Meadowside Elementary School

Heart Highlights

October 3, 2025

Good Afternoon Meadowside Families, 

We are pleased to announce our Fall 2024 Elementary Conference Schedule: 

  • Wednesday, October 15th  1:45 - 3:45 p.m.    

  • Thursday, October 16th  5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

  • Friday, October 17th 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. 

*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule.  Therefore, students will be dismissed on October 15th, October 16th, and October 17th at 1:15pm. 


Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time.   All conferences will be in person unless a  parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher.  Fall conference sign up  information will be  live on our school website from today, Friday, October 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 13th, at 12:00 p.m. If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler.   We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning!

Save the date for our annual Costume Parade - Friday, October 31st at 9:00am! Click here for more details for our families.

News from Our PTA

Meadowside PTA’s annual Meadowside Mash (trunk or treat) is on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 6:00- 7:30pm. Pre-register to attend by clicking here.  If you are decorating a trunk- you get free entry!  Click here to register to decorate a trunk. 

As always if you have any questions feel free to email the PTA, ptameadowside@gmail.com  

Fancy Nancy

On October 26, the illustrator of the Fancy Nancy Book series will be visiting Milford for a book talk and reading of the newest book in the Fancy Nancy series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the books. This event is free to anyone that wants to attend and should be an amazing opportunity for our students.

Fancy

News from Our Community Connections Center

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Dear parents, 

We invite all families to explore this week’s Community Connection Center (CCC) Newsletter, your resource for local events, programs, and helpful services. Be sure to also visit our CCC webpage for ongoing updates and community resources.

This week in Milford, don’t miss Porchfest on Saturday, October 4, and fun family events like LEGO® Builders Night at the library and the CT Foodshare Mobile Pantry on Tuesday, October 7. In Ansonia, join the Nature Center for an evening all about bats on Friday, October 3. For some fall fun, head to March Farm in Bethlehem over the weekend for seasonal activities the whole family can enjoy. And if you’re a fan of fairs, the Harwinton Fair runs from October 3–5 with classic entertainment and attractions.

Looking to explore more with your family? The CT Kids Passport offers access to family-friendly destinations statewide—with perks, discounts, and fun ways to earn rewards.

Find all the details in this week’s CCC Newsletter—we look forward to connecting with you!

Warm regards, 

Mary-Kate

Important Dates to Know

  • Friday, October 10: PTA sponsored Meadowside Mash

  • Monday, October 13: PTA sponsored Book Fair 

  • Wednesday, October 15- 1:15 Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher conferences(1:45 - 3:45 p.m.)

  • Thursday, October 16-1:15 Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher conferences (5:30-8:00 p.m)

  • Friday, October 17-1:15 Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher conferences(1:45-3:45 p.m)

  • Thursday, October 30: PTA Fun Run (Be on the look out for more information)

  • Friday, October 31st: Meadowside Costume Parade (Be on the look out for more information)

More from our District

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Attendance and Dismissal Reminders:

If your child is absent, please log in and report their absence through the  PowerSchool Parent Portal.  If you have a change in dismissal, please remember to send in a note, or email your child’s teacher and our secretary Mrs. Donofrio (kdonofrio@milforded.org) and our greeter Mrs. Megan Ansaldo (mansaldo@milforded.org).  It is important to email all three in the case that one or more of our staff is absent that day.  Additionally, please be patient with us as we ask for IDs at the beginning of the year.  It is important that our staff can confirm who you are prior to releasing your child -- this is for the safety and protection of our students.  As we get to know you, we won’t ask for your identification every time - however, if our regular staff is out, we will need to do so again.