SSP News

We are proud to share that the Veterans Day cards created by our school community were delivered to the troops, including Staff Sergeant John Perez, a combat medic currently serving overseas. Sgt. Perez—husband of our paraeducator, Emily Perez—kindly shared a photo with us, reminding us how meaningful these messages of gratitude and support truly are.

A former Stepping Stones Preschool student returned to his old classroom to read a favorite story and share what life is like as a fourth grader. The visit delighted students and staff alike, highlighting the strong sense of connection that continues long after preschool.

A preschool class at Stepping Stones marked a student’s birthday with a special family storytime, continuing a joyful tradition that invites loved ones to share in classroom celebrations. The event reflects the school’s commitment to building community connections and celebrating each child in a personal, meaningful way.

Kareem and Sami Ibrahim both attended SSP as 3 year olds and took time to give back to the preschool by reading to students.

Our program is now using Sparkler to connect with parents and caregivers and support children’s healthy early growth and development. Sparkler is an evidence-based, mobile platform, available in English and Spanish, which is working with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to help fuel healthy early childhood development.