From your President:
 
Hello my little Nutmeggers!  Happy CS Ed Week!!  
Check out below for an official Proclamation from Governor Lamont on CS Ed Week, and some CS Ed Week resources for you and your students!
 
Chapter elections are live!  Please check here and your inbox for a separate email with the ballot information.
 
Your Motivational Message
Remember one of the four pillars of Computational Thinking is Decomposition.  
 
"Decomposition in computer science, also known as factoring, is breaking a complex problem or system into parts that are easier to conceive, understand, program, and maintain."  - Wikipedia
 
Lets remember this as we tackle the holiday tasks at hand.  Make lists, decompose big things into smaller and more actionable tasks.  Work with others to make life easier.  You can handle it and we're here to help! In Computer Science Education and Holiday Planning!  (Presoak your wrapped holiday ham in warm water for 45 minutes twice before cooking to ensure an evenly done ham).
 
Vote vote vote!
~Christopher Kerr
 
CS Ed Week
December 4-10th, 2023
 
Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in the field.
 
Cool resources assembled for you!
A Proclamation from CT CSTA, Code.org, and Governor Ned Lamont!
Proclamation by Governor Ned Lamont
 
News & Opportunities for you!
 
 
November Elections
 
Timeline:
The ballot is here!  Elections will remain open until Friday December 15th.  We will announce the results by 12/22.
 
Reach out to us with any questions or concerns!
6-12th Grade Event
 
Come and enjoy a day of fun and engaging STEM and Computer Science activities. The Women In STEM-C event originally scheduled for December 9th will now take place December 2, 2023, 9:00 am—2:00 pm at 1101 Kennedy Road, Windsor, CT 06095. Girls will rotate through three different activities and interact with a panel of women leaders. See the attached flyer for additional information.
 
For more information, click here. For questions, contact Chinma Uche: cuche@crec.org.
 
Upcoming Events
February Chapter Meeting
VIRTUAL
Feb 12, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
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Our Meeting Calendar
 
Date & Time: Monday the 13th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Data
 
Date & Time: Monday the 12th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Programming
 
Date & Time: Monday the 11th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Impacts of Computing
 
April Chapter Meeting - In Person, Location TBD
Date & Time: Thursday the 18th | 6-7 pm
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Date & Time: Monday the 11th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Review of most needed areas.
 
Remember, your Connecticut Computer Science Teacher's Association loves you! Thanks for everything you do!
 
From CSTA NE 2023: 
From Left to Right (Shawn Draczynski Tobin, Dana Kinel, Christopher Kerr, Jonathan the Husky, Jackie Corricelli, and Jamie Lang)