Mathewson Elementary School
PAWprint November 19, 2021
Hello Bulldog Families!
It’s been a busy week. Please read below to find out all of the information for things coming up and gratitude we want to share from the last week:
Lots of cool things from our PTA below!
Be sure to check out our Mathewson Website for a larger image of all flyers. Our PTA is happy to present:
the Mathewson 1st Annual Holiday Recipe Share
our PTA 5th Grade Committee Wreath Sale
the Mathewson Holidays and Traditions Around the World Share
our PTA sponsored Penny Wars Fundraiser (beginning 11/29) to help support Food 2 Kids and our PTA
Thanks For Giving News: Here is a note of thanks from the Thanks for Giving Annual Food Collection Committee. You can see how much our school's participation means to the success of the drive and the major impact that it will have on Milford families.
Thank you to all for your support and participation in this year's event. This project would not be successful without the support and generosity of the Milford community, especially the school system. This year's event collected 331 turkeys, will feed over 300 Milford families and received over $4000.00 in donations that will be used to provide food to those in need. This year, more than ever, we relied on the school system for support and you all responded with donations that exceeded our grandest expectations. Without a doubt we could not have met our goals without your support and generosity. Clearly Milford is a small city with a big heart. Once again thank you. My best to each and everyone of you for a happy and healthy holiday season and new year.
Once again, MPS stepped up! Thank you again!! Have a great day!
MHD COVID-19 Children’s Vaccine Clinic - November 20th from 9-2pm & December 1st from 3-7 pm at 336 Sub Way, Milford, CT. More info is here
Be sure to check out our Boon Supply Fundraiser Information here and help support our 5th Graders!
Melissa Currier
Melissa Currier, Principal
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Important Dates, WOOF!
Wednesday, November 24th- Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Recess @ 1:25 p.m.
No School Thursday, Nov 25, 2021 and Friday, Nov 26, 2021 for Thanksgiving Recess
Wednesday, December 1st- Trimester 1 ends
Tuesday, December 14th - Lifetouch Picture retakes
Friday, December 17th - Families access report cards in Powerschool
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Older News…. But Still Important!
In case you missed our district communication this week be sure to check out these links:
Screen and Stay Update Communication
Staff Dress Down Days- Staff donates money yearly in order to “dress down” on Fridays throughout the year. The money goes to help support families, staff and community causes where we want to express care. Sometimes we add an extra day or two if we want to earn a little more to donate. So if you see us in our jeans you know it is to support a great cause! GO BULLDOGS!
Bus Seating: To further our safety efforts for our learners, our elementary schools, in collaboration with Durham Bus Company are developing a bus seating chart with assigned seats. The goal for each bus-riding student is to minimize the number of students quarantined should an individual on the bus test positive. Over the course of the next week or so, students will be assigned their seats. Buses will have stickers with row numbers above the window to assist in students locating the proper seat. You can help by:
Reminding your child to sit in their assigned seat at all times. Having your child stay in their assigned seat will help support their safety and the safety of others to stay healthy while on the bus.
Having students wear their masks for the entire ride.
These protocols are necessary to mitigate exposure and spread of the COVID virus. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in this important matter.
Attendance :If your child is absent from learning, you must log in and report the absence that day through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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