AITE News and Announcements

Dear AITE Family,

Last night we had a very strong turnout of families at our final Open House, where they came to learn more about AITE. Several staff members and student ambassadors volunteered to support the event by giving tours and sharing information about our school. The feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing how impressed they were by what they saw and heard. Earlier this week, the superintendent, Dr. Lucero, paid a visit to our Tango Flight class, and her reaction was equally positive. She was very impressed by what she saw and heard about the program. With that in mind, I am sharing her full weekly communication, which highlights this visit and includes additional information about events taking place this weekend.

Have a lovely weekend.

Best,

Ms. Rivera

P.S.  The class of 2027 is hosting Glow Skate tonight.  Please see the flyer attached to Ms. Rivera's Weekly Communication email for more information.

Superintedent's Weekly Message:

Dear Families and Staff,

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit the Tango Flight program at AITE, where a group of 20 students are building a fully FAA-certified Vans RV-12iS airplane under the guidance of AITE teacher Vincent Urbanowski and a group of dedicated industry professionals and community mentors. 

This immersive STEM experience enables students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering and aviation challenges. Thank you again to the Board of Education for supporting this program and to Mr. Urbanowski for his enthusiastic support and classroom leadership. 

To see photos from the Tango Flight program at AITE as well as from events and activities in all 23 of our K-12 schools, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Agriscience Holiday Shop: Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm 

Tomorrow is your last chance to purchase poinsettias, wreaths, and floral arrangements at the Stamford Regional FFA (Agriscience) Program Holiday Shop. The Holiday Shop will be open from 10 am to 3 pm in the Agriscience Building. The Holiday Shop also features student-made crafts and food gifts, and prospective students and their families may participate in student-led tours. 

Annie is a Smash! Final Performances This Weekend!  

We are thrilled to share that the Stamford All-School Musical’s production of Annie is a huge success! The show opened last weekend to standing ovations and rave reviews from audiences following every performance. 

The 2025 Stamford All-School Musical features 64 student cast members and 18 student crew members representing 17 area schools, along with a professional pit orchestra and the golden doodle that played “Sandy” in a recent national tour!    

There are a limited number of tickets still on sale for the final performances this weekend at Rippowam Middle School: 

·  Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm (tickets)

·  Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 pm (tickets)

·  Sunday, December 14 at 2 pm (tickets)

Please note, this performance is recommended for ages 4 and up. 

Congratulations again to the students from AITE, Cloonan, Davenport Ridge, Dolan, Hart, Rippowam, Rogers, Scofield, Stamford High, Strawberry Hill, Turn of River, Westhill, and Westover who are participating in this incredible production! 

Filling in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry 

The Filling in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry returns to Stamford tomorrow, Saturday, December 13 from 6:30 to 9 am. The mobile food pantry will be set up at St. Mary Parish which is located at 566 Elm Street.  

Holidays in Harmony Student Performances Continue Next Week 

Holidays in Harmony continues next week at the Stamford Town Center. Please stop by to enjoy the following performances by our talented SPS musicians: 

·  Tuesday, December 16: Stillmeadow Elementary Chorus (5:30 pm)

·  Wednesday, December 17: Westhill Orchestra, Choir, and Jazz Band (6 pm)

·  Thursday, December 18: Westover Magnet School Chorus (5:30 pm) 

Apply Now for the 2026 Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI)

Stamford PLTI, sponsored by the Stamford Public Education Foundation, is seeking parents, grandparents, guardians or other adults to join the FREE 2026 PLTI program beginning in January. PLTI helps parents and other adults acquire the skills to be effective advocates for children. See this flier for more information and click here to apply. Slots fill up quickly so please submit your application as soon as possible.

To learn more about PLTI, join SPEF and the Office of Family & Community Engagement for a “Taste of PLTI” on Monday, December 15 at 6:30 pm at the SPS Welcome Center. You’ll learn about PLTI, meet PLTI alumni, and get information on next steps in the application process.  

Stay Safe & Healthy!

Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent