Frenchtown's Friday Message
April 19, 2024
Gina M. Prisco, Principal
Dr. Randi Petersen, Asst. Principal
The weather has turned and spring is here!
Please make sure the change of clothes you provide for students to keep in their cubbie or locker is seasonal.
Many thanks to our PTA/Father's Club for the recent reseeding of the grass. We are eagerly awaiting the use of our grass field again.
The primary playground was also just resurfaced by the manufacturer.
Students in grade 3-5 will begin taking Smarter Balanced Assessment next week.
Arriving on time to school continues to be very important. See below for more information.
A Goodbye from Mrs. Infante
Dear Frenchtown Families,
I am excited to let you know that I will be retiring in June, 2024 after 32 years in the Trumbull Public School system. This was not an easy decision as I will truly miss seeing your children each day. There are not enough words to describe the incredible qualities that each student possesses. I will carry these forever in my heart. From being a classroom teacher at Tashua Elementary, to coming here as a Literacy Consultant the day Frenchtown opened its doors, the memories your children have given me will last a lifetime. It is now time to explore new adventures with my husband Michael of 30 years and our children; Kait, Michael, and daughter-in- law Kiara.
I would like to thank each and every family member for supporting the educators in our school. As a working mom, I understand the challenges being a parent presents. With work, school, outside activities, family obligations and so much more, it is so critical that we be present in our children's education. Your encouragement and emphasis on creating the best possible conditions for our children to thrive is first and foremost. As both a teacher and mother, my children always understood that school was their “job” just like ours. By asking questions, reviewing homework and helping your children understand that they are the authors of their own lives, you have instilled traits they will carry with them throughout their lives.
Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough. Please feel free to reach out at any time. My personal email is norateach@yahoo.com. I am looking forward to continuing my love of teaching reading in a different capacity and will always carry the beautiful memories your children have given me.
Thirty -two years may sound like an awful lot, but because I was able to spend these years with Trumbull students, they have flown by. I'll be off to travel, be with family, spend time boating and enjoying every sunrise and sunset.
With much gratitude,
Nora Infante
Frenchtown Literacy Consultant
Smarter Balanced Assessment Information: Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5
Frenchtown Playground Safety
We welcome you to use Frenchtown's playgrounds after school hours and over the weekends. Please ask your children to follow school playground safety rules. We are having some challenges helping them remember how to be safe when it comes to recess time. Thank you for your cooperation!
Nature Day 2024
Third grade students had a blast on Wednesday as they combined art, science and nature for a day of learning and fun activities. They made bird feeders, created nature collages, planted seedlings and learned about trash decomposition. Students from Trumbull's Agriscience and Biotechnology Center helped to make the day a huge success!
Second Grade Mathematicians
Show me the money!!
Second graders have been learning about money in math.
Students collaborated with partners and
showed a variety of efficient ways
to count large amounts of money.
Second Grade Scientists
Students have been learning about the three different types of rocks in science. They are working hard as scientists in these photos to identify whether they are Igneous, Sedimentary, or Metamorphic by observing the different properties. They have also learned a fun rock cycle song to help them remember the different types!
Snack Reminder
Students have one snack during the day. Please remember when packing snacks like applesauce or yogurt to include utensils. These are not supplies that are typically classroom supplies.
Please click on the link below to read an important letter about class placement
Third Grade Girl Scouts
Frenchtown's third grade Brownie troop did a playground cleanup. The girls were enthusiastic to help keep their school looking clean and tidy!! Great job, girls! We are proud of you!
Congratulations, Helen!
We have exciting news! Helen's entry in the 2023 CHET Dream Big! Competition for K-12 Students has won second place in the Grades K - 4 age group. Congratulations, Helen! We are so proud of you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
We can not thank our Frenchtown PTA enough for creating an amazing faculty lounge for educator appreciation! It has become a place for Frenchtown staff to sit, relax, enjoy lunch and chat with colleagues. The thoughtfulness that went into the big and small details are very much appreciated and will be enjoyed for years to come! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Field Day 2024
We are excited to announce that our annual Field Day event will take place on May 24th (with a rain date of May 31st). Grades 3-5 will participate in the morning session which will be from 9-10:30. Grades K-2 will be in the afternoon from 1:05-2:35. Field Day can’t take place without the help of our wonderful parents. A Google sign up form will be made available soon if you are interested in volunteering.
Please be sure to complete the Volunteer Form (if you haven’t already) and return it to our main office as soon as possible. We must have your completed form prior to May 24th. Please see the link below.
Thanks in advance for your help!
2023-2024 School Climate Survey
Click the below link to access the survey. Thank you for your time, it is very much appreciated.
RSVP to Meet Jerry Pallotta on May 7th
Summer Explorations Summer 2024
The Summer Explorations 2024 catalog is live! There are many 4-week, 2-week, and 1-week camps. Offerings include academics, enrichment, music, sports, SAT prep, driver's education, and more! Click the link below for more information.
https://students.trumbullconted.org/CourseCatalog/catalogView.asp?id=77
2024 Kindergarten Registration
Be sure to register your incoming kindergartener so you receive all related information. See below for additional registration information.
Attention Grade 5 Parents!
