Mathewson Elementary School
PAWprint April 6, 2023
Hello Bulldog Families,
It has been a busy week here at school and will continue to be that way when we return from Spring Break. We have some good news to share: Our school community has selected of “Of the Year” Winners and we are pleased to recognize:
Mathewson Parent of the Year 2023: Courtney Pullins
Mathewson Para of the Year 2023: Erica Rusch
Mathewson Teacher of the Year 2023: Jennifer Green (PE)
Please put your PAWS up for these wonderful bulldog members of our community that were recognized by their peers and colleagues.
Take a look at all that is coming up ahead from the district and our school:
We are pleased to announce a new 'MPS Budget Central' page is now live! This page includes all of the information available connected to our 2023-24 Budget cycle. Click below to get started! https://www.milforded.org/o/mps/page/budget-central-202324
For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience. |
Kindness Rocks! Join a free Earth Day kindness rock decorating event at the Firehouse Gallery on April 15th! Info here.
This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has information for (PEP) UCONN's People Empowering People's Free Fun Family events. Join other parents for the "April Trash Pick Up" & or the "Kindness Rock workshop".
Check out our SCREEN FREE WEEK FLIER!
Join us for PTA Sponsored Magic Night! Tuesday April 18th. $10 per family, Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m. Sign up on MemberHub here!
Mathewson School Spring Photos will be on April 19th. For this Spring photo opportunity our photographer offers Personality Portraits. Click here for more information!
Get EXCITED our NEON GLOW Spring Dance is in the works. Check out the flier here! Date is April 20th and you can get tickets on memberhub! Here's the link: https://mathewson.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Check out our Mathewson PTA Shelton Sports Center Night April 21st! Sign up for a great night of fun. 50% of the proceeds help go to our 5th Grade Class! To register and purchase tickets through this link:
https://sportscenterct.formstack.com/forms/mathewsonfunday
Check out all of the talent we have on display for the MPS Spring ARTS Season
District Wide Kindergarten Registration is Now Available!
Greetings, MPS Families!
We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place during February and March. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 21, 2023. You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services. School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.”
Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2023, in order to register for Kindergarten.
Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.
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!
Other News to Bark About!!
Attendance: All absences must be reported using the PowerSchool attendance form. If your child is going to be late or picked up early, please send a note in to the teacher, or email the teacher, our greeter mkothari@milforded.org and our secretary mgonski@milforded.org . Only absences should be reported through PowerSchool.
Be sure to check out our PAWmazing Artist Facebook Page!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10008760534341
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Mathewson PTA Information
Thanks to everyone that attended our April Meeting! Our next Virtual PTA Meeting will be @ 7 pm on May 16th! Link will be sent as the date gets closer. This is our last one for the year!!!
Check out what’s happening this year thanks to our PTA! This calendar will be updated as events are added or changes take place. Check out our upcoming PTA Sponsored Events Here!
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Important Dates, WOOF!
April 10th-April 14th: No School Spring Break
April 17th (Monday): See you back at school!!!
April 18th (Tuesday): PTA Sponsored Magic Night (tickets needed through MemberHub)
April 19th (Wednesday): Mathewson Spring Picture Day
April 20th (Thursday): Career Day (for students and staff during the day)
April 20th (Thursday): PTA Sponsored Neon Glow Dance (pm)
April 21st (Friday): PTA Sponsored Shelton Sports Center Night
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