Mathewson News

Mathewson Elementary School

PAWprint                                March 25, 2022

Hello Bulldogs

We have had a PAWsome week here at Matheson. This week we were able to highlight our Math practices with grades 3 and 4.  We were able to provide some professional learning for staff where they learned from our very own students.  What a rich experience we all had learning together. 

As stated in Dr. Cutaia’s message from 3/12/22, we will be able to  open up our classroom instructional spaces and school learning communities with regard to some planned adjustments to the previous COVID related restrictions - starting March 28th.  At the elementary level we have missed having our families in the buildings and we are excited to welcome back  families and visitors in our building, hold activities after school, and work with our PTAs for Spring events.  Field trips and celebrations of learning will also start to be planned.  

For the time being, students will continue to have lunch in their own classrooms and we will hold off on all school gatherings as we are not yet comfortable with groups of 100 plus students being together with the lower vaccine rate among our elementary students.  We have created social opportunities within each classroom by placing the students in small groups where they also have their lunches.   Students also have more social opportunities when they go out for recess, including with their grade level peers from other classrooms.  (Please note student groups can now also intermingle during recess times.)  

We are excited by the changes in our classrooms and across the building -- and look forward to sharing with you all the great activities that will be happening throughout the spring.  

Spring Conferences -  Sign ups through myconferencetime has closed, but you can still sign up for a conference by arranging it with you child’s teacher. 

We are pleased to announce our Spring 2022 Elementary School Virtual Conference Schedule: 

  • Wednesday, March 30th 5:30-8:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m. 

  • Friday, April 1st 1:45-3:45 p.m.

*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule.  Therefore, students will be dismissed on March 30th, March 31st  and April 1st at 1:15pm. 

Attention 5th Grade Families!

5th Grade Families--The yearbook needs your help!!!! Please be sure to submit your baby picture and any candid photos to the yearbook committee by today!  

 

Additionally, if you would like to purchase a Well Wish in the yearbook and leave a note to your child click here.  

Please send all pictures and well wishes to mathewsonyearbook@gmail.com and type your child's first and last name in the subject line. 

 

Make sure that all pictures are labeled with the grade/year that it was taken.

All candid pictures must be from a school related event.

 

Stay healthy, PAWsitive and Be Kind!

Melissa Currier

Melissa Currier, Principal

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Important Dates, WOOF!

  • Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.

  • Now through Friday, March 25 at 12:00 pm - Sign up for Conferences

  • Tuesday, March 29th: Families can access report cards in Powerschool

  • Wednesday, March 30th, Thursday, March 31st, Friday, April 1st: Early Release day for Spring Conferences NOTE: Students dismissed at 1:15 (10 minutes earlier that normal)

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Kindergarten Registration Information and Video!

We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will take place during February and March.   If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 22, 2022.  You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services.  School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.

Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2022, in order to register for Kindergarten.  

Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.

If you need assistance with the registration portal,  please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.” 

We are excited for your children to come to our schools!  Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!  

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2035!

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Older News…. But Still Important!

  • Mrs. Wetmore, our Library Media Specialist, has created a new Media Center webpage. On it, you will find links to many of the students' favorite websites for coding, virtual field trips, book awards, and more! You can also check it out periodically for book recommendations for K-2, 3-5, and even adults. Enjoy and don't hesitate to reach out to her with any questions!

                         

  • Staff Dress Down Days- Staff donates money yearly in order to “dress down” on Fridays throughout the year. The money goes to help support families, staff and community causes where we want to express care.  Sometimes we add an extra day or two if we want to earn a little more to donate. So if you see us in our jeans you know it is to support a great cause!  GO BULLDOGS!

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