Good Afternoon Meadowside Families,
Fire Drill: Earlier today, Meadowside School conducted a fire drill. This was only a drill and was in accordance with the School Incident Management Protocols established by the district. I am pleased to report that the drill was a success. It was efficient and timely. I want to thank our students and staff for taking this drill seriously and following the practices put in place to keep everyone safe.
HEART Assembly: Monday, we held our RESPECT Heart Assembly. Highlights of our assembly included our K-1 cheer team, second grade presentation and third grade song!
Next week our district will be celebrating the Week of the Young Child with our PreK and Kindergarten Students. Join in at home with family activities throughout the week.
District Summer School Enrichment Letter: The Milford Public Schools is excited to offer a summer enrichment experience for elementary school learners. Please click here to access more information about this opportunity.
Teacher Appreciation Week: PTA is in the midst of planning for Teacher Appreciation Week in May and is looking for volunteers to help with Staff Appreciation Breakfast and Snacks.
Help with Breakfast: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544A5A828A2FC1-56086337-meadowside
Help with Snacks: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544A5A828A2FC1-56086483-meadowside
Fourth and Fifth Grade Concert: Fourth and Fifth Grade Families Save the Date for our Fourth and Fifth Grade Concert on Monday, May 19th at 6:30 at Jonathan Law High School - Chorus, Band and Strings Will be Together Again! This spring concert will include the band and string student performances on the same night as chorus rather than two separate evenings! The evening is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase the hard work and dedication they have put into their music and performance skills this year in music class and instrumental lessons. Be on the lookout for information from Ms. Walsh and Mr. Boots regarding our Spring Concert.
Smart Watches, I-Phones and other Personal Devices: We have noticed that some students are accessing personal technology during the school day. While we know that these new devices are exciting, we appreciate your help in keeping these items at home or in backpacks so that they do not become a distraction to our learning environment. Please note the MPS BOE Policy regarding personal technology in our schools: At the elementary level - No use of a cell phone/smartwatch or other personal communication device will be permitted during school hours. These devices must be turned off or on silent and left in backpacks, stored in a student’s locker/cubbie or other place designated by building administration. MPS Policy Thank you for your help.
CCC News: Check out this week's CCC newsletter for exciting updates and important resources! Ct Family Service Network is thrilled to invite you to their upcoming Respite and Extended Services Funding Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Favor CT. This virtual session on Wednesday, April 9th, from 12 PM - 1 PM, will provide essential information on how to apply for respite care and extended services funding. Don't miss this opportunity—register today! Plus, explore community events like the Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival and Jurassic Quest at the Hartford Convention Center. We’ve also included details on free tax preparation through the VITA program for eligible families. Stay informed and connected—read the full CCC newsletter now! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.Or go to the CCC Website for other community resources.
Reminder: Career Day is coming up at the end of April! We are thrilled to be hosting our 4th annual career day on Wednesday, April 30th. Meadowside School will be welcoming community members into our building to share about their careers, education and professional passions. Students will have the opportunity to view presentations alongside their grade level peers. We are hoping each grade will have 3-4 presentations that are about 15 min each.
Presentation Ideas:
A brief overview of your career and a day in the life
Schooling, trainings or experiences required
Traits or skills to be successful in your career field
Tools, technology or resources used on the job
Your favorite part of the job
Challenges of the job and how you overcome them
Click the link to sign up! https://forms.gle/5pHuUsjaa7t8BA6b7
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, April 8th: 6:00 PTA Meeting
Friday April 18th-Friday April 25th: Spring Recess- No school
Wednesday April 30: Career Day
Wednesday April 30: 1:25 Early Dismissal
Monday May 19th: 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, Band and Strings Concert- Jonathan Law High School 6:30