Hello, Metacomet Families. We are inviting all parents to our Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 30, Thursday, October 31 and Friday, November 1. These three days are Early Release Days and we dismiss our students at 1:25 pm. Please make sure that you meet with your child's teacher during this week.
Metacomet is celebrating the district's Pink Out Day happening tomorrow, Friday, October 25! Students and staff will rock their best pink outfits for Breast Cancer Awareness. And guess what? All the cash raised from our fabulous dress-down day will go to the Susan Komen Foundation! https://5il.co/2zfid
On behalf of Mr. Guzzo, please take a moment to review next week's parent newsletter. https://5il.co/2zouk Additionally, here are some details about upcoming Workshops and Competition information that you won't want to miss.
FAMILY ACADEMIC FORUM: https://5il.co/2zoty
MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP:
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FAMILY WORKSHOP SERIES:
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CHET Dream Big! COMPETITION: https://www.fidelity.com/about-chet/dream-big-competition?ccsource=dreambigvanity
The Scholastic Book Fair runs from October 28 to November 1, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Set up e-wallets at bit.ly/4eCcwzZ for convenience. Students can shop during designated school times, while parents can visit before or after school or during conferences. Check out Mr. Guzzo's letter about the book fair!
Hello, Metacomet Families. I would like to invite you to our first Community Forum for the school year on Friday, October 25 from 2:00-3:00 in our gym. I hope to see you there.
In collaboration with Dressler Law, we proudly celebrate the Metacomet Students of the Month for September and October! We are also thrilled to reveal our Teacher of the Month. You all are amazing! 🎊🎉
Grab the "Bloomfield Public Schools, CT" app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store & don’t forget to turn on those notifications for all the Meta & District updates! For all your school scoop, newsletters, events, & a peek into the virtual backpack, swing by https://mes.bloomfieldschools.org/o/metacometelm.
Our annual Trunk or Treat Program will be held on Thursday, October 24. We will be charging $5.00 per child to participate. If you would like to decorate your car and give out candy, you will not need to pay for any of your children. Register to host a trunk at https://forms.gle/LqFeXyhY7T3t9nvQ7.
Take a look at some upcoming events with the Alliance for Bloomfield Children and Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services. Registration is required for these events. Please review the flyers for more info!
Get ready to paint the town pink on District Pink Out Day, happening Friday, October 25! Students and staff will rock their best pink outfits for Breast Cancer Awareness. And guess what? All the cash raised from our fabulous dress-down day will go to the Susan Komen Foundation!
Hello, Metacomet families! On behalf of Mr. Guzzo, be sure to look at next week's parent newsletter. I wish you all a wonderful weekend! https://5il.co/2z8bx
The Connecticut State Department of Education designed a free webinar series to support children’s health. This engaging series aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for parents, caregivers, and families to help nurture their children's physical and emotional well-being throughout the school year.
Each session will feature expert speakers addressing key topics such as illness and mental health. Please register using the links provided below.
Supporting Your Child’s Health and Well-being During the School Year Virtual House Calls for Parents, Caregivers, and Families Preparing Your Family for Cold and Flu Season
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Register: https://serc.info/vhcpart2
Protecting Our Youth: A Community Approach to Suicide Prevention
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Register: UPDATED LINK https://serc.info/vhcpart3
Hello Metacomet families! As you know, the Bloomfield Board of Education is considering this https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DF5S1A46EwugCsd7EDqw5HrwJrRnEgNm/view Cell Phone Policy. The link is now available. Your voice matters. Surveys are due by 10/20. https://forms.gle/XF578yHfTR6raS7r5
Family Survey Link
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held from October 28 to November 1. To make your shopping experience even more convenient, set up e-wallets at bit.ly/4eCcwzZ or swing by Room 117! The fair will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with designated times for students to make purchases during the school day. Parents can visit before or after school or during parent-teacher conferences. https://5il.co/2yked
Teachers will contact you to schedule your child's conference. https://5il.co/2t7bw
Happy reading! 📚✨We thank you so much for your support!
Say "cheese!" Snap, snap! Prepare for picture day! 📸 On Tuesday, October 29, Grynn & Barrett will capture our school portraits! To secure your pre-order, use the code 7G3T6U7S at https://order.grynnandbarrett.com/login or make checks payable to Grynn & Barrett.
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We are aware the family survey link is not accessible. We are working with the BOE to set the link permissions accordingly. Thank you for your patience.
Hello Metacomet families! The Bloomfield Board of Education is reviewing a Cell Phone Policy. To help shape and refine the policy, we encourage feedback from students, families, and staff about cell phone use in school. Your voice matters. Please complete the survey by October 20th. https://forms.gle/XF578yHfTR6raS7r5
Hello, Metacomet families! On behalf of Mr. Guzzo, be sure to look at next week's parent newsletter. I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
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The Connecticut State Department of Education designed a free webinar series to support children’s health. This engaging series aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for parents, caregivers, and families to help nurture their children's physical and emotional well-being throughout the school year. Each session will feature expert speakers addressing key topics such as illness and mental health. Please register using the links provided below.
Supporting Your Child’s Health and Well-being During the School Year
Virtual House Calls for Parents, Caregivers, and Families
Preparing Your Family for Cold and Flu Season
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Register: https://serc.info/vhcpart2
Protecting Our Youth: A Community Approach to Suicide Prevention
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Register: UPDATED LINK
https://serc.info/vhcpart3
Hold onto your seats because October is getting busy at Metacomet!
Our annual Trunk or Treat is kicking things off on Thursday, October 24, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. You should have spotted this flyer in your child's backpack or homework folder: https://5il.co/2xz9f. We need some fantastic volunteers to deck out their trunks! If you're ready to join the fun, visit https://forms.gle/LqFeXyhY7T3t9nvQ7 and complete the registration form. Got a trunk-phobia? No worries! Just chip in $5 per family to help fuel our candy stash—don't worry, it’ll all be individually wrapped and peanut-free! Get ready for some good times!🎃