Caregiver Update

It's our last full week of the school year! And it is a week full of lots of fun activities. I know PK-3rd grade is excited for field day on Thursday, and then 4th grade will have their own field day Friday morning. Thank you to the PTO for purchasing bandanas that match the colors for field day. We will be distributing those to the classes this week and students will be able to wear them on field day.

Slight schedule change for the Colgate dental screening truck. They were scheduled to be at Clough tomorrow, but their awning was damaged due to weather so they are having it repaired on Monday. Now, they will be coming to Clough on Wednesday, June 10. We have the permission slips for the students who will be receiving a free dental screening on Wednesday. We will have a staff member escorting students to the truck throughout the day.

Everyone is getting excited for Dennis Mathew to visit on Tuesday. I am so glad that Memorial School in Upton got to experience his positivity and energy on Friday. He will be singing and reading his books to each grade throughout the day, and then special treat this year...he will be joining us for an evening of song during the PTO's end of year celebration! That event will be from 5:00-7:00 and Dennis will be singing at the beginning of the event. We will have lots of food trucks, fun, and family time on the back field. Can't wait to celebrate a great school year with our Clough community. Thanks to the PTO, every student will go home with one of Dennis Mathew's books.

Inspired Learning Day last Thursday was an amazing day for our students. Clough staff planned all different immersive experiences and connected with many different community members either in person or virtually. I put together a slideshow of some of the pictures from the day. We also had a new event last week. Our 2nd graders put on an amazing musical theater performance of "The Right Biome." Thank you families who came to watch the show. I think we had over 300 people in the cafeteria and gym!

Sincerely,

Liz Garden

Principal

P.S. If you are looking for important upcoming dates, scroll to the bottom of this newsletter and you will find the Important Dates to Remember section.

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As part of Governor Healey’s Inter-Agency Early Education and Child Care Task Force, the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are encouraging more families, children, and early education programs to spend increased time outdoors. This page shares resources for policymakers, families, and early education providers and educators about the benefits of nature for young children, and ways to access and engage with nature in positive, developmentally appropriate ways. Lots of great resources! And if you have a 4th grader, be sure and check out this link to learn about free national park passes.

Mendon-Upton families—get ready for an exciting summer of skill-building, teamwork, and fun with our 2026 Nipmuc Summer Clinics!

We’re thrilled to offer three fantastic opportunities for MURSD students in Grades 3–8 (in 2026-2027 school year) to learn from the best. Each clinic is led by our dedicated Nipmuc varsity coaching staff along with current varsity athletes—bringing energy, experience, and school pride to every session!

Clinic Schedule:

• Girls Basketball: June 22–25 at Memorial School
• Boys Basketball: June 29–July 2 at Memorial School
• Girls Volleyball: June 29–July 2 at Blackstone Valley Tech (BVT)

Cost: $150 per clinic

Whether your child is just getting started or looking to sharpen their skills, these clinics are a great way to stay active, build confidence, and connect with the Nipmuc community.

Spots will fill quickly—don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer experience!

Registration is now open so don't delay!

We are pleased to share that school supply kits for students entering Grades 5–8 for the 2026–2027 school year are now available to order online.

Thank you to our PTO for partnering with School Specialty to create customized grade-level supply kits that include the items requested by our teachers. These kits provide a convenient way to ensure students have the supplies they need and will be delivered directly to your student's homeroom before the first day of school.

To order:

• Visit shopttkits.com

• Enter Account Number 23551

Or click here to view Miscoe's grade level kits

Order deadline: June 19

Spanish Immersion Families: Students entering Grade 7 or Grade 8 Spanish Immersion should select the "Miscoe Hill Grade 7 Spanish" or "Miscoe Hill Grade 8 Spanish" kit, rather than the standard grade-level kit.

Families who prefer to purchase supplies on their own can find grade-level supply lists here.

Thank you for your support, and a special thank you to our PTO for coordinating this opportunity for our families.

Sincerely,

Miscoe Hill Middle School

June:

June 8 - Final Family Meeting, Student Council Meeting @ 8:00, School Council Meeting @ 3:30

June 9 - End of Year PTO Celebration and Night of Song with Dennis Mathew, 5:00-7:00pm on the back field

June 10 New date!- Dental screening truck visits Clough all day, Spanish Immersion end of year celebration event @ 1:30

June 11 - PK-3rd grade Field Day

June 12 - 4th grade Field Day

June 16 - Dodgeball Tournament

June 17 - Last day of school! Dismissal @ 12:05

Last day for Kindergarten: Monday, June 15

K screening taking place on June 16 and 17 - time slot sign ups will be sent out

Last day for PK: Tuesday, June 16

Last day for 1st-4th: June 17 (half day)

Email: lgarden@mursd.org
Website: https://www.mursd.org/o/henry-p-clough-elementary
Location: 10 North Avenue, Mendon, MA, USA
Phone: 508-634-1580
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