The leprechauns arrived at CPM!
As far as the writing of this newsletter, none have been caught!!!
What a mess they made!
Spring 2023 Elementary Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 29th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30th1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Please remember that you can sign up to visit our specialists, counselors and special education teachers as well as our grade level teachers. As in the fall, if you would like your conference to be virtual, please reach out directly to the staff member for their google meet link. The last day to sign up online is Sunday , March 26th.
Calf Pen Meadow’s Career Day will be on Wednesday, April 19th. We are excited to have our parents/family members share their careers with our students! Click HERE for details and a link to sign up to be a presenter!
Calf Pen string students had an amazing experience at Electrify Your Symphony last week! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!!!
Toasty Toes Sock Drive: Help the Beth El Center continue to assist our neighbors in need by donating new socks. Click title for details!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open!
We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place during February and March. If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.”
We are excited for your children to come to our schools! Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2036!
Mark Your Calendars! CPM School Art Show - It’s back and returning this spring! Mark your calendars. It will be on Friday, May 19th from 5 - 7 pm. Stay tuned for more details!
Calf Pen Meadow PTA News
Thank you to the CPM PTA for books for our media center from the Barnes and Noble book fair and we are not done buying yet! #cpmlovestoread
Faculty vs. 5th Grader Basketball Game
ALL CPM FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME! This is not only for the 5th grade!
The basketball game of the year is only ONE WEEK away! Don't miss our amazing teachers taking on the 5th graders in a must-see basketball game on March 23rd at 6:30pm at Foran High School. Highlights include: concessions, 50/50 raffle, awesome raffle baskets, a 4th grade foul shot contest, CPM pep squad, and more.
$5 per person and children under 5 are free.
Avoid the lines at the door and buy your tickets in advance!
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Read Across America Celebrations We have had a wonderful literacy week and the PTA was excited to raffle off books each day. The grand finale was this week’s raffle where two students won their own Kindle Fires. If your child was a book winner, don’t forget to email their book selection to ptatraci@gmail.com.
Keep Reading!
Literacy Fund The PTA organizes cultural events and author visits for the school We are very excited to announce that Award-winning children’s book author, David Ezra Stein, will be coming to Calf Pen this April. In order to fund our cultural and literacy events, we have started a fundraising campaign. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so. Any amount makes a difference! Link to donate here https://calfpenmeadowpta.memberhub.com/store/items/829721
CPM Pizza Night at Jimmy’s Apizza - Thursday, March 30th
Scholastic Book Fair
Our spring book fair will be held during school hours from March 29-March 31. The book fair will remain open during Teacher Conferences so families will have the opportunity to shop with or for their students. Stay tuned for more information.
Book fair volunteers are needed. Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A9AF2EAAFCC52-march
The PTA Needs YOU!
We will have a wonderful new board next year and are actively seeking officers. If you are curious about a board position and what it entails, please reach out to Melissa Lawless (codamelis@aol.com) or Amy Tarini (atarini@milforded.org)
We need a STEM night volunteer coordinator who will work with the staff to determine how many volunteers are needed and where they will be placed. This is a nice, easy volunteer job and a great way to be a part of a school event. Reach out to Traci Gallagher (ptatraci@gmail.com) if interested.
Be on the lookout for more opportunities to volunteer at school events this spring!
APRIL PTA MEETING - April 19th at 6:30. In person and virtual. Details and log in information to follow.
Follow the PTA on social media!
Facebook - Calf Pen Meadow PTA
Instagram - @calfpenpta
Or Email us with feedback and suggestions - calfpenmeadowpta@gmail.com
Community Connections Center: This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has links for The USDA , websites for parents to find information about summer camps in CT & Milford programs that are accepting camp registrations now!
Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed. And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. Have a fun St. Pattrick's day & a great week!
Spring ARTS Season Poster Get information on this spring’s ARTS dates and events!
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 28 - Families can access report cards in Powerschool
March 29 - 31- Spring Conferences - Our conference schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, March 29th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30th1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
*Students will be dismissed at 1:15 on conference days.
March 29 - 31 - Book Fair during school hours and during night conferences on March 29
April 7 - 16 - No School - Spring Recess
April 29- CPM Drama club presents Annie Jr.