Hello, Metacomet Families. We would like to invite you to our annual "Trunk or Treat" on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Metacomet. The rain date will be on Thursday, November 5 at the same time. Please see the flyer in your child's backpack to register or to sign up to decorate your car's trunk. The cost will be $5.00 per family. There is no cost for families who decorate their car's trunk and hand out candy. I look forward to seeing you there.
about 9 hours ago, Paul Guzzo
Hello, Metacomet Families,

Just a reminder that our parent-teacher conferences are next week. We will have an Early Dismissal at 1:25 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. As cold and flu season approaches, we would ask for you to donate tissues, sanitizing wipes and/or snacks like pretzels, Goldfish crackers, or chips to our classrooms. You can give your donation right to your child's teacher at your conference. Thank you for supporting our school!
3 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Hello Metacomet families!

Here is next week’s Parent Newsletter along with important reminders: https://aptg.co/-KMCtL

1. Our Book Fair kicks off Monday; set up your child’s eWallet at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html.
2. Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week.
3. Early Release days: October 28-30.
4. Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29; Trunk Hosts needed—register online at https://forms.gle/ovLXeFW9QCTKecb5A.
5. Metacomet Invention Convention (MIC) Info Night: https://aptg.co/_lD4R2
Info Session: October 28, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM in the STEAM Lab (Room 114). https://aptg.co/8j_JZ8
Sign-ups until December 1st; inventions due by February 1, 2027, with the event on February 19, 2027.

Have a great weekend.

4 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
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Hello, Metacomet Families. Next week, we will be hosting our first parent teacher conferences on Wednesday, October 28, Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30. There are all Early Release Days and students will be dismissed at 1:25 pm. Please make sure that you schedule a conference with your child's teacher to see how they are doing in school. Starting on Monday, October 26, we will be having our Scholastic Book Fair for students who would like to purchase books. I hope to see you at conferences. Thank you!
4 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Exciting updates from the Metacomet STEAM Lab!

1. MakerSpace Grand Opening: https://aptg.co/8j_JZ8
*Launching a MakerSpace for students to design and build with various tools.
*Help needed: Collecting clean, recyclable items and craft supplies like cardboard, fasteners, and craft odds and ends.

2. Metacomet Invention Convention (MIC) Info Night: https://aptg.co/_lD4R2
*For parents and family members to help students create solutions for everyday problems.
*Info Session: October 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the STEAM Lab (Room 114).
*Sign-ups open until December 1, with inventions due by February 1, 2027, and the event on February 19, 2027.

Let's get inventing and building together at Metacomet!

5 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
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Hello Metacomet families. The Children’s Museum Group is hosting our STEAM Night on Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Participants rotate through stations that may include interactive experiments, engineering challenges, live animal demonstrations, and more. It’s FREE to attend, registration is REQUIRED, and DINNER will be served! To register scan the QR code or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6c5o5Wh6isq2GzpYuEiAxJ6qW35b86wubqfGjc2O00LOmPQ/viewform?usp=send_form.
https://aptg.co/YQ5G1g

5 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
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Hello, Metacomet Families. We would like to invite you to our first Community Forum on Friday, October 23 starting at 2:00 pm in our Metacomet Gym. Come see our Students of the Month, student writers and performers. I hope to see you there.
5 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Hey there, Metacomet families! All students have received the Trunk or Treat flyer linked here. https://aptg.co/MxfJbp
🎃 We're calling all families for a helping hand at our Trunk or Treat Bash! 🎃 We are looking for about 10-15 families to jump on board as TRUNK HOSTS!

Here’s the spooky scoop:

*Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/W26RXydSSMsNht9W8 to register as TRUNK HOST.
*Report to duty by 5:45 p.m. on event night.
*Bring peanut-free candy and NO latex balloons allowed. (School will also have candy)
*Deck out your trunk with all of your décor and supplies.
*All children must be accompanied by an adult.
* Costumes are not required, however, horror themed, scary characters, and toy weapons are prohibited.

Join us for a fang-tastic time! 🕸️

6 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
Trunk or Treat

Hello, Metacomet families! Here’s the Parent Newsletter for the upcoming week. Parent Newsletter October 19, 2026 https://aptg.co/4ZQ05K

Mark your calendars:

Thursday, October 22: Our Metacomet PTO Meeting will take place virtually at 6:00 PM. Join our Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89587688506?pwd=B8KTmDzxpYTAamRNBafkjFWdygsqkG.1

Lastly, Friday, October 23: Join us for our first Community Forum at 2:00 PM. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend. The Community Forum is our monthly gathering to celebrate our staff and students for their academic achievements, positive contributions, and much more!

