10/8/21 Paw Prints

October 8, 2021

Dear PDS Families!!

Thanks to all Pumpkin Panthers - students, families, and staff - who participated in this year’s Walk and Bike to School Day!  Many thanks to our PTA for coordinating this great event for our school.  Click HERE to see a few images.

Important Reminder for Monday, October 11: We will have school on Monday, October 11th.  Looking forward to seeing our children then!!

Messages from our PTA:  Kindergarten Yard Signs:  A reminder from PTA to our Kindergarten families to please return the KG yard signs.  Please email the PTA at pumpkin.pta@gmail.com if you have any questions.  

Trunk or Treat: Mark Your Calendars for Friday, October 29!  PDS PTA Trunk or Treat Returns!  Click HERE for the flyer and  HERE to sign up.

Costume Parade: On Friday, October 29th, students will be able to wear their costumes and participate in a brief parade outside with their grade level. Families will be invited to attend in a designated viewing area. More information including specific COVID safety protocols for visitors and students can be found with THIS LINK.

Best Schools: How Milford Ranked In 2022 Niche Rankings:   The Milford Patch recently ran an article with Milford School’s ranking among Connecticut schools.  Please click THIS LINK to read the article.

PDS Dates & Events

  • Online Webinar Series:  Tuesday, October 19,  at 6:30-7:30 pm Back to the Future: Becoming Stronger Together by Alicia Farrell PH.D.: More info is HERE.

  • Fall 2021 Elementary Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences:  Wednesday, October 20 1:45-3:45 p.m., Thursday, October 21 5:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 22 1:45-3:45 p.m.  Student dismissal for these days will begin at 1:15 p.m.  Click HERE for more information.

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal for students:  Wednesday, October 27 (Staff Professional Learning Workshops)

  • Elementary Costume Day: Friday, October 29th        HERE

  • No School for students:  Tuesday, November 2 (Staff Professional Learning Day)

  • Fall Performances:  Thursday, November 4th @ 5:00PM.  Please click HERE for more information.

  • Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, November 17

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal: Wednesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Recess)

  • No School:   Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess)

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!

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