Words cannot adequately express how wonderful you have made our staff members feel all week. The PTA and Middlebrook families treated us to a food truck, raffles, coffee, cookies, beverages and a breakfast! Not to mention the wonderful personalized notes and flowers that were shared with teachers from our students. Our Middlebrook family is what continues to make our school a special place to grow and learn each and every day.

Have a wonderful weekend, and Happy Mothers Day to all our moms, grandmothers, and aunties who do so very much for our children.

Best,

Ms. Debbie Ponte, Principal

Ms. Molloy, Assistant Principal

May

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

Healthy Vision Month

Military Appreciation Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Mental Health Month

Physical Fitness and Sport Month

Sunday, May 11th

Mother's Day

Wednesday, May 14th

Spring Concert - Strings, Band and 5th grade students

Friday, May 16th
Kindergarten Celebration

Sunday, May 18th
Final Mile - THS

Monday, May 19th
Grade 2 Field Trip to the Nature Center
PTA Meeting 7:00pm in the library

Wednesday, May 21st
First Grade Field Trip to the Library

Thursday, May 22nd
Field Day

Friday, May 23rd
First Grade Beach Day
Battle of the Books - Grade 5

Monday, May 26th

No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Mystic

Thursday, May 29th
5th Grade Talent Show - 6:00 pm in the gym

June

Wednesday, June 4th
Fifth Grade Field Trip to YMCA (Camp Teepee)
Father's Club meeting 7:00 pm in the cafe

Friday, June 6th

Third Grade Picnic

Tuesday, June 10th
Early Dismissal - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, June 11th
Fifth Grade Stepping Fourth Ceremony 9:00am

Early Dismissal 1:00 pm
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Friday, June 13th

Quassy Amusement Park

Sunday, June 15th
Father's Day

Middlebrook Yearbook Advisor:

Dawn Vega

dvegaga@trumbullps.org or by calling 203-452-4411

We want to make you aware of a disturbing and dangerous trend circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, that is encouraging students to damage school-issued Chromebooks by inserting foreign objects into charging ports or other components in an attempt to create sparks or even cause fires. Two CT districts have reported incidents in the last few weeks that resulted in significant damage to the Chromebook as well as devices actually catching on fire causing the fire alarms to trigger and the schools to be evacuated.

We ask that families take a moment to speak with your child(ren) about the seriousness of this behavior as well as the danger of participating in social media trends which can cause harm to themselves or others.

In addition, intentional damage to school-issued devices is strictly prohibited under our school policy and will result in disciplinary consequences, which may include loss of technology privileges, restitution for damages, or further disciplinary action.

We want to emphasize that student safety is our highest priority, and we take any behavior that puts students or the school community at risk very seriously. We appreciate your support in reinforcing with your child the importance of making safe, respectful, and responsible choices.

Thank you.

Trumbull Public Schools invites you to take part in our 2024-2025 School Climate Survey. Your insights are crucial in our ongoing efforts to enhance our schools and foster a vibrant school community. Together, we can work towards creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. To take the, survey use the link: https://forms.gle/3J4K1zncSS422dc39

Thank you for your time and input.

We hope you have been enjoying the book, The Mouse and the Motorcycle with your family! For the first eight chapters, there have 1,184 guesses at the nightly trivia questions! Great job to all of our participants! We are so happy to see students enjoying the story through the pictures that have been sent in. They LOVE seeing themselves on the bulletin board outside of the library. If you have not sent in your child's picture, it is not too late! Send it in to Mrs. Balzano today!

Students were selected to display their art at Trumbull High School. We are so very proud of their talent and guidance from Mrs. Jacovino.

This week staff participated in a teacher-only underground spirit week. It was entertaining to watch the students question the theme each day!

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

Congratulations to Mr. Robert Janczewski who was the winner of the 2025 Fathers Club Golf tournament. Both of his children were incredibly proud!

Hello 5th Grade Families,

Thank You,

Your 5th Grade Activities Committee

Let’s celebrate our fifth graders with our newly designed yard signs! Hop on Membership Toolkit to order yours now and proudly display it in your yard!

Signs are $15 dollars each.

https://middlebrookelementarypta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/25889

Soon your student will also get an alert in their fifth grade google classroom to fill out a form so we can collect their Stepping Up T-shirt size and food order for the pool party at Camp Teepee (these two items are included in your 5th grade fee). Please fill this out in a timely manner!

Thank you,

5th Grade Activities Committee

The time has come to start marking your calendars for the events leading up to Middle School.

Parent Orientations:

• Spring Concert (All bands and strings) May 14th
• Talent Show - May 29th @6:00 pm in the school gym
• Promotion Ceremony: Tentatively June 11th @ 9:00 am

MIDDLEBROOK SCHOOL parents, we've all been there! Back-to-school sneaks up on us, and suddenly we're running from store to store trying to find supplies. But what if you could check it off your list today? Order Here: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/20613

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free!

Join Middlebrook at Quassy to kick off Summer!

Valid Friday June 13th from 9am-3pm. TICKET INCLUDES ALL RIDES, WATERPARK, ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH and PARKING.

Purchase your tickets thru Toolkit:
No refunds. Rain or Shine. Ticket distribution will occur in late May.
** You are in charge of your own transportation** TICKET SALES END MAY 20th

*** EVERYONE is welcome-- families, siblings & friends-
Buy as many tickets as you wish, the more the merrier!!***

Use the link: https://students.trumbullconted.org/CourseCatalog/catalogView.asp?id=78

If you will be moving / changing schools for the 2025-26 school year, please let your child's classroom teacher and the Middlebrook office know. This will help make a smooth transition for your child and allow time for staff to prepare necessary paperwork.

Kindergarten registration has begun for the 2025-2026 school year, please click here for all the information you need.

Registration link
https://www.trumbullps.org/general/student-registration