Hello MPS Family,
What a beautiful Friday! We have so many wonderful things happening this weekend and next week so grab some coffee and let’s take a look together.
SCHEDULE
Monday, 12/11 – Friday, 12/15: Regular Schedule all week
EVENTS/PROGRAMS/NEWS
Winter Concert Season Continues
We are just about halfway through our Annual Winter Concert season in our schools. We are, indeed, so lucky to be able to enjoy our students’ talents. The concert schedule continues next week with several events for families to enjoy. Click on the link below for the balance of the concerts coming our way. Enjoy! CONCERT SCHEDULE POSTER.
TONIGHT! Dec. 8th: Lamplight Stroll, Downtown Milford, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
It’s TONIGHT! The much-anticipated Annual Lamplight Stroll will get started around 5:00 tonight – and with today’s nice weather, it couldn’t be more perfect! This highly attended event features the shops and businesses all along the Downtown Milford area and is the perfect time to visit with friends, do some holiday shopping, enjoy a horse and carriage ride, visit Santa, sing some carols and lots more. All ages welcome. Have fun!
NEW DATE: Monday, 12/11: Annual Buoy Tree Lighting on Lisman Landing, 5:30 p.m. (The event has been moved to Monday, due to the expected severe weather slated for Sunday).
Thanks to our friends over at the MAC (Milford Arts Council), the Annual Buoy Tree Lighting will take place on MONDAY, 12/11 – and we are all invited! If you’ve never been, we heartily encourage you to attend – as our creative community members have, once again, prepared a beautiful construction for us all to enjoy. This 20-30’ tree form is made from genuine lobster traps, wrapped in sparkly white lights and overlaid with hand-painted and decorated buoys created by local artists, families, and businesses. Santa will be on-hand (5:45 p.m.), and Mayor Giannattasio will do the honors, lighting the Buoy Tree for the first time this year (6:00 p.m.). Photo ops of the tree (and kids with Santa) will continue through 6:30 p.m. Thank you, MAC, and the terrific community sponsors of this great event.
Monday, 12/11: Board of Education Business Meeting, Parsons, 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will convene for the December business meeting on Monday, 12/11, starting at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda for the meeting: Student Reports, Public Comment, Chair’s Report, Superintendent’s Report: Instructional Highlight/Literacy, Board of Education 2024 Meeting Schedule, 2024-25 Academic Calendar, Overview of Summer Projects, Disbursement Report, Talent Management and Development Annual Report, Talent Management and Development Report, Approvals Requested for Various School Building Projects (Security Upgrade Project – Hardened Entranceway at Calf Pen Meadow, Security Upgrade Project – Hardened Entranceway at Live Oaks). Consent Agenda Items: Minutes for 11/13/2023 and 11/27/2023, Board Comment, Adjourn to Executive Session: Superintendent’s Mid-Year Update. As always, all are welcome to hear about the business of the board. PACKET.
Friday, 12/15: Jonathan Law’s Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Held @ JLAW Cafeteria, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., $10 per child, $25 per family
Here’s a great way to spend a Friday night with the family! Meet Santa, Cookie Decorating, Arts & Crafts, Make Reindeer Food, Music and More. Sponsored by the Jonathan Law FBLA. Enjoy! FLYER.
Monday, 12/18 – Wednesday, 12/20, Minecraft Content Creation, Held @ the Taylor Building (downtown), (for kids ages 7-13), register through Milford Rec. Dept.
This exciting 3-day workshop will help young creators embark on an adventure like no other! Thanks to the talents of our friends at Affinity Esports, this special fusion class will engage Minecraft fans while learning the essentials of video editing, live streaming, and personal brand creation for platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Participants will harness their creativity in Minecraft, collaborating on exciting projects while simultaneously developing the technical skills needed for content creation. Get ready to build, stream, and create your unique brand in this hands-on journey of gaming and content creation!
The 3-day class will take place on Dec. 18th – 20th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Taylor Building (downtown). Cost: $120 (for Residents). Please register on the Milford Recreation Dept. website HERE.
Senator Murphy Calls for Essay Submissions about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Deadline is Jan. 5th, 2024
Senator Chris Murphy invites all students to participate in his office’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. Students in grades K-12 are welcome to submit essays that reflect on Dr. King’s dream, their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them. Five essay winners will be selected from each education level and will be invited to celebrate their success with Senator Murphy at a breakfast ceremony in January. Submissions must be received by Friday, January 5th at 11:59 p.m. Essays can be submitted online via the Senator’s website or mailed to our Hartford Office. Instructions can also be found at the link above.
Milford Eagles Pop Warner Flag Football for Spring Registration Open
The MEPW is pleased to announce their registration is open for the Spring Season for Flag Football. “Early Bird” discounts will be available through Dec. 31st. Spring Flag Football focuses on skill development and the commitment is Sundays Only. Click HERE for the registration site.
IN CLOSING …
For those in our community who celebrate, we wish ‘you and yours’ a Happy Hanukkah! Have a great weekend, everyone.
-Milford Public Schools