Metacomet Elementary School

REVISED: Hello Metacomet families! Check out this week's parent newsletters on behalf of Mr. Guzzo. This has been posted on the school website and linked to your notifications and email. Have a great week. January 16 Parent Newsletter https://5il.co/2cmey

The Office of Family and Community Engagement would like to invite you to attend the family workshop series. This evening's workshop is The ABC's of Credit & Borrowing which will be led by CT Money Schools. The session begins at 6:00 pm at 330 Park Ave. Please register using the link below. Food and childcare will be provided. Register Here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZI8Cp79jr6M-7IVq10NEIr1Ys-08PtmQ06DQVQoeP5q3Xsg/viewform

Friendly reminder: Schools and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. https://5il.co/2c6qt

Registration is now open for young girls in grades 2-5 to participate in the Mini-SunBeams Group. This group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM starting February 1st through May 9 at 330 Park Ave. If you are interested in registering, please complete the registration form linked in your notifications and email. To register or for further information please contact Assistant Youth Services Coordinator, Tiffany Wright. 860-242-1895 or twright@bloomfieldct.gov. https://5il.co/2c00e

Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, January 10th Metacomet is scheduled to have an early dismissal day for professional development. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. Please contact our office if you will need to make alternate arrangements for dismissal at 860-286-2660.

Join us for a special book series that promotes turning obstacles into opportunities. Students who register will receive a copy of the book read aloud. This four-book series will be held each Thursday in February at Metacomet from 6 to 7 PM. Pizza will be served. Parents must register no later than January 25.

Welcome back, Metacomet families! We are excited to see our students return with smiles and ready to learn! Here are a few gentle reminders: -Be sure your child has their outdoor gear. This includes gloves, a scarf, a hat, and a coat. - Students will have accidents from time to time. Send an extra set of clothes for your child in the event there is an accident. - Students are considered tardy after 9:00 am and are required to have a late pass to class. - Contact the school office to report absences at 860-286-2660. Thank you!

Metacomet Retake Picture Day is January 4, 2024! Please use prepay code: 9G7R3Z3 when ordering online at https://order.grynnandbarrett.com/login.

Just a friendly reminder: Our Holiday Recess begins Friday, December 22, and ends Monday, January 1. Students and staff are expected to return on Tuesday, January 2. See you all in the new year! We hope you all have a safe and joyful break!

Congratulations to the Metacomet Students of the Month!

A reminder that the deadline to fill out our district-wide Climate Survey is Thursday, Dec. 21. The survey allows us to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff. Here is the link to the survey: https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg

Today is the LAST DAY to buy BHS Championship swag: The BHS Sideline Store will be selling BHS football championship apparel, in celebration of the new 2023 Class S state champs. All orders will be shipped directly to your house. If you are interested in purchasing championship gear - a sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc. - please click on this link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bhsfbchamp

Hello Metacomet families! Please check out our Soccer Training and upcoming events offered to our students!

BHS hosts its Holiday Concert today, 6:30 p.m., in the auditorium. Come out and support the BHS Band and Chorus. You are guaranteed to leave in the holiday spirit!

The BHS Sideline Store will be selling BHS football championship apparel, until Dec 18, in celebration of the 2023 Class S state champs. If you are interested in purchasing championship swag - a sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc. - please click on this link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bhsfbchamp All orders will be shipped directly to your house.

BHS hosts its Holiday Concert this Thursday, December 14th, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come out and support the BHS Band and Chorus. You are guaranteed to leave in the holiday spirit!

The deadline to fill out our district-wide Climate Survey is Thursday, Dec. 21. The survey allows us to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff. Here is the link to the survey: https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg

"Break the Ice" Dry Ice Show for students in K-5! Join us on Saturday, December 16th at 1:00 pm at the Bloomfield Parks, Recreative, and Leisure Services located at 330 Park Ave (Multipurpose room 156/157). Registration is appreciated. Visit https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/ to register.

The district’s next free Family Workshop Series is Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m., at the town’s community center, 330 Park Ave. The topic is “The Self-Care and Parenting Connection - Defining Self-Care and What it Means to You.” The family workshop series will continue into 2024.

New Champions! ... BHS bests Cromwell - Portland 42-20 to win CIAC Class S title - 10th overall state championship: https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/football-ciac-class-s-bloomfield-cromwell-portland-18540214.php?utm_content=cta&sid=5d3ca1d69c625f258c2d570d&ss=A&st_rid=06868560-3b7e-49a1-b25e-7ecd1b784431&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=capital_region_alert