Today is the last day of the 2nd trimester! Time sure is going by fast. Report cards will be posted to the parent portal next Friday. While reviewing your child's progress, please take the time to celebrate successes and help him/her set very specific attainable goals for the last trimester.

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month. Some fun facts about Women's History include: Wyoming Territory was the first place to grant women the right to vote. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue to explore at home and share in celebrating amazing women everywhere!

Thank you to the Middlebrook families who attended the Board of Finance meeting last evening to show their support for the budget! There will be two important upcoming opportunities for members of the Trumbull community to share their thoughts regarding the needs of our budget. The first opportunity is Saturday, March 18 at 10 AM in Town Council Chambers. The second opportunity is a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 PM. If you would like to sign up for public comment, we encourage you to do so to share your thoughts. Please see Dr. Semmel's weekly update for more information: https://www.smore.com/8vc5r

You can also view the entire budget and TPS elementary budget presentation by accessing the links below:

• The complete TPS budget book can be accessed below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yRJk0hCm73JODV4jBQ-Kqd4Gt2Ti9h-4/view?usp=sharing

• Dr. Semmel's PowerPoint Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BsHzZo7zlVyp-ZNYtFp-uA9XYG5jBBiJ/view?usp=sharing

• January 12 BOE Presentation; including TECEC, Elementary School, Middle School and Special Education https://fb.watch/i1lAyrSupr/?mibextid=RUbZ1f

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or good news to share, please feel free to email us at dponte@trumbullps.org or mmolloy@trumbullps.org.

Warm regards,

Ms. Ponte, Principal
Ms. Molloy, Assistant Principal

March

Women's History Month

National Nutrition Month

Music in Our Schools Month

March 13th

PTA Meeting 7:15pm in the library

March 14th

Pi Day
BOE Meeting 7:00pm

March 16th

5th grade activity - Urban Air 5:30-8:00pm (see flyer below)

Father's Club Meeting 7:30pm in the library

March 17th

St Patrick's Day
Report cards posted to the parent portal

Saturday, March 18th
BOF 10 AM in Town Council Chambers

March 20th

First Day of Spring

NO SCHOOL - professional learning for teachers

March 21st

World Down Syndrome Day

March 22nd

Ramadan begins this evening through the evening of April 21st

March 24th

BINGO Night - snow date March 31st

March 28th

Book Fair - day and evening 6-8pm

BOE Meeting 7:00pm
BOF Meeting 7:00 pm virtual

March 29th

Book Fair - day only

March 31st

School Store

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, April 1st

Middlebrook Mixer - Adults Only, see below for information

Monday, March 6th - Fiona Baker

Tuesday, March 7th - Nikki Loris

Wednesday, March 8th - Michael Champagne

Thursday, March 9th - Tricia Mallozzi

Friday, March 10th - Resom Redai

Congratulations to Dez Smith from Mrs. Ekstom’s room in Grade 1. He is a great example of a student who knows how to make small talk with friends. We also want to recognize Akshika Pande in Grade 3. Mrs. Fink, Mrs. Colucci and many others are so very proud of you for all the amazing growth you have shown during your time at Middlebrook!

This year's musical is a tap dance extravaganza! Shows are scheduled for:

Friday 3/17 @ 7:30

Saturday 3/18 @ 7:30

Sunday 3/19 @ 2:00

Friday 3/24 @ 7:30

Saturday 3/25 @ 7:30

Tickets can be purchased for $20 (center front section) or $18 at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70939

Visit thsmusicals.com to see photos, videos, and get more information.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE! Get ready for a great adult night out with some awesome auction items! We have over $15,000 in donations and some great teacher experience items up for bids! The one month countdown is on! Get your tickets on Membership Toolkit.

Wednesday, May 17th is Parent Orientation (parents/guardians only)

More information will be distributed only to those families registered as the date gets closer.

Please submit your child's physical by June 1, 2023. Physicals must be dated between June 1, 2022 and June 1, 2023 to meet the requirement.

If you have questions, concerns, or aren’t sure if you sent this in already please contact Nurse Jeanne at 203-452-4412.

As an all-volunteer group, the Fathers Club is very flexible and appreciates of all contributions of time and/or services parents can give. Getting involved is easy, fun and a great way to be connected with the children and their school.

For more information on the organization and how you can get involved,

please contact Brayan Murillo.

Email: middlebrookfathersclub@gmail.com

Upcoming meetings

Location: Middlebrook Library

March 16

April 20

May 18

District K-5 Curriculum Guide Overviews

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessments has captured in brochure format the major curriculum outcomes across all subject areas for each primary school grade, from kindergarten through grade 5. Below, please find the link to each grade-level curriculum overview. https://www.trumbullps.org/techlearn/curriculum/k-5-curr-overviews.html

Parent Volunteer Form

We welcome volunteers at Tashua school, however you must complete the Volunteer Form, link below. Please make sure every blank is filled in, use N/A where necessary.

Trumbull Public School Volunteer Form .

Trumbull Mental Health Matters

The Trumbull Rotary Club has worked with community partners to offer this brochure on available mental health resources for our families. We appreciate the Trumbull Rotary for taking an active role in such an important area of need.

Middlebrook School Hours

Doors open at 8:20 AM

Regular School Hours: 8:35 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Hours: 8:35 AM - 1:00 PM

Delayed Opening Hours

Click below to view the Trumbull Public School 2022-23 Calendar