Congratulations to Lauren Aliberti for not only being our Meadowside Teacher of the Year but also our District Teacher of the Year!
Reminder: Our Spring Field Day is scheduled for next week -- Wednesday May 28th with a rain date of Thursday, May 29th. We will be having lots of Outdoor Fun including Team Games, a Picnic Lunch and an Inflatable Obstacle Course. This year PTA is also providing Italian Ice from Italian Ices of Connecticut! All of their Italian Ice is gluten free, dairy-free, nut-free and free of high-fructose corn syrup. If you DO NOT want your child/ren to have Italian Ice, please email your child’s teacher on or before May 26th with the email subject header Italian Ice.
We need parent Volunteers to help make Field Day a success. If you are interested in being a volunteer please Sign UP HERE by Friday, May 23th. Please note as this is a school day event -- only those parents who have signed up to volunteer are allowed on our fields. Thank you.
Fun in the Sun is coming in JUNE! Meadowside is having Fun in the Sun on Tuesday June 3rd! RSVP here and on the day of the event, bring a blanket to sit with your child and enjoy a good book together!
Speaking of Fun …. Let’s talk Ducks! The Milford United Way Annual Duck Race is one of the most highly attended events of the year. In case you’re not familiar, the Annual Duck Race involves a potential of 10,000 rubber ducks that will be dropped over the Fowler Memorial Bridge on June 7th at 12 noon. As ducks make their way to the finish line, our water team volunteers scoop them out, in order, and record the prize connected to the number on the bottom of each duck. Over the course of the weeks leading up to the Duck Race, we have a group of volunteers who are working to sell Duck Tickets, Sponsorships, and many other parts of this major fundraising program.
What is the “I Got Ducked” Promotion?
“I Got Ducked” Lawn Sign Price: $50
Purchaser pays for one Lawn Sign and receives one complimentary $5 Duck Race Ticket for a chance to win one of the more than 50 prizes offered at the race.
Purchaser provides us with the address of the residence or business to be ‘ducked.’ We take care of placing the sign at the address (within Milford) upon purchase -- and remove it at the end of the contest period.
Very Important School Competition (we are currently tied for second place -- so let's go for first!)
The school that sells the most “I Got Ducked” signs wins the Grand Prize: 1 FREE Duck Race Ticket for EACH student in the whole school. Again, with more than 50 prizes up for grabs, it’s possible you might have a ‘Lucky Duck’ in your student body! Be sure to include “Meadowside School” when purchasing.
Please read on for news from our Media Center:
CCC News: We invite you to check out this month’s CCC Newsletter for exciting family-friendly opportunities happening in our community! Don’t miss Exploring-art-ism at the Yale Center for British Art on May 24—a free, inclusive art program for children with sensory processing differences. Plus, Milford Parks & Rec has hands-on STEM workshops like building your own RE/CO Robot and a CSI science lab. And be sure to join Wethersfield’s Heritage Weekend for a full day of history, parades, and family fun. As we come together this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to honor and remember all those who have served—and continue to serve—in the armed forces. Their courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. Hope to see you out and about! Take a moment to read through our CCC Newsletter and join in on the fun! And if you're looking for additional community resources, be sure to visit the CCC Website.
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Monday May 26th- Memorial Day- No School
Wednesday, May 28: Field Day (Rain Date May 29
June 2-6- Kindergarten Spirit Week
Tuesday, June 3rd: Fun in the Sun
Wednesday, June 4: Fifth Grade Celebration and Clap Out (Rain Date June 5)
Monday June 9th Early Dismissal at 1:25
Tuesday June 10th Early Dismissal at 1:25
Wednesday June 11th- Early Dismissal at 1:25, Last day of school