TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
I want to start this newsletter by recognizing the wonderful staff we have at Mohegan Elementary School. Everything we do is for the kids. Teachers go above and beyond to ensure that each child is receiving what they need. Teaching is more than a job…. it is a calling, a vocation. I want to let them know how grateful I am for their professionalism and dedication to the students of Mohegan Elementary School.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Just a reminder that we are still registering students for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. If your child is turning 5 by Dec. 31, 2023, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten. Please call the office for more information.
END OF YEAR TESTING
Students in grades 3 and 4 will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment starting on May 9th. They will take the SBA reading assessment on May 9th and 10th. They will take the Math assessments on May 16th, 17th, and 18th. These tests are untimed, so we encouraged students to take their time and try their best.
All students in grades K-4 will also take NWEA tests starting May 19th. The NWEA assessment is given 3 times per year to all students and shows a student’s growth over time. It is very important that students attend school on these test dates. Our teachers have worked very hard to prepare the students for the end of year assessments. Encourage your child to get plenty of sleep and do their best on every assessment. I know they will do great.
MULTICULTURAL MUSIC CELEBRATION
On May 23 at 6:30, Mohegan School will be hosting a multicultural music celebration. Anyone who would like to perform multicultural songs or dances can contact Maria Zampano at mzampano@sheltonpublicschools.org.
Here is the link to sign up for the event. Space is limited so please sign up soon!
In addition, we are collecting the following materials for make-and-take musical instruments. These materials can be dropped off in Mrs. Zampano’s room:
Tissue boxes
Shoe boxes
Paper towel tubes
Oatmeal canisters
Coffee canisters
PBIS RAFFLE WINNERS
Here are this week’s PBIS Raffle winners:
Pre-K - Charlie, Jackson S.
K -Hannah, Chase, Dominic
Grade 1 - Cole M., Haniya, Zaine
Grade 2 - Dahlia, Ludovica, Dominic
Grade 3 - Presley, Sophie, Sofia N.
Grade 4 - Sky, Lorenzo, Zaya
You can see their picture below. Stay on TRACK and keep earning those tickets!
END OF YEAR EVENTS
Here is a list of end of year events at Mohegan Elementary School. More information will follow regarding each event:
May 26 - 4th Grade Female Health Talk
May 31 - 4th Grade Trip to Perry Hill School
June 5 - K-4 Field Day
June 5 - Perry Hill Parent Night (for parents of students in Grade 4)
June 6 - Grade 3 field trip
June 7 - Senior Visit by SHS and Pre-K Field Day
June 8 - Pre-K Field Day (Rain Date)
June 9 - 4h Grade Celebration
*June 13 - 4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at 9:30AM
*June 14 - Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony at 9:30AM
*June 15 - Pre-K Moving Up Ceremonies and K-4 Field Day (Rain Date)
*June 16 - last day of school
As a reminder, June 13-16 are early dismissal days.
PTO NEWS
I want to thank the PTO for the AMAZING job they did this week with honoring our staff during teacher appreciation week. I know many of our staff members were touched by the PTO’s generosity. Thank you to all the parents who made our staff feel appreciated this week.
Here are the new PTO Officers for next year:
President - Nancy Pires
Vice Presidents - Bernie Pena and Jessica Roller
Secretary - Ashley Radke
Lisa Silva will be serving as Room Parent Coordinator. Britani Tilford will be our Cub Scout Pack Liaison.
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to take on these leadership roles. Our PTO cannot be successful without you!
The Mother’s Day Plant Sale is scheduled for May 11. See the flier below.
Here are the remaining Board of Alderman meetings pertaining to the budget:
Tuesday, May 9 - Public Hearing on Budget - Auditorium - 7PM
Thursday, May 18 - Budget Workshop - Auditorium - 6PM
Tuesday, May 23 - (Tentative) Budget Workshop - Auditorium - 6PM
Thursday, May 25 - Special Board of Alderman meeting to Adopt Budget - Auditorium - 5:30PM
The only time the community can speak publicly about the budget is at the public hearing on May 9th. If you cannot attend that meeting, you can always contact your Alderman by email.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the community fliers from this week.
Mr. John Coppola
Mohegan School Principal
