Pomperaug Elementary School

PES Newsletter 5/8/25

MESSAGE FROM MRS. FURMAN

It has been a busy and exciting time at PES! This week, we would like to thank the PTO for all they did to make us feel special during Teacher Appreciation Week. We had a great time at PTO Bingo, and state testing has been going very smoothly. Please help your child be prepared each day for SBA testing by ensuring they come to school with a fully charged laptop, wired headphones, a good night’s sleep, and a healthy breakfast. Your support makes a big difference in their readiness and confidence.

We are also asking all Region 15 parents and guardians to complete the 2025 Region 15 Parent/Guardian Survey. We appreciate your time and valuable feedback as we strive to improve our schools for all students and families. Here is the link: Pomperaug Elementary School Parents/Guardians

We are so grateful to have you as part of the PES community. Your continued support helps us nurture a culture of kindness, responsibility, and growth.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Furman

Principal

sfurman@region15.org

IMPORTANT DATES

SBA testing continues...

May 8 - 9 PTO Flower Sale

May 9 - Spirit Day - Tourist Day - Donate PB&J

May 13 - Roller Magic

May 21 - Band/Orchestra/Chorus (4th & 5th) Concert @ PHS

May 21, 22, and 23 - PTO Book Fair

May 22 - PES/GES Tecton Community Conversation @ LMES 6pm

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

May 30 - Field Day

June 2 - Teacher Work Day - No School

June 4 - Quassy Night

REGION 15 Calendar 2024-25 Calendar

Week in Review

Rainbow over PES - Thank you Mrs. Rader!

PTO Bingo

PES FIELD DAY 2025

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Friday, May 30th, is our School Field Day at PES (Rain or Shine). This day will include field day activities, picnic style lunches, popsicles and fun for all.

Grades K - 2 Stations will be from 9:30 - 11:00

Grades 3 - 5 Stations will be from 1:30 - 3:00

We will need Parent Volunteers to run each station. All classroom teachers will rotate through the stations with their own class. We will need 2 Parent Volunteers from each class to run each station.

Parents will be able to sign up to volunteer on-line this year:

Please sign up for PES Field Day 2025 Volunteers!
Here's how it works:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on signupgenius.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AADAC29A2FF2-pesfield1

2. Scroll down to find your classroom teacher spot.

3. Choose your slot(s) - signupgenius.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.

4. There will be extra volunteer sign up slots, as well.

Note: signupgenius.com does not share your email address with anyone.

Parent volunteers are not allowed to bring other children/younger siblings with them to Field Day.

Due to the safety protocols and procedures put in place, we are not able to have parents just “pop in” to see their child on Field Day. It is required that any parent that volunteers must be registered at least one day prior to an event in order to be allowed to assist. With that being said, I am asking all Room Parents to please encourage 2 parents from their class to come in for the sessions to help run the stations.

Volunteers for the K-2 stations should plan to arrive at 9:10 to receive instructions and plans.

Volunteers for the 3-5 stations should plan to arrive at 1:10 to receive instructions and plans.

All volunteers will meet in the Media Center
ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED TO PARK AT THE TOWN HALL. WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK AT THE SENIOR CENTER

We appreciate all of our volunteers! Your support helps to make sure that all stations are well supervised and that our students are having fun in a safe environment.

If you have any questions, please contact me @ scatuccio@region15.org

On Field Day:

● Popsicles will be served during lunch waves.

● Snacks are not allowed at the Field Day stations.

● Students are asked to bring a refillable water bottle to Field Day. Please make sure their name and class is written on it. There will be stations to refill them when necessary.

● Please apply sunscreen to your child prior to coming to school.

● Hats are also recommended.

● All students should plan on wearing their grade level color, and bring a beach towel.

o Kindergarten - Yellow

o 1st Grade - Tie Dye

o 2nd Grade - Red

o 3rd Grade - Blue

o 4th Grade - Green

o 5th Grade - Camo

● Please be advised that some stations involve water and children will get wet. Feel free to bring extra clothes.

Thank you for all of your help!

PE Teachers

Sue Catuccio

Jessie Bennett

Peri Combs

Kindergarten Registration 25-26

The 25-26 Kindergarten Initial Registration Form is up on our website.

https://www.region15.org/register/kindergarten

School Dismissal Manager

The district will continue to use "School Dismissal Manager" for all elementary schools. This app will give you the ability to enter your child’s dismissal information. If your child is only taking the bus, you do not need to do anything although it is a good idea to start an account for your student(s) in the event that you need to access it.

If you are picking your student(s) up from school please make a sign for your front windshield with their first and last name(s).

Please make sure you enter this information by 2:00pm of the day of the pick-up.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

● Student drop-off will start at 8:50 AM. Students will be marked tardy if they are dropped off later than 9:05. We will make exceptions for late buses.

● Parent pick-up will start at 3:30 PM.

The following information will help ensure a safe and efficient process for student arrival and dismissal.

Arrival of Bus Riders - Bus drop off begins at 8:50 AM. Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the bus in the front of the school.
Arrival of Car Riders - Car rider drop-off begins at 8:50 AM.

Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.
Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the car.
The parent drop-off/ pick-up lane is on the side of the building. Parents should enter through the main driveway.
The drop-off/pick-up lane can accommodate up to four cars at a time.
Students should exit and enter from the right/passenger side of the vehicle. Parents should not get out of the car except if necessary to assist their child(ren).
Students who are dropped off will enter the school building through the cafeteria doors.
DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.

Dismissal of students for parent pick-up begins at 3:30PM.

Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.

Check-in with fastlane. Needs to be done when you reach the sign
Please make a sign with your student(s)' first and last name on dashboard.
Stay in line
No parking and walking over
Please confirm on SDM
DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.
Students who are being picked-up will exit through the cafeteria doors.

With patience, courtesy, and by following the procedures, all students can be dropped off and picked up safely and efficiently. Remember to allow yourself some extra time, especially during the first few weeks of school. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

BUS ROUTES

As Superintendent Smith said in his email, due to some streets being impassable, certain bus routes have been adjusted. You can find the updated bus route information for students at the following link and on our Region 15 Website: 2024-25 Start of School Year Bus Route Information.

As always, families have the option to self-transport their children or keep them home if they feel that conditions are too difficult to reach the bus stop or have any concerns. We encourage all students to ride the bus if possible. This will help PES arrival and dismissal to run smoothly and efficiently!

SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY

We continue to follow the guidance of local and state health officials with respect to keeping our school community safe. Be on the lookout for detailed updates from Superintendent Smith.