Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

It's hard to believe September is already coming to an end, and early next week we'll be welcoming October!

This past week, I had the pleasure of hosting several lunch groups with our 5th grade students (pictures below!). It was such a blast - we talked, laughed, and played games together. I'm excited to continue these special moments with more students across grade levels in the weeks ahead.

Please remember there is no school next Thursday, 10/2.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

Annamaria Simonelli, Principal

🚒Emergency Drills

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.

Calf Pen Meadow will be conducting a fire 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.

Important Dates

Thursday, 10/2 No School - Yom Kippur

Friday, 10/10 Picture Day

Tuesday, 10/14 PTA Meeting 6:30

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10/15 - 10/17 Parent Conferences

10/24 Trunk or Treat, more info to come!

10/31 Halloween Parade, more info to come!

***DATE TBD*** Pumpkin Painting, more info to come!

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR THE CAR LINE!

If you need to get out of the car for any reason during drop off/pick up, (ex: to buckle or unbuckle your child in a carseat), please park in the lot and walk.

This Week's Shoutout!

Laura, from the PTA, and all of our parents/staff/district personnel who are helping with Avery's Little Garden. We are happy to announce the fundraiser is now re-opened. Details below!

Scenes from the Week!

Family Pictures Wanted! Please send a family picture to Mrs. Hubball at ahubball@milforded.org so we can add it to our 'CPM Family' bulletin board.

From the PTA

Avery's Little Garden Fundraiser - Second Chance!

New Enrichment Opportunities

The PTA is excited to announce a new Fall Enrichment option- Room 17 Math Fluency FUN with Friends! See below to sign up for Room 17, in addition to our other fall programs. Please reach out to Joel Schrock (joel.m.schrock@gmail.com) with any questions or issues with enrollment.

Please note an update to Giggling Pig: the session scheduled for 11/4 will be held on 11/11, given no school on 11/4.

NEW!!! Room 17 Math Fluency FUN with Friends

Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm; 10/14-11/18; no session on 11/4

Join us for 5 weeks of FUN fluency-building games and engaging investigations. K-2 will focus on addition and subtraction concepts and 3-5 will focus on multiplication and division. All activities can be explored at home as well, and a Family Math Night will be included! See flyer below.

Open K-5th: Sign up here!

Adventures in STEM with LEGO Materials ($126)
Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm: 10/9-11/20; no session on 10/16

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: chugging steamboats, enchanted moon bridges and bustling airports. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment.

Open K-5th: Sign up here!

Giggling Pig Art Enrichment ($125)
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm; 9/30-11/4

From painting on canvas, to watercolors to slime making, each week brings a new and exciting art project! Dress for a mess!

Open K-5th: Sign up here!

Lights, Camera, Action! Drama Club Returns!

October PTA Meeting

A Message from Community Connections

Parents,

We warmly invite you to take a few moments to read our latest CCC Newsletter, packed with helpful resources and exciting opportunities for families. Inside, you’ll find information on TEAM’s Energy Assistance Program for heating support, storytime sessions at the Milford Public Library, and a variety of family-friendly fall events—from the Newtown Arts Festival and Pumpkintown USA to seasonal fun at the New Canaan Nature Center. Looking to celebrate culture and community? Don’t miss Fiesta Latina at the Yale Peabody Museum or the Bristol Mum Festival, full of music, food, and activities for all ages. For even more updates, visit our CCC webpage.—your one-stop hub for local events, services, and support. We’re proud to partner with you and share all the wonderful things happening in our community!