Happy Friday, MPS Family!
The signs of fall are all around us now! Weather becoming a little chillier, leaves turning colors, sweatshirts and light jackets return. Such a beautiful season. And along with it comes the ramping up of school-based events and programs. Here are some points of note for you and your family in the weeks ahead.
SCHEDULE
Monday, 10/9 – Friday, 10/13: Regular Schedule
[And, by the way, while we’re talking about schedules … the school district will be open and operating on Monday; city departments and offices, however, will be closed in observance of Columbus Day].
Monday, 10/9: Board of Education Business Meeting, Parsons, 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will conduct its regular business meeting on Monday night @ 7:00 p.m. Here’s what’s on tap: Chair’s Report, Approval of Plans and more for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School Construction Project, Superintendent’s Report: Instructional Highlight: Equity Framework, 2024-25 Budget Priorities & Assumptions, Policy Review: 6161 Library Media Materials – Selection, 6161.7 Use of Proprietary Software Products, 6177 Use of Commercially Produced Video and Audio Recordings. Also the October 1, 2023 Enrollment Report, Talent Management and Development Report, Quarterly Budget Report, Disbursement Report, and Consent Agenda: Minutes for 9/11/2023, 9/26/2023. Hope to see you there! AGENDA PACKET
Community Conversation on the Future of Milford Public Schools - Oct. 16th at Jonathan Law HS, Pre-Registration Required
WOW! We were impressed by the turnout the other night at Foran HS as we conducted the first session of THINK BIG, DREAM BIG – A Community Conversation. Great attendance. Lots of interesting information from our panelists (both business leaders and students). And, of course, lots of healthy dialogue during our Table Discussions as we considered: What do we want for our school system? How can we prepare students for the future workforce? And What does this mean for our community?
If you missed it, don’t worry! There’s another session on Monday, Oct. 16th (@ Law). A light dinner will be served from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. with the presentation following from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. And, childcare will be provided if you need it. Please take a look at THIS FLYER for more info or click on this RSVP link to register (pre-registration required). Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you at this highly anticipated event!
MPS Podcast Released Today: Season 2, Episode 3
For our third episode of the season, we interview Annabelle Williamson (3:37), a professional educator and creator of La Maestra Loca, a small business that mentors and trains world language teachers in the art of acquisition driven instruction. Give it a listen!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon; Make Your Appointment Now
It’s hard to believe our Parent-Teacher Conferences are almost here. The online appointment system was opened this morning, and you are encouraged to make your appointment/s as soon as possible. Simply navigate to your school’s website and look for the ‘sign up now’ logo. When you click on it, you will be linked directly to your school’s appointment portal.
As a reminder, here are the dates for the Parent Teacher Conferences, by level.
Elementary | Middle School | High School |
Wednesday, Oct. 18 | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | Wednesday, Oct. 18 |
Thursday, Oct. 19 | Thursday, Oct. 19 | Thursday, Oct. 19 |
Friday, Oct. 20 | -- | -- |
Dismissal Times for Parent-Teacher Conference Days Are 10 Minutes Earlier
And – as a ‘heads-up,’ please be aware dismissal times are altered by 10 minutes on Parent-Teacher Conference Days. We’ll remind you again next week.
Elementary: 1:15 p.m.
Middle: 12:35 p.m.
High: 11:48 a.m.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Wednesday, Oct. 11: City of Milford Boards & Commissions Open House, City Hall, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what the various boards and commissions do in Milford? Maybe you’ve considered becoming involved in our city’s government – but don’t know where to begin. Here’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the DOZENS of boards and commissions that do the daily work needed to keep our city thriving! The City of Milford Boards/Commissions Open House event has been designed to provide you with a unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of our local government and explore ways to actively participate in shaping the future of our community. Members of the boards and commissions will be on hand to share what they do and how you can become involved. Hope to see you there!
Some Interesting Programs This Week at the MPL
Our friends at the Milford Public Library have several great programs next week – take a look at these great opportunities for all of us – FREE of charge! FLYER
Tomorrow: Saturday, 10/7: Recycling: Past Problems, Future Challenges, 1:00 p.m.
Let’s talk about the many options we can use to reduce waste in our community. Sponsored by the Milford Environmental Concerns Coalition.
Tuesday, 10/10: Financial Aid 101, 7:00 p.m.
Perfect for families with students in Grades 9-12. Come learn the basics of Financial Aid. Attendees will learn what financial aid is, how to apply, how to look for outside scholarships, and what to expect as you navigate the financial aid process. This workshop is being led by Mylinda Adams, Associate Director of the Financial Aid Office at the University of New Haven. All are welcome!
Wednesday, 10/11: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Discussion, 7:00 p.m.
Join the Get in Touch Foundation for an evening discussion on breast health awareness. FLYER
Free Children’s Flu Clinics Slated: 10/18, 10/19, 10/24
Thanks to the great work of our friends at the Milford Health Dept., a series of FREE Flu Clinics have been scheduled (ages 6 months to 18 years). No appointment is necessary – check out the FLYER and access the QR code for more info.
In Closing…
Enjoy the weekend, everyone, and we’ll see you next week!
-Milford Public Schools