Knights of Columbus to present comedy, dance at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia

 

Singer/songwriter Chris Rowlands to perform at Ansonia Nature Center

July 25 @ 7 p.m. Chris Rowlands is an award-winning singer and songwriter who offers an interactive, kid-friendly presentation for those who love music and nature.  He creatively blends music, comedy, and education in a fast-paced show that teaches and inspires.  Chris brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props to teach children about animals and their habitats. The Environment Magazine has honored Chris with its first E Award for his environmental education programs.  Don’t miss this musical program! FEE: $2 per person. Children 2 and under are free. Click Here for Tickets This is a press release from the Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia.

Irving School PTO in Derby to host Spring Fling dance Friday

 

Ansonia Library to hold Kiddie Jam sessions in April

 

Dance at Bradley School in Derby Friday to support playground project

 

Singer/songwriter to entertain Friday at Ansonia Nature Center

Chris Rowlands

ANSONIA - Chris Rowlands, an award-winning singer and songwriter, will perform at 7 p.m. July 28 at the Ansonia Nature Center.

He offers an interactive, kid-friendly presentation for those who love music and nature. He creatively blends music, comedy, and education fast-paced show that teaches and inspires. 

Chris brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props, to teach children about animals and their habitats.

The Environment Magazine has honored Chris with its first E Award for his environmental education programs. Don’t miss this musical program! 

FEE: $10 per family. Checks can be mailed to 10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia, CT 06401. Click HERE to reserve your spot.

This is a release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

The Lone Gnome to present music, movement fun at Ansonia Library Wednesday

 

Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour to host Halloween party

SEYMOUR - Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to Great Hill United Methodist Church Oct. 29 for a free night of family fun! 

Doors open at 5 p.m., with games and spooky movies. At 6:30 p.m., we will have a costume contest with prizes! 

Children and adults are encouraged to dress in their best costumes and compete. 

At 7 p.m., the dance floor will open up, featuring today's hits, yesterday's megastars, and Halloween favorites.

Registration requested; goodwill offering will be  accepted.

The church is at 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour.

This is shared from the church's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library to host family fun concert

DERBY - A Family Fun Concert (all ages) will be presented from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.

Come sing and dance to original music by Jill Kubeck. Registration required at https://bit.ly/3QVGinF.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

 

Derby Neck Library to host Hip Hop program in person

DERBY - EXCITING NEWS! Our dance program for kids and teens on the 26th at Derby Neck Library is now IN-PERSON!

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Learn more and register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/610534053470609

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host virtual dance program

DERBY - In this program hosted by Derby Neck Library at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 participants will learn the basics of Hip Hop Culture - its history and core elements. 

They will also learn basic dance movements, and be encouraged to get on their feet and move their bodies!

Space is limited and registration is required for this event to receive the Zoom link - please register on our website here: https://derbynecklibrary.org/events/horizon-wings-2/

Also be sure to sign up for our Youth Services mailing list so you're always in the loop about our programs and events! 

Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/sEwn2WRNekRyDg1K9

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Derby Centennial Lions Club to host Sock Hop/Karaoke at Elks Lodge

 

Trunk or Treat slated Saturday at Seymour High School

Ansonia Middle School event to celebrate world cultures

Seymour Rec to offer Adult Hoop Fitness and Flow

Save the date: Fundraiser for Master's Table slated in Ansonia

Dancers teach importance of attendance at Irving School in Derby

Dance team performs for students, families at Irving School./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Students and families from Irving School were treated Dec. 3 to a special performance by Danz Magic to promote school attendance, goal-setting, and perseverance. 

The show was held to support Irving’s plan to reduce chronic absenteeism and build a school culture that values and recognizes regular school attendance. 

Danz Magic’s owner, Debbie Parlow, collaborated with Irving School’s Attendance Coordinator Maria Bowers to plan the event for students.  
The Danz Magic Dance Team includes approximately 50 dancers from around the Valley area ranging in ages from nine to 23 years. 
The dancers perform routines with tap, ballet, lyrical, jazz, pointe, and tumbling.  

Parlow said, “Danz Magic wanted to spread a little magic throughout our community, and help Irving School teach the importance of commitment and dedication. We know it will help these kids become responsible people, who go far in the future.”  

Irving School is in its fourth year of a comprehensive turnaround, and designated as a Review School in the Department of Education’s Alliance Grant, an improvement from a Focus School status in 2012.  
Alliance Districts are required to address chronic absenteeism, which includes students missing 10 percent or more of school. 

“We made it a priority this year to improve student attendance,” said Principal Jennifer Olson.  
“Historically, our school struggled with inconsistent student attendance including absences, tardies, and early dismissals. We are intentionally working to help families to identify and resolve any obstacles that interfere with children coming to school every day.”  

In the first marking period, daily attendance at Irving School improved from 95 percent in 2014-2015 to 98 percent in 2015-16. Chronic absenteeism also dropped from 17 percent to 11.9 percent.  
The state’s target is 10 percent.

“Making attendance a priority in your home as early as preschool will create a habit that follows students through life. When children miss school, whether it is an excused or an unexcused absence, they miss out on important learning,” Bowers said. 
“We want our students to be ‘On Time and Ready to Shine’ because it is a great start to being the best you can be, and I am here to help.”

Fifth grade teacher Jori Pirritino said, “The school’s focus on attendance helps me as a teacher because we can build a more cohesive classroom community because everyone is there for the same experiences and learning.”

The Danz Magic performance is one of many ways Irving School is helping bring attention to the importance of school attendance. The school celebrates classes with perfect attendance daily, and recognizes students with perfect attendance quarterly.  
At the first marking period Honors Reception in November, 89 students, or 27 percent of students in Grades K-5, were awarded certificates for perfect attendance. 
According to Olson, 14 students who had perfect attendance in the first marking period were chronically absent last year. 

Parlow and Danz Magic’s Assistant Director Stephanie Waldron offered Irving students who attended the performance a free dance lesson, and Danz Magic pencils that read, “On Time and Ready to Shine!”  

Danz Magic has studios in Derby and Milford and is celebrating 29 years in business. “At Danz Magic, we are not just another dance studio, we are a family. Kids form friendships that last a lifetime,” said Parlow.


This is a press release from Irving School.

CWV Post in Derby to host dance Friday

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, 112 Derby Ave., will present "Dancing in the Parking Lot" with live country music by the Bourbon Cowboys from 6-10 p.m. Friday.

Cover charge is $5.

There will be a raffle and cash bar. Proceeds go to fund veterans' functions.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Sons of Italy in Derby to hold dinner dance April 25

Click here to read the press release in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Ansonia High School slates talent show, dance

ANSONIA - Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page lists upcoming events at Ansonia High School:

An annual talent show will be held at 7 p.m. April 1.
Tickets are $5 and go on sale today, March 23.

A Spring Fling dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. April 10.
Tickets cost $5 in advance; $7 at the door. They go on sale March 30.