UPCOMING DATESFriday, October 27, 2023: Central Office Trunk or Treat Thursday, November 2, 2023: Admin Institute at Macdonough Sunday, November 5, 2023: Daylight Savings Time Ends (clocks move back 1 hour) Tuesday, November 7, 2023: Election Day / Full PD Day; No Students Friday, November 10, 2023: Veterans’ Day Observed; District Closed Our 2023-2024 school year calendar can always be found here: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/district-calendar |
ACTION REQUIRED or REQUESTED - IMMEDIATELY
Nothing at this time.
ACTION REQUIRED or REQUESTED - ONGOING
New! National American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month - Employee Spotlight
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
As part of our ongoing efforts to create inclusive schools and offices that celebrate diversity and cultivate a sense of belonging, we are seeking to highlight our employee diversity throughout the school year. November is National American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. During this period of time, we would like to feature our employees with American Indian and/or Alaska Native heritage. If you identify as such, please consider completing this form: https://forms.gle/Lbem7LLucJeyasAh7
Reminder: Thrillshare Tutorials
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
Needing technical assistance with Thrillshare? Please visit: https://www.middletownschools.org/o/staff/page/comms
You may find this especially useful: Creating a Specific Student-Guardian Call List
Reminder: Flyer Submission
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
If you or anyone else would like to submit a flyer, please read these guidelines and submit your flyer here. All active/current flyers can be viewed here:
https://www.middletownschools.org/page/community-hub
Reminder: District-wide Dress Down Day Proposal Form
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
Effective immediately, any MPS employee seeking to propose a district-wide dress down day will need to complete this form: https://forms.gle/hr1C6upBwg3CLcJk7 Each proposal will be considered, but please understand that not all will be approved. No emailed proposals will be accepted. This form is always accessible on our staff site, here: https://www.middletownschools....
Reminder: Proposal for a District Highlight at a BOE Meeting
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
Linked below is a form for all MPS Employees to use when they/their students have a project/event/achievement/etc. that they feel should be presented to the Board of Education as part of the District Highlights portion of the meeting. All suggestions are welcomed. If selected, you will be contacted one week prior to the meeting. https://forms.gle/LZ2ZQaNB1dKdCA3J6 This form is always accessible on our staff site, here: https://www.middletownschools....
Reminder: Share Your Good News!
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
If you have something you would like shared in The Middletown Minute, The Community Connector, on our website, and/or with local press, submit it here. This form is great for things that have already happened. Let’s spread the news about how amazing our teachers, staff, students, and families are! This form is always accessible on our staff site, here: https://www.middletownschools....
INFORMATION for EMPLOYEES
November 21, 2023: Middletown Board of Education (BOE) Meeting
The first Board of Education Meeting for the 2023-2024 school year will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. It will begin at 6:30 PM and will be held in the Auditorium of Beman Middle School. When the agenda is available, it will be posted here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2423
Reminder: Update on Attendance Postcards
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna or Mike Skott
The attendance postcards, which were distributed on Friday, September 30, 2023, are on an indefinite pause while we work out the issues with PowerSchool. If you don’t know what this is in reference to, please read this article.
Reminder: Save the Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 for our 1st Annual Native American Heritage Month Community Celebration
Central Office contact on this matter: Dr. Waters or Jessie Lavorgna
The District of Middletown Public Schools' Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion looks forward to seeing you at the District's inaugural
Native American Heritage Month Community Celebration
Saturday, November 18, 2023
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beman Middle School
Join us for an afternoon of celebration where we will learn about and celebrate Native American Heritage. The event is free and open to all. More information to come! (If you would like to plan this event, please contact Dr. Waters and/or Jessie Lavorgna).
Check out future Celebrations of Diversity for the 2023-2024 school year here.
Reminder: Catering Services for all MPS Locations
Central Office contact on this matter: Randall Mel
The Office of Food, Nutrition and Wellness is proud to offer Catered Meal Services to any and all of our MPS Locations for meetings or other special events. Please check out our Catering Services Brochure below or contact us at food-nutrition@mpsct.org Link: MPS Catering Brochure.pdf
Information: MPS Employee Info Site
Central Office contact on this matter: Jessie Lavorgna
In case you missed it, we recently launched our MPS Employee Info Site. This site (https://www.middletownschools.org/o/staff) will eventually house all of the necessary information and documents that MPS employees need. Everything in one place! Hooray! If there is something you would like to be available through this site, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/iDDae1NADgsa6Bog7
Information: Meals for Staff in MPS Schools
Central Office contact on this matter: Randall Mel
Did you know that our Cafeterias have customizable meal options for $4.50 or less for all MPS Staff? Contact your school's Cafeteria or check out the link below for more information: Adult Menus 2023-2024.pdf
INFORMATION to share with FAMILIES
Reminder: Save the Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 for our 1st Annual Native American Heritage Month Community Celebration
Central Office contact on this matter: Dr. Waters or Jessie Lavorgna
The District of Middletown Public Schools' Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion looks forward to seeing you at the District's inaugural
Native American Heritage Month Community Celebration
Saturday, November 18, 2023
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beman Middle School
Join us for an afternoon of celebration where we will learn about and celebrate Native American Heritage. The event is free and open to all. More information to come!
Check out future Celebrations of Diversity for the 2023-2024 school year here.