It was another exciting week here at Middlebrook School!

October is National Fire Prevention Month!

Students in grades K-2 participated in a Fire Safety Presentation on Thursday. Students learned about fire safety from local fire fighters and also had the opportunity to go outside and learn about the fire truck. Please be sure to spend time as a family discussing fire prevention and safety plans, and don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors this month. Please use the link for more information: Home Fire Safety.

As a reminder, TPS Elementary Schools have afternoon conferences and will have early release days, 1:00 dismissal, on Tuesday October 22nd and Thursday October 24th.

Kind Regards,

Debbie Ponte, Principal

October

National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Italian Heritage Month

Fire Prevention Month

Friday, October 18th

TONIGHT - 5TH GRADE ACTIVITY
Plasko's Creamery

Monday, October 21st
PTA Meeting 7:00pm in the library. 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

Tuesday, October 22nd
Early Dismissal 1:00pm - Conferences (by appointment)

BOE Meeting 7:00pm

Thursday, October 24th
Early Dismissal 1:00pm - Conferences (by appointment)

United Nations Day

Friday, October 25th
School Store - grades 1-5 only

Zombiebrook

Tuesday, October 29th
School-wide Read Aloud

Wednesday, October 30th
Halloween parade for K and 1 students

Thursday, October 31st
No School - Diwali

Halloween

Kindergarten enjoying time with our local fire department

Second grade students read, Little Blue and Little Yellow. The children did some color mixing to create their own characters. They then wrote their own fictional narratives.

On Tuesday, Mrs. Ginand and Mrs. Castillo met with the 5th grade students and spoke to them about Student Council. Students listened to the expectations and responsibilities of being a Student Council representative. Forms were distributed to any student who was interested in pursuing this endeavor. The first step in the selection process is to write an essay explaining why you want to be part of Student Council. In addition, homeroom teachers will complete a rubric for each interested student. Consistently following PAWS behavior is a necessity since Student Council representatives are ambassadors of Middlebrook School. We are looking forward to a successful, productive year for the Middlebrook Student Council!

Below are some kid-friendly books that can help children with dyslexia see themselves in the stories.

Halloween is fast approaching and will be celebrated at Middlebrook School on Wednesday, October 30th. This is a fun time for our students. Kindergarten and First grade students are invited to come to school dressed in costume; while Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth graders can bring a costume that can be put on in their classroom over their clothes.

Please know that costumes are OPTIONAL. Costumes cannot be violent in nature. Face paint or scary masks such as the “Evil Jester”, “It”, “Grim Reaper”, “Chucky”, “Scream” or any other costumes that contain blood/scars will not be allowed to be worn. No accessories of any kind are allowed.

Thank you for helping us to keep our students safe.

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

See the Zombiebrook flyer below.

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

Our next PTA meeting will be on Monday, October 21st at 7:00pm in the library. 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

Do your kids enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then have them submit their creations to the PTA Reflections Program. This year's theme is: Accepting Imperfection.

For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships.

Click here for full details and how to submit your creation. Submissions are due on December 20th.

https://files.constantcontact.com/c02813e3301/ea671c89-03c1-4f27-870f-f95135409a9c.pdf

TONIGHT

The Great Pumpkin Classic Run/Walk, which benefits Trumbull students through the THS Scholarship Foundation, is looking for participants. See PDF below for details.