Have a great weekend!

11 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
mes pto
Hello, Metacomet Families,

I wanted to send a reminder to all our families that we do not allow cell phones, SMART watches, toys, squishy toys and fidgets in our school. These items become a distraction and causes problems in our school- especially when they get lost of stolen. We ask that you have your child keep these items at home. If they are found at school, we will take them away and call home. We ask that parents come and pick up the items. Thank you for your support!
12 days ago, Paul Guzzo
Stronger Together: Bloomfield and East Granby Public Schools Partner to Expand School Meals!

Bloomfield Public Schools is proud to partner with East Granby Public Schools to bring expanded, full-service school meal options to students at Seymour Elementary, Allgrove, East Granby Middle School, and East Granby High School!

This innovative partnership demonstrates how neighboring school districts can work together to put students first while creating lasting benefits for both communities. By sharing expertise, resources, and ideas, the districts are expanding access to school meals, creating staffing opportunities, and exploring new ways to support local farms and businesses.

As Bloomfield Superintendent Dr. Tracy Youngberg shared, this is a student-centered, win-win partnership that benefits both districts. She also recognized Food Service Director Nick Carambelas for his leadership in making this collaboration a reality.

We are proud to see this partnership in action and look forward to the opportunities it will create for students, families, and our communities! 💙 See the full article on our website: https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/article/3189741

#BloomfieldPublicSchools #EastGranbyPublicSchools #StrongerTogether #StudentSuccess #CommunityPartnerships #SchoolNutrition
13 days ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
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Hello, Metacomet Families. We will be having our Fall Picture Day on Friday, October 16. Please have your child dress up this day. Thank you!
13 days ago, Paul Guzzo
Hello, Metacomet Families. We would like to invite all fathers and father figures (grandparents, uncles, step fathers...) to our first Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza night on Thursday, October 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please stop by and sign up to volunteer for one full day in our school. We will put you to work checking doors, helping in classrooms and at recess. Thank you for considering to participate.
14 days ago, Paul Guzzo
Hello Metacomet Families,

Bus #3 has just arrived at our school. The students will be about 30 minutes late coming home today- Friday, October 9, 2026. I am very sorry about this.
17 days ago, Paul Guzzo
Hello, Metacomet Families that have students that ride Bus #3. At this time, 4:00 pm, we are still waiting for Bus #3 to arrive at our school. The bus company will be sending a bus to us very soon. I am sorry for this inconvenience. I will send a message when the bus does arrive.
17 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Hey there, Metacomet families! Check out next week’s Parent Newsletter: https://aptg.co/2ZZyr6.

Have a fantastic weekend!

18 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
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Hello, Metacomet Families. This is just a reminder that we will have no school on Monday, October 12-Indigenous' People's Day and Tuesday, October 13- Professional Day. Thank you!
18 days ago, Paul Guzzo
Hello, Metacomet Families. The Children's Museum will be visiting our Grade 4 classes on Thursday, October 8 to present "Lunar Landings". We hope your child enjoys the presentation.
19 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Hello, Metacomet Families! The October Lunch Menu https://aptg.co/Gz4ndp and grade-level newsletters are now available, along with an events calendar. Please review key links:

Also, a Music & Arts Store representative will meet with Grade 5 families. Instrument Rental Night is set for Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00-6:00 PM to discuss the instrument rental program. https://aptg.co/xnYXjL

Additionally, BHS and Financial Scholars are offering a FREE six-week virtual workshop on financial empowerment topics for school staff, parents, and caregivers. Go to https://tinyurl.com/FallWS2026 to register today! Flyer and Slide.

Reminders about all upcoming school events will be sent out as the dates approach. Have a great weekend!

Watch D.O.G.S Pizza Night https://aptg.co/9cGCck (See calendar of events for more details)

Picture Day Flyer https://aptg.co/XRZ0pr

Parent Teacher Conferences https://aptg.co/8C8H_Z

25 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )
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Hello, Metacomet Families,

As part of our November Spirit Day our students may wear Wacky or unmatched clothes on Friday, October 20. Thank you!
25 days ago, Paul Guzzo