Gina M. Prisco, Principal

Dr. Randi Petersen, Asst. Principal

Parents dropping students off in the morning please have the Frenchtown students in car seats on the passenger side. Students should have already given kisses and hugs as the drop off line needs to continue to move.

Student pick up is in the cafeteria. If you are picking up early, know that early pick ups must be completed by 3:00 pm. All pickups after that must go to the cafeteria. Everyone is always required to show identification when picking up students.

Miss Kopec's second graders have been working really hard at becoming accurate and efficient measurers. Using their centimeter rulers, they measured materials from their desks, remembering to always start at the number zero.

Second graders also worked collaboratively in triads solving math word problems. They took turns sharing and recording their thinking on whiteboards.

Fall Conferences take place on Oct 22nd, Oct 24th and November 7th. Below are the instructions for signing up. The window is now open and closes October 11th.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_efzfykj01l6qZP-8l-KH0IJl_LdcQY31adL6svO6gE/edit?usp=sharing

“On September 25th at 7PM, the town of Trumbull will partner with the district to provide a presentation regarding the proposed new Hillcrest Middle School. The presentation will take place in the Hillcrest cafetorium, and community members will also have an opportunity to tour our building. As you begin to think about how you will vote on Election Day, please consider the following:

• Hillcrest Middle School currently does not have a sprinkler system, and is the only building in the school district without any fire suppression system;
• Hillcrest Middle School is currently approximately 80 students over capacity, with at least another 25 students projected to enroll in the upcoming school years;
• Special legislation was passed by the state legislature that increases the reimbursement rate from 24% to 44% for only this upcoming election. This decreases the overall cost of the project from $142,375,000 to $79,730,000.
• This project is the first step in a plan to address all buildings in the district.

Please spread the word to have as many people as possible attend this critical event. “

Join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Click the link below for more information!

Link:

https://secure.smore.com/n/56knv0

9/17/24

Good Morning Trumbull!

Happy Constitution Day! On this date in 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution and sent it to the states for ratification. Pennsylvania delegate Benjamin Franklin said that the delegates created “a republic, if you can keep it.”

Trumbull High’s We the People team wishes you all a Happy Constitution Day! They have created a video on what the Constitution means to them in 2024 – pretty inspiring (I know I am a bit bias!).

https://youtu.be/NkerCWQn-54?si=8DkE_FPbouCCh6eg

The students will individual performances in order are Frederick Scinto, Vanessa Maignan, Catalina Mozzo, Audrey Zelezniak Berezowski, Amber Tesluk, Michael Hunter, Arpi Tikranian, Luke Simon, and Isabella Cabral.

Katie & BICEN25

Ms. Katie Boland

Advisor – We the People & Model Congress

Rho Kappa Honor Society

Social Studies Department

Trumbull High School

Please click on the below link to learn more about Lunch Bunch at Frenchtown!

Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBvssA2GobTMyDpVqve16N1f3DuKkqP-hzl7aypv5-5MP4bw/viewform

Whether your child is in Kindergarten or Grade Five accidents happen. Please make sure your child has a change of clothes.

The window closes today, Friday, September 20th. We have almost 100% completion

Frenchtown photo day: September 25th

Your prepay link active until DATE: Oct.9th

Your school prepay is now active until Oct.9th. Attached in 2 different forms is an informational sheet (the pdf version with an active link) or print (the jpg version).

If there are underclass siblings in the same school, then you may enter the next child's name after placing the first child's package in the cart.

DIFFERENT THIS YEAR: Also note, Robert Taylor offers the underclass 3rd child free package for the K-8th district (no High school). If all 3 are in the same school, You may prepay the first and second child's orders in the school's prepay when you list your third child it will be free.

If there are 3 siblings in different schools, you may prepay the first and second child's orders in each school's prepay. Email the studio at roberttaylorphotostudio@gmail.com or call the studio at 203-377-0739 to get the 3rd child free.

This is a special only available thru the end of the prepay period Oct. 9th and for the K-8th district (not High school).

The link is listed below and on the information sheet, along with instructions:

Link:

Frenchtown photo prepay active until Oct. 9th password fru24

Please see below from Robert Taylor:

Also note, Robert Taylor offers the underclass 3rd child free package for the K-8th district (no High school). If all 3 are in the same school, You may prepay the first and second child's orders in the school's prepay when you list your third child it will be free.

A la carte items can not be purchased if a student has a negative balance.

The negative balance must be paid in full before any a la carte items are purchased.

The CHET Dream Big! Competition (the “Competition”) launched on August 15! K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the Competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! This competition is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).

This year, we 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, we will be awarding:

• Three prizes of $20,000
• 24 prizes of $5,000
• 239 prizes of $500

To enter, students are asked to answer a question by submitting a drawing or 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, and 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. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit:

www.chetdreambig.com

Downloadable entry forms and flyers are available on the website as well.

A school in your district could be a winner too! Each school that is represented by at least one student’s entry will be eligible for a random drawing for a technology prize worth $5,000 (a total of 10 schools will win a technology prize). Please see the 2024 Competition Official Rules for more information on prize structure and awards.

If you have any questions, please email asavio@mintz-hoke.com. And thank you for your support!

Amanda Savio
The CHET Dream Big! Competition Team

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void outside CT and where prohibited. Open to legal U.S. residents residing in Connecticut who are at least 18 years old and are the parents or legal guardians of a student currently enrolled in a Connecticut school, grades K-12 as of 8/15/24. Begins 9:00 a.m. ET on 8/15/24; ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 11/04/24. Prizes will be a contribution to an eligible CHET 529 Direct Plan Account established for the benefit of the child whose parent or legal guardian submitted a winning entry. CHET Advisor 529 Accounts are not permitted for receipt of a prize. For Official Rules and eligibility, visit chetdreambig.com Sponsor: Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917.

We welcome Volunteers at Frenchtown.

Volunteers: Visitor Form Must be completed

All individuals seeking to volunteer in the Trumbull Public Schools must fill out and sign this “School Volunteer Security Check” form prior to any volunteering. Please put N/A in any areas that do not apply or the form will be returned to you to complete.

Please read the detailed information in the Frenchtown Handbook.

September 24th, 26th and 27th - Book Fair Sale

September 25th - School Photo Day

September 26th- 6:00 p.m. Multilingual Learner Information Night at Long Hill Administration Building (adults only)

September 27th - Welcome Back Family Bingo Night (5th Grade Fundraiser - flyers were sent home and information is also above)

Follow Frenchtown on twitter and see what students and staff are up to! @FrenchtownElem