Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

What a joyful week at CPM! Our 4th grade band students had a wonderful time performing at Foran High School—their first performance was such a fun showcase of their hard work.  Our first graders did a FANTASTIC job turning our cafeteria into the city of Milford.  Kudos to our first grade teachers for planning such a special event.

Thank you to everyone who supported our PTA Give Back days at Jimmy’s Pizza and Cookie 39. Math Night was a great success as well—special thanks to Ms. Tauro for facilitating and to our talented mathematicians from the Room 17 after-school program for leading the games.

We are also getting excited for next week’s Thanksgiving Parade! Our second and fifth graders have been busy designing and building creative floats inspired by Balloons Over Broadway—enjoy the photos below.

As we head into a short week, I want to share how grateful I am this Thanksgiving season to be a part of this amazing school community. Your children make me smile every single day, and I am truly thankful for our CPM family.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - I hope to see many of you at the Turkey Trot!

Warmly,
Annamaria Simonelli
Principal

11/26 Early Dismissal for Students

11/27-11/28 No School

11/27 Turkey Trot

12/2 In School Chorus

12/4 Evening Chorus Concert

12/5 Picture Retake Day

12/9 December PTA Meeting

12/11 Barnes & Noble Night

12/18-12/19 School Holiday Fair *date changed

Please ensure students are coming to school appropriately dressed for winter weather (coat, hat, gloves, etc.) when necessary.  If a child is not dressed appropriately for recess in the cold weather, they may not be able to go outside.  If you are in need of any of these items, please reach out.

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.

Parents, 

We invite you to take a moment each week to read our CCC Weekly Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful resources and upcoming community events for your family. This edition includes holiday cooking guides, budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal tips, and updates on local food assistance such as CitySeed’s SNAP token program and Milford resources. You’ll also see a variety of seasonal activities—from Milford’s Annual Toy Drive and MAPs Holiday Workshops to the Run Turkey Run 5K, Small Business Saturday, the Stamford Parade, and more. As a gentle reminder, our CCC Website offers many community resource links to support your family throughout the year. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a warm, healthy, and joyful Thanksgiving season. Thank you for staying connected with our school community!

Mary-Kate

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