Facilitating a better educational experience

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North Haven has built a reputation as a school district that is deeply invested in providing a world-class education for all students. Over the past several years, significant strides have been made to ensure that students with special needs are not only able to attend, but thrive, in North Haven schools.

When students receive special education services in our schools, families participate in meetings with the district and work with external service providers to ensure the success of each student.

In order to effectively collaborate, a certain level of organization is not only helpful, but critical. The North

‘Newsies’

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strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.

The NHHS production, which includes 36 cast members, 34 crew members, and four student performers in the orchestra, is led by director Jackie Giordano and musical director Sarah Iadarola, both North Haven teachers.

The show was choreographed by Jared Andrew Brown, of Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford.

“This show is very ensemble-heavy, where the ensemble is really the heart of the production,” Giordano said. “Students have been working on the production since the week after Thanksgiving.

Haven PTA Special Education Committee saw an opportunity to make a true and lasting difference in the lives of students with special needs and their families. The group decided to apply for a grant from the North Haven Education Foundation. The goal of the grant project was laser-focused on facilitating a better educational experience for children and families through better, more organized collaboration.

The special education committee proudly assembled record-keeping folders and has been distributing them to families with special education needs. If you or someone you know has use for this organizational tool, reach out to Monica Hatton at ptaspedcommittee@ gmail.com.

This is the first year since I took over directing at the high school, where we are able to feature our talented tap dancers, which I am very excited about. This show really shows the power of coming together and standing up for what’s right.”

Stephanie Nash, whose daughter Emma Blanchette is part of the production, said “Newsies” is "not-to-bemissed."

“We just moved to North Haven this summer, and the theatre program is outstanding and such a welcoming group, ” Nash said. “We are so excited for the show and have family coming in from out of state to see it.”

“Newsies” opened Thursday night and will be performed Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15.