Principal's Pen
January 6, 2023
We are off to a great start for 2023! The students came back rested and ready to go!
The time between now and our February recess will fly by so we are buckling down and focusing on our academics. Please support us by making sure your child has a good night's rest and arrives to school on time, between 8:00 and 8:10.
We offered two times for Magnet Open House on Thursday of this week. Participation was lower than usual. We are wondering if the date that was offered was too early in the month. If you know of families interested in receiving more information on our Magnet school please have them call the office and we will be happy to provide them with a private information session.
https://www.greenwichschools.org/teaching-learning/magnet-schools
Applications are due on February 1, 2023.
Sincerely,
Trish McGuire and Matt Hartigan
GYMNASTICS OPEN HOUSE
Mr. O'Brien is offering an Open House for parents during the Gymnastics unit. Come see your child engaging in one of their favorite Physical Education units of the year. Below is a schedule of dates and times you will be permitted to visit. Please plan to visit on the day your child's class is in gym.
Be ready to move around a little. Parent participation is encouraged during Open House!
We can't wait to see you there.
Monday February 6th
5F: 9:00-9:30
KC: 9:30-10:00
KS: 10:00-10:30
4C: 11-11:30
1S 12:12:30
2S: 12:30-1:00
2M: 1:00-1:30
3G: 2:00-2:30
Wednesday February 8th
5S: 9-9:30
4O: 11:00-11:30
1H: 11:30-12:00
3E: 2:00-2:30
Covid Funding for Meals-
The free meals COVID funding expired on Friday, December 23 and normal pricing has commenced upon our return on January 2. All students will need to pay for school lunch, unless you have submitted forms and been approved for Free or Reduced Lunch. If you do not have funds set up for your child to buy lunch and they want to continue to get lunch at school you can use this link to the district Food Services page to help you get started-
https://www.greenwichschools.org/departments/food-services/menus-and-meal-prices#MSB
Forms For Free and Reduced Lunch Must be on File
In order to continue free or reduced lunch, if you are eligible, a family must complete the application, one of two ways:
MySchoolApps is the fast and secure way to apply for free and reduced meals online. For instructions in another language other than in English, hit the “Language” button in the upper righthand corner BEFORE starting the process.
Print and return the completed application and forms to your school's office.
For more information, or if you have questions, including details on the cost of lunch and regular menus, visit the Food Services’ webpage, or contact your school’s administration.
Forms for Free or Reduced Lunch can be downloaded here:
Transition Process Fifth to Sixth grade
Attention Grade 5 Parents:
Reminder: Virtual meeting to discuss the Fifth to Sixth Grade Transition Process to be held Tuesday, January 17.
Middle School Counselors, Middle School Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators will go live to talk about what goes on in the spring and summer to help prepare students for the next school level. During this session, there will also be information regarding the placement process for Advanced Studies in Grades 6-8.
Join us virtually on Tuesday, January 17
9:30 am Zoom Link
10:30 am (Spanish) Zoom Link
7:00 pm Zoom Link
8:00 pm (Spanish) Zoom Link
You are invited to attend one of the sessions listed above. More information is available on our district website and S'Mores. If unable to attend, the slide deck and video recording of both meetings will be available online as early as January 18.
Atención padres de quinto grado:
Recordatorio: Reunión virtual para discutir el Proceso de Transición de Quinto a Sexto Grado a realizarse el martes 17 de enero.
Los consejeros de las escuelas intermedias, los directores de las escuelas intermedias y los coordinadores de currículo hablarán en vivo sobre lo que sucede en la primavera y el verano para ayudar a preparar a los estudiantes para el próximo nivel escolar.
Durante esta sesión, también habrá información sobre el proceso de colocación para Estudios Avanzados en los grados 6-8.
Únase a nosotros prácticamente el martes 17 de enero.
9:30 am Zoom Link
10:30 am (español) Zoom Link
7:00 pm Zoom Link
8:00 pm (español) Zoom Link
Usted está invitado a asistir a una de las sesiones mencionadas anteriormente. Hay más información disponible en el sitio web de nuestro distrito y en S'Mores. Si no puede asistir, la plataforma de diapositivas y la grabación de video de ambas reuniones estarán disponibles en línea a partir del 18 de enero.
Mark your Calendar!
January
16 - Martin Luther King Day - Schools Closed
25- Battle of the Books 6:30 pm
February
10- PJ Day for entire school
13-20 - February recess - Schools Closed
21- School resumes