Good Afternoon Meadowside - I hope everyone is staying safe and dry today.
Congratulations to fifth graders Lafayama and Shloka who placed in the District Fire Prevention Poster contest. We are super proud of you and of all our students who participated.
Thank you to our PTA for your continuing support of our school! This month our PTA is supporting our HEART program through their Coin Drive. Please consider sending in loose change to help out! Our next PTA meeting is this Tuesday, February 8, at 6:15.
If you haven’t done so already, please help support our Fifth Grade by ordering your Stuffed Breads. Stuffed Bread Fundraiser - orders can be placed using the PTA store by 2/5/21 and delivery is on 2/11/2021 just in time for Super Bowl Sunday!
January Tech Tip - Check out this month’s tech tip with a variety of services from Milford Public Library including how to request a library card, access e-books and even a streaming video service - January Community Tech Tip.
Kindergarten Registration - coming soon: Please check out this press release about upcoming Kindergarten registration. Kindergarten Press Release
Spring Conferences -
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2022 Elementary School Virtual Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 30th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 1st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Our spring conferences will be held virtually and parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! Spring conference sign up information will be live on our school website from February 28 at 9:00 a.m. through March 25 at 12:00 pm . Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications. *Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on March 30th, March 31st and April 1st at 1:15pm.
Black History Month - Throughout the year, there are many celebrations focused on acknowledging the history and contributions of different groups. Black History Month begins on February 1. Milford Public Schools continues our commitment to celebrating diversity and the unique gifts and experiences of our Milford Public Schools students, families and staff that make our community so special. Our ongoing goal is to provide opportunities for all learners to see themselves within our curriculum. If you would like to explore some of the Black History Events events happening across the state you can visit: https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/black-history-month-activities-connecticut
Valentine’s Day Treat - A thank you to our MPS food service who will be providing a special Valentine’s day treat to all students on 2/14
News from the PTA:
Coin Drive - Help PTA support the HEART Program by sending in any change donations to your child’s classroom teacher. The class that raises the most money will win a prize!!
Chipotle Fundraiser - February 5th from 4-8 at the Milford Chipotle. A percentage of orders placed goes to Meadowside PTA, don’t forget to show them this flyer.
Stuffed Bread Fundraiser - orders can be placed using the PTA store by 2/5/21 and delivery is on 2/11/2021 just in time for Super Bowl Sunday!
Important Dates:
Friday, February 11th Sports Day
Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st: No School Winter Recess
Wednesday, February 23rd: 1:25 Early Dismissal for Students
Wednesday, March 9th: No School for Students
Wednesday, March 16th: 1:25 Early Dismissal for Students
Wednesday, March 30, Thursday March 31, and Friday April 1: Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences. Students dismissed at 1:15
Key Reminders:
Voluntary COVID Testing for Students: In partnership with Progressive Diagnostics students (regardless of vaccination status) within our school will be eligible for weekly COVID testing. More information can be found here
COVID Vaccine upload - Parents may voluntarily provide a copy of their child’s COVID immunization card now by uploading it using our secure form here. This information will only be accessible by school nurses and school administration.
If your child is absent from learning, either from our school building or from approved virtual learning, you must log in and report the absence that day through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you have difficulty, please contact the main office.