Second Hill Lane School

I am a grandparent and former teacher. I have a grandson in the Pre-K program. He is progressing very well. The teachers work hard with him (he is speach delayed). In just the past 3 months we have seen a huge improvement. I feel that the teachers really care and strive to get the best out of each child.

second hill lane is agreat school because i have two kids at the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Mr. Noga deals fairly with the students, and expects parents to do their jobs and be responsible parents. He uses his authority to run a 'tight ship.' His no-nonsense attitude is necessary for these times when many parents are not parenting like they should. The teachers are exemplary overall, and I feel very confident that my child is getting an outstanding education. The teachers are also involved with the students in extra-curricular activities helping our children to be well-rounded. I love Second Hill Lane School.
--Submitted by a parent

I love SHL and I am so glad my daughter attends this school. The teachers are truley concerned with the childs education. They work hard at making learning exciting. I would like to see a gym class everyday as this may be the only exercise children get.
--Submitted by a parent

Have 2 children attending SHL for the past 3 years. I am disappointed by the downward spiral we have seen in communication with parents, extracurricular activites, etc. Each year it seems to get worse and worse. Limited activites for the children outside of normal classroom activities. School newsletters are few and far between. Does not seem to be a very fun learning environment for the children attending school.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have two daughters attending SHL and I must say I love the school and the whole teaching staff. The Art teacher goes the extra mile for the children that are interested in art. The gym teacher encourages a healthy life style from eating right to exericsing regularly. The school has fitness Friday when the whole school walks the track outside if the weather permits and if the weather is bad they continue this activities in the school gym. and they have spirit day as well. The music department is always doing something new for all the children from a fall concert to a choir and band concert. The SHL teachers, nurses and the rest of the staff are the best in Stratford!
--Submitted by Stacy Ruebenacker, a parent

I student taught at SHL 13 years ago, and was very impressed by the school. We bought our home in SHL's neighborhood so that our daughter would be guaranteed an excellent education. Miss Puskar's sensitivity helped my daughter transition from a small church-based pre-k to kindergarten in a large school. She taught my daughter how to read, write, add, & subtract. My daughter dreams of being a teacher one day. Ms. San Pietro, the nurse, is very concerned with the students' health and well-being. Mr. Dimenna and Mrs. Barone are very hands-on with the students and parents. I look forward to many more wonderful years for my child at SHL.
--Submitted by Jill McFarland, a parent

Your teachers care and your special ed classes are the best. Thank you Miss Arbelo
--Submitted by Dean Cannone, a parent