Dear Friends,
Lots of news this week – but before we get to it, we just want to thank you for sticking with us all year. We know we send you a LOT of information each week – and we are so grateful that you spend some of your time with us every Friday. Thank you so much! Now – on to the news…
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SCHEDULE
Monday, May 8 – Friday, May 12: Regular schedule all week
NEWS & EVENTS
Monday, 5/8: Board of Education Business Meeting, Parsons, 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on Monday, May 8th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Parsons Complex. Here’s what’s on tap for this meeting: Student Reports, Student Recognition, Public Comment, Chair’s Report, Supt. Report: Instructional Highlight – Equity and Engagement, Policy Review: Attendance (5113), Truancy (5113.2), Opioid Overdose Prevention (5141.213), Health Education Program/Physical Activity (6142.10), Human Resources Report, Disbursement Report, Resolution Regarding Authorizing the Asst. Supt. of Business and Operations to Conduct Business and Sign Contracts on Behalf of the MBOE and MPS, Review of Minutes 4/17/2023 and 4/24/2023, Board Comment. PACKET.
MPS Podcast Episode 21 Released
Episode 21 has just been released – check it out! This week, the episode contains the familiar NEWS and SPORTS sections, and for the feature this week, Johnnie Vaccino interviews Foran track coach JEFF RAUCCI. Enjoy!
MPS Annual Art Show on Display in Parsons Beginning Next Week
The hallways at Parsons are turning into a beautiful artwork gallery for the next few weeks. One of our longest-standing traditions, the Annual MPS Art Show, brings hundreds of visitors to our building to admire the outstanding student work. Check your school communications for specific dates for your school’s scheduled display. Great work, everyone, and thanks for sharing your creations with us!
Marlene Sanchez to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Milford PTA Council
Milford Council of PTAs is proud and excited to announce MARLENE SANCHEZ has been named as the recipient of their National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023. Marlene is a PK teacher at Live Oaks -- but has served our youngest students across the district throughout her entire career. In addition to her vibrant work with MPS, Marlene has been deeply involved with a variety of special needs programming in Milford, including Camp Happiness and the Milford Adaptive Program (MAP) through the Milford Rec. Dept. Congratulations and thank you, Ms. Sanchez, for your tireless efforts to improve the Milford community.
NEXT Friday, May 12th: Pasta & Jazz @ Foran High, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tickets purchased online
What’s better than a Friday night with music, food, and – of course – fun!? Get your tickets now for this wonderful time-honored event at Foran. Enjoy the soundings of the Foran Jazz Ensemble, Small Ensembles, and the East Shore Jazz Band. Tickets are $15. For purchase and additional details, click HERE.
Reminder: Plastic Water Bottles Needed for MPS Middle Schoolers ‘Great Boat Race’ Send in by May 26th
As reported last week, our middle schools will be creating their floating vessels for the First Annual GREAT BOAT RACE and they need your help. Their eventual watercraft must carry TWO school administrators in the race that will launch from Milford Harbor. Right now, our middle schools need to get their hands on as many empty plastic water bottles as possible – and that’s where you come in.
Please send in your empty plastic water bottles with your elementary or middle school student any time before Friday, May 26th. Bottles will be gathered and delivered to the middle schools as they come in, FLYER. The race will take place on ‘Pirate Day’ here in Milford (June 4th) – so mark the date on your calendar now. And – if you want a quick smile – take a look at the commercial prepared by our middle schoolers to advertise the event. It’s AWESOME!
IN THE COMMUNITY
TOMORROW! Saturday, May 6th: the 55th Annual Children’s Trout Derby, 6:00 – 9:30 a.m., Milford Duck Ponds (upper and lower), FREE!
Now in its 55th year, the Milford Annual Children’s Trout Derby is guaranteed to give you and your child a memory that will last a lifetime. All children, ages 15 and younger, are welcome to participate in this time-honored event, organized by the Milford Striped Bass Club. Get there early (that’s 6:00 AM) – bring your fishing gear, some bait, and be ready to haul in a ‘big one.’ Prizes will be given for the largest brook, brown, golden or rainbow trout. A 50/50 raffle will also take place – with a variety of prizes up for grabs. Have fun! FLYER.
TONIGHT! Friday, May 5: An Evening Under the Stars, sponsored by the Milford Education Foundation, three showings, $10 per person
Come celebrate an Evening Under the Stars while enjoying our completely renovated Foran High School Planetarium. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Milford Education Foundation – a non-profit group that has helped fund MANY projects over the years for Milford students. Save the date! FLYER
TOMORROW! Saturday, May 6: Mackenzie’s 15th Annual (and final!) Beach Cleanup, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Local former student Mackenzie Powers was concerned about finding trash on our beaches – and for the past 15 years has organized Mackenzie’s Annual Beach Cleanup. The time has come, however, for Mackenzie to move on to bigger things (she’s an Environmental Fellow at Stetson University!) and she has arranged for her final Milford event. Teams will deploy from Walnut Beach and Silver Sands and you are welcome to join in. Pre-registration is available (so Mackenzie can arrange for proper quantities of clean up supplies). Click HERE for more info and we hope to see you on the beach on May 6th!
The MAC is Seeking Student Submissions for Milford Student Exhibit
This is one of the best events all year. Students may submit their own artwork for consideration for display in the upcoming MAC Milford Student Exhibit. Submissions will be accepted on Friday, 5/19 and Saturday, 5/20. Please click HERE for times and other related information.
QUICK LINKS
Summer Volleyball Open Gym Program (NEW – QR Code activated)
Milford Public Library Programming - May
Milford Adaptive Programs: 5/20, The Little Mermaid
Enjoy the weekend everyone!
-Milford Public Schools