1/19 - No school, MLK Day

1/21 - Early release for students @ 1:25 pm

1/28 - Instrumental concert at Law @ 6:00 pm

2/2-2/6 - Spirit week

2/10 - 100th day of school

2/10 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30, link to follow; Coffee & Conversations with the principal at 6:00

2/25 - Coffee & Conversation with the principal @ 8:20 am

2/27 - Family Bingo Night 6:30 Gym

3/2 - 5th grade spaghetti night @ Stonebridge

3/5 - 5th grade staff vs.students annual basketball game @ Foran

3/10 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30, link to follow

3/13 - School dance 

3/14 - Inclusive playdate, 10 am-12 pm

3/27 - Aladdin Jr. dress rehearsal

3/28 - Aladdin Jr. production

Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

You'll notice several new dates at the top of our newsletter, which include many wonderful events sponsored by our PTA.  More information to come as we approach February and March, but we're hoping you can add these to your calendars well in advance and join us for some fun!  

I am looking forward to hosting two parent coffees next month for a chance to catch up with families as we head into the second half of the school year.

Have a great long weekend!

Annamaria Simonelli
Principal

We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027  school year will open on Monday, January 12, 2026. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org.  You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services.  School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.”

Children born on or before  September 1, 2021 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. If your child is not age eligible (born September 2, 2021 through December 31, 2021), please use the online registration form to request a waiver.   

Any current MPS Preschool or Ready To Learn (RTL) students will not need to complete an online registration form. However, we ask that you complete the Kindergarten Notification Form located in PowerSchool.

If you need assistance with the registration portal,  please contact the main office of your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.” 

We are excited for your children to join us!  Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring.  In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!  

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2039!

Conducting emergency drills (fire, crisis, lockdown, etc.) is one of the most important ways we enhance our preparedness for students and staff during an emergency. Drills allow us to practice what we need to do when an emergency arises in our school. 

Yesterday, we conducted a fire drill. This was only a drill conducted in accordance with the School Incident Management Protocols established by the district and in collaboration with our local first responders.  Please discuss the importance of our emergency drills with your children.  If you have any feedback please reach out to asimonelli@milforded.org. We thank you for your cooperation and partnership in making our schools a safer place for learning.

CPM PTA is excited to open additional after-school enrichment opportunities! Please see below and attached flyers for details, and reach out to Joel Schrock (joel.m.schrock@gmail.com) with any questions. 

Programs with **stars** are open for registration; clicking on the link will take you to the registration page. Please note that some programs have a minimum/maximum number of participants.

*** Giggling Pig: *UPDATED DATES* Mondays (1/26 - 2/23, excluding 2/16): Registration open; please see flyer below

*** Chess w/ Dawson Chess Academy: Tuesdays (1/20 - 3/10): Registration open: please see flyer below

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO materials: Thursdays (2/19-4/2, excluding 3/19): New Pokemon theme for 2026! Registration opening soon.

***Room 17 Math: Mondays (3/2-3/30): Registration open; please see registration link for more information

After-School Cartooning Fun: Mondays (4/13-5/18)

***Calisthenics w/ Ms. Lapatas: Thursdays (4/16-5/21): Registration open: please see flyer below. Grades 2-5

Running Club with Mrs. Lipp and Mrs. Francoeur: Fridays (before-school, 4/24-5/29)

Parents and caregivers, we invite you to take a few moments to read our latest CCC Newsletter, filled with thoughtful resources and family-friendly opportunities in our community. Inside, you’ll find a helpful guide from Mental Health America on caring for your mind and money, meaningful ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, and a variety of free or low-cost events happening across Connecticut—from science museums and hands-on learning experiences to family programs and special MLK Day activities. We also encourage you to visit the CCC webpage, which includes many helpful links to community resources available to support you and your family. We hope this newsletter offers inspiration, connection, and ideas for learning, reflection, and fun with your children.

Printable 25-26 MPS Calendar

MPS District Website