Middletown Public Schools

🕎 Wishing you a joyous Hanukkah! 🌟 As we light the menorah from December 7-14, let's embrace the warmth of family, the glow of tradition, and the spirit of miracles. 🕊️ 🕎 ¡Les deseo un feliz Hanukkah! 🌟 Mientras encendemos la menorá del 7 al 14 de diciembre, abracemos la calidez de la familia, el brillo de la tradición y el espíritu de los milagros. 🕊️

Recently, students at Farm Hill waited excitedly for a special gift to be revealed. Guesses about what the surprise could be ranged from "a puppy!" to "a trampoline!" to "a unicorn!" But what was the surprise?! More here: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1367290 Recientemente, los estudiantes de Farm Hill esperaron con entusiasmo que se revelara un regalo especial. Las conjeturas sobre cuál podría ser la sorpresa varían desde "¡un perrito!" a "¡un trampolín!" a "¡un unicornio!" ¡¿Pero cuál fue la sorpresa?! Más aquí: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1367290

Every day at school builds the skills and knowledge needed to thrive: regular attendance fuels academic success, strengthens social connections, and unlocks a future filled with limitless possibilities. Here, we are all #MPSFutureMakers. Cada día en la escuela se desarrollan las habilidades y los conocimientos necesarios para prosperar: la asistencia regular impulsa el éxito académico, fortalece las conexiones sociales y abre un futuro lleno de posibilidades ilimitadas. Aquí todos somos #MPSFutureMakers.

We are excited to share that Wesley School has been named a School of Distinction by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Learn more here: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1365840 Nos complace compartir que la Escuela Wesley ha sido nombrada Escuela de Distinción por el Departamento de Educación del Estado de Connecticut. Obtenga más información aquí: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1365840

EVERY school day is a BIG day. Here, we create the foundation for dreams to become reality. Here, the future is present. Here, we are all #MPSFutureMakers. CADA día escolar es un GRAN día. Aquí creamos las bases para que los sueños se conviertan en realidad. Aquí el futuro está presente. Aquí todos somos #MPSFutureMakers.

When you're here, you're part of something bigger; something that shapes not just the present, but also the future. Every class you attend, every question you ask, and every challenge you overcome contributes to your (and our) extraordinary future. We are all #MPSFutureMakers. Cuando estás aquí, eres parte de algo más grande; algo que da forma no sólo al presente, sino también al futuro. Cada clase a la que asiste, cada pregunta que hace y cada desafío que supera contribuye a su (y nuestro) futuro extraordinario. Todos somos #MPSFutureMakers.

Middletown Public Schools is happy to give thanks to all who make public education possible. As Dr. V said, "It is because of your collective efforts that we continue to create and sustain a learning environment where our students thrive and grow." More here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSThanks23 Las Escuelas Públicas de Middletown se complacen en agradecer a todos los que hacen posible la educación pública. Como dijo el Dr. V: "Gracias a sus esfuerzos colectivos, continuamos creando y manteniendo un ambiente de aprendizaje donde nuestros estudiantes prosperan y crecen." Más aquí: https://tinyurl.com/MPSThanks23

Middletown Public Schools is happy to give thanks to all who make public education possible. As Dr. V said, "It is because of your collective efforts that we continue to create and sustain a learning environment where our students thrive and grow." More here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSThanks23 Las Escuelas Públicas de Middletown se complacen en agradecer a todos los que hacen posible la educación pública. Como dijo el Dr. V: "Gracias a sus esfuerzos colectivos, continuamos creando y manteniendo un ambiente de aprendizaje donde nuestros estudiantes prosperan y crecen." Más aquí: https://tinyurl.com/MPSThanks23

To learn more and/or apply for an Advisory Member position, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/MBOEAdvisory To be considered for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the application, no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023. Para obtener más información y/o solicitar un puesto de miembro asesor, visite https://tinyurl.com/MBOEAdvisory Para ser considerado para el año escolar 2023-2024, complete la solicitud a más tardar a las 12:00 p. m. del viernes 3 de noviembre de 2023. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

We had a special event at Macdonough today: the EPA & UConn announced the remarkable testing results of student-built indoor air filter. Eniola Shokunbi, a former Macdonough student & now 6th Grader at Beman, designed a Corsi-Rosenthal Box that is able to produce powerful results. Learn more here: https://today.uconn.edu/2023/10/epa-testing-shows-the-power-of-d-i-y-air-filters-to-trap-viruses/ #MPSFutureMakers #MPS4ALL

The Community Connector for 10/29/23 is now available. To access it, visit: https://mpsct.substack.com The Community Connector del 10/29/23 ya está disponible. Para accederlo, visite: https://mpsct.substack.com #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

October is National School Principal Appreciation Month! We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who lead our schools. Mr. Tom Cannata Principal of Wesley School What is your favorite part of being a principal? Fostering a nurturing and supportive school environment that promotes a positive school community for students, staff, and families. Also seeing students explore their potential and thrive. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPrincipals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

October is National School Principal Appreciation Month! We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who lead our schools. Mr. Damian Reardon Principal of Macdonough School What is your favorite part of being a principal? I love being a part of the school community. As a principal at a school, each day I get the honor of interacting with students, parents/ guardians/ family, staff, and community members. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPrincipals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

The Middletown Board of Education's November meeting is rescheduled from November 14, 2023 to November 21, 2023. This meeting will begin at 6:30 PM & will be held in the Auditorium of Beman Middle School.

October is National School Principal Appreciation Month! We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who lead our schools. Ms. Jen Calabrese Principal of Farm Hill School What is your favorite part of being a principal? Interacting with students and watching them grow!! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPrincipals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

MPS will be hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat. This event will be held in Beman’s parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue this Friday, October 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event is free & open to all community members; children must be accompanied by an adult. #MPS4ALL

October is National School Principal Appreciation Month! We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who lead our schools. Mr. Jim Gaudreau Principal of Lawrence School What is your favorite part of being a principal? Helping children to reach their academic potentials and supporting their social emotional growth and development. Additionally, seeing their genuine smiles and exuberance as they enter school every day makes all the hard work worth every minute. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPrincipals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, we're celebrating our employees with Hispanic heritage. Today, we're highlighting Dr. Alberto Vazquez Matos, MPS Superintendent of Schools. To learn more, please visit: https://middletownschools.org/o/mps/page/hispanic-heritage-employee-spotlight #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

October is National School Principal Appreciation Month! We are excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who lead our schools. Ms. Maghan Heslin Interim Principal of Bielefield School What is your favorite part of being a principal? So far, engaging in collaborative efforts to support students, families and teachers/staff in having a positive, successful and fulfilling experience in school has been my favorite part of being an interim principal. Go Bobcats! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPrincipals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Middle School Math Workshop Tonight! October 17, 2023 Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Beman Middle School If you are interested in participating in a workshop that is specifically on the middle school math curriculum, please consider attending this workshop. All members of the MPS community are encouraged to attend these events, even if they feel that their mathematical knowledge is limited. Your input matters; the more voices we have, the better representation we will have. https://tinyurl.com/MPS101723 This will be a collaborative workshop, during which all participants will respect the notion that all ideas are good and will agree to build on the ideas of others. The workshop will have a set format, where participants will have structured stations that they will interact with and provide feedback on. This workshop will be similar in format to the high school math curriculum workshop that took place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.