Middlebrook Lion's Link
Linking Our School To Our Community May 6, 2022
WEEKLY NEWS
Early Dismissal Hours:
8:35 AM – 1:00 PM
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, May 8th
- Mother's Day
Tuesday, May 10th
- SBA Math Testing for Grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 11th
- School Nurse Day
- SBA Math Testing for Grades 3-5
Thursday, May 12th
- SBA Math Performance Testing for Grades 3-5
Monday, May 16th
- PTA meeting - 7:15 PM in the school cafeteria
- I-Ready testing window May 16th - May 27th grades K-2
Tuesday, May 17th
- SBA Science Testing for Grade 5
- Grade 1 Russo/Velazquez Library Visit; 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Thursday, May 19th
- Grade 1 Rodrigues/Ekstrom Library Visit; 9:15-10:45 AM
- Spring Concert - 7:00 PM in the school gym
Friday, May 20th
- Kindergarten End of Year Celebration
Mrs. Gorton 9:15 am
Mrs. Cerulli 9:30 am
Mrs. Moore 9:45 am
Mrs. Collins 12:00 pm
Mrs. Thomas 1:45 pm
Saturday, May 21st
- Armed Forces Day
Monday, May 23rd
- I-Ready testing window May 23rd - June 3rd grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 24th
- BOE Meeting; 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 26th
- School Store
Friday, May 27th
- 1st grade beach day
Monday, May 30th
- No School; Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31st
- Grade 5 Boothe Park (2 classes TBD)
Thursday, June 2nd
- Field Day
Friday, June 3rd
- Celebration of the Arts
- Grade 5 Boothe Park (2 classes TBD)
Sunday, June 5th
- Kids Marathon Final Mile; 9:00 AM
Monday, June 6th
- Orientation for "NEW" incoming Kindergarteners
Tuesday, June 7th
- Orientation for "NEW" incoming Kindergarteners
- BOE Meeting; 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 8th
- Rain date for Field Day
- 5th grade Talent Show 6:30 PM in the school gym
Friday, June 10th
- 5th grade trip to Madison/Hillcrest Schools 8:50-11:15 AM
Monday, June 13th
- 5th grade Party - Beach Memorial
Tuesday, June 14th
- Flag Day
- Rain date - 5th grade Party - Beach Memorial
Sunday, June 19th
- Father's Day
Monday, June 20th
- Early Dismissal; 1:00 PM
Tuesday, June 21st
- First Day of Summer
- Last Day of School
- Grade 5 "Stepping Up" Ceremony; 9:30 AM
- Report Cards Issued
- Early Dismissal; 1:00 PM
Smarter Balanced Assessment has begun for students in grades 3-5. They finished Reading and will be taking the Math portion next week. In addition to the SBA assessments, our students in grade 5 will be taking the NGSS Science Field Test.
SBA Testing Schedule
Grades 3 - 5
Math
5/10, 5/11 & 5/12
Science Testing - Grades 5
NGSS - Science Field Test
5/17
In addition to the SBA state assessments, we will be administering our district iReady assessments in mid-May to early June.
Kindness Club in Action!
Our Middlebrook students ROCK! Grades 3-5 have begun Smarter Balanced testing this week. In order to foster an atmosphere of positivity and motivation, we have reached out to our Middlebrook School community. Our second grade students wrote positive post-it notes that were placed on every third, fourth, and fifth grade locker so that students saw them Wednesday morning prior to testing. In addition, our Kindness Connects Club helped Mrs. Castillo add positive colorful messages to the front walkway and back drop off circle with sidewalk chalk. Students entered the building knowing how much we believe in them. We understand that testing can be difficult, but we want all of our students to know that they are supported and ready to take on any challenges!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!
One School One Book
Roz the Robot Updates!
Families are welcome to visit the Middlebrook website and click on the One School, One Book link to hear the mystery readers at home.
Our school is embracing the robot theme in so many areas- -- some classes have built robots while others are writing robot series stories.
Visual Arts Exhibit
Please join us!
Trumbull Public Schools 2022
Opening Wednesday, May 11
from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Trumbull High School
Exhibition runs from May 11 - May 25
Featuring a collection of work by students from Kindergarten thru 12th grade
Thank you PTA
Monday - parent volunteers provided a "coffee cart" with amazing choices for staff
Tuesday - breakfast with bagels and fresh fruit
Wednesday - raffle with some great prizes
Thursday - lunch
Friday - candy and water bottles
We thank you for your continued support for our work at Middlebrook School! As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or good news to share, please feel free to email me at dponte@trumbullps.org or contact me at school at 203-452-4411.
Happy Mother's Day to all of our Middlebrook moms.
Warm regards,
~Debbie Ponte
Plant Sale Winners
2022 Middlebrook Elementary PTA Plant Sale Drawing for
“Fantastic Fun Items”
WINNERS!
