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Colchester Public Schools
27 Norwich Avenue, Suite 202
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Colchester, CT 06415
aniel P. Sullivan, III
D J essica L. Kuckel
Phone (860) 537-7208 Phone (860) 537-7268
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
dsullivan@colchesterct.org jkuckel@colchesterct.org
August 1, 2024
Dear Students and Families,
e trust this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying the best that summer has to
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offer. As parents, we understand how valuable this time can be for students of all ages. For
our youngest learners, summer is a wonderful opportunity for play and exploration. As
children grow older, it can become a time for overnight camps, visits with relatives, and
personal discovery. For high school students, summer often provides a chance to gain work
experience and save for college. Regardless of how you choose to spend this season, we
hope you are staying healthy, safe, and happy.
ast summer, we introduced the mantra of Pride and Purpose. While this phrase is often
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associated with our working groups that identified strategies for district growth, it represents
so much more. Pride and Purpose reflects our identity, the decisions we make, and the
actions we take every day to support our students and community.
ooking back on the 2023-2024 academic year, we are proud of our achievements,
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including:
● T he continued growth in literacy and mathematics at CES, driven by the dedication of
our teachers and their work with the Continental Math League.
● The successful implementation of safety officers in each school, along with CSTAG
threat assessment training for our staff.
● The significant progress made by our high-needs populations on standardized
assessments.
● WJ’s recognition from the state of Connecticut as Runner-Up in the Red, White, and
Blue Outstanding School’s program.
● Bacon Academy’s outstanding accomplishments, including a state championship in
girls’ soccer and First Robotics, with one student-athlete earning All-American
honors.
● 24 graduates will attend UCONN this fall and others will be enrolling at West Point,
Penn State, and schools across New England.
his summer, our curriculum development and professional development initiatives are
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focused on enhancing the educational experience for our students and schools. Meanwhile,
our facilities team has been diligently engaged in deep cleaning and painting projects across
each building. We are also thrilled to announce the recent HVAC grant and state funding
awarded to Bacon Academy for the first phase of a flooring project. New carpeting is
expected to be installed on the main floor in time for the start of the school year, while the
Colchester Public Schools
27 Norwich Avenue, Suite 202
1
Colchester, CT 06415
VAC project at Bacon will take approximately 12 to 14 months to complete. Unfortunately,
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students will likely experience a few more uncomfortable weather days this year, but air
conditioning is on the horizon.
e also want to highlight our 24-25 district calendar foundhere,which provides
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differentiation for elementary and secondary parent-teacher conferences as well as the early
release/late arrival professional development schedule to best suit student and learning
community needs.
s we prepare for the upcoming school year, we encourage you to embrace it with
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enthusiasm and pride—not only in Colchester Public Schools but in the accomplishments of
our students and the community itself. We also want to thank students and families for your
support of our schools and staff. Our educators work hard, and many have served the
Colchester Schools for a long time. Your kindness and notes of gratitude make a difference.
Best wishes for a great school year.
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Sullivan, III Jessica L. Kuckel
Superintendent Assistant Superintendent
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STATE LAW.