Congratulations to Ms. Lauren Aliberti for being Meadowside’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Aliberti is a truly exceptional educator whose commitment to her students, reflective teaching practice, and contributions to school culture make her deserving of the Teacher of the Year honor. Mrs. Aliberti’s classroom is a nurturing, inclusive space, where students lean into their learning. She promotes critical thinking, questioning and student advocacy and within the classroom, her students thrive! Mrs. Aliberti’s impact extends far beyond the classroom—she fosters strong relationships with families, connects learning to real-world experiences, and plays a vital role in creating a collaborative, positive school environment. She is often seen at school wide events and is quick to help plan and support grade level, school and district programming. Passionate, innovative, and dedicated, Lauren is a shining example of educational excellence. Congratulations Ms. Aliberti!
Stayed tuned after the break for our ParaEducator and Teacher of the Year announcements!
News from First Grade:
News from the Media Center:
Across the district, our ParaEducators are collecting supplies for the Milford Animal Shelter. The drive will continue through May 13th.
News from the CCC: Parents, we invite you to check out our weekly CCC Newsletter for fun and interesting places to visit with your family! If you're looking for ideas over spring break, visit the CCC webpage and click on the link titled "Activities for Everyone"—you'll find lots of options for all ages. One highlight is the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT, hosting its Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy egg hunts, hands-on activities, and a full day of fun! Learn more at www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/eggs. Also, don’t miss the Time Travelers KidStudio, a creative space for kids up to age 12 to explore local history and make crafts. Guided activities happen every Wednesday and Saturday! And if you’re looking ahead to summer, check out Camp Happiness—a Milford Recreation camp for residents with special needs. Open to children with an IEP entering kindergarten through 6th grade, the camp runs for six one-week sessions at Foran High School
Spring Picture Day: Picture Day is Wednesday, May 7th! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTR7JR6W. Lifetouch Picture day is 05/07/2025
Here are a couple Milford events to keep in mind:
Kite Festival: On May 10th Join Milford PTA council and the Enrichment Program for Milford Living Magazine’s 15th Annual Kite Festival from 12-3pm at Walnut Beach. If you are interested in making your own kite, our district Enrichment Program is hosting a Kite Festival Build Night at Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School on May 9th from 6-8. Check out the flyer here.
Dash for Danni: Sign up for Dash for Danni, a 5K to raise money for cancer research. The event is on June 7 and kicks off at Foran High School.
Have a great spring break and we will see you back in school on Monday, April 28th!
Upcoming Dates:
Friday April 18th-Friday April 25th: Spring Recess- No school
Wednesday April 30: Career Day
Wednesday April 30: 1:25 Early Dismissal
Wednesday May 7: Spring Lifetouch Picture Day
Monday May 19: 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, Band and Strings Concert- Jonathan Law High School 6:30
Wednesday, May 28: Field Day (Rain Date May 29)
TUesday, May 3rd: Fun in the Sun
Wednesday, June 4: Fifth Grade Celebration and Clap Out (Rain Date June 3)