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MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents!
Wow I want to thank all of you who made a donation for CT Children's Hospital!! It was amazing the amount of generosity that was demonstrated by the families and staff of MES! Because of your efforts we raised $1,177.00!!! Thank you! Thank you!
Don't forget report cards will be sent to you by email on Thursday this week.
On December 15th, the next parent coffee hour will be held. The topic for discussion will be the new standard based report cards that will be coming home on Thursday. The instructional leaders and I will be available to answer any questions you might have regarding the new format.
Here is a link to the flyer for the Spirit Week we have planned for the week before Winter break.
Here is another opportunity for you to show your kindness in the upcoming month!
Season of Thanks - 5th grade collection
I KNOW THIS IS A LOT AND I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR THE SUPPORT OF ALL OUR WONDERFUL INITATIVES!
Mrs. Pinho
Mrs. Cowles and her students!
The superheroes!
Mrs. Tuozzoli's Class
Staff and students posing in their PJ's!
Students really enjoying their PJ's!
More friends enjoying PJ day!
School Schedule – Upcoming dates
School hours are MTThF 8:25 am – 3:15 pm, doors open at 8:15 am. Our hours on Wednesday are 8:25 am - 2:35 pm.
12/14 Report card distribution
12/15 Coffee hour - new report card standards 9:00 am
12/15 Fried Dough Friday
Week of 12/18 - 12/22 will be Winter Spirit Week
12/19 Holiday concert 6:30 pm
12/22 Early Dismissal 12:55
12/23 - 1/1 Winter break no school
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
School Lunch/Breakfast
Please visit the Food Services Link to the Region 14 website for more information.
Breakfast is served at school at 8:15 am for those who wish to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch will be free for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Applications for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are found on the website and here: Application
Ice cream and snacks are now available to Grades K, 3, 5 on Tuesdays and Grades 1, 2, 4 on Thursdays. Please practice your child's PIN number with them!
Here is a link to the Classroom Celebration sheet. Please remember you must turn the form in 2 weeks before the celebration. Celebration sheet ***New revised***
Friday Decemember 15 Fried Dough Friday!
Updates and News
COOKIES NEEDED!! To show our appreciation this holiday season the PTO will be creating a Holiday Cookie Walk for our MES staff! Sign up here to donate to “Cookies and Cocoa”! We are very short of our goal and time is running out! Spirit wear holiday sale 20% off!! Order here Shop now! January 25, 2024: Buy your tickets to “Raise a Glass to MES” Buy tickets here! Volunteer help needed to make this night a success!! Please sign up here to help! MES Night at Danbury Hat Tricks Hockey coming in January…keep your eyes peeled for more info! Next PTO meeting: Thursday, January 4, 2024 9:15am
A Note from the Nurse
Recess:
Please send your child to school dressed and ready to go out for recess daily. The cooler weather is upon us and it is important to dress appropriately. Children go outside for recess regardless of what they have come to school wearing. A child will not be kept inside if he/she is without the proper attire. Recess is daily with the exception of a rainy day.
If possible, please send a change of clothes in your child’s backpack, in the event your child gets wet or dirty.
Snacks:
Please be mindful while packing snacks for your child. We encourage healthy choices. That being said several students are bringing in candy and high caffeine energy drinks to school.
ATTENDANCE
Region 14 Goals
- Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement
- Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers
- Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district
- Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner