The Cougar Chronicles
June 3, 2024
Message from the Office
If you have been following the news you know there are many changes coming next year. As presented during the recent Board of Education meeting, these changes include but are not limited to increased class sizes and shared services. Please note that all services mandated through IEPs will be provided. We know there will be many questions, and we are always ready to connect with our families, but the best place to start would be to review the presentation from May 29th which can be found at the following web address:
https://www.youtube.com/user/EnfieldTelevision
The coming school year will offer many challenges, but we will continue to work towards the best interest of all our students and families. We look forward to your continued support and collaboration.
Year in Review
As we enter our final full week of school, I want to take a moment to thank all the parents and guardians for your incredible support throughout this school year. As partners in this journey, we have achieved so much. There is nothing more rewarding then to watch how much the children have grown and matured from September to June. I wish our 5th grade parents the best and look forward to working with our 3rd and 4th grade parents in the coming years.
Parent Survey Raffle Winner
Congratulations to the parents/guardians of Gemma Navarro for winning a $50 Amazon Gift card for completing the parent survey. Please contact the office 860-253-6463 to claim your reward.
Early Release
The last two days of school, June 11th and June 12th, will be early release days with lunch. Students will be dismissed at 1:35pm.
Field Day
Field day was a smashing success and the weather couldn't have been better. Thank you Mrs. Chamberlain for organizing and executing such a successful event. From start to finish the playground was filled with smiles and laughter. A big shout out to the 76 parent volunteers who helped make this day special for all of our students.
Summer Reading 2024
This year’s summer reading theme:
“Adventure Begins at Your Library”
Whether you like reading eBooks, audiobooks, or hard copy books, ALL the time you spend reading this summer will make you a stronger student!
Our Enfield Public Library provides inspiration, activities, and rewards for summer reading. Visit or call them (860-763-7511) for more information on their awesome programs, which kick-off on June 26th.
Lunch Lady Author Visit
On Thursday, Jarrett Krosoczka, author of The Lunch Lady, visited Prudence Crandall. Jarrett spoke about the importance of perseverance, and boing able to pivot when thing don't work out the first or even the tenth time! He also showed a live demo of him drawing and answered some of our students questions.
Kindness Awards
3rd Grade
Addison Williams
5th Grade
Brittany Oliver
4th Grade
Cora Pare
Teacher Experience Raffle
Principal for the Day
Mackenzie Nolan spent last Thursday as our Principal for the Day. She created a rule for the building, met the One Book 3 Schools author, read to a class, and collected old teaching materials.
May PRIDE Award Winners
EPS Technology Update
Students in Grades PK-8 and 12 will be handing in their district issued iPads prior to the start of the summer. iPads will be collected and kept in school by the following dates.
Students in Grades 9 – 11 will be taking their iPads home over the summer. If they choose not to, they can hand the device into the EHS Tech Center and collect them when they return in the fall.
Grades PK-5- June 5
Grades 6-8- June 4-6
Grades 9-11- N/A - Students take home over the summer
Grades 12- June 10-11
Good Luck and Congratulations
The Prudence Crandall family wishes you the best in your future, enjoy your feet in the sand and spending time with your beautiful granddaughter.
Attendance Letters
Per district attendance procedures, attendance letters will be sent out for all absences, excused or unexcused, following this schedule:
5th absence – 1st Letter
9th absence - 2nd Letter
10th absence – 3rd Letter
Additional letters will be sent after every 5th absence. (ex. 15th, 20th, 25th)
Regardless of the content of the letters, if the majority of absences are excused as defined in the student handbook, we will most likely not reach out unless there are a large number of absences.
If the majority of the absences are unexcused as defined in the handbook, an administrator will be reaching out to offer available support to make sure your child comes to school on a regular basis.
Message from the Nurse
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Connecticut General Statute 10-212a in collaboration with the Enfield Public Schools requires a parent or another responsible adult over the age 18 years to pick up your child’s medication in the nurse’s office before the last day of school. Medication that is not picked up by the last day of school Wednesday, June 12th will be destroyed.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 860-253-6465 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Susan C. Luxemburg BSN,RN
School Nurse
June Lunch Menu
Pick Up/Drop Off
Arrival- Drop Off
Students will be dropped off at the back of the building, follow the cones on the right-hand side. All 3rd grade students will be dropped off at the first door, 4th grade students will be dropped off at the second door and 5th grade students will be dropped off at the third door. All parents/guardians will remain in their cars. Follow the path around the building to exit.
Dismissal- Pick Up
Students will be dismissed from the back of the building, follow the cones on the right-hand side. Please make sure your car tag is visible for the staff. All 3rd grade students will be picked up at the first door, 4th grade students will be picked up at the second door and 5th grade students will be picked up at the third door. All parents/guardians will remain in their cars. Follow the path around the building to exit.
2023-2024 School Calendar
Approved 2024-2025 School Calendar
Helpful Links
Important Dates
06/04/24- Grade 2 Transition Day
06/06/24- 5th Grade Fun Day
06/11/24- 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
06/12/24- Report Cards Issued
06/12/24- Last Day of School
08/29/24- **First Day of School**
Andrew Duperre- Principal
Email: aduperre@enfieldschools.org
Location: 150 Brainard Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 253-6463