Pomperaug Elementary School

A big thank you to the PTO for their generous efforts in setting up the new Gaga pit and adding mindfulness swirls on the asphalt! These additions are already making a positive impact on our school.

We’d also like to thank everyone who participated in our Veterans Day celebrations. It was a truly memorable day honoring our veterans, and we’ve included more details and photos below.

This month, our focus is on Acting Responsibly. I look forward to continuing with “Caught Being Kind” calls to recognize and celebrate our students’ positive actions.

Thank you for all you do to support our PES community!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Furman

Principal

sfurman@region15.org

November 26 - Spirit Day - Please donate PB&J

November 27, 28, 29 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

December 4 - Professional Development Day - 1pm dismissal

December 23 - 31 Winter Recess - No School

January 1 - New Years Day - No School

REGION 15 Calendar 2024-25 Calendar

On Veterans Day, we gathered as a school to honor the incredible men and women who have served our country. The morning began with a warm welcome for our veterans, who joined us for a breakfast and meet-and-greet in the media center. Following this, they attended a heartfelt assembly, where students and staff shared videos, poems, and beautiful performances, including the Armed Forces Medley and a tribute with “Taps.”

We were honored to have Captain Michael Wilhelm of the U.S. Air Force as our keynote speaker, who inspired everyone with his words and stories of service. Each PES-connected veteran was also featured on our "Wall of Honor," a display of their photos and contributions, which allowed us to recognize and celebrate each of them in a special way.

Our students showed their appreciation by gifting veterans with handmade poppies and swag bags as small tokens of gratitude. It was a memorable and moving day as we came together to express our thanks to these extraordinary individuals.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so meaningful!

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the work the PTO put into enhancing our school grounds last weekend. The new Gaga pit will be a huge hit with our students, and the mindfulness swirls on the asphalt add such a wonderful, calming touch to our outdoor space.

Your time, effort, and generosity truly make a difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you do for our school community. Thank you for your continued support and dedication!

The 5th grade Pomperaug Warrior football players beat Newtown this past Sunday 33-18 to move on to the championships this coming Saturday against Monroe. Here are the players from PES: Good Luck in the championships!

The district will continue to use "School Dismissal Manager" for all elementary schools. This app will give you the ability to enter your child’s dismissal information. If your child is only taking the bus, you do not need to do anything although it is a good idea to start an account for your student(s) in the event that you need to access it.

If you are picking your student(s) up from school please make a sign for your front windshield with their first and last name(s).

Please make sure you enter this information by 2:00pm of the day of the pick-up.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

● Student drop-off will start at 8:50 AM. Students will be marked tardy if they are dropped off later than 9:05. We will make exceptions for late buses.

● Parent pick-up will start at 3:30 PM.

The following information will help ensure a safe and efficient process for student arrival and dismissal.

• Arrival of Bus Riders - Bus drop off begins at 8:50 AM. Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the bus in the front of the school.

• Arrival of Car Riders - Car rider drop-off begins at 8:50 AM.

• Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.

• Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the car.

• The parent drop-off/ pick-up lane is on the side of the building. Parents should enter through the main driveway.

• The drop-off/pick-up lane can accommodate up to four cars at a time.

• Students should exit and enter from the right/passenger side of the vehicle. Parents should not get out of the car except if necessary to assist their child(ren).

• Students who are dropped off will enter the school building through the cafeteria doors.

• DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.

• Dismissal of students for parent pick-up begins at 3:30PM.

• Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.

• Check-in with fastlane. Needs to be done when you reach the sign
• Please make a sign with your student(s)' first and last name on dashboard.
• Stay in line
• No parking and walking over
• Please confirm on SDM
• DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.

• Students who are being picked-up will exit through the cafeteria doors.

With patience, courtesy, and by following the procedures, all students can be dropped off and picked up safely and efficiently. Remember to allow yourself some extra time, especially during the first few weeks of school. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

As Superintendent Smith said in his email, due to some streets being impassable, certain bus routes have been adjusted. You can find the updated bus route information for students at the following link and on our Region 15 Website: 2024-25 Start of School Year Bus Route Information.

As always, families have the option to self-transport their children or keep them home if they feel that conditions are too difficult to reach the bus stop or have any concerns. We encourage all students to ride the bus if possible. This will help PES arrival and dismissal to run smoothly and efficiently!

We continue to follow the guidance of local and state health officials with respect to keeping our school community safe. Be on the lookout for detailed updates from Superintendent Smith.

Email: PESoffice@region15.org
Website: www.region15.org/pes
Location: 607 Main Street South, Southbury, CT, USA
Phone: (203) 264-8283