The Parent Orientations for 5th grade parents will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Hillcrest Middle School - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Madison Middle School - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tools to Support Learning
Students use headphones for many activities at school. In grades 3, 4 and 5 they will be using them for the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment. It is imperative that all students have working headphones. We have a very limited supply for emergencies that may arise on a given day. We are asking in advance that you check with your child to be sure that they have working headphones. Classroom teachers will also be sending reminders home.
News from TLC
Message from Nurse Carly and Trumbull Public Schools
3rd Grade Health Assessments
Per Trumbull Board of Education Policy and CT State Regulations. health assessments are required for all students entering Trumbull Public and private schools and are required again in grades 3, 6 and 9 to ascertain whether a student has any physical disability or other health problem.
Health assessments must be performed by a qualified medical provider licensed in the State of CT and may be of each student’s parent or guardian's own choosing, Students who are entering 3rd Grade for the 2023-2024 school year are required to submit a health assessment which has been performed any time between June 1, 2023 thru June 1, 2024.
Please be sure to:
· Complete the first page of the form, this is required by the state.
· Make a copy of the health assessment for your files.
· If you choose to submit your child’s form electronically:
- It must be complete (no cut-off names, birthdates, etc.)
- It must be legible
**Update Demographic Information
Please take the time to check that your phone numbers and emails are accurate in Infinite Campus. If you are having difficulty, please contact the school office at 203-452-4227
Kindergarten Registration Process for 2024-2025
A message from Dr. Semmel regarding the Kindergarten Registration Process for 2024-2025
Did you know that this past spring the Connecticut Legislature passed a new law regarding the age of Kindergarteners? They passed Public Act 23-208, which amended Section 10-15c of the Connecticut General Statutes requiring that all public schools be open to all children five years of age and over who reach age five on or before the first day of September of any school year. The previous law allowed children to start Kindergarten if they reached age 5 by January 1 of any school year.
The new law does allow parents/guardians of children who will not turn 5 until after September 1, but before January 1, the right to send a written request to the district requesting that their child be allowed to attend Kindergarten in the Fall.
For any Trumbull resident interested in registering for kindergarten this fall, please use the link below. This link will guide you through the process for entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2024.
https://www.smore.com/xvyt5-2024-2025-kindergarten-registration
**Important Family Reminders**
Visiting Frenchtown: Every time you come to Frenchtown you will be asked to show identification. This procedure is for all visitors.
Be sure to set up your parent portal. Be sure to click on "More" to see the backpack icon.
Frenchtown also has a new website: https://fes.trumbullps.org/
Please bookmark this and it save to your favorites!
Dismissal
If there will be a change in your child’s dismissal, you must write a note indicating what your child’s dismissal plan will be for the day. This can be updated throughout the school year by contacting JoAnne Weiss and the classroom teacher. Unless there is an extreme emergency, please do not call the office with changes in dismissal plans. We take the safety of our students very seriously and with almost 500 children it can be challenging if there are many calls to change dismissal plans. We want to be sure everyone gets where they need to be at the end of the school day. Reminder, you must always show identification at dismissal, every time, every day. Thank you for helping us keep your children safe.
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PTA News - April 19, 2024
The following positions will be open on the PTA Board next year: President-elect, 2nd Vice President, Social Media Secretary. If you or anyone that you know would be interested in hearing more about what these positions entail, please reach out to us at frenchtownptapresident@gmail.com
Save the Date!
Plant Sale: May 9-10
Frenchtown Family Movie Night: Friday, May 17th
The next PTA meeting will take place in the Frenchtown Library on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. If you are not able to join in person, the meeting will also be available via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note we will be voting on the new PTA Board at this last meeting of the year!
PTA Zoom Meeting link is always the same link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3419212064?pwd=MjYvYm5ZdnFYY01KUnNBVFFsR3VkZz09&omn=82153051905
Meeting ID: 341 921 2064
Passcode: PTA4ever!
April Lunch Menu
Important Dates to Remember
Thursday, April 25 - Parent Orientations for 5th grade parents
Hillcrest Middle School - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Madison Middle School - 7:00pm- 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 15th Band and Strings Spring Concert and 5th grade Chorus @ 6:30 pm
Monday, June 10th - Legal Day Dismissal at 1:00
Tuesday, June 11th -Grade Five Promotion Ceremony @ 9:15 am
Tuesday, June 11th - Last Day of School - this is a legal day dismissal at 1pm
Would you like to volunteer at Frenchtown?
Please take the time to fill out the TPS volunteer form for the 2023-2024 school year. All individuals seeking to volunteer in the Trumbull Public Schools must fill out and sign this “School Volunteer Security Check” form prior to beginning volunteering. The form must be completed annually. No person whose name is listed on the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry or who is registered as a sex offender under state or federal law may volunteer in any District schools. Failure to provide complete or accurate information on this “School Volunteer Security Check” form will disqualify an individual from volunteering in any District school. A volunteer is defined as an individual, other than an employee, who works with the students at any of the Trumbull Public Schools.
If you plan on volunteering, please fill out this form. Please keep in mind, every cell of this form needs a response in order to be processed. If a cell does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. We thank you in advance for volunteering! 😊
Now Hiring in Trumbull!
***Substitute Shortage***
Trumbull Public Schools are not alone as we are experiencing substitute teacher shortages on a daily basis. There is a need for substitute teachers and substitute paraeducators. With your help, this will improve. If you are interested in substitute teaching in Trumbull Public Schools, please use the link below to apply. Thank you!
Application Link: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=1927
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