Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

What a fantastic week here at school! On Thursday, our halls were glowing with pink pride as students and staff showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness. 

We also enjoyed a special treat thanks to the Drift Cafe coffee truck—staff and families loved the delicious coffee and breakfast. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make the morning feel extra cozy and connected.

Today’s Halloween parade brought smiles, laughter, and some absolutely amazing costumes! Our students did such a wonderful job showing creativity—what a fun way to wrap up the week together.  Many classes also enjoyed celebrations after the parade.

I am excited to share that the Calf Pen Spirit Wear Online Store is officially open.  I can't wait to shop!  More information can be found below.

Wishing all of our families a safe and happy Halloween weekend! It's hard to believe November begins next week—we look forward to another month of learning, celebration, and community!

Best,
Annamaria Simonelli
Principal

11/4 No School for Students

11/11 Veterans Day Celebration

11/19 Early Dismissal for Students

11/26 Early Dismissal for Students

11/27-11/28 No School

11/27 Turkey Trot

We will take the time to honor our Veterans through song and written pieces. Students should remember to wear their Boy/Girl Scout uniforms or Patriotic Colors. Families may fill out a Veteran’s Biography for our “Wall of Honor”. Please also note the “Veterans Day Invite” if you know a veteran who would like to participate in our celebration. Please RSVP and/or share the “Wall of Honor” form with Alesha Hubball by November 6, 2024.

Veterans Day Invite Link

Wall of Honor

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. 

CPM will be conducting a crisis drill next week. This will only be a drill and will be 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.

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has recognized Calf Pen Meadow as a 2024-2025 School of Distinction for High Growth (All Students) in Math and High Growth (High Needs Students) in Math.  This is an amazing accomplishment and truly depicts the hard work of our students and staff.  Way to go, Calf Pen!  Read the full press release here.

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Milford Turkey Trot. 100% of the proceeds of this VERY fun run benefit Milford charities, including our PTA/PTO! There are 1, 2, and 3 mile options so there is something for everyone. Come see the Rum Runners and get a little exercise in before the feasting begins! In addition to the run, there will be fun activities for families including free laser tag. Register now before prices go up on November 1st and to guarantee you receive a race shirt. Don’t forget to check off our school in the Milford Public Schools Challenge when you register. The school with the most entries wins a prize www.milfordturkeytrot.com

The Turkey Trot is seeking sponsors at all donation levels to cover the costs of the event. If you have a business, restaurant, or shop (or know someone who does), please reach out to tor.blackstad@gmail.com. Last year, we had over 1800 trotters and are anticipating even more this year so this is a great local marketing opportunity. In order to get your logo on the t-shirts, please reach out asap

 Stay Connected with CCC!

Dear Families, we invite you to explore our latest CCC Newsletter for exciting community events and helpful family resources! From local happenings right here in Milford to fun adventures in nearby towns, there’s something for everyone this season. Be sure to also visit our  CCC web page  for more updates and valuable community supports.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Halloween — have fun, stay safe, and enjoy all the fall festivities!   

Mary-Kate

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