literature contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. Students in grades 4-12 are asked to read a book, work of poetry, or speech and write a letter to that author (living or dead) about how the text affected them personally. Prizes will be awarded in three levels – grades 4-6, grades 7-8 and grades 9-12. For more information, go to Letters About Literature.

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