Mohegan Weekly Update 2/9/2024
FEB 9 Update
We had a very busy week this week! We celebrated the 100th day of school, we had Retro day, and Friday was Football Jersey Friday! See some of the pictures at the end of this newsletter.
PRE-K NEWS
As a reminder, students getting picked up MUST be in a car seat. Our staff will not allow a student to enter a vehicle that does not have the proper car seat for Pre-K students.
For information about what car seat to use, please see the Connecticut DMV website: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/child-passenger-safety?language=en_US
On February 12th, the Pre-K program will be closed for the day as teachers are attending a Professional Development. There will be no Pre-K for 3 year olds or 4 year olds on this day.
Pre-K will also get a visit from a local dental hygienist this month to promote healthy teeth and gums!
INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND TIMES
In case of inclement weather, please check with WTNH (ABC), WFSB (CBS), or WVIT (NBC). You can also check the district website. Infinite Campus messages are not always sent out.
In the event that inclement weather is arriving, here are the times for Mohegan Elementary School:
2-Hour Delay
K-4 - 11:00-3:45
AM Pre-K (3 year olds) - NO SCHOOL
PM Pre-K (4 year olds) - 12:50 - 3:45
3-Hour Delay
K-4 - 12:00-3:45
AM Pre-K (3 year olds) - NO SCHOOL
PM Pre-K (4 year olds) - 12:50 - 3:45
Early Dismissal
K-4 - 9:00 - 1:50
AM Pre-K (3 year olds) - 9:00-11:20
PM Pre-K (4 year olds) - NO SCHOOL
Again, these are for weather related early dismissals and delays ONLY. Scheduled Early Dismissal times vary for Pre-K.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Our annual Jump Rope for Heart is finishing up!! We will be fundraising for the American Heart Association to benefit heart disease between now and Friday, February 9th! You can either donate online or send in a check or cash with your child to school. They can return it to Mr. Napoli in the gymnasium.
Last year we raised the 3rd most money in the whole state!!! Our school goal this year is $30,000!!
We will be holding our Jump Rope for Heart Day on Monday, February 12th.
Thank you all so much for your support and donations!!
Below I have listed the necessary information for you and your child to register and how to donate:
Sign up at: heart.org/Schools
or
Download the App on your phone or device: AHA Schools
Monday Grades K-4 will have a Jump Rope for Heart Day in the gym.
VALENTINES DAY
I want to let parents know that classes will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with Valentines for all students. Teachers will be sending home a list of all student names so you can bring them in for everyone. Room sponsors will provide a heart healthy snack. This is in line with our Jump Rope 4 Heart fundraiser as kids learn about eating healthy and staying active for a healthy heart.
2024 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year for Kindergarten registration will take place from February 1 through March 1, 2024. Please call the school at 203-929-4121 to schedule an appointment.
Kindergarten registration forms can be found here:
http://www.sheltonpublicschools.org/grades_112_forms
Please note: Your child must be aged 5 on or before September 1, 2024 to enter Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Find exemption information here:
http://www.sheltonpublicschools.org/kindergarten
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
A list of the Board of Education meetings is listed at the end of this newsletter. Public comment is available at all regular Board of Education Meetings.
SPRING PICTURE DAY
Save the date - Wednesday, March 13th
PBIS RAFFLE WINNERS
Here are this week’s PBIS raffle winners:
Pre-K - Calliope C., Amelia A.
Kindergarten - Stella V., Lawson S., Carmella L.
Grade 1 -.Jayden P., Elliot H., Sydney G.
Grade 2 - Oscar P., Emilia Z., Isabella S.
Grade 3 - Sydney T., Savannah K., Lilah B.
Grade 4 - Rocco T., Esther G., Jayden M.
PTO NEWS
Looking forward to seeing our Mohegan girls and their Special Someone tonight at the Sweetheart Dance! Thank you to Christina Giacobbe and the entire committee for all their hard work in making this event memorable!
February birthday yard signs are for sale. A few delivery slots left.
February 14th Valentines Day Class Celebration- Room Sponsors will provide a heart healthy snack and craft. Room Sponsors please remember to leave your craft receipts in the PTO mailbox so you can be reimbursed.
Mark your calendar: February 22nd Vincents Restaurant in Huntington center will be donating a portion of their lunch and dinner sales to Mohegan PTO. See flier below.
-Help us show our teachers & staff a little extra love this month and stock the lounge. Donations can be dropped off in the main office labeled PTO. Thank you to all who have already donated items.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084DA9AC23A1F49-47699340-stock#/
-February Lunch Duty Signup for Kindergarten and 1st grade:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45AEA629A6FD0-47012470-mohegan?useFullSite=true#/
-Next PTO meeting March 5th @ 7p.m. in the Media Center
COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the attached community fliers.
Mr. John Coppola
Mohegan School Principal
Important Dates and Times
Feb 12 - Jump Rope for Heart; no Pre-K program
Feb 14 - Valentine's Day
Feb 15 - Early Dismissal
Feb 16-19 - No School for Winter Recess
Feb 21 - School Store