Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School

News from the Meadow

September 12, 2025

Dear Calf Pen Meadow Families,

It was a busy, full week here at CPM. We had a wonderful Open House on Tuesday night; thank you for your continued partnership and investment in your child's learning! We also had a fun first All School Gathering on Friday. Thank you, Mrs. Hubball, for planning and leading! I am incredibly grateful to be a part of the CPM family.

Below you will find information on after school opportunities through the PTA. I am looking forward to another great week next week, and hope to see you at Tuesday night's PTA meeting.

Enjoy the weekend!

Annamaria Simonelli, Principal

This Week's Shoutouts!

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Rory, Gus, Oskar, and Madison held a backyard concert. They've got talent, but also have HUGE hearts. All proceeds were donated to charity! Way to make CPM proud!
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This summer, Bella and Jackson rode over 25 miles in the Closer to Free ride. We celebrated them today at our first ASG. What an accomplishment!
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Mr. Marino, CPM band teacher, grew a pumpkin that weighed over 700 pounds, winning the first place prize at the Goshen Fair! Congratulations!

From the District...

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Important Dates

Tuesday, 9/16 PTA Meeting 6:30 PM Media Center

Tuesday, 9/23 No School - Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, 9/24 Early Dismissal - Teacher PL

Thursday, 10/2 No School - Yom Kippur

Friday, 10/10 Picture Day

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

Picture Day is coming!

October 10th

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🚒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. 

Wednesday, September 10th,Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School conducted a crisis drill. This was only a drill and was in accordance with the School Incident Management Protocols established by the district, in partnership with our local first responders. I am pleased to report that the drill was a success. It was efficient and timely. I want to thank our students and staff for their interest and participation in making our schools a safer place for learning.    

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.

Mooooore Scenes from the Week!

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Craig and Jack playing a math game and working together to make groups of 5.
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Ms. Steinau's kindergarten class showing model behavior in the hallway!
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Legend and Beau even challenged Mrs. Simonelli to find a match!
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Mary-Kate, Community Connection Center Coordinator, at this year's Open House.
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Ms. Davis' welcomed parents to the greatest class on Earth!
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No CPM event is complete without representation from our wonderful PTA.

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.

Bus Zone App

The Bus Zone App is now available for parents to download and use. Please click on this link for instructions - Bus Zone Parent Information and Instructions.

You will need two pieces of information to access the App (also included in the link above):

School Access Code: 4018MPS

Student ID Number: This can be found by logging into the PowerSchool parent portal https://gradebook.milforded.org

Some of the key features of the Bus Zone App are:

• View a real-time, map-based bus locator
• You can create custom zones for each stop and facility
• It will send email alerts and SMS messages
• Available on smartphones and tablet

Questions?  please directly email: buszone4018@nellc.com - Durham staff will respond to your emails.

CPM is going GOLD in September

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📖DOT Day 2025!

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Dot Day is making a comeback at Calf Pen Meadow! 

Monday, September 15th is a worldwide celebration of creativity inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot. 

Wear your polka dots to school on 9/15 and participate in Dot Day activities during media class all week!

From the PTA

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The PTA is excited to announce our Fall Enrichment options below - great opportunities for our kids to explore their passions or to try something new! Please reach out to Joel Schrock (joel.m.schrock@gmail.com) with any questions or issues with enrollment.

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!

CPM Running Club ($60)
Fridays 7:30-8:30am: 9/26-10/31
Learn how to run with Mrs. Lipp & Mrs. Francoeur! Students will stretch, do a 30 minute run/walk, and then finish with a cool down before school starts.

Open 1st-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!

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A Message from Community Connections

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Dear Parents,

We invite you to stay connected and informed by reading our CCC Weekly News, where you'll find valuable updates, upcoming events, and helpful community resources for your family.

Be sure to also visit the  CCC webpage, your go-to spot for information, support services, and opportunities to get involved.

This week, we’re highlighting exciting local events like the Walk or Ride for Mental Health at Fowler Field, the Back-to-School LifeCourse Planning Workshop, scenic outings like the Beaver Brook Trail, the Milford Scavenger Hunt, and the State Firefighters Convention Parade. Don’t miss these chances to engage, learn, and explore together as a community!

For full event details and registration links, head to the CCC News!

And don’t forget—our CCC website is full of helpful resources, support programs, and ways to stay connected year-round.

Catch up now and see what’s happening around you!

Mary-Kate

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