Pomperaug Elementary School

Happy Thanksgiving next week! Please note that school will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for the holiday. I hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones.

This month, we’re focusing on Acting Responsibly as part of our school-wide expectations. I’ve been so impressed by the positive actions of our students and look forward to continuing our “Caught Being Kind” calls to celebrate and recognize their efforts.

Please remember to put your name in your car window at pick up when you are in the carline!

Thank you for all you do to support our PES community. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

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

The Pomperaug Warriors D8 Competition Cheer Team has achieved an incredible milestone—making it to Nationals in Florida and being crowned New England Regional Champions! 🎉

This inspiring accomplishment is especially exciting for our K-4th grade cheerleaders at PES. It’s a wonderful reminder of what dedication and teamwork can achieve. Congratulations to the Warriors on this amazing success—we’ll be cheering you on all the way to Nationals! 🏆✨

The Pals visit River Glen once a month for activities with the residents. Tuesday they made a thankful chain, sharing all of the things they are thankful for.

This week the Kindergarten classes all donated a book to the PES Library. These class books were written by students in each of the K classes and donated in a short ceremony. They are officially authors! The books will be available for all PES students to check out!

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

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