Soon conferences will be upon us allowing time for teachers and families to meet and discuss your child's time at Middlebrook. Below is a link to assist you in scheduling your time with your child's teacher. Conferences are on October 22nd or 24th, as well as November 7th. We know the staff looks forward to sharing the successes they have witnessed since the onset of the year.
Thursday, September 26th
Prepay link is now active until Oct. 10th. See below.
If there are siblings in the same school, then you may enter the next child's name after placing the first child's package in the cart.
Robert Taylor offers the 3rd child free package for the district for Pre-K thru 11th grade (Seniors are not included). This is a special only available thru the end of the prepay period. Directions below:
link:
Middlebrook photo prepay active until Oct. 10th code "mbu24"
3 siblings in the same school
· prepay the first and second child's orders and 3rd child’s order (3rd will come up free in the cart)
3 siblings in different schools
· prepay the first and second child's orders in each school's prepay
· email the studio at roberttaylorphotostudio@gmail.com with the 3rd child's name, school and what package was ordered for the other siblings.
As a school community, we continually strive to promote regular attendance here at Middlebrook. We welcome and appreciate open communication between school and home; therefore, please reach out if you need assistance with getting your child to school each day and in a timely fashion. Parent and school partnerships enable us to best support our students to ensure success at school.
"Chronically absent is defined as "a child who accumulated a total number of absences at any time during the school year that is equal to or greater than ten percent (10%) of the total number of days that such student has been enrolled at the school during the school year."
Please refer to board policy 5113.1 on our website for more information. https://www.trumbullps.org/board-of-education/policy
As always, thank you for your support.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the USA. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year in order for us to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans in our country.
Taking time to learn about Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go into space, or modern day Lin Manuel Miranda, the writer of “Hamilton” opens our minds to the wonderful diverse individuals who influence our country and children. It is a time for reflection, time to share stories and the opportunity to understand how experiences have shaped who we are today.
In celebrating the diversity of our school, we are able to recognize the Latino community so that all feel appreciated and welcome. We continually strive to find avenues to broaden the compassion and inclusivity of our Middlebrook community.
Now is the time to enroll your child in our band and strings programs. Please use the link below to access information and enrollment instructions. Students love working with Mr. Turechek, our band teacher, and Mrs. Savkovic, our strings teacher.
Band & Strings Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsZn3Y61JCQKX07KdYTvvrB0eAsIitZlXKgdiVcHn6jER7BQ/viewform
SAVE THE DATES!
2024-2025 Concert Dates:
December 9th - Winter Concert
May 14th - Spring Concert
The CHET Dream Big! Competition launched on August15th! This competition is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET). Dream Big! is open to all Connecticut residents in grades K-12.
This is an opportunity to win contributions toward your child's CHET 529 college savings plans!
This year, they will be awarding almost $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan – Direct Plan (“CHET 529 Direct Plan”) account contributions to students in grades K-12 and technology prizes to schools. For the winning students, they will be awarding:
- Three prizes of $20,000
- 24 prizes of $6,000
- 239 prizes of $500
To enter, students are asked to answer a question in the form of a drawing, painting, essay or video. Younger students will be asked to answer a question focusing on lessons they’ve learned and their dreams for the future. Older students will be asked about an experience or person that has impacted them and how that will influence their future goals
Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 4, 2024. There is no cost to enter. For program details and entry process visit:
Thank you for your support!
The CHET Dream Big! Competition Team
Our first Fathers Club meeting was a success with an outstanding turnout especially from our new members! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday Oct 9th to continue planning Zombiebrook as it approaches fast! Zombiebrook is a Halloween party filled with games, food, and of course, our famous Haunted Hallway!
Keep reading the weekly SMORE for more details in the coming weeks. As we get closer, tickets will be available on the Membership Toolkit. We have more exciting events to be announced in the near future!
If you have any questions about the club, please email your Co-Presidents at middlebrookfathersclub@gmail.com
Ryan Mones & Max Palmer
Co-Presidents, Middlebrook Fathers Club
**lunch options are subject to change**
