We are currently monitoring increased cases of stomach illness within our school community. This letter is to provide you with information about the virus and our efforts to mitigate the spread here at school. The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District has been notified. The district will be following their recommendations to heighten our cleaning and sanitization efforts over the next 10 days to include all contact surface areas and ensure bathrooms are cleaned multiple times a day.
Ill individuals have been instructed to remain home until symptoms have resolved for 48 hours. We remind parents to be diligent and monitor your children for:
● Stomach pain
● Vomiting
● Nausea
● Cramping
● Diarrhea
Should your child present with these symptoms, please keep your child home until they are symptom free for 48 hours. We ask that you report all illness to the school nurse and contact your child’s pediatrician for guidance.
In order to prevent the spread of virus encourage your child to:
● Wash their hands frequently, but especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food.
● Avoid touching eyes, mouth, and nose.
The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District and our school nurse will continue to monitor any signs of illness in our community and provide guidance. We will continue to keep you updated, as needed.
Sincerely,
Mr. Paul Guzzo
Principal
Hello Metacomet Families! If you have registered your child for after-school soccer and provided their insurance card, we expect students to return for practice on **Wednesday, April 29, at 3:30 PM**.
Please be aware of the following update regarding pick-up locations after soccer practice:
Students will now be dismissed from the **Cafeteria** weekly at 4:30 PM, rather than the Gymnasium.
Kindly park alongside the building where the café is located and stay in your vehicles.
Wishing you all a wonderful night!
Check out next week’s Principal Newsletter. Important reminder to families enrolled in after-school soccer:
1. Submit a photocopy of your child’s insurance cards (front/back) to jfairley@blmfld.org.
2. Soccer practice begins on Wednesday, April 29, an Early Release Day, with dismissal at 1:25 PM.
3. Parents/guardians must bring players to Metacomet from 3:30 to 4:30 PM and pick them up by 4:30 PM.
Tuesday, April 28 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We celebrate our drivers for their unwavering commitment to safety and their dedication to providing transportation to our students. Thank our drivers for the sweet rides!
Parent Newsletter April 27, 2026 https://aptg.co/KsjPVd
Have a great weekend.
Hey there, Metacomet families! Below are the April Grade Level Newsletters for you to review.
Get ready for some Spring Recess fun! Mark your calendars for the Resource Rally on Thursday, April 16—check out the flyer below for the scoop. Plus, the Bloomfield Public Library is rolling out Youth Programs all break long! 📚🎉
Have a fun and safe break! We will see you all back on Monday, April 20.
Grade 3 April Newsletter: https://aptg.co/z-6Jbs
Grade 4 April Newsletter: https://aptg.co/z-6Jbs
Feed the Children: https://aptg.co/xkh_HV
BPL Programs: https://aptg.co/dnQ6kJ
Check out the Metacomet Elementary Apparel Store TODAY! Don’t miss the 20% off Flash Sale! 👕 Whether you're looking for a cozy hoodie, a stylish t-shirt, or some fun accessories 😎to show your school spirit, there's something for everyone. Support, fund activities and wear your pride with Metacomet Elementary merchandise. Happy shopping! 🛍️Visit https://apparelnow.com/metacomet-elementary-apparel/mens/ TODAY!
Enjoy dinner with an expert panel on Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabilities at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). This parent event will be held on April 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Please note, childcare will not be available for this event. For more information, contact schoolsafetycenter@wcsu.edu.
https://aptg.co/Nz6C63
On behalf of Mr. Guzzo, we invite you to check out next week’s Parent Newsletter. During Read Across America Week, we anticipated a visit from BHS students. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, this event had to be postponed. On Monday, April 6, our high school students will come to read to the students in grades 3 and 4. We are thrilled to have our BHS students visit Metacomet! Wishing you a fantastic holiday weekend!
MES Parent Newsletter - April 6, 2026 https://aptg.co/4XCR_x
SAVE THE DATE FOR AEROSPACE CAREER DAY! Parents, make sure to mark your calendars! The New England Air Museum is excited to host its first Aerospace Career Day on Saturday, May 23, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event aims to inspire children and young people in grades 3-12 to explore potential careers in aerospace. Families will be able to meet representatives from flight schools, companies, and military branches, as well as participate in hands-on aviation skills demonstrations and more! Food will be available for purchase onsite from Twin Beaks Food Trucks, and this event is presented in partnership with Fly Lugu.
April is brimming with excitement as students jump headfirst into fun, engaging hands-on activities. We've got a lineup of awesome field trips and a special visit from Junior Achievement USA. Check out all of this month's events and lunch menu. Don't forget, Friday, April 3 is Good Friday. Schools and offices will be closed. Have an amazing week!
MES List of Events APR 2026 https://aptg.co/0G1TSh
April Lunch Menu https://aptg.co/Vkm6dJ
Here's your latest Parent Newsletter, https://aptg.co/9JM8jl hot off the press! Peek into next week's scoop. Circle this in red on your calendars: No school on Friday, April 3rd! Spring Break is coming up from April 13 to April 17. Missed the Family Formal & Metacomet Invention Convention? No worries, catch a glimpse of the fun our families had linked below. Simply turn your volumes up and scroll! Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!
FAMILY FORMAL https://www.canva.com/design/DAHETwJy264/uzFPQsGA2-t5GclOEdj3Rw/view?utm_content=DAHETwJy264&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hbcd4f33f3e
META INVENTION CONVENTION https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCQAFzuXA/lnUSUNkyUbOrIzPuEmsfgg/view?utm_content=DAHCQAFzuXA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha453622121
We’re back with another edition of the Parent Newsletter! Here’s what’s coming up next week in terms of plans and events. Additionally, this summer, the Extension Program team will be hosting **S.T.E.A.M. into Summer**, offering hands-on experiences that encompass science, technology, arts and crafts, engineering, and math activities, all centered around weekly themes. Registration is now open and closes on May 15. For more information, please reach out to Ms. Lipscomb, Director of the Bloomfield Public Schools Extension Program, at tlipscomb@blmfld.org or call 860-306-1445.
Parent Newsletter- March 23, 2026 https://aptg.co/YZMtTt
S.T.E.A.M. into Summer https://aptg.co/Gz6CGK