12/23 All School Gathering - Holiday Sing Along; PJ Day; Early release for students @ 1:25 

12/24-1/1 NO SCHOOL, Winter Break

1/5 Students return

1/19 NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day

1/21 Early release for students @ 1:25

Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

This week was FILLED with excitement!  Our school community enjoyed a special surprise performance from Mr. Marino and our band students who played holiday music in the lobby upon arrival.  The 4th graders enjoyed a field trip to the Pequot Museum, and our Holiday Fair was busy from start to finish. 

Our 5th graders were recognized for completing the DARE program, and students/staff had a bit of fun guessing the secret singers on the morning announcements.

Thank you to all of the families who volunteered to help with the Holiday Fair and brought in sweet treats for our staff to enjoy on Friday - yum!  

I am looking forward to our Holiday Sing-Along on Tuesday.

Annamaria Simonelli
Principal

PTA is excited to announce the tentative Winter/Spring Enrichment Program Calendar- we have a number of fun options upcoming for our students, including several new or returning programs! Unless noted, programs are in the afternoons after school, and space may be limited in some programs. Sign-up opportunities will be sent in future "News from the Meadow" newsletters.

Please feel free to reach out to Joel (joel.m.schrock@gmail.com) with any questions:

Giggling Pig: Mondays (1/5 - 2/23, excluding 1/19 and 2/16)

Chess w/ Dawson Chess Academy: Tuesdays (1/20 - 3/10)

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO materials: Thursdays (2/19-4/2, excluding 3/19)

Room 17 Math: Mondays (3/2-3/30)

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

Calisthenics w/ Ms. Lapatas: Thursdays (4/16-5/21)

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

Dear Parents, 

We are happy to share a variety of  family-friendly opportunities for you to enjoy this season. Our Weekly CCC Newsletter includes details about upcoming activities such as food assistance, youth recreation programs, free movies, museum visits, and festive holiday events—wonderful ways to spend time together and create special memories. We also invite you to visit the CCC webpage, where you’ll find links to additional community providers and programs available to support families throughout the year. We hope these resources bring comfort, connection, and a little extra joy to your days. We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year! 

Mary-Kate

Printable 25-26 MPS Calendar

MPS District Website