MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Good afternoon parents!
Wow December is here already!
This week we will be wearing pajamas on Friday and collecting donations for the CT Children's Hospital. Thank you to all of the parents that have donated so far!!
Connecticut Children's Hospital PJ's for kids day
A quick change to the schedule is that report cards will now be distributed on Thursday December 14th. The emails with them will come from PowerSchool.
The Math Instructional Leaders have been working hard on creating a website for Math resources that you can use to help your student at home. Below is the link.
Math resource website for parents
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 that week. The instructional leaders and I will be available to answer any questions you might have regarding the new format. An invitation will be coming home next week along with a google link for those that can not make it in person.
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
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.
12/8 Wear your PJ's to school day - for CT Children's Hospital
12/14 Report card distribution
12/15 Coffee hour - new report card standards
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
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”!
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!
For 5th Grade only! The PTO is sponsoring a Penny War for 5th graders from 12/4-12/8 to pick this year's yearbook cover. Donations will go to the Community Services Council of Woodbury. The winner will determine the yearbook cover!
December 7: PTO General meeting, 7pm, Flanders Room
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