Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School

News from the Meadow

August 29, 2025

Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

Wow!!! What an amazing two days we have had here at Calf Pen Meadow. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. The positive energy in the building was contagious. Thank you for the most memorable and beautiful start to the school year as your new principal. Have a restful and relaxing long weekend.

Annamaria Simonelli

REMINDER: NO SCHOOL Monday, September 1st

This Week's Shout Out - Our Amazing PTA!!!

THANK YOU to our PTA for the delicious welcome back food truck from The Plate. Our staff lounge is restocked and looking beautiful, and we are so excited to wear our new CPM staff t-shirts. We appreciate you!

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Important Dates

Monday, 9/1 No School - Labor Day

Friday, 9/5 Welcome Back Picnic - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, 9/9 Open House (more info to come!)

Tuesday, 9/23 No School - Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, 9/24 Early Dismissal - Teacher PL

Arrival & Dismissal

Click here for CPM's arrival and dismissal procedures. Please read thoroughly - student safety is our number one priority!

Don't forget to return the bright yellow form on the first day of school that was sent in the mailing packet. Need an extra? Click here.

Mooooore Scenes from the Week

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Our newest CPM learners and families taking a quick bus ride the day before school starts
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Having fun and playing with new friends in Ms. Steinau's Kindergarten class
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5th graders in Ms. Ghebretzadick's class trying hard to 'save the worm' using just paperclips and teamwork
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Our wonderful cafeteria staff ready to welcome the first lunch wave
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Mrs. Hubball and Mrs. Simonelli remembering their days as Kindergarten teachers
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Some of CPM staff at Milford's district wide convocation

A Message from Community Connections Center

Welcome Back!

As a new school year begins, we’re here to support your family every step of the way. Check out this week’s MPS CCC Newsletter for fun local events, helpful resources, and trusted programs for kids and parents.

Highlights include:

  • The Dinosaur Place – dino-sized fun with over 100 dinosaurs, splash pad, and a special summer discount

  • Haddam Neck Fair & Mystic Seaport’s Family Field Day – perfect Labor Day weekend activities

  • Childcare and after-school programs from the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club

  • Free/discounted museum passes from Milford Public Library

Explore more on our CCC webpage—let’s make this school year a great one together!

Best regards, 

Mary-Kate

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Attention 4th and 5th Grade Families!

Click here to read about Milford Public Schools' Instrument Information Night & Instrument Petting Zoo.

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From the PTA

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Mooooore News from the District

Transportation Information

Click the link for important Transportation Information; including the bus routes (special education not included), and the Ten Rules of Bus Safety to share with your students before riding the bus and to access transportation forms.

The Durham Bus Tracker App is no longer in use and is being replaced with a new App called BusZone.  This new App has some updated features such as; you can see the bus location whenever you need to and you can set alerts when the bus is nearby.  It is safe, secure and customizable for Android and iOS devices.  At this time the App is not up and running but it should be within a week or so. Communication from the district is forthcoming with complete directions on installation and creating an account when it is ready.  

Milford Public Schools Website

MPS Food Service Website