Autumn is upon us, and we are excited to embrace the beauty of the season here at school! As the leaves begin to change and the days grow cooler, we look forward to continuing our journey of learning and growth with your children.

Fall equinox

While meteorologists like to call fall at the beginning of September, astronomical autumn starts later, on the autumnal equinox. This year, it falls on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8:44 a.m. EDT (12:44 UTC), according to the National Weather Service. At this specific time, Earth's axis is tilted side-on to the sun, meaning there's an almost equal amount of sunlight and darkness across the globe. This celestial geometry marks the changing of the seasons — from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and from winter to spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The word "equinox" is Latin for "equal night," one of two days per year when the lengths of daylight and darkness are the same across the globe.

Wishing you all a beautiful season ahead.

Ms. Ponte, Principal

Soon conferences will be upon us allowing time for teachers and families to meet and discuss your child's time at Middlebrook. Below is a link to assist you in scheduling your time with your child's teacher. Conferences are on October 22nd or 24th, as well as November 7th. We know the staff looks forward to sharing the successes they have witnessed since the onset of the year.

Prepay link is now active until Oct. 10th. See below.

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

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. Directions below:

link:

Middlebrook photo prepay active until Oct. 10th code "mbu24"

3 siblings in the same school

· prepay the first and second child's orders and 3rd child’s order (3rd will come up free in the cart)

3 siblings in different schools

· prepay the first and second child's orders in each school's prepay

· email the studio at roberttaylorphotostudio@gmail.com with the 3rd child's name, school and what package was ordered for the other siblings.

Google Meet Link

http://meet.google.com/kpu-stjc-xiq

Third graders from all over the district gathered at Middlebrook School for a special "Observe the Moon Night." The students had the opportunity to view the moon through telescopes and, to their excitement, some even spotted a shooting star or meteorite streaking across the sky. In addition to these thrilling sights, they also glimpsed the International Space Station passing overhead and caught a clear view of Saturn. Students had the unique opportunity to visit the school's very own Observatory. It was an unforgettable night of discovery and fun for everyone involved!

Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Doyle are integral parts of our school. Mrs. Lee is our esteemed school psychologist and Mrs. Doyle thrives as our social worker. They are both at Middlebrook to support our students and staff members.

Look at the bottom of the newsletter to find the answers to the following questions.

1- What is Mrs. Lee's dog's name? Pandora or Oakley

2-Where did Mrs. Doyle work in high school? TLC or Stop and Shop

The CHET Dream Big! Competition launched on August15th! This competition is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET). Dream Big! is open to all Connecticut residents in grades K-12.

This is an opportunity to win contributions toward your child's CHET 529 college savings plans!

This year, they 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, they will be awarding:

• Three prizes of $20,000
• 24 prizes of $6,000
• 239 prizes of $500

To enter, students are asked to answer a question in the form of a drawing, 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. 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, 2024. There is no cost to enter. For program details and entry process visit:

www.chetdreambig.com

Thank you for your support!

The CHET Dream Big! Competition Team

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

There will be an option to join virtually if you can't attend in person. You can access the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87058712814?pwd=J5UA5dN2gjQ8oRaeQjbbFxNStXLVxd.1

Our Middlebrook Elementary PTA Fundraiser Starts Monday Sept 23rd with Believe Kids and Otis Spunkmeyer!

Our goal is to raise $5,000.00 to support student programs and activities throughout the year.

Catalogs and information will be coming home in your child's backpacks soon.

All orders are due by October 9th.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1724692407/trumbullpsorg/r8pvk47vxvle5xmn1rxr/ele.pdf

Sunday, September 15th - Tuesday, October 15th

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sunday, September 22nd

First day of autumn

Monday, September 23rd

Fall Fundraiser begins

PTA 7:00pm in the library - If you can't join in person, you can use the Google Meet link here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87058712814?pwd=J5UA5dN2gjQ8oRaeQjbbFxNStXLVxd.1

Tuesday, September 24th

BOE 7:00pm

Tuesday, September 24th - Thursday, September 26th

Vision and Hearing Screenings grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5

Wednesday, September 25th
Community Forum - 7:00 pm at Hillcrest Middle School

Thursday, September 26th

Picture Day - See info. above

District ML (Multilingual Learners) Night 6:00pm at Long Hill

Friday, September 27th

School Store - grades 1-5

see link below for more information

“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. “

1- Oakley - a beautiful black dog

2- TLC at Middlebrook