Dear Middlebrook Families,
Congratulations goes out to our students and staff members! The Connecticut State Department of Education has once again recognized Middlebrook School as a Connecticut School of Distinction - Category 1 for our High Performance and High Growth for all students in ELA. This is a tremendous achievement, and we can all take pride in our shared efforts, including the incredible support from our parents who back the hard work we put in every day. We’re grateful for your continued involvement and look forward to working together to further enrich our students’ lives, fostering their social, emotional, and academic growth!
We have experienced yet another warm and wonderful week in school. Students played gleefully at recess enjoying the warm air and crisp fallen leaves. Fortunately we were gifted with an exceptional day when we conducted another successful fire drill this week. We thank our students and staff for following guidelines set into place to keep us all safe.
Additionally, thank you to the families who attended conferences on Thursday. Our teachers love sharing with you all they do in class to grow your children. We appreciate the time and effort they put into preparing for your meetings.
Warmly,
Debbie Ponte, Principal
Michele Molloy, Assistant Principal
Trumbull’s First Selectman Super Summer Reading Challenge
First Selectman Vicki Tesoro visited Middlebrook School today to honor students who participated in 2024 Trumbull’s First Selectman Super Summer Reading Challenge. Each student received a certificate and small gift for reading a minimum of 4 books between June and August.
National Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, this is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportune time to educate all Americans about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. We invite you to look at the resources below!
Events and Resources:
https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
https://www.ncai.org/initiatives/native-american-heritage-month
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/native-american-heritage-month.htm
https://www.ctvisit.com/getaways/native-footsteps
Books:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-read-down/native-american-heritage-month/
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2019/11/05/9-books-native-american-heritage-month
https://www.powells.com/native-american-heritage-month
https://smcl.org/blogs/post/books-for-native-american-heritage-month/
If you have any questions about the club, please email your Co-Presidents at middlebrookfathersclub@gmail.com
The next meeting is November 13 at 7pm in the school cafeteria.
On December 5th, Fathers club is planning a pizza night where Middlebrook families can order from Crown Pizza. More information to follow soon! Save the date!
Ryan Mones & Max Palmer
Co-Presidents, Middlebrook Fathers Club
Do your kids enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then have them submit their creations to the PTA Reflections Program. This year's theme is: Accepting Imperfection.
For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships.
Click here for full details and how to submit your creation. Submissions are due on December 20th.
https://files.constantcontact.com/c02813e3301/ea671c89-03c1-4f27-870f-f95135409a9c.pdf