- Total Beauty Aesthetic Care- Once Facial Treatment A $135.00 value- Noa Jasgur (5th)
- Marianna’s Pantry- $30.00 Gift Certificate- Logan Francis (Reding)
- Old Towne Restaurant- $50.00 Gift Certificate- Sophia G. (Stanton)
- Bella Perlina Bracelet- D’eandreana (Rydelek)
- Victorinox- Watch- $495.00 Value- Mason (Lopez)
- Tracey Perez PLUNDER- Jewelry- Dalton (Ebert)
- 4 stemless wine glasses with Wooden Tray- Ella Daly (Carrano)
- Seven Maples Gift and Garden- Soy Wax Candle and Naked Bee Skin Care Collection- D’eandreana (Rydelek)
- Creative Music- Makala Ukulele- Penelope (Russo)
- Bottom Line Liquor- 1 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc and Ice Bucket- Vincent Z. (Rodrigues)
- Sitting Duck Tavern- $25.00 Gift Certificate- Corey Koval (5th)
- This n’ That Café- Half Tray of Baked Ziti- Logan Francis (Reding)
- Romanacci- $25.00 Gift Certificate- Sienna Nemec (Marini)
- Lakewood Trumbull YMCA- $50.00 YBUCKS- Kylee Defaris (Ekstrom)
- Shearwater Coffee- 3 x 12oz retail bags of our coffee-Lily Santoro
16.Rings End Trumbull- Defaris (Ekstrom)
17.Hannah’s Honey- 1 23 OZ local CT honey- Kris Saccone
18. Big Y Supermarket- $25. Gift Certificate- Leclerc
19. Stop & Shop- 2- $25. Gift Certificates- Nicholas Halligan (Ekstrom)
20.Rack Room Shoes- $100.00 value- Michaela Marian (Gorton)
21.Springfield Museums- Ula Harrell
A Message From Trumbull EMS
Police Video Kapica Kids
Arbor Day tree pictures
Messages From the 5th Grade Activities Committee
Hello 5th Graders & Families,
We have been continuing to plan activities and events for the kids throughout this year and each event costs a fee, depending on the event type and location. The Committee is also responsible for organizing many of the End of Year activities such as:
· End of year Graduation Party at Beaches Pool
· Graduation decorations and slideshow
· Graduation T-shirts and Yard Signs for each child
· School Plaque Presented to Principal at Graduation
· Class Gift/Project to the school
· End of Year Talent Show
To help with the above end of year costs, we are asking for each 5th grader to pay a one-time end of year activity fee of $25.00. To pay for this fee, you can go to Membership Toolkit at: https://middlebrookelementarypta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/166166
Should you have any questions, please contact Liza Pontonio, at LPontonio77@gmail.com
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5th Grade t shirt orders
5th grade parents,
Please open the link below and complete the form for your child's 5th grade t shirt to be worn on our last day of school for our "Stepping Up" ceremony. The 5th grade activity fee covers the cost of the t shirt:)
Middlebrook's International Festival
From the Reading Corner…
Spring has finally sprung! Birds are chirping and flowers are blooming. Take advantage of Mother Nature’s gifts and enjoy a good book in the gentle breeze. Whether your interest is sports, insects, gardening, or exploring, find a book that is perfect for you. Maybe take some time to visit your local library/book store and discover one of these spring favorites.
The Ultimate Bug-Opedia – Darlene Murawski
Exploring Nature Activity Book For Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity Outside – Kim Andrews
Diary of a Fly – Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss
Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know About Bugs – Cherie Winner
Jake Maddox Girl Sport Stories – Softball Surprise, Soccer Showoff, Rebound Time, etc.
Matt Christopher books – Baseball Pals, Return of the Homerun Kid, Goal Keeper in Charge, Soccer Halfback, etc.
Eric Carle – The Tiny Seed, The Grouchy Ladybug, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Mud Pies and Other Recipes – Marjorie Winslow
The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgon Burnett
Robins: How They Grow – Eileen Christelow
Wake Up! – Helen Frost and Rick Lieder
Every Day Birds – Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Singing in the Rain – Tim Hopgood
Flower Garden – Eve Bunting
Spectacular Spring: All Kinds of Spring Facts and Fun – Bruce Goldstone
When Spring Comes – Kevin Henkes
Abracadabra It’s Spring – Anne Sibley O’Brien
Smarter Balanced Testing Recipe for Grades 3, 4, and 5….
One healthy breakfast daily before testing along with a nutritious lunch and dinner
Take advantage of the weather and spend time outside when you come home
Unwind with a good book
Get plenty of rest at night
Don’t stress…You Got This!
Spring season of VIP Soccer
Trumbull Nature and Arts Center
Summer Explorations
Volunteer Forms
Parents,
We welcome limited volunteering this school year, but you must complete the Volunteer Form. It can take up to 2 weeks to get approved by Long Hill so please don't delay. If you did not complete one this school year and would like to volunteer, the forms must be completed. We need/want our parents in to volunteer! Use the link below to access the forms to complete. This needs to be done every school year. Please make sure every blank is filled in, use N/A where necessary.
https://www.trumbullps.org/Attachments/boe/volunteerforms201920.pdf
See the flyer below for more information.
TLC Registration is Open for 2022-23
Register now and we'll make sure your children have a safe and fun experience in our Before and After School programs for the upcoming school year. Please use the following link to register: https://parentportal.tlctrumbull.com/
UPCOMING PTA DATES
PTA General Meeting Dates:
May 16th
Middlebrook School
Email: dponte@trumbullps.org
Website: middlebrookelementary.com
Location: 220 Middlebrooks Avenue, Trumbull, CT, USA
Phone: 203-452-